This is a really worthwhile event. You'll learn about political advocacy, the latest rersearch efforts, the Parkinson's Research Agenda and have the opportunity to speak to your Senators and Representatives on Capitol Hill. You'll also get to meet other advocates from all over the U.S. The registration deadline is April 22; the deadline for scholarship applications is April 7th. Linda Announcement: Parkinson's Action Network 2003 Research and Education Forum And 9th Annual Public Policy Forum Dates: Tuesday, May 13 - - Research and Education Forum Wednesday, May 14 - Thursday, May 15, 2003 - - Public Policy Forum Location: Washington Court Hotel 525 New Jersey Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20001 (202) 628-2100 Note: Registering for the Forum does not secure a room in the Washington Court. Call (800) 321-3010 to make your hotel reservations. All reservations must be made by April 9, 2003. Accommodations: - NOTE REDUCED RATES A block of rooms has been reserved at the Washington Court Hotel on Capitol Hill. To make your reservation, call (800) 321-3010 and identify yourself as part of the Parkinson’s Action Network’s Forum to receive the reduced rate. Rates for the Washington Court are as follows: Single -- $179/night Double -- $199/night See the PAN site for more information ;for the registration form and for scholarship information and application www.parkinsonsaction.org or call PAN 800-850-4726 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn