4 November 2017 – Philadelphia, PA – University of the Sciences, McNeil Science and Technology Center
It is our sincere pleasure to invite you to this year’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference.
Join us on November 4, 2017, as we stand shoulder to shoulder in the great city of Philadelphia to make a lasting human rights impact. The Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference brings together hundreds of Amnesty members and other human rights activists from around the country. With our Grassroots Host Committee and Regional Office as co-hosts, together we will continue our tradition of engaging in networking opportunities, inspiring plenaries, and hands-on skill-building workshops, as well as shaping the policies of the organization.
As activists, we will be challenged to initiate change within our own communities. This will only happen with you – we need you there!
Don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter at @AMNESTYUSA.
Agenda
Program Book
All AIUSA Regional Conferences are wheelchair accessible and have gender neutral bathrooms.
Conference Registration
Contact Us
For more information on this year’s regional conference, please contact Eliza Reddick at [email protected] or 617-979-3985.
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Ticketing
Registration prices vary between $20 – $40. Please note that early bird registration rate ends
October 1st at 11:59pm. Early bird rates apply to member and non-member General and already discounted Student/Educator/Senior Citizen/Fixed Income (S/E/S/FI) tickets.
For more details on registration rates, please click the “register here” button below.
Conference Registration
Disclaimer: Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Minor Waiver Required
If you (or a member of your group) are 17 years of age or younger, AIUSA requires that this waiver agreement be completed by a legal guardian and that a chaperone accompany you for the entire duration of the conference. AIUSA does not assume responsibility for minors.
Contact Us
For more information on this year’s regional conference, please contact Eliza Reddick at [email protected] or 617-979-3985.
Travel & Lodging
This year’s conference will be taking place at the University of the Sciences, McNeil Science and Technology Center. Below is a list of recommended economical hotels that are also conveniently located nearby our regional conference venue.
Location
Conference Lodging
4520 Chester Avenue
215-662-1918
www.gablesbb.com
0.4 miles from the venue.
3549 Chestnut Street
215-387-8000
www.sheratonuniversitycity.com
1.0 miles from the venue.
1305 Walnut Street
215-735-9300
www.himidtown.com
2.5 miles from the venue.
Please note that prices and availabilities are subject to change without notice. It is recommended that guests book a place to stay as soon as possible to ensure their lodging for the conference.
Conference Travel
By Air:
The closest airport to fly into is PHL, Philadelphia International Airport, which is located 14-18 minutes away from the venue by car. You can also use an Uber or Taxi, which will cost approximately $15-20.
By Train and Bus:
From Anywhere via AMTRAK:
Visit amtrak.com for routes and schedules. Arrive at Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station. Taxi to the University is approximately $15. Or board the westbound SEPTA trolley (green line) to Woodland Ave. and 43rd St. stop. Admission Office is located in Griffith Hall, on 43rd St., half block north of the trolley stop.
From Philadelphia International Airport via SEPTA:
Visit septa.org for routes and schedules. Take SEPTA Airport Rail Line to Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station. Then board the westbound SEPTA trolley (green line) to Woodland Ave. and 43rd St. stop. Admission Office is located in Griffith Hall, on 43rd St., half block north of the trolley stop.
Traveling from Southern New Jersey:
Visit www.ridepatco.org for routes and schedules. Arrive at 8th and Market Street Station. Then board the westbound SEPTA market Frankford Elevated Line (blue line) to 30th Street Station. Take the westbound trolley (green line) to Woodland Ave. and 43rd St.
By Car:
If you would prefer to drive to Philadelphia, please visit http://www.usciences.edu/visiting/ for driving directions to the venue. Visitor parking is located directly across from Griffith Hall or you may use any available on-street parking. The University provides a limited amount of off-street reserved parking.
Taxi Services:
215-247-7678
215-333-3333
215-438-7777
Conference Registration
Regional Conference registration is now available!
Contact Us
For more information on this year’s regional conference, please contact Eliza Reddick at [email protected] or 617-979-3985.
The more people and support we secure for our Regional Conference, the more we will accomplish for the human rights movement, while ensuring an optimal experience for our attendees. Your participation in the conference is crucial to its success, so we all need to spread the word!
Here are a few ways you can help and show your support:
Submit a Resolution
The deadline to submit a Resolution has now passed.
Vote on Resolutions
In order to participate in the membership resolution process, you must be a dues-paying member of AIUSA. The good news is, it’s not too late to become a member! Sign up here, or join or renew onsite to enjoy full participation in the AIUSA resolution process at the Regional Conferences.
Recruit Others
The more people attend our Regional Conference, the more we will accomplish for the human rights movement and the better experience everyone will have, so we all need to spread the word! Challenge yourself or your group to sign up at least 1, 2, or 3 more people! In fact, a good percentage of our current members and activists first learned about Amnesty International at a Regional Conference! Let’s get to it!
Grassroots Host Committee
We would like to thank the members of the Grassroots Host Committee for their help in making the 2017 MidAtlantic Regional Conference a success:
Kathleen Lucas, Nick Gebelle, Sam Steed and Rob Colburn.
Conference Registration
Regional Conference registration is now available!
Contact Us
For more information on this year’s regional conference, please contact Eliza Reddick at [email protected] or 617-979-3985.