The United States Ombudsman Association is pleased to announce that our 2016 Annual Conference: “The Ombudsman: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Fairness” will be held October 17-21, 2016 in Arlington, Virginia, at the Westin Arlington Gateway. Please click here for the registration packet and visit our conference page at http://www.usombudsman.org/usoa-events/annual-conference/ for additional information and details.  

Registration Information

There are three separate registration processes this year:

1. Conference
2. Pre-Conference –
   1. New Ombudsman Training - Two-day workshop.
   2. Dealing with Unreasonable Complainant Conduct – One-day workshop. Choice of attending either on October 17 or 18
3. Guest reception and banquet tickets

Please register online at http://www.usombudsman.org/usoa-events/

Hotel Accommodations

The Westin Arlington Gateway 801 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22203 Hotel Number:  703-717-6200 Hotel Reservations:  888-627-7076
Hotel Website: http://www.westinarlingtongateway.com/

Reservation Link:
https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/events/start.action?id=1510281571&a...

Please book directly with the hotel no later than Friday, September 16, 2016.  This is the cut-off date for the USOA room block.  After the cut-off date, the hotel will release unused rooms to the public. All reservations received after September 16 will be accepted on a space availability basis only.

All of the great things to do in Arlington, Virginia and Washington D.C. are at your fingertips when you stay at The Westin Arlington Gateway. The Westin Arlington Gateway is conveniently located just two blocks from the Ballston Metrorail Stop, allowing you to go directly into Washington, D.C. Enjoy a single transfer and take advantage of easy access to the Pentagon, Union Station, Washington National Airport, Chinatown and various other popular stops throughout the nation’s capital. For more information about Arlington, Virginia, visit http://www.stayarlington.com/

The Westin Arlington Gateway is located five miles from Ronald Reagan International Airport (DCA) and is easily accessible by Metro, taxi, limousine, rental car, or commercial shuttle service.

Questions?
E-mail gerald.papica@tn.gov  or kristie.hirschman@legis.iowa.gov