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STOP THE PRESS! IAPA
ASSEMBLY IN JW Marriott
Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue President George W. Bush has been officially invited to formally open the IAPA's 57th General Assembly, scheduled to be held at the JW Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C., on October 12-16, 2001. The Host Committee is encouraged that President Bush will accept our invitation. Confirmed are U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell, President of the World Bank James Wolfensohn, and Chairman & CEO of America Online (AOL), Steve Case. Other invited guests include U.S. Trade Representative Robert Zoellick, Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) César Gaviria, and President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Enrique Iglesias. You cannot miss out! "It was a flossy affair. The United States government extended the freedom of customs to the Latin American delegates as distinguished foreign visitors. Government buildings and Pennsylvania Avenue from the White House to the Capitol were decorated for the visit. Both houses of Congress welcomed them, Secretary of State Frank B. Kellogg greeted them and President Calvin Coolidge addressed them." - historian Mary A. Gardner describing the First Pan American Congress of Journalists in Washington, D.C. in 1926, where the concept of the IAPA was developed. This will be the fourth time that the IAPA meets in the beautiful capital city of Washington, D.C. The IAPA also met here in 1957 and 1969, where Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard Nixon addressed the delegates. We hope that President George W. Bush will follow this tradition and add his name to this list of U.S. Presidents who have addressed the IAPA. Join us and be part of IAPA history! The Host Committee is headed by Donald Graham, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of The Washington Post Company, and by Peter A. Kann, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Dow Jones & Company. Together with IAPA Executive Committee Chairman Diana Daniels, The Washington Post Company, the Host Committee has been working to assure that visitors from all parts of the Western Hemisphere will have the chance to feel the pulse of the U.S. capital - from government building to historic memorials to beautiful neighborhoods, the program allows you to see it all. The Executive Committee has agreed to a 50% discount off registration fees for representatives of newspapers in the United States and Canada participating for the first time to encourage their participation in the General Assembly and the seminars program. Attached you will find the registration and hotel reservation form. Please send a copy to us and to the hotel. The deadline is September 1, but we recommend that you book as soon as possible. Please remember that reservations received after this date cannot be guaranteed. Don't forget - you need to send a copy of this form to the IAPA Headquarters (Fax: 305-635-2272) for your meeting registration and a copy to the JW Marriott Hotel (Fax: 202-626-6991) for your room reservation. Reserve your space right away to avoid disappointment later! General Program It has been 32 years since the IAPA had its last General Assembly in Washington, D.C. Therefore, the Host Committee has made a special effort to guarantee a memorable experience. The meeting will begin on Saturday, October 13, in the morning with a presentation by the President of the World Bank, James Wolfensohn. Originally from Australia, Mr. Wolfensohn, established his career as an established international investment banker with a parallel involvement in development issues and the global environment before becoming the World Bank's ninth President since 1946. He has traveled to more than 100 countries to gain first-hand challenges facing the World Bank, and its 182 member countries. Mr. Wolfensohn will be followed by lunch with the President of the Inter-American Development Bank Enrique Iglesias, a well-known speaker to the IAPA lastly having addressed the General Assembly in Punta del Este, Uruguay, in 1998. Mr. Iglesias has been President of the IDB for three consecutive terms after spending a seasoned career in economic development through a wide variety of high-level public and private sector posts, including President of Uruguay's Central Bank, Minister of Foreign Relations, and Secretary General of the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). The Board of Directors will meet in the afternoon - a new change in the program. There is a welcome reception scheduled at 7:00 p.m. at the JW Marriott Hotel, including a welcome by Donald Graham, The Washington Post Company. This will be followed by small dinners where guests will be invited to one of a series of Latin American embassies, including the Embassies of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, and Venezuela. The Embassy of Spain will also be one of the hosts. The work of the Freedom of the Press Committee will begin on Sunday, October 14, where IAPA Regional Vice Chairmen will present reports on the situation of press freedom in each country of the hemisphere. Recent developments in the hemisphere, especially the murder of journalists and new laws that attack free press in problematic countries will be reviewed. In the evening, there will be a presentation of several illustrative cases involving recent freedom of the press issues in Latin America, followed by a special reception at the Newseum, Washington, D.C.'s newest museum dedicated to the news media, sponsored by the Freedom Forum. César Gaviria, OAS Secretary General, has been invited to be the keynote speaker during this event. On Monday, the official inauguration will open the conference with the report of the IAPA President Danilo Arbilla, Búsqueda, Montevideo, Uruguay, followed by the introduction of the President of the United States, and address by President George W. Bush. The confirmation of President Bush is still pending. The day will also include the continuation of country-by-country reports, and a luncheon with special guest Steve Case, Chairman and CEO of America Online (AOL). A co-founder of America Online, Mr. Case led this remarkable Fortune 500 enterprise from a small company of only 250 employees and $30 million in annual revenues to a mega company with more than 15,000 employees with over $6.9 billion in revenues in 1999 and 23 million members. In the evening, there will be a spectacular reception at the Corcoran Gallery of Art with entertainment by the Duke Ellington Jazz Ensemble. The "Corcoran" stands as a major center of American art. It is a place where the past, present and future of the visual arts come to life -- the past in the museum's extensive collection of American and European masterworks, and the present in its ongoing exhibitions of contemporary art. The program will end on Tuesday, October 16, with a breakfast and address by Secretary of State Colin Powell, who has already confirmed his participation. Born in New York City of Jamaican immigrants, Mr. Powell became a professional soldier for 35 years, during which time he rose to the rank of 4-star General. His last military assignment was Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff where he oversaw Operation Desert Storm in the victorious Persian Gulf War in 1991. Last December, Colin Powell was nominated by President Bush as Secretary of State becoming the first African-American to hold this position in the nation's history. This will be followed by a special panel on the Internet and intellectual property, chaired by David Kendall of Williams & Connelly and selected panelists, followed by the final report of the Committee on Freedom of the Press and Information, conclusions and resolutions. A luncheon, sponsored by The Freedom Forum, where U.S. Trade Representative, Robert Zoellick has been invited to speak, will be held at the JW Marriott. Mr. Zoellick is a member of President Bush' Cabinet, with the rank of Ambassador, and serves as the President's principal trade policy advisor and chief trade negotiator. The closing banquet will take place across the street from the hotel at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center - America's new address for global trade - with entertainment by the Eastern High School Choir. Seminars Program The meeting will include a complete program of seminars scheduled on Friday, Saturday, and Monday. Seminars include: "Promoting your Newspaper: Measuring Potential Circulation and Cost-Effective Practices", "Can you make money on the Internet?," "International Advertising and the Impact on the Internet", and "Media Convergence." Confirmed speakers include: Jack Fuller, President of Tribune Publishing Company; Jesús Ceberio, El País, Madrid, Spain; Christopher Schroeder, President of Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive; Edward Schumacher, Managing Editor of the Wall Street Journal Americas; John Tory, President and CEO of Rogers Cable; L. Gordon Crovitz, Senior Vice President of Electronic Publishing of Dow Jones; David Morgan, Chairman of True Audience, and Beverly C. Chell, Vice Chairman, General Counsel, Secretary and Director of Primedia, Inc. The first seminar begins on Friday, October 12, at 3:00 p.m. (Attached please find a brochure that offers additional information about the seminars program organized by the IAPA Press Institute). Make sure you sign up for the seminars program on the registration form! Spouses Program The Host Committee has organized an extensive program for spouses during the meetings. On Saturday, October 13, a shopping trip to Potomac Mills, one of the largest shopping outlets in the Mid-Atlantic region is planned. On Sunday, spouses will be invited to take a city tour of Washington, including visits to the many monuments, museums and neighborhoods. On Monday, spouses will have the opportunity to visit historic Old Town Alexandria and Mount Vernon, the estate of the nation's first president George Washington, in northern Virginia. On Tuesday, spouses may join the delegates in a tour of the printing facility of The Washington Post, in Greenbelt, Maryland. The Host Committee is still working on trying to include a special tour of the White House for IAPA delegates. Don't Just Visit Washington - Relive it! Washington D.C., the capital of the United States of America, is a fascinating city for any visitor. The stunning parks, long, tree-lined boulevards, marble monuments and numerous museums provide an idyllic setting to learn about the history of the "greatest nation of the modern world". Originally designed and built as the new home for the Federal Government, many of Washington D.C.'s districts have been formed around the inner workings of the Nation and many of the key buildings in the city, such as the Supreme Court, the White House, the FBI Building and even the Pentagon, may be visited for free. The city's wealth of American history and culture is overwhelming and a brief stroll around the National Mall, with its many monuments and memorials, is an excellent start to exploring the American heritage found in Washington D.C. Washington D.C. has so much to offer the visitor
that you could spend weeks trying to see it all. But you probably only have
a few days - so make the most of your stay and "relive" Washington.
You can see the beautiful buildings of the Nation's Capitol, such as the
White House, U.S. Capitol, National Cathedral, Union Station, and Library
of Congress. You will hear stories of how this nation was created, the tragedy
of Lincoln's assassination at Ford's Theater, the burning of the capital
during the War of 1812, and the marches of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. You
will learn of Washington's must see-and-dos such as the museums of the Smithsonian
Institution, the Holocaust Museum, the unique restaurants and boutiques
of Georgetown and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The convention hotel The luxurious JW Marriott Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue - the premier convention hotel in Washington - is the site of this year's General Assembly. Adjacent to the National Theater and connected by a covered walkway to The Shops at National Place, this is the quintessential meeting site affording supreme convenience and excellent location. Just two blocks from the White House, across the street from the Ronald Reagan Building, convenient to the Smithsonian museums and the National Mall, and only steps away from many of Washington's many famous landmarks. In only a five-blocks radius of the hotel you will find over 75 of Washington's finest restaurants! Located in downtown Washington, here's where the old and new blend in a lively rhythm of sights and sounds. Downtown Washington's historic streetscapes showcase the city's newest arts, dining, sports, and entertainment scene along with world-renown theaters, museums, and memorials. Historic downtown, located between the White House and the Capitol, was once the heart of political, social, and commercial life in the nation's capital. Daniel Webster's home and office stood across the street from the Old City Hall and Walt Whitman nursed the Civil War wounded in the Patent Office, now the National Portrait Gallery. Nearby, Samuel Morse opened the world's first telegraph office. In this central part of the city, thousands of newcomers to Washington - Jews, Germans, Chinese Greeks, Italians, and many others got their start. They lived and worked in this neighborhood, setting up local shops and restaurants, often living above their stores. Their religious structures remain as monuments to their historic presence and offer a fascinating social history. Stunning commercial buildings reinforce the historic significance of Washington's downtown. On almost every block you'll discover fine examples of diverse architectural styles, including the prestigious JW Marriott Hotel. Towering 15 levels above celebrated Pennsylvania Avenue; world-class luxury abounds at the JW Marriott. The guest rooms offer the utmost in comfort, convenience and tranquility. Each room includes a work desk with lamp, voice mail, data ports on phone, TV with remote control, cable/satellite TV, all-news channel, in-room movies, newspaper delivery (Mon-Fri), minibar, complimentary in-room coffee, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, bathrobe, in-room safe, cribs available, nonsmoking and ADA-accessible rooms available, and an executive floor. The hotel has 772 rooms and 42 suites, including the luxurious Presidential Suite with balcony, providing cordial quarters for VIP entertaining and hospitality gatherings. Many Junior Suites have corner rooms with wonderful views, and the Hospitality Suites offer more space and many have balconies. Hotel dining features the diverse ambience and cuisine of three restaurants and a sports bar. Allie's American Grille serves regional American specialties and close-up views of Pennsylvania Avenue. The elegant atmosphere of Celadon showcases exquisite dinner fare. The Garden Terrace's bi-level setting combines the best of casual dining and piano lounge relaxation each evening. Other hotel amenities include: Executive floor, Express Check-in, Express Check-out, parking available for a fee, restaurant (open for breakfast, lunch, dinner), 24-hour room service, coffee shop, cocktail lounge, laundry valet, shoeshine, childcare services available, hair salon/barber, concierge services, gift shop/newsstand, full business center, secretarial services available, safe deposit box at front desk, rental car desk, airline desk, and high-speed Internet access in all meeting and guest rooms Also, there is a fully-equipped complimentary health club open 24 hours with sauna and indoor swimming pool. Make sure to send your hotel reservation forms in early to reserve your room! Climate October is fall season in Washington, D.C.
The average daytime temperature is 70°F (21°C) and evening temperature
is 50°F (10°C). Since this time is between summer and winter, it
can be warm during the day and cool enough for a sweater or light jacket
in the evening. This is one of the most beautiful times of the year to visit
Washington, D.C. Please visit www.weather.com before leaving on your trip
for a more accurate weather report.
There are three major airports all within 35 miles of Washington, D.C. By far the most convenient airport for Washington visitors is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, which is just a few minutes from downtown Washington. Washington Dulles International Airport is in Herndon, Virginia, 25 miles (40km) west of Washington. Baltimore-Washington International Airport is located in Maryland, 10 miles (16km) south of downtown Baltimore and 30 miles (48km) northeast of Washington. A taxi ride from Reagan National Airport costs approximately $11, and from either Washington Dulles or Baltimore-Washington Airport, the taxi fare is approximately $40. Both Washington Dulles and Baltimore-Washington airports offer discounted shuttle service to downtown Washington for approximately $26. Please contact your travel agent for more details on ground transportation upon arrival. The Host Committee has made arrangements with American Airlines, the official airline of the meeting. American Airlines is offering a 5% discount on lowest fare tickets, but is offering a 10% discount on lowest fare tickets if make your purchase 60 days prior to departure. The offer also includes a special discount on car rentals through AVIS Rent-a-Car. Please content them directly and mention the following code: D086336/0526213. You can make travel arrangements through VIP International Travel. Please contact Victor Puig at: Tel (305) 265-2666, Fax (305) 262-6444, Toll-free (888) 445-3014, or e-mail vpuig@bellsouth.net. The 57th IAPA General Assembly will certainly be a memorable event for our organization. Please send in your registration and hotel reservation form early to ensure your spot. Be sure to join your colleagues from throughout the world in this important meeting in this special place. We want you to be there! Sincerely, Julio E. Muñoz, Ph.D
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