WorldAffairs 2014 Spring Program in San Francisco 

March 14-17, 2014

Hotel Deadline Is One Week Away: Friday, February 21

 

The World Affairs Councils of America's National Office will host the Spring Leadership Meeting and a special opportunity for our 1918 Society members in San Francisco. You are invited to attend the World Affairs Council of Northern California's annual spring conference - WorldAffairs 2014 - and enjoy a terrific line-up of speakers including Thomas Friedman, Marc Grossman, Mari�me Jamme, Ray Suarez, and many others. All at specially reduced rate!

 

 

Just prior to the conference (agenda here), WACA is organizing a 1918 Society members-only brunch event (speaker and location to be determined). 1918 Society members can attend WorldAffairs 2014 at a discounted rate of $300 per 1918 Society member and $350 per spouse or guest. (Regular charge is $395 for members, $490 for non-members to attend.) More Information

 

 

More than 20 Council leaders, staff, and Board members have already signed up for the Spring Leadership Meeting on Monday, March 17. As those of you who attended the annual Leadership Meetings in New York, Denver, and Chicago know, the program provides a unique, concentrated opportunity to network with fellow Council leaders and discuss best practices, covered in a variety of workshops. The agenda includes Global Ed: WorldQuest and Beyond, facilitated by Aubrie Lyons (Montana WAC), and  Strategy: Planning and Implementation, facilitated by Clare Higgins Morton (WAC Atlanta). More Information

 

Those who attend Leadership Day ($50 registration fee) will be eligible to attend WAC Northern California's WorldAffairs 2014 at a discounted rate of $350 per person. (Regular charge is $395 for members, $490 for non-members to attend.) Price includes: Friday program and evening reception; Saturday program, including breakfast, lunch, and light reception.

 

To register for the 1918 Society ~ WorldAffairs 2014 Spring Program or the Spring Leadership Meeting, please contact Ian J. Byrne at 202-833-4557 or at ibyrne@worldaffairscouncils.org to arrange payment. 

 

HOTEL: HILTON SAN FRANCISCO UNION SQUARE  

$229.00 plus tax per night

1918 Society members are welcome to enjoy this specially reduced rate and complimentary room upgrade. The deal also includes two $12 vouchers for Starbucks per room/per day. 

 

The World Affairs Councils of America room block covers up to four nights, March 13-17. 

Availability is limited, and we encourage early bookings. To receive the special room rate, make your reservations by the Friday, February 21 deadline. Cancellations made within 72 hours of the event will result in a one-night room charge. The Hilton San Francisco Union Square is a short walk from the St. Reig, where WorldAffairs 2014 takes place.

 

To reserve your room at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square, please visit the hotel's Booking Website, dedicated for this World Affairs Councils of America program:

 

https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=10944254

 

Reservations also may be made via telephone by calling Hilton Reservations Worldwide at 

1-800-445-8667 (1-800-HILTONS), and asking for the World Affairs Councils of America rate or mentioning the group code WAC. You may also call the Hilton Bay Area Regional Reservations desk at 415-771-1400, and choosing option "1" for "Reservations" from the voice menu. 

 

HOTEL: MARINES' MEMORIAL CLUB & HOTEL (UNION SQUARE)

$199.00 standard / $219.00 deluxe plus tax per night

Price includes full American breakfast buffet, served each morning at Club's rooftop restaurant on 12th floor, 7-10am, and daily happy hour from 4-6pm.  Reservation deadline is Friday, February 21. Cancellations made within 48 hours of arrival will result in a one-night room charge. Hotel is walking distance to WAC Northern California's office (Leadership Meeting) and to St. Regis Hotel (WorldAffairs 2014 Conference).

 

To reserve your room at the MARINES' MEMORIAL CLUB & HOTEL call 1-800-5-MARINE 

(1-800-562-7463) and ask for the World Affairs Councils of America room block to receive the special group rate. In addition, requests may be made by sending an e-mail to reservations@marineclub.com. 

 

ALTERNATE ACCOMMODATIONS:  ST. REGIS SAN FRANCISCO 

$375.00 plus tax per night

The official hotel of WorldAffairs 2014, where the Conference takes place, the St. Regis is just a few blocks walking distance from the Hilton on Union Square.