Hello and Hola, USUAF Members,

This is your gentle nudge to remind you that today is the LAST DAY you can access the hotel’s discount rate. You have until Friday to register for the meeting and to submit your city report.

As a reminder, we will be in historic Philadelphia exploring social impact and learning more about the work of our local members. We will have shared programming with the Emerging Leaders Council that centers on relevant components of social impact. 

We are looking for volunteers to lead table conversation during the charette portion of the agenda. We are looking for about 4-6 discussion topics that are affecting the art and culture sector – whether this is a challenge such as ballot issues or opportunity such as Creative Forces – all topics are welcome. Please respond to me via email if you are interested.

1. REGISTER for the meeting:

>>> https://www.americansforthearts.org/by-program/networks-and-councils/united-states-urban-arts-federation/events-and-meetings

2. BOOK your hotel room

>>> Reservation link: http://bit.ly/2QpdO5t

Cut-Off Date for Discounted Room Rate: January 16th

Room Rate: $139 + Applicable Taxes (Rate is available 3 Days Pre/Post Event Dates)

Room Type Available: King Studio & 2 Queen Bed Studio

Hotel Details

Windsor Suites Philadelphia; 1700 Benjamin Franklin Parkway; Philadelphia, PA 19103

(P) 215 981 5678

3. SUBMIT your city report:

>>> https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NCZ385P

I’ve attached the full report from Summer for your reference. We will be requesting city reports as usual. These reports will be part of a facilitated discussion on Saturday and will be shared with the membership and internal staff to provide a field update and inform discussion and guide programming.

4. REVIEW the agenda

We are still adding details but generally, we are meeting during the following times:

Thursday, January 31 - 8:00am - 5:00p
Friday, February 1 - 8:00a - 5:00p
Saturday, February 2 - 8:00a - noon

5. VOLUNTEER to assist with meeting facilitation

>>> Email Ruby with where you would like to participate

We are looking for volunteers to lead charette topic discussion and to fill in during the closing day.

Look forward to seeing you in Philadelphia – if you have any questions, let me know.

Best regards,

Ruby

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Ruby Lopez Harper

Director of Local Arts Services

Americans for the Arts

1000 Vermont Ave NW 6^th Floor

Washington, DC 20005-4940

202.371.2830 x2079

202.789.2830 fax

www.AmericansForTheArts.org

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