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The MRN Educational Summit is all about cool things!

Experience new things to do in Washington DC
Connect with planners, destinations, hotels and attractions
Learn new military reunion tips and trends

Our Keynote Speaker is three-time Emmy nominated actor Jack Scalia.

Mr Scalia is an Ambassador for the Coalition to Salute Americas Heroes.

He is an American Patriot serving, supporting and personally visiting our veteran and
military community across the globe.

This two-and-a-half-day event is designed for direct communication and discussion
with industry experts from across the country. A minimum of 50 military reunions
will be represented.

Track Session Topics and Speakers include:
Hotel Contracts: Know what you are signing l Joan Eisenstodt (back by popular demand)
Grants/Incentives/Sponsorships: How to find and apply for them l Tracy Sinclair Visit Brookfield CVB
Event Insurance: A MUST for every reunion planner l Michelle Lenz Greenleaf Financial Services (back by popular demand)
Working with Destination Management Organizations l Karen Morrissey Sweet Magnolia Tours
Working with Hotels l Robin Bammert National Sales Red Lion Hotel Corporation
Social Media: Getting the most from your post! l Crystal Washington (back by popular demand)
Working with Convention Visitor Bureaus
Marketing to Military Reunions l Our planner panel shares what they need from you
Basic Training (session limited to veterans with 3 reunions or less experience)

Don’t miss the State of the Military Reunion Market presented by MRN President Sharon Danitschek.
Special thanks to the 2018 Summit Partners Visit Fairfax and The Sheraton Reston Virginia

Saturday June 23: Arrive at your leisure

Sunday June 24: Depart for a day of exploring the area. We will visit Mount Vernon, the National Air and Space Museum’s
Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center and more

Monday June 25: Education Day! Hear the State of the Market address. Attend track sessions that appeal to you.

Tuesday June 26: Get down to business during a full morning of individual appointments. Spend some time with Keynote
Speaker Jack Scalia

The event will end at 2:30pm. Book flights for a 5:00pm or later departure from
Dulles or National Airport. The hotel is on the Metro Silver Line.

Registration Details:

Reunion Planners: Registration includes overnight accommodations Saturday, Sunday and Monday nights along with group meals
and conference resource materials. MRN Staff will make your hotel reservation for you. Please specify if ADA accommodations are
required. $299 per couple $249 single. (Full Scholarships are available)

Suppliers: Registration includes participation for one organization representative to all conference events and individual
appointments (with the exception of Basic Training). There is a reservations link on the Summit event page on the MRN website.
MRN Members $2,200, Non Members $2,700 (Additional staff from the same organization $650)

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