Notice to FOC Members Planning to Attend the 50th Anniversary of the Peace Corps

FOC can suggest two alternatives for members planning to attend the 50th Anniversary of the Peace Corps in September 20011. The Anniversary falls within the same time period, September 22-26, 2011, as the World Bank and International Monetary Fund’s annual meeting and D. C. hotel rooms will be very difficult to reserve. These two institutions block out many well in advance. In addition, the annual meetings also bring in a large
number of activist demonstrators.

Alternative One:
FOC has reserved a block of hotel rooms at the Savoy Suites, located at 2505 Wisconsin Ave., N. W., in upper Georgetown. The rate is heavily discounted at $211 per night,single or double room, with parking included. There is a bus stop outside its main door. Reservations must be made by 8/22 to obtain this rate. Call: (202) 625-5410, use Attendee Code is: PCA (Peace Corps Association) when making a reservation.

Alternative Two

There are many hotels/motels in the metropolitan Washington area, which includes Northern Virginia (Arlington & Alexandria), and Montgomery County, Maryland (ChevyChase, Bethesda, Silver Spring). Also Washingtonhas a very good subway system thatconnects the suburban hotels in which rates are less expensive to its downtown area. For
example, a Choice Hotel in Silver Spring, MD (301-565-3444) ranges from $100 - $120 p/night. A Double Tree in Bethesda, MD (301-652-2000) ranges from $150 - $160 p/night.

To get the least expensive rates check: hotels.com or similar sites. If you have any further concerns or questions please e-mail: irvdub@aol.com (Irv Dubinsky)