The arrival weekend into Washington, D.C. is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2009. The Push America arrival weekend is the culmination of a summer of building hope. Whether you are a team member, parent, friend or just a bystander, you can’t help but get caught up in the emotion that surrounds this special day. This is a weekend of celebrating abilities and accomplishments while reflecting on a summer of service.

Hotels
The host hotel for Push America’s Arrival Events will be the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill, which is located at 400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001. Push America has arranged for a room block to provide family and friends of the 2009 Journey of Hope team with a discounted rate.

For more information on hotel rates or to make hotel reservations for Push America’s arrival weekend, please click HERE or contact the Hyatt Regency Washington, D.C. on Capitol Hill at (800) 233-1234. If making reservations by phone, please notify the Hyatt staff that you are with Push America’s group. To ensure that you receive the group rate, please make your reservations by July 12, 2009.

** Push America will provide rooms at the Hyatt Regency and make arrangements for 2009 team members for the evening of August 15, 2009.

Schedule of Events
We hope you will join us in our celebration. Below is some preliminary information regarding the events for the weekend. The cost is $50 per person which covers the reception fees for both Friday and Saturday evening.

Family and Friends Reception
We will be holding a reception on the evening of Friday, August 14, 2009 to bring the family and friends of the Journey of Hope team together and to go over the details of Saturday’s events. The reception will begin at 7:00 p.m. and end at 8:00 p.m. and will be held at the Hyatt Regency Washington, D.C.

The Journey of Hope Arrival
The Journey of Hope and Build America arrival event will take place on the West Front Lawn of the United States Capitol building on Saturday, August 15 at 11:00 a.m. The teams will be arriving to over 800 family, friends and brothers of Pi Kappa Phi to celebrate the 22nd year of members of Pi Kappa Phi serving people with disabilities all across the country.

Please be sure to be at the Capitol building by 10:30 a.m. as the teams will be arriving at 11:00 a.m. sharp! Please be sure to wear shorts, bring water and plenty of sunscreen!

Journey of Hope Awards Reception
The Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill will be the host of our 22nd Annual Awards Reception which will be held on Saturday, August 15. A Cocktail Reception will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Awards Reception at 7:30 p.m. We are expecting over 400 family, friends and Pi Kappa Phis. Dress for this event is business casual.

To register with Push America for the 2009 Journey of Hope Arrival, please click HERE.