Where is the conference?

• The conference is being held at the National Education Association (NEA) Headquarters. NEA is located at 1201 16th St NW, Washington DC 20036 . The NEA is located on the red, orange and blue Metro lines.

What are the accommodations?

• Hotel rooms have been booked for conference attendees at the Days Inn located in the Van Ness area of Washington DC on the red line of the Metro. You can confirm a room in our block by contacting the Days Inn at 202-244-5600 , 4400 Connecticut Ave , Washington DC 20008, and asking for reservations. The block is being held under the Feminist Majority Foundation.

Who should attend the conference?

• All students and young activists interested in progressive and women's issues and specifically young women interested in building their leadership skills are encouraged to attend. This conference will especially benefit those with little or no leadership experience, providing the basic skills needed to become a leader in your community.

What is included in the cost?

• Lunch on Saturday and Sunday

• Extensive handouts on leadership building

• Campus Organizers Manual

• Free copy of the latest Ms. Magazine

• And a special bonus of a 10% off for groups of five or more!

How will I pay for this?

• There is still time before the conference, so start saving now!

• Ask your university to sponsor your group, especially if you are in your FMLA or affiliate. Many universities offer specific travel vouchers for training events that often go unused. Also, some training money is often allocated by department. If your school has a Women's Studies department, that is the obvious choice to seek funding, but remember, that almost any academic department would be interested in funding a leadership conference, so ask as many as you can for support!

• Refer to the fundraising page on our website or in your organizer's binder for lots of great ways on how to raise money.

What benefits will I receive?

• We believe that women's equal participation in governing is necessary for democracy and progression in this country. The goal of this conference is to encourage and prepare young women to become the social and political leaders for their generation. Skill-building workshops will educate conference participants on public speaking, fund-raising, consciousness-raising techniques and group organizing among other things. All attendees should be equipped to return to their campus with a strong knowledge of various activism techniques and the ability to employ them immediately!

• Networking with other feminists from around the country is another main goal of the conference. Students will be able to build alliances with feminists from other campuses as well as well seasoned feminists and global activists whose experience and resources will prove invaluable.

Will I have free time during the conference to explore DC?

• Definitely! There will be sizeable amounts of free time Saturday night, Sunday afternoon and Monday morning (if you stay for the 4-day conference). DC Tourist Information will be provided to you upon your arrival and everyone is encouraged to get out there and see the nation's capital!

When should I arrive at the conference?

• The conference begins Saturday at 10 AM so most people will arrive on Friday night.

When does the conference end?

• The two-day weekend conference ends on Sunday afternoon, but we strongly encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity to stay for Women's Equality Summit and Congressional Day of Action which would end Tuesday evening.

What should I wear?

• The conference itself will be business casual (pants and a top are fine), but you should bring one nicer outfit (jacket with slacks or skirt with button down shirt, etc.) if you plan on attending the Congressional Day of Action.

Is the NEA wheel-chiar accessible?

• The NEA is wheel-chair accessible (parking & elevators).