Housing brochure 2015

H O U S I N G I N F O R M AT I O N & S C H E D U L E AT- A - G L A N C E

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N AACP

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NATIONAL CONVENTION

Liberty in Injustice

Pursuing the Face of

J U LY 1 1 - 1 5 , 2 0 1 5 P H I L A D E L P H I A , PA

WHY THE NAACP CHOSE

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA IS KNOWN TO MANY AS THE “CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE,” IS THE 2ND LARGEST CITY ON THE EAST COAST AND THE 5TH LARGEST CITY IN THE UNITED STATES.

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NAACP NATIONAL CONVENTION WILL CONVENE IN P H I L A D E L P H I A , P E N N S Y LVA N I A , J U LY 1 1 - 1 5 , 2 0 1 5

Roslyn M. Brock Chairman National Board of Directors

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Leon W. Russell Vice Chair National Board of Directors Chair Convention Planning Committee

Cornell William Brooks President & CEO

Photos provided by PHLCVB. On the cover: Top Photo by Bob Krist.

Liberty Bell Photo by Andrea Golod.

Love Park Photo by Edward Savaria.

This Page: Top Photo by bklphoto.com.

Top Inset Photo by Paul Loftland. Middle Inset Photo by bklphoto.com. Bottom Inset Photo by PHLCVB.

Hotel

I N F O R M AT I O N

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Call your hotel of choice directly from the list provided below to make your hotel reservation at the special conference rates. Be sure to identify yourself as an NAACP Conference participant.

TO MAKE A RESERVATION

All guests must guarantee reservations by making a deposit equivalent to the room rate for two nights, including applicable taxes then in effect. The deposits for one of the two nights shall be non-refundable and shall be credited to the NAACP account if a guest cancels their reservation less than 72 hours prior to the day of arrival. Credit cards used for the deposits shall be charged immediately.

All reservations are subject to availability.

ROOM RATES AND TAXES

To take advantage of the special 2015 conference rates listed, you must book your reservation by the respective date listed for each property.

Any of the hotels listed will try to assist you with your reservation after the date, however, the conference rate may not be available and the hotels may charge higher rates after the cut-off dates.

HOST HOTELS FOR NAACP 106TH ANNUAL CONVENTION PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA *ACT-SO/YOUTH & COLLEGE PROPERTY:

ADULT PROPERTIES:

Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel 201 North 17th Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 For reservations: (800) 325-3535 or (215) 448-2000 Book online: www.starwoodmeeting.com/events/start.action? id=1503103585&key=2980F55A Cut-off Date: June 12, 2015 Special Conference Rate • $149.00 per night for a Single, Doubles, Triple and Quad Rate (state & local taxes currently 15.5%) • Please call NAACP Events Planning Office for Suite Rates.

Philadelphia Marriott Hotel 1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107 For reservations: (800) 228-9290 or (215) 625-2900 Book Online: aws.passkey.com/event/13830574/owner/13177/home Cut-off Date: June 16, 2015 Special Conference Rate • $155.00 per night for a Single and Doubles; $20.00 each additional person (state & local taxes currently 15.5%) • Please call NAACP Events Planning Office for Suite Rates.

**Attention ACT-SO attendees** The hotel will not accept any reservations for ACT-SO participants that do not come from the NAACP National ACT-SO Office.

For reservations: ACT-SO participants call the NAACP ACT-SO office: (410) 580-5650

Lowes Philadelphia Hotel 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107 For reservations: (215) 627-1200 Book online: aws.passkey.com/event/13826680/owner/4127/home Cut-off Date: June 10, 2015 Special Conference Rate • $155.00 per night for a Single and Doubles (state & local taxes currently 15.5%) • Please call NAACP Events Planning Office for Suite Rates.

Courtyard Marriott Philadelphia Downtown Hotel 21 North Juniper Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107 For reservations: (215) 496-3200 Book online: resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_ new&eventID=13827875 Cut-off Date: June 16, 2015 Special Conference Rate • $150.00 per night for a Single and Doubles; $20.00 each additional person (state & local taxes currently 15.5%)

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Transportation TRAVELING BY AIR

TRAVELING BY TRAIN

PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (PHL)

PHILADELPHIA 30TH STREET STATION (PHL)

8000 Essington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153 Phone: (215) 937-6937 www.phl.org Located 20 minutes from the Convention hotels.

2955 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Located 10 minutes from the Convention hotels.

DELTA AIRLINES Valid Travel Dates: July 4, 2015 – July 19, 2015 for travel to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Book your tickets online at www.Delta.com (under the “Book A Trip” tab click the “More Search Option”). Enter your Meeting Event Code: NMJ57 in the Meeting Event Code box when searching for your Flights to receive the 2% -5% discount on Economy Class Tickets and 10% discount on First Class Tickets. To make your reservations by phone please call Delta Airlines meeting service desk at 1(800) 328-1111.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES Valid Travel Dates: July 5, 2015 – July 18, 2015 for travel to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Valid Booking Dates: April 15, 2015 – June 21, 2015.

Book your tickets online at www.swabiz.com/flight/searchflight.html?cid=99698664. The Promotion Code is SWABIZ CID:99698664.

By flying Southwest Airlines, as a NAACP conference attendee, you will also receive the following benefits: 15% discount in Business Select (K) & Anytime (Y) fare classes, 5% in select Wanna Get Away public fair classes for travel two and from PHL. No baggage fees (first two bags); No change or cancellation fees and No peak travel or fuel surcharges.

UNITED AIRLINES Valid Travel Dates: July 3, 2015 – July 20, 2015 for travel to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Book your tickets online at www.United.com and enter your Offer Code: ZUNQ912507 in the Offer Code box when searching for your Flights to receive the 2% discount on Economy Cabin tickets; 5% discount on Business Class ticket and 10% off First Class Tickets. To make your reservations by phone please call United Airlines Meeting Service Desk at 1(800) 426-1122. Please give the following information: Agreement Code 912507 and Z Code ZUNQ.

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AMTRAK Valid Travel Dates: July 4, 2015 – July 19, 2015 for travel to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania To book your reservation call Amtrak at (800) 872-7245.

When speaking with the Amtrak agent please reference NAACP Convention Fare Code: X47W-927. Amtrak offers a 10% discount off the best available fare. Please note to in order to take advantage of this discount you cannot book via the internet.

SHUTTLE SERVICE Super Shuttle runs daily departures between the airport and the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

For reservations, visit: www.supershuttle.com/default aspx?GC=NAAC2 COMPANY: NAACP DISCOUNT CODE: NAAC2 To use your code, simply enter it in the “GROUP/ DISCOUNT CODE” box on the first page of the website when making your reservations at either: www.supershuttle.com or www.execucar.com.

Your discount gives you 10% off of your roundtrip reservation made and paid online. Discount does not apply to exclusive vans or pre-existing reservations. Discounts cannot be applied retroactively. It is valid on both Super Shuttle and ExecuCar services nationwide.

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TAXI SERVICE Approximately $28.00 one way, not including gratuity from the airport.

Approximately $15.00 one way, not including gratuity from the train station.

Additional COMMERCE & INDUSTRY SHOW The 46th Annual Commerce and Industry Show, where corporate, government, minority and nonprofit exhibitors display their products and services will begin on Saturday, July 11th and conclude Tuesday, July 14th. See schedule at a glance for show hours. For more information, you may contact Nicholas Wiggins, the Exhibits Manager, at (410) 580-5756.

NAACP RETAIL EXPO The NAACP Retail Expo will open to the general public on Saturday, July 11th and conclude on Tuesday, July 14th. Contact Events Planning Department for more information (410) 580-5756.

See Schedule at a Glance for times.

I N F O R M AT I O N

LAWYERS CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION SEMINAR In conjunction with the National Bar Association, the NAACP will sponsor a two-day Continuing Legal Education Seminar (CLE) Sunday, July 13th and Monday, July 14th. For registration information, please contact the NAACP Legal Department at (410) 580-5767. The Clarence Mitchell Memorial Luncheon will be held on Monday, July 14, 2015.

ADVANCED TICKETS Please use the Advance Ticket Order Form for ticket purchases or you may purchase them from the ticket window at the convention center.

Advance orders will not be mailed, but can be picked up from the advance registration window at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Please note: Only branch registrants and observers that advance register are entitled to the 5% discount on ticket sales.

REGISTRATION

All registration takes place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Advance Registration

$100.00 Compliant Adults $50.00 Compliant Youth $175.00 Non-Compliant Adults $100.00 Non-Compliant Youth

On Site Registration

$125.00 Compliant Adult Branches $175.00 Non-Compliant Adult Branches $75.00 Compliant Youth Branches $100.00 Non-Compliant Youth Branches

Observers Weekly Rate

$175.00 Adults $100.00 Youth

Daily Rates

$40.00 Adults $25.00 Youth

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Schedule

AT A G L A N C E

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2015

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

ACT-SO Early Registration

THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2015 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

ACT-SO Registration

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

ACT-SO Chairpersons Orientation/Reception

8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

ACT-SO Opening Ceremony

FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2015 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

ACT-SO Competitions

2:00 p.m.

Convention Opening Press Conference

2:00 p.m. – 5:00p.m.

Convention Advance Registration Only

SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2015 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

ACT-SO Culinary Competition

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

ACT-SO Master Classes

9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Convention Registration

11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Commerce & Industry Show

Grand Opening

• Author Pavilion

• Exhibits

• Health Pavilion

• Retail Expo 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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National Board of Directors Meeting

Schedule 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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ACT-SO Awards Ceremony Rehearsal

9:00 p.m. – midnight ACT-SO/Youth and College Division Reception

SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2015 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Prayer & Memorial Breakfast

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

CLE Seminar

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Youth Advisors Orientation 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Commerce and Industry Show • Author Pavilion • Exhibits • Health Pavilion • Retail Expo

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

President’s Council Meeting and Luncheon

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

WIN Forum & Brunch “Empowering Women and Girls”

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Youth and College Welcome Session

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

ACT-SO Winners’ Reception

6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

First Public Mass Meeting Keynote speaker: Roslyn M. Brock Chairman, National Board of Directors

8:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Delegates Reception

9:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Youth and College Reception

ACT-SO Awards Ceremony

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Schedule

AT A G L A N C E

MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015 5:45 a.m. – 6:30 a.m.

Morning Fitness

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Youth & College Regional Meetings

8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Regional Meetings

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

First Plenary Session

Criminal Justice

This panel discussion will focus on the role prosecutors are playing in the

administration of justice in this country. Panelists will discuss how prosecutors are using their discretionary power to address inequities in the justice system.

Additionally, the panel will discuss the efforts of prosecutors to overturn wrongful convictions of innocent citizens, and efforts by advocates, legislators and academics to reform the grand jury process and take other measures to make the criminal justice operate fairly and free from bias.

Keynote speaker: C ornell William Brooks, President and CEO, NAACP following the Plenary Session on Criminal Justice

9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

CLE Seminar 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Commerce & Industry Show

• Author Pavilion

• Exhibits

• Health Pavilion

• Retail Expo

12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Clarence Mitchell Memorial Luncheon 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Health Luncheon

12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Roy Wilkins Leadership Luncheon

1:00 p.m.

Credentials Committee Meeting

1:00 p.m.

Rules Committee Meeting

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1:00 p.m.

Election Supervisory Meeting 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Legislative Plenary Session

This session will focus on NAACP policy priorities before Congress and the Administration.

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Public Mass Meeting (Youth Night)

8:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

President and CEO’s Reception

TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2015 5:45 a.m. – 6:30 a.m.

Morning Workout

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Youth & College Regional Meetings

8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Adult Regional Meetings

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Legislative Session 2015 Resolutions

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Commerce & Industry Show • Author Pavilion • Diversity Career Fair • Exhibits • Health Pavilion • Retail Expo

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Election of At-Large Member, National Board of Directors

12:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Clara Luper Youth and College Division Luncheon

(Youth and Advisors)

12:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

National Membership Luncheon 12:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Armed Serviced and Veterans Affairs Luncheon/Forum

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2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Concurrent Workshops

• Climate Justice:

Energy Democracy: A Policy and Practice Framework for

Re-Envisioning How We Power Our Communities

• Education:

Leverage – From Standards to Waivers, Equity Plans, Comparable Resources and More

• LGBT

• International Affairs

• Voting Rights& Election Reform 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Youth Concurrent Workshops • Building Beyond Protests • Financial Empowerment • Social Media and Activism

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Time and Place Committee Meeting

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Juanita Jackson Mitchell Youth Freedom Fund Dinner

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2015 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Special Plenary Session

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Labor Luncheon/Forum

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Youth & College Day of Service 7:30 p.m.

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Spingarn Dinner/Freedom Fund Banquet

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Photo by Anthony Sinagoga for PHLCVB

Photo by Andrea Golod for PHLCVB

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NATIONAL CONVENTION P H I L A D E L P H I A , P E N N S Y LVA N I A H J U LY 1 1 - 1 5 , 2 0 1 5

Liberty in the Face of Injustice

Pursuing

4805 Mt. Hope Drive Baltimore, MD 21215 410-580-5780 www.naacp.org