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 GrandRally in Washington D.C.

May 7, 2008
Start Planning Now!

GrandFamilies of America, Inc.

2008 Mini Conference

May 6, 2008

AARP National Office, Washington D.C.

8:00 am to 5:30 pm

 

 GrandFamilies CONFERENCE IS NOW FULL
 

 

 

 
 

 

GrandRally in Washington D. C. 

May 7, 2008

Click below to print a Flyer & Spread the Word! Please visit the GrandRally website at www.grandrally.org  

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Special  Notice  03/18/08
GFA Conference is now full. Please remember if you registered for the conference  and planning to attend the GrandRally you need also register for the GrandRally and  the Dinner.  So please contact your state contact or go to the link for the GrandRally website at  www.grandrally.org  

Accommodations 

Arrangements for accommodation are as follows:  

The Days Inn-Alexandria Landmark Hotel

110 South Bragg Street

Alexandria VA, 22312 

 

IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW CALL

1- 800- 241- 7382 or 1-703 -354- 4950

ask for Heavanly or Camaron

 

When making your reservation please make sure to mention GrandFamilies of America group to get your discounted room rate. These rooms have been blocked for May 5 and 6 so if you are planning to be there longer just let them know when you call to reserve your rooms. Room rates are as follows:  $89.00 plus tax ($101.13) per night with up to 4 people per room. There is an IHOP Restaurant next door that is open 24 hours a day. Other dinning options are within walking distance. 

 

 GrandFamilies of America, Inc. will provide transportation to DC both days for those attending the conference and the GrandRally.  Alexandria is located just 7 miles south of D.C. and 7 miles from Regan National Airport. The Landmark Shopping Mall is located 1 block from the hotel as well. There is a METRO (subway) Station 2 miles from the hotel and the hotel offers shuttle services to the Metro.

 

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

         Opal Bufford, Executive Director of GrandFamilies of America, Inc. has just received notice that she will be receiving the Ruth Massinga Award from the Casey Family Programs in Seattle Washington. The Award will be presented in Seattle in January 2008. This award honors those who show extraordinary efforts of those who dedicated themselves to improving the lives of children throughout the United States. They hold up to the light the work of people who preserve against great odds and remind us of Ruth Massinga's great legacy of advocacy and service.  

   WE ARE PROUD AND CONGRATULATE

OPAL

FROM ALL OF US AT GRANDFAMILES OF AMERICA

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GOLF TOURNAMENT BENEFIT
Held on OCTOBER 15, 2007
Carroll Valley Golf Course
Fairfield, PA.
Lunch, Awards Program and Entertainment were included.
SPONSORED BY
CATOCTIN DEVELOPMENT INC.

A Great Success

Our Thanks to all who joined us in this event and the support you have given GrandFamilies of America.

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 Brandi Owens

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