As the events of the last several years have shown, we must ensure that all members of Congress understand how dealerships work and the issues facing our industry. This is especially true as Congress confronts enormous decisions on tax issues. The 2012 Washington Conference will provide a forum for you to visit your members of Congress to explain how policies in Washington will affect your dealership’s ability to provide economic opportunity in your community. This year’s conference will be very timely; we can lay the foundation on dealer tax issues early in the broader reform debate.

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2012 NADA Washington Conference Schedule

All events take place at the JW Marriott Hotel unless otherwise noted.
Schedule subject to change.

Tuesday, September 11
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.	Washington Conference Registration Grand Foyer
12 noon - 1:15 p.m.	Inside Washington Briefing and Delegates' Luncheon Capital Ballroom
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.	Dealers Election Action Committee Overview    Grand Ballroom I
2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.	Media Relations Session  Grand Ballroom I  David Hyatt Vice President, NADA Public Affairs       George Merlis Experience Media Consulting
4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.	NextGen Dealers' Reception Garden Terrace
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.	Welcome Reception Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building/Great Hall, Washington, D.C.
Wednesday, September 12
7 a.m. - 12 noon	Washington Conference Registration Grand Foyer
7 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.	Delegates' Breakfast  Capital Ballroom  Jack Tulley DEAC Chairman   Charlie Cook Political Analyst
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	General Session      Grand Ballroom  Bill Underriner NADA Chairman Don Chalmers Government Relations Chairman David Regan Vice President, NADA Government Relations Sen. Max Baucus (D-Montana) Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-California) Rebecca Blank Acting Secretary of Commerce
11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.	Delegates' Luncheon Capital Ballroom
12 noon - 5:30 p.m.	Capitol Hill Visits Buses will run between the J.W. Marriott Hotel and the NADA Legislative Office on Capitol Hill between 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.  Please note: entrances of the Capitol and all House and Senate office buildings are now equipped with airport-type sensors.
12 noon - 6 p.m.	Delegates' Open House NADA Legislative Office, 412 First St., S.E., Washington, D.C.
5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.	Washington Conference Reception Garden Terrace
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