Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

Dear Friends and Supporters:
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) looks forward to hosting you, our valued supporters,
at the 42nd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC), September 19-22, 2012 in Washington, D.C. This year’s
theme – Inspiring Leaders | Building Generations – is reflective of the role that the Foundation and its
dedicated supporters play in helping the Foundation fullfil its mission to develop leaders, inform policy
and educate the public.
As in previous years, we will offer great choices of issue forums and opportunities to share and exchange
information on how to make our country and our world a better place for all people. We expect to engage
more than 10,000 elected officials, business and industry leaders, community leaders, media, emerging
leaders and everyday Americans in policy forums and general sessions. Proceeds from ALC go toward
supporting the Foundation’s mission.
ALC enables CBCF the opportunity to address critical challenges facing the African-American community
and the country at large. In addition to providing in-depth forums that discuss these issues, we are
returning with the popular Networking Luncheon, Emerging Leaders series and Avoice panels that
explore the legislative history of African Americans in Congress. We will also highlight the work of our
interns, scholarship recipients and performing arts scholars and conduct a host of free health screenings.
We invite you to visit our Exhibit Showcase where over 200 companies, large and small, will gather to
display their products and where you can have your favorite author sign a book at the Authors Pavilion.
By participating in ALC, you will be exposed to a network of individuals from around the country and the
world who share similar interests. You will be able to engage in dialogue regarding policy and legislation,
and directly interact with government officials about health, economic development, education and other
issues that affect your lives. We invite you to register early to obtain significant discounts.
Please visit the CBCF website www.cbcfinc.org often for the latest information about ALC ’12. We look
forward to seeing you!
A. Shuanise Washington
Chair, Board of Directors
Elsie L. Scott, Ph.D.
President & CEO
Mereda Davis Johnson, Esq.
Chair, CBC Spouses
Dear Friends,
We are pleased to invite you to the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) 42nd Annual
Legislative Conference. This event will take place in the heart of our nation’s Capital, September 19-22,
2012, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
This year’s theme, Inspiring Leaders | Building Generations, embodies the spirit and mission of CBCF
as it works to nurture and develop African-American leaders who will have a dynamic impact on future
generations through advocacy and service to all. It is also indicative of the work undertaken by the
African-American members of Congress to ensure that government fulfills its responsibility to protect
and empower those who have been marginalized and shut out of the American Dream.
ALC is one of the premier conferences that specifically addresses the current issues and conditions
facing people of color, nationally and internationally. It is a time for our community to come together,
present ideas, and establish an action agenda for the coming year.
There are a number of challenges we currently face as Americans but we are imbued with the hope
and promise of better days to come. This year, in accordance with our theme, we hope to inspire a
new generation of leaders to become politically engaged and actively involved in the well-being of their
communities.
Please review the brochure, register early and be sure to attend what promises to be an exciting and
thought-provoking ALC. Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to seeing you at ALC!
Sincerely,
Rep. Gwen S. Moore
Member of Congress
Honorary ALC Co-Chair
Rep. André Carson
Member of Congress
Honorary ALC Co-Chair
Conference Highlights
Four days of solution-centered sessions focusing on issues that significantly impact African Americans. As part of CBCF’s mission to
educate the public, the conference offers more than 70 policy sessions that are open to the public. Modest registration fees are charged
and tickets are required for access to some sessions. Proceeds from ALC fund CBCF’s many educational, scholarship and research
programs. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to interact with policy experts and to support CBCF’s mission to develop leaders, inform
policy and educate the public.
Future Focus Series
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference begins with a day devoted to high-powered
symposiums centered on black America’s future. The Center for Policy Analysis and Research (CPAR), CBCF’s research arm,
has organized dynamic sessions that cover information about empowerment, education and health issues disproportionately
impacting the African-American community. During these sessions, you will interact with some of the brightest, most innovative
thinkers on topics relevant to African Americans.
The Struggle Continues:
Equity and Black Empowerment in the 21st Century
This panel will center on race relations and current challenges to achieving social equity for African Americans given the election
of the nation’s first black president. What is black empowerment today? How do African Americans effectively mobilize and
organize for their interests? How do they contribute to change for the collective good? How is success defined and measured
and how has it changed from the civil rights era? Is racism still alive and well? This frank conversation will bring together a
panel of political experts, social activists and forum participants to discuss the evolution of discrimination, empowerment, civic
engagement and equity, as well as symbolic versus substantive progress for African Americans.
Session Track: Civic Engagement
In Search of a Black Solution:
What do WE Do about HIV/AIDS?
Sponsored by
George Curry
National Newspaper
Publishers Association
News Service
It has been 30 years since the first reported case of HIV/AIDS was documented. A disease that began
in the United States and impacted white gay men has now become an epidemic in black communities
affecting both men and women, young and old, straight and gay. The disease is a leading cause of
death for African Americans. Join us and our Act Against AIDS Leadership Initiative partners as we
discuss the historic successes and challenges of African-American health and explore the solutions
and best practices used in our communities committed to fight for good health. Reception to follow.
Session Track: Health & Wellness
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Before It’s too Late:
Preventing Stroke among African Americans
A Health & Wellness Luncheon
Sponsored by
African-American adults are 50 percent more likely to have a stroke than white adults and twice as likely to die from it. Furthermore,
blacks tend to experience stroke at earlier ages than their white counterparts. African-American stroke survivors are also more
likely to become disabled and have difficulty with daily activities following a stroke. There are several risk factors related to
stroke, including obesity, high cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension and smoking—nearly all of which disproportionately affect
African Americans. Strokes can lead to paralysis, vision and language problems, memory loss and other impairments. During
this session, attendees will learn about the warning signs
of a stroke, life-saving measures, and how to reduce the
chances of stroke by committing to a healthier lifestyle
and working proactively with medical providers. Panel will
include neurophysiologist Dr. Richard Benson, Michelle
Williams of Destiny’s Child fame and family physician
Dr. Rani Whitfield. Limited-capacity event; please RSVP
to ffluncheon12@cbcfinc.org.
Session Track: Health & Wellness
Dr. Richard Benson
Neurophysiologist
Michelle Williams
Dr. Rani Whitfield
Family Physician
Breaking Barriers 3:
Government, Leadership and Sustainability for Black Male Achievement
Sponsored by
Ivory A. Toldson, Ph.D.
CBCF Sr. Research
Analyst
More than five years after The New York Times released the article, “Plight Deepens for Black Men,
Studies Warn,” many organizations, civic leaders, philanthropists and activists have provided an
unprecedented number of resources that have developed black male initiatives. Black male programs
have provided an unprecedented amount of resources to help black males achieve educational,
social and economic success, but the measurable impact of these initiatives is subject to scrutiny.
In addition, a new report by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights suggests that
deep and persistent opportunity gaps continue to threaten black male achievement and the long-term
sustainability. This forum will feature leaders on black male initiatives who have leveraged internal and
external resources to build sustainable programs for black male achievement. It will examine programs
and government partnerships and proposes strategies to sustain the long-range development of
black male success. During the forum, CBCF senior research analyst Dr. Ivory Toldson will release
preliminary findings from his new report “Breaking Barriers 3: Plotting the Path to College and
Career Readiness among School-age African-American Males”.
Session Track: Education & Labor
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CBCF Presents
For more than three decades CBCF has partnered with the CBC Spouses to help young
people and disadvantaged persons reach their educational objectives. The Community
Breakfast has fed, clothed and provided critical health screenings for more than 2,000
individuals since its inception. African-American students from across the country have
expressed their views on various historical topics through the Spouses Essay Issue
Forum & Contest. Thousands of deserving African-American students have received
vital financial support through the CBCF/CBC Spouses scholarships.
Event Host
Susan L. Taylor
Editor-in-Chief Emeritus
of Essence Magazine
16th Annual
Celebration
of
Leadership
in the Fine Arts
Issue Forum
& Essay Contest
Community Breakfast
& Health Fair
Since 1999, high school sophomores
and juniors from the districts of
congressional members have been
invited to participate in an essay contest
and issue forum. Students are asked to
write an essay on a topic that is relevant
and important to the African-American
community. Winners are invited to
the Annual Legislative Conference
to participate in an issue forum that
provides an arena to identify, challenge
and engage participants in critical
dialogue. This year’s essay contest
topic is about childhood obesity and the
barriers to maintaining healthy lifestyles.
Each year, the CBC Spouses and CBC
members team up to serve breakfast
and provide clothing, toiletries, health
screenings and health fair resources
to more than 400 homeless individuals
from the Washington, D.C. area. This
program is an essential initiative that
raises community awareness on ways
to address the immediate and ongoing
needs of homeless individuals.
Session Track: Special Events
Thursday, September 20
7:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M.
Location: TBD
Session Track: Health & Wellness
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The Celebration of
Leadership event recognizes
the contributions of
individuals who have
influenced our history
and inspired generations.
This special event
recognizes the significant
contributions of African
Americans in the fine arts
and raises scholarship
funds for students who
have demonstrated an
exceptional level of talent
in the arts. This year’s
confirmed honorees are
Grammy winner Dr. Bobby
Jones, Jr., host of “Bobby
Jones Gospel”; acclaimed
theater director and
producer Kenny Leon; and
renowned author Tayari
Jones. The evening will be
hosted by Susan L. Taylor,
Editor-in-Chief Emeritus
of Essence Magazine and
Founder, National Cares
Mentoring Movement.
Honorees
Dr. Bobby Jones
GRAMMY winner
Kenny Leon
Theater Director/Producer
Tayari Jones
Author
Session Track:
Special Events
Wednesday, September 19
8:00 P.M. – 10:30 P.M.
National Museum of Women in the Arts
1250 New York Ave., NW
Washington, DC
Roundtable
with Young
Elected
Officials, Policy
Professionals
and the Obama
Administration
The 2012 Roundtable
with Young
Elected Officials,
Policy Officials
and the Obama
Administration is
designed to infrom
young professionals
about the tools and
resources needed
to be successful
advocates, legislators
and policy makers.
Young elected
officials, policy
professionals 40
and under, as
well as a select
group of AfricanAmerican leaders
from the Obama
administration,
will gather to
engage in this
vital conversation.
A moderator will
facilitate a discussion
about accessing
federal resources;
communicating
effectively with
White House and
other federal officials;
monitoring and
accessing federal
funds; promoting
civic engagement in
local communities;
and building and
sustaining an
exceptional career in
public policy.
Session Track:
Emerging Leaders
By Popular Demand
The
Black Party
Honoring Emerging
Leaders
2012 will see the
return of the “party
with a purpose”—
CBCF’s signature
Black Party. This
year, the event will
focus on honoring
young people making
a difference in
their communities
through advocacy,
public service, and
civic engagement.
The event also will
feature up-andcoming musical
talent, Hors
d’oeuvres will be
served.Good people,
good vibes and good
tunes provided by DJ
Rico of Majic 102.3
FM... be there! A
ticket is required for
admission. Tickets
may be purchased
online and on-site at
the convention
center.
DJ Rico
of Majic 102.3 FM
Session Track:
Emerging Leaders
Friday, September 21
9:00 P.M. - 1:00 A.M.
Howard Theatre
EMERGING
LEADERS
Series
Emerging
Leaders
Town Hall
Presented by
IMPACT
Sponsored by
During this year’s
Emerging Leaders
Town Hall, young
professionals will
engage with a group
of select panelists in
candid and thoughtful
discussions about the
pressing concerns
of the AfricanAmerican community.
Acknowledging the role
that emerging leaders
play in advocating for
and affecting change,
strategies will also
be identified to help
young leaders navigate
the political process,
influence public policy
and excel in corporate
America.
Session Track:
Emerging Leaders
The Instant
Apprentice
Power Luncheon
Emerging leaders
will have lunch with
African-American
executives and
leaders in business,
government,
education, sports
and nonprofit
organizations. During
this high-energy
event, participants
will have access
to powerbrokers
by becoming their
“instant apprentices.”
Industry leaders will
give advice on how
to gain a competitive
advantage in today’s
market, tap into
one’s entrepreneurial
spirit and enhance
leadership skills. This
is a limited-capacity
event for Emerging
Leaders Series
registrants only.
RSVP at conference
registration is required.
Session Track:
Emerging Leaders
Thursday, September 20
12:30 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Walter E. Washington
Convention Center
Ready. Set. Engage!
Our Voice, Our Vote
Presented by
CBCF Alumni
This panel will explore
different forms of civic
activism. Beyond
the electoral process
and fighting for racial
equity, how can
everyday Americans
steer clear of barriers
that impede civic
engagement and a
shared sense of the
American dream?
Elected officials,
nonprofit executives
and community
organizers will give
session participants
the tools they need
to combat voter
suppression, address
disenfranchisement,
and encourage strong
voter turnout and
civic participation in
the 2012 election and
beyond.
Session Track:
Emerging Leaders
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Last year, the session highlighted the life and legacy of Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr., and the national memorial erected
in his honor. This year, entrepreneurship and the expansion
of small business will be examined as Americans look for
pathways to survive in a challenging economy. The session
will focus on diversifying and directing procurement
opportunities to minority suppliers. The U.S. government
and major U.S. corporations spend millions of dollars each
year securing supplies and services. How can small and
minority businesses position themselves to participate
in projects and contracts designed to improve supplier
diversity? For business owners, budding entrepreneurs,
contractors and corporate and government executives
interested in expanding their supplier diversity programs/
offerings, this is a session that should not be missed.
ISSUE FORUMS &
Braintrusts
[PARTIAL LISTING OF PRIOR YEAR’S SESSIONS]
Civic Engagement/Civil Rights/Judicial
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The Black Vote: An Underused Instrument of Power
Judiciary BRAINTRUST:
Advancing the Civil Rights Agenda
Real Gang Prevention: The Youth Promise Act
Is the New Right Wrong for People of Color?
In It To Win It: GOTV (Get Out The Vote)
Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Bridging the Gap
Between African Americans and Immigrants of the
African Diaspora
Shut Out: Evaluating Madison Avenue for Disparity in
Advertising, Media and Creative Services
Ex-Offenders Forum: Upward Economic Mobility,
the Intersecting of Policy and Opportunity
Community Outreach & Reinvestment
• A Call to Action:
Celebrating the Importance of Fatherhood
• Black Elected Officials Roundtable
• Powerful Women, Powerful Legacies
• African American Blogs and Bloggers:
The New Voice on the Street
• TRANSPORTATION BRAINTRUST
Shifting into Drive: Opportunities for Diversity
with the New Surface Transportation Assistance Act
• Essay Contest Issue Forum
A Healthy Change: How America’s Youth Can Grow into a
Healthier Tomorrow
• Community Rebirth: Reality, Responsibility and Rising
• Image of Blacks in America: Is It Our Image or Theirs?
Arts and Culture
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Homelessness Among African–American Veterans
Veteran’s Affairs BRAINTRUST:
Supporting Our Troops, Preserving Their Families
Diversity in the U.S. Military
Education & History
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EDUCATION BRAINTRUST
Educational Success: High Performing Schools in Black
Communities
Underground Railroad
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Faith Leaders Roundtable
Economic Security & Small Business
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Working Class Prosperity and African Americans:
The Economics of Foreclosure, Credit Cards and Wages
Restructuring the Revolution: Doing Business with DHS
Appropriations: The Priorities, The Process
Banking Issues Forum
ECONOMIC BRAINTRUST:
Navigating Through the Federal Recruitment Process and
Marketing Yourself When Seeking a Federal Career
Energy & Environment
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Defense, Veterans & Homeland Security
Young, Gifted and Black BRAINTRUST: Our Girls - Our Promise: Be a Part of the Solution
The Impact of Hip Hop on American Politics
Breaking Down Barriers: Creating a Progressive Black
Agenda for the 21st Century
The Reel Deal: Creating Meaningful Opportunities for
African Americans and Africans in the Film and Television
Industries
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GREEN ROUNDTABLE
BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: Moving Towards
Restoration & Long Term Recovery
Green is the New Black: How We Should Capitalize on the
Opportunities of this New Environmental Industry
Environmental Justice BRAINTRUST: Securing Our Future: Using New Technology to Reduce
America’s Dependence on Foreign Fuel
Energizing Minority Participation in the New Energy
Economy
How Climate and Energy are Shaping U.S. Policy and
Perceptions from a Global Perspective
Entrepreneurship & Business
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Government Procurement Fair
Money Matters: Leaving A Financial Legacy
Exploring Minority Business Opportunities With the Federal
Government
Pipeline to Prosperity: Creating Sustainable Partnerships
for Minority Businesses
Minority Wealth Management
BLACK Man in the WHITE House: Is this the Beginning of
a Post-Racial Society, Part II?
Foreign Policy & International Relations
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Africa and the Diaspora:
From Slave Ships to Partnerships
Haiti: Finding the Path to Redevelopment
The Future of United States and Africa Relations
FOREIGN AFFAIRS BRAINTRUST: Africa Forging Ahead
Investing in Africa
African Globalism Committee: Building Upon Generations
Past and Present
Health & Wellness
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Healthy Living on a Dime
Food Deserts: Building Healthy Choices In Urban America
Beyond a National AIDS Strategy: Next Steps in the Fight
Against HIV/AIDS in Black America
Health Care Reform: Where Do We Go From Here?
Moving America Towards Affordable Health Care for All
CHILD WELFARE BRAINTRUST:
Poverty Changes the Face of Child Welfare
CBCF and CBC HEALTH BRAINTRUST
Pajama Bottom Hair, Conventional Tresses, and Treasured
Locks: Black Women and Their Hair
Factors That are Plaguing our African-American Youth:
Childhood Obesity and Missing and Exploited Children
Community Health Centers “Fit for Life”: Making Nutritional
Choices for a Healthier Lifestyle
Golf: Educational and Personal Advantages for Minority Youth
Science & Technology
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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BRAINTRUST:
Believing by Seeing
Government 2.0 - The Next Wave in Social Interaction and
New Media Technologies
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SPECIAL sessions
Avoice Presents: To Be or Not to Be…
Engaged Civically, That Is!
Avoice will examine the role of civic engagement in
monumental legislation sponsored by African-American
members of Congress. The Martin Luther King, Jr.
Holiday Bill exhibit is the starting point for a retrospective
and contemporary look at the role public advocacy plays
in the legislative process.
AVOICE STUDENT WORKSHOP
To celebrate the 2012 Black History theme , “Black
Women in Culture & History,” join is us for an
intensive workshop for high school students focusing
on the legislative contributions of the AfricanAmerican women of congress. By invitation only.
Session Track: Civil Rights, Judiciary & History
Session Track: Education & History
SOJOURNER TRUTH…
CONTINUING THE LEGACY SERIES
“Our Vote, Our Voice”
Be the Brand: YOU!
In this fourth installment of the “Sojourner Truth…
Continuing the Legacy” series, an inter-generational
panel of women will explore the implications
of continued and sustained civic engagement
and leadership across generational lines, voter
suppression policies, and strategies for strengthening
the voice of black women across the world as we
move toward the important and historic 2012 election.
Session Track: Civil Rights, Judiciary & History
Friday, September 21
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
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This opening event will help you launch your
networking experience during CBCF’s 42nd
Annual Legislative Conference. Utilize this event to
showcase your most marketable skills to exchange
ideas with emerging leaders and seasoned
professionals. This is your opportunity to learn how
to best navigate the upcoming days of the ALC! This
is an invitation only event, for first- and second-year
attendees only.
Session Track: Special Events
Thursday, September 20
8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.
PRELIMINARY Schedule
Conference schedule is subject to change.
All events are at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center (WEWCC) unless otherwise noted.
Consult conference web site at www.CBCFinc.org for updated content.
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
8:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Registration & Ticketing
Location: WEWCC
7:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M.
CBC Spouses
Community Breakfast
Location: Off-Site
8:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Registration & Ticketing
Location: WEWCC
7:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Registration & Ticketing
Location: WEWCC
12:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
CPAR Future Focus
Location: WEWCC
8:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Registration & Ticketing
Location: WEWCC
8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Sessions
Location: WEWCC
7:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.
Prayer Breakfast*
Location: WEWCC (Hall D)
8:00 P.M. – 10:30 P.M.
CBC Spouses 16th Annual
Celebration of Leadership
in the Arts*
Location: Nat’l Museum of
Women in the Arts
8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.
New Attendee Welcome†
Location: WEWCC
9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Exhibit Showcase
Location: WEWCC (Hall E)
8:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Exhibit Showcase
Location: WEWCC (Hall E)
9:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
National Town Hall
Location: WEWCC
(Ballroom A)
12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
General Session Luncheon
Location: WEWCC
10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Faith Leaders
Location: WEWCC
12:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Exhibit Showcase
Location: WEWCC (Hall E)
5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
CBCF Chair’s Reception†
Location: WEWCC
10:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Sessions
Location: WEWCC
12:30 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
EMERGING LEADERS
Instant Apprentice Lunch
Location: WEWCC
9:00 P.M. – 1:00 A.M.
Black Party*
Location: Howard Theatre
5:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
VIP Reception†
Location: WEWCC
Key Dates
May 7
Online Registration &
Housing Open
July 20
Early Registration Discount Ends
August 6
Registration Cancellation Deadline
Last day to cancel with a refund
Housing Closes
September 6
Pre-Conference Discount Ends
Last day to register via fax
September 7
Regular Registration Rate Begins
September 19
ALC ’12 Begins
On-site Registration Opens
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12:30 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Networking Luncheon
Location: WEWCC
6:00 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.
Phoenix Awards Dinner*
Location: WEWCC (Hall D)
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12:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Sessions
Location: WEWCC
6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Leadership Reception†
Location:Off-Site
(*) Ticketed Events
Tickets will be available for sale at
the ticket counter in the registration
area until event/session capacity is
reached.
(†) Invitation Only Event.
8:00 P.M. – 10:30 P.M.
Gospel Extravaganza
Location: United House of
Prayer For All People
8:00 P.M. – 10:30 P.M.
Jazz Concert
Location: WEWCC
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( ) Limited Capacity Event.
Attendees must declare their
intention to attend this event on
their registration form. General
registration is not a guarantee of
entrance for these specific events.
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conference information
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33% off!
the regular rate when you
register by July 20!
THE 2012 ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE
CONFERENCE will take place at the
Walter E. Washington Convention Center,
located at 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW,
Washington, DC, 20001.
For more information about the
convention center or directions,
please visit www.dcconvention.com.
Registration Categories
Discount Registration Rates
Early Registration Discount ends July 20
Pre-Conference Registration
Discount ends September 6
Regular Registration
Begins September 7
Standard Registration Package
($75 EARLY / $90 PRE-CONFERENCE / $100 REGULAR)
This package excludes the Instant Apprentice Power
Luncheon but includes:
• Conference Portfolio
• Souvenir Conference Journal
• Invitation to the CBCF Chair’s Reception
• Invitation to New Members Reception
(open to first-year or second-year attendees only)
• Registrant badge that provides admission to the
Issue Forums and Braintrusts, National Town Hall
Meeting, Exhibit Showcase, Gospel Extravaganza and
Jazz Forum & Concert
• Choice of either the Networking Lunch or
General Session Luncheon
(both events available until capacity is reached)
Standard Registration Plus
($600 EARLY / $675 PRE-CONFERENCE / $750 REGULAR)
This package is the Standard Registration package plus:
• Phoenix Awards Dinner ticket 14 • 42nd Annual Legislative Conference • Inspiring Leaders | Building Generations
Ultimate Package
($625 EARLY / $700 PRE-CONFERENCE / $800 REGULAR)
This package includes the Standard Registration package
plus:
• Phoenix Awards Dinner ticket
• Prayer Breakfast ticket Corporate Representative Registration Package
($200 EARLY / $225 PRE-CONFERENCE / $250 REGULAR)
This package is the Standard Registration package plus:
• General Session Luncheon (until capacity is reached)
• Invitation to Leadership Reception
Senior Registration Package ($35)
This is a discounted Standard Registration for seniors who
are at least 62 years young. To qualify for this registration
package, seniors must present valid identification at
registration check-in. Please note that the Networking
Lunch and the General Session Luncheon are not included
in the Senior Registration Package. Seniors wishing to
attend either the Networking Luncheon or General Session
Luncheon must register for the Standard Registration
Package or purchase a ticket to either the Networking
Luncheon or the General Session Luncheon.
Individual Tickets
Individual tickets are available for the Celebration of
Leadership, Networking Luncheon, the Black Party, General
Session Luncheon, Prayer Breakfast and the Phoenix
Awards Dinner. Individual tickets may be purchased in
advance and on site until event capacity is reached. Review
the registration form for individual ticket prices.
Emerging Leaders Registration Packages
All Emerging Leaders packages consist of the Standard Registration
Package (excluding the Networking Lunch) plus:
• Emerging Leaders Journal
• Instant Apprentice Power Luncheon
(until capacity is reached)
Emerging Leaders | Professional Package
($125 EARLY / $140 PRE-CONFERENCE / $150 REGULAR)
The package is the Emerging Leaders package plus:
• General Admission ticket to the Black Party
(until capacity is reached).
Emerging Leaders | Student Package
($40 EARLY / $50 PRE-CONFERENCE / $50 REGULAR)
Discounted registration fee offered to students who provide valid
student identification at registration check-in. This package does
not include a ticket to the Black Party. There are a limited number
of upgrades available. Emgering Leaders--Student registrants, who
are 21 and over and would like to attend the Black Party may do so
for an additional charge of $55.
Registration & Ticketing
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE ALL OFFICIAL
CONFERENCE MATERIALS including, the Souvenir Conference
Journal, registration badge and invitation to the CBCF Chair’s
Reception. A conference badge is required to enter all CBCF
non-ticketed events, including the National Town Hall Meeting,
Jazz Concert, Gospel Extravaganza and Exhibit Hall Showcase.
Many of the Sponsor Packages include conference registrations.
Once sponsor payment has been received, you will receive
instructions for registering your company representatives.
Registration and ticket purchases can be made through any of
the methods below.
1. Online registrations will be accepted through September 7
at www.cbcfinc.org. Registration fees will be charged
according to the staggered fee schedule.
See registration form for details.
2. Phone registrations accepted at (877) 585-6018. Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. (EST) through
September 14.
3. Fax your completed form to (703) 574-8332 by 5:00 p.m.
(EST) on September 6, 2012.
4. Mail your completed registration form to:
CBCF Registration Center C/O J. Spargo & Associates, Inc.
11208 Waples Mill Rd., Suite 112 Fairfax, VA 22030
To ensure receipt, it is strongly encouraged that registration
forms are mailed on or before September 6, 2012. Forms
postmarked after September 6 but before September 13 will be
charged the higher on-site registration fee. Forms postmarked
after September 13 run the risk of not being received and
therefore cannot be processed.
Methods of Payment
Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, and American
Express), checks and money orders (made payable
to the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.)
will be accepted as payment for ALC sponsorship,
registration fees and event tickets.
Will Call
Available for Phoenix Awards Dinner and Prayer
Breakfast tickets. CBCF is happy to provide will
call service to Sponsors as a means to have tickets
distributed to individual guests. It is important to note
the following:
• Sponsor must specify the name of the individual
who is to pick up the ticket(s).
• Photo identification is required to retrieve tickets
from Will Call.
• The Will Call desk is located in the main lobby
of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
• The Will Call desk will promptly close 60 minutes
after the published start time of the program.
Please note that ALC hotels may also offer will-call
service. It is important that your guests are specifically
notified of the Will Call location for their respective
tickets.
Sponsor Tickets
Tickets purchased by Friday, August 3 for event tables
will be available to the purchaser, at CBCF headquarters
September 7–17. Tickets purchased after August 3 will
be available for pick up at the Walter E. Washington
Convention Center in the Sponsors’ Suite beginning at
8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 19, 2012, through
1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 22, 2012.
Cancellation Policy
Registration cancellation requests must be
submitted in writing and received
by CBCF no later than Monday, August 6, 2012,
to receive a registration refund.
Cancellations will not be accepted via phone.
No refunds will be granted for cancellation
requests received by CBCF after 5 p.m. (EST) on
Monday, August 6, 2012.
To ensure proper processing, cancellation
requests must be emailed to
CBCFregistration@jspargo.com or
faxed to 703-574-8332 For eligible cancellation
requests, CBCF will issue refund checks within 30
days following the conference. Refund checks will
be issued for the registration amount minus a $25
processing fee.
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hotels
GRAND HYATT
MARRIOTT
METRO CENTER
RENAISSANCE
HOTEL
1000 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(800) 233-1234
(202) 582-1234
Distance: .4 miles
from Convention Center
775 12th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(800) 228-9290
(202) 898-9000
Distance: .5 miles
from Convention Center
999 Ninth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(800) 468-3571
(202) 898-9000
Distance: .2 miles
from Convention Center
Rates
Single:
Double:
Triple:
Quad:
Rates
Rates
$288.00
$288.00
$313.00
$313.00
Reservations
Reservations are filled on a firstcome, first-served basis. Hotel rates
do not include local taxes, which
are 14.5% per room per night. To
receive the conference rate, be
sure to mention Congressional
Black Caucus Foundation. Please
have your credit card and any hotel
rewards information ready at the
time you make your reservations.
Hotel reservations can be made
online or by telephone.
Online
Hotel reservations can be made by
calling the hotel directly or online
through the ALC web site at
www.cbcfinc.org. Select “ALC ‘12”
then select “Hotels & Travel”.
Contributing Photographer:
Imagine Photography & Lewis Myrie Photography
Single:
Double:
Triple:
Quad:
$254.00
$254.00
$265.00
$265.00
Housing Deadlines &
Cancellations
Reservations made after Monday,
August 6, 2012, are not guaranteed
to receive the ALC discounted rate
and are subject to hotel availability.
Each reservation requires a deposit
of one night’s room and tax. The
deposit will be charged when the
reservation is made and become
non-refundable on September
10, 2012. No more than two
reservations may be made in one
name or guaranteed on one credit
card.
Single:
Double:
Triple:
Quad:
$248.00
$258.00
Call hotel for quote
Call hotel for quote
airports
RONALD REAGAN NATIONAL (DCA)
6.5 miles from convention center
Drive time: approximately 15 minutes
WASHINGTON DULLES INT’L (IAD)
26 miles from convention center
Drive time: approximately 50 minutes
BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON
THURGOOD MARSHALL INT’L (BWI)
31.5 miles from convention center
Drive time: approximately 50 minutes
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ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
ONE FORM PER PERSON REQUIRED
September 19—22, 2012
Sponsors and Exhibitors should use
Walter E. Washington Convention Center Sponsor/Exhibitor Registration Form
Washington, D.C.
REGISTER ONLINE AT: www.cbcfinc.org
________________________________________________________________________________________
Prefix
First Name
Family/Last Name
Suffix
Gender: Male/Female
__________________________________________________________________________________
Company Name
Address
Suite/Apartment Number
_________________________________________________________________________________________
City
State/Province
ZIP+4Postal Code
Country
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone & Extension
Cell Phone
Emergency Contact (Name): _____________________
Fax
Email
Emergency Contact (Phone):__
_______________
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, please check here if you require special services and specify on next page of form 
Who is your Congressional Representative?: _________________________________
At what hotel are you staying?:
_________
Highest Level of education completed: __High School __College __Masters __ Ph.D.
Age: __ Under 18 __18-25
__26-35
Annual Income: __ $0-$14,999
Occupation:
__$15,000-$29,999 __ $30,000-44,999 __$45,000-$54,999
__ $55,000-69,999 __ $70,000-$84,999 __ $85,000-99,999 __ $100,000 or above
__Corporate Representative
__Business Owner
__Elected Official
__ Student
__Educator
__Grassroots Organizer
__Non-Profit
__Employee
__Health Practitioner
__ Religious Leader
__Lobbyist Industry __Government Employee
__ Retiree
__Other: _______________________________________________________________
Registration Packages
Early
(See brochure or visit www.cbcfinc.org for package descriptions)
(Ends July 20)
__ Standard
__ Standard Plus (a)
__ Ultimate (a)
__ Corporate (a)
__ Senior (for seniors 65 years young or more. Valid ID required)
__ Senior-Lunch UPGRADE (choice of Networking or General Lunch)
__ Emerging Leader—Professional (b)
__ Emerging Leader—Student (b)*
__ Emerging Leader—Student BPX UPGRADE
Pre-Conf
Regular
$90
$675
$700
$225
$35
$65
$140
$50
$105
$100
$750
$800
$250
$35
$75
$150
$50
$105
$75
$600
$625
$200
$35
$55
$125
$40
$95
(a)
(Ends Sep. 6)
(Starts Sep. 7)
Attendees purchasing the Standard, Standard Plus, Ultimate, Corporate, or Emerging Leaders Packages have one
lunch meal session included. Please RSVP below:
(a) For Standard, Standard Plus, Ultimate, or Corporate please SELECT ONLY ONE:
____Networking Luncheon (no add’l fee) OR ____ General Session Luncheon (no add’l fee)
(b) I am registering as an Emerging Leader and would like to attend the Instant Apprentice Power Luncheon:
___ Yes (no add’l fee) ___ No
*This registration package does not include the Black Party tickets.
Tickets
(Additional tickets NOT included with your registration package)
__ Celebration of Leadership
__ General Session Luncheon
__ Prayer Breakfast
__ Prayer Breakfast Table (10 seats)
__ Phoenix Awards Dinner
__ Individual Black Party Ticket (BPX)
__ BPX 3.0 VIP (Black Party) VIP Access
Early
(Ends July 20)
$75
$45
$50
$500
$750
$65
$200
Pre-Con
(Ends Sep. 6)
$100
$50
$55
$550
$750
$75
$225
Total Registration and Ticket Fees $__________
Payment Information (forms without payment will not be processed)
___Check made payable to CBCF, Inc.
___ Purchase Order (Govt. only—copy of P.O. required)
Charge the following credit card:
Credit Card #
___American Express
___MasterCard
___Visa
Exp. Date
Name on Card
Authorized Signature
Your signature authorizes your credit card to be charged for the total payment due CBCF reserves the right to
charge the correct amount if different from the total listed.
Regular
(Starts Sep. 7)
$100
$55
$60
$600
$750
$85
$250
__36-45
__46-55
__56-61
__62 or over
How did you learn about this conference?
__ Bus Ad
__ CBCF Website
__ Email
__ Magazine Ad
__ Newspaper Ad
__ Previous Attendee
__ Radio Announcement
__ Text Message
__ Word of Mouth
__ Attended Previously
__ CBCF Facebook Page
__ Other
What is your main reason for attending?
__ Develop Leads for New Business
__ Educational Opportunities
__ Entertainment
__ Exhibits—Job Fair
__ Exhibits—Learn about new
products/services
__ Interact with Congressional Members
__ Networking Opportunities
__ Participate in Issue Forums
If you are a CBCF Alumnus, indicate the
program.
__ I am not a CBCF Alumnus
__ Congressional Fellow
__ Public Health Fellow
__ Intern (Summer)
__ Intern (Emerging Leaders)
__ Intern (Communications)
__ Scholarship Recipient (Visual Arts)
__ Scholarship Recipient (Performing Arts)
__ Scholarship Recipient (Health)
Contributions: (detailed information on page 2)
CBCF Internship & Fellowship Program
$ ___________
Center for Policy Analysis & Research (CPAR) $ ___________
CBCF Scholarship Fund
$ ___________
Cancellations and Refunds:
All cancellation requests must be received in writing by 5:00
p.m. (EST) on August 6, 2012. Requests must be emailed to
CBCFregistration@jspargo.com or faxed to 703-631-1167.
Cancellations will not be accepted by phone. A processing fee
of $25.00 will be applied to all cancelled registrations.
CBCF Registration Center
Phone:
877-585-6018
11208 Waples Mill Rd., Suite 112 Fax:
703-574-8332
E-mail: CBCFregistration@jspargo.com
Fairfax, VA 22030
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION - Page
2
September 19—22, 2012
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Washington, D.C.
____________________________________________________________________________________________
First Name
Family/Last Name
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, please specify further any special services or needs you may require:
__ Deaf or hearing impaired
__ Blind or visually impaired
__ Wheelchair bound
__ Dietary restriction (specify) _____________________________________
__ Other __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Indicate Airline Used: __ AirTran Airways
__ SkyWest Airlines
__ United Airlines
__ American Airlines
__ US Airways
__ Continental
__ World Airways
__ Delta Airlines
__ Other
__ Frontier Airlines
__ JetBlue Airlines
__ Did not fly
Indicate the number of ALCs you have attended: __ First ALC __ 2nd __ 3rd __4-9 __ 10-14 __ 15-19 __ 20 or more
To assist you in quickly finding the policy sessions of greatest interest to you, ALC has categorized each session into specific
tracks. Please indicate which tracks are of interest to you and we will send any content updates as they arise:
__ Budget, Appropriations and Taxation
__ Business, Economic Development & Wealth Creation (Energy & Environment and Technology/Infrastructure)
__ Civil Rights, Judiciary & History
__ Community Outreach / Civic Engagement
__ Foreign Affairs & National Security
__ I'm not interested in any particular session.
__ Education & Labor
Would you be willing to participate in a focus group or survey to help CBCF improve the ALC?
Were you referred by another conference attendee?
__ Yes
__ Yes
__ Emerging Leaders
__ No
__ No
If yes, please indicate name of attendee _________________________________________________________
Detailed Information Regarding Contributions Options (from page 1)
CBCF Internship & Fellowship Program
CBCF Leadership Institute for Public Service offers scholarships, internships and fellowships to inspire the next generation of leaders. Through the Leadership
Institute, CBCF fellows and interns have opportunities to work on Capitol Hill and in federal agencies, attend seminars led by policy experts, and gain
first-hand views of leadership at its best by working with and learning from the African-American members of Congress and other leaders in Washington, D.C.
Recognizing that leadership development must also be supported in local communities, the CBCF Leadership Institute awards scholarships to students who
demonstrate extraordinary leadership ability through their community service, academic talent and financial need. Consistent with CBCF's mission, the CBCF
Leadership Institute for Public Service is dedicated to preparing tomorrow's leaders today.
Center for Policy Analysis & Research (CPAR)
As part of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, the Center for Policy Analysis and Research identifies, analyzes, and disseminates policy-oriented
information critical to advancing the African-American community toward economic independence, education, and health equity.
Quality research and policy analysis are essential for crafting effective policies that meet the needs of African Americans and other underserved populations.
Policymakers must have good information in order to assess the viability of existing policies and to formulate new ones that effectively address social problems.
Despite this need, there are relatively few existing resources from which policymakers can receive information from an African-American perspective. CPAR was
established to facilitate evidence-based policymaking and positively influence public discourse on important issues.
CBCF Scholarship Fund
CBCF has awarded scholarships to talented students for over 20 years. Scholarship recipients have gone on to successful careers in government, non-profit and
private sectors. Each year, CBCF awards more than 700 scholarships to students across the United States. For more information on individual scholarship
programs, visit the CBCF Scholarship page.
Registration & Ticketing:
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE ALL OFFICIAL CONFERENCE MATERIALS, including the Souvenir Conference Journal, registration badge and invitation to
the CBCF Chair’s Reception. A conference badge is required to enter all CBCF non-ticketed events, including the National Town Hall Meeting, Jazz Concert,
Gospel Extravaganza and Exhibit Hall Showcase.
Cancellations and Refunds:
All cancellation requests must be received in writing by 5:00 p.m. (EST) on August 6, 2012. Requests must be emailed to CBCFregistration@jspargo.com or
faxed to 703-574-8332. Cancellations will not be accepted by phone. A processing fee of $25.00 will be applied to all cancelled registrations. All donations are
non-refundable.
CBCF Registration Center
Phone:
877-585-6018
11208 Waples Mill Rd., Suite 112 Fax:
703-574-8332
Fairfax, VA 22030
E-mail: CBCFregistration@jspargo.com
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