MAPPS Federal Programs Conference In Conjunction with NSGIC

The MAPPS room block at the O'Callaghan Annapolis Hotel has sold out. However, rooms may still be available at the MAPPS group rate of $123 +13% tax by calling the O'Callaghan Hotel Reservation Line at 410-263-7700. The O'Callaghan does not have online reservation capabilities.

O'Callaghan Hotel
174 West Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(The O'Callaghan is virtually just a few doors down from the Loews Hotel)

If you are not able to get a room at the O'Callaghan alternative hotel:
Loews Annapolis Hotel
126 West Street
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Phone: (410) 263-7777
Fax: (410) 263-0084
Toll Free Reservations: 1-800-526-2593


If you are driving to the conference, please note that overnight parking at the O'Callaghan is $15. MAPPS will provide bus transportation to/from Washington, DC for your congressional visits.

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Schedule of Events

Updated Saturday, March 6, 2010

Monday, March 8
11:30 AM	MAPPS Board of Directors Meeting - Kilkenny - O'Callaghan Hotel
5:00 PM	MAPPS Registration - Atrium - Loews Hotel
6:00 PM	MAPPS/NSGIC Dinner Reception - Atrium- Loews Hotel
Tuesday, March 9
7:00 AM	MAPPS Registration - Atrium - Loews Hotel
7:30 AM	MAPPS/NSGIC Breakfast - Powerhouse - Loews Hotel
8:30 AM	Agency Briefings - Regatta Ballroom - Lowes Hotel Jeff Booth, DHS Bill Nellist, NGA Paul Rooney, FEMA Steve Lowe, USDA Karen Siderelis, Interior Jerry Johnston, EPA
11:45 PM	MAPPS/NSGIC Lunch - Powerhouse - Loews Hotel
1:15 PM	Agency Briefings (Continued) - Regatta Ballroom - Loews Hotel Tim Trainor, Census Nancy Blyler, Corps of Engineers Steve Lewis, DOT David Kennedy, NOAA
2:45 PM	Agency Liaison Committee Meetings - Loews & O'Callaghan Hotels Defense & Homeland Security NGA NOAA USGS TSA/FAA USDA
4:00 PM	MAPPS Legislative Issues & Capitol Hill Visit Briefing- Point Lookout - Loews Hotel
6:15 PM	MAPPS PAC Dinner - Galway A - O'Callaghan Hotel This special event is for MAPPS PAC Inner Circle Contributors Only. All MAPPS members are welcome to contribute and attend. To view program and invitation, click here. To contribute to the MAPPS PAC, click here.
Wednesday, March 10
6:00 AM	MAPPS/NSGIC Breakfast - Regatta Ballroom - Loews Hotel
6:45 AM	Buses Begin Loading for Capitol Hill, Washington, DC - Loews Hotel - West Street Entrance
7:00 AM	Buses Depart for Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
8:45 AM	Congressional Appointments Luggage can be stored in Congressman Jim Moran's office - 2239 Rayburn Building
12:30 - 2:30 PM	Congressional Lunch - B-308 Rayburn Building Sponsored by Merrick & Company Boxed lunches will only be available from 12:30 - 2:30 PM
9:00 AM- 4:00 PM	5th Annual Geospatial Technology Exhibition Rayburn Foyer, 1st Floor, Rayburn Building Invitation to Attend Exhibitors:
4:30 PM	Buses Depart Buses will pick up MAPPS/NSGIC members at Peace Circle (First Street & Pennsylvania Ave., NW) a block north of Botanitcal Gardens First Stop: Union Station Final Destination: Lowes/O'Callaghan