VRA LA 2019: See you in Los Angeles!
The Executive Board and the Local Planning Committee do so look forward to welcoming you to Los Angeles next week! The weather forecast looks fantastic with sun and temperatures around 70 degrees. Please keep reading for some important last minute info, tips, and reminders.
Getting to the Hotel:
For options and details on getting to the hotel from the airport, Union Station, the Little Tokyo Gold Line Station, etc. please visit the recently updated conference site travel page.
Dinearounds:
Looking for an opportunity to meet new colleagues in a relaxed social setting and enjoy local cuisine? Four dinearounds have been planned for conference attendees on Thursday evening, with two group reservations at 7:00 pm and two at 7:30 pm. For a listing of restaurants, see Sched. Sign up at the Registration Table in the Golden State Ballroom Foyer before spaces fill up. Attendees will meet up in the lobby to walk together to restaurants and are responsible for the cost of their own food and drinks.
Tours:
Want to learn about the historical and cultural landmarks of downtown LA from the 18th century to the present? Sign-up for the Los Angeles Conservancy Walking Tour of Historic Downtown on Tuesday at 10:00 am. Be sure to check at the Registration Table in the Golden State Ballroom Foyer for any last minute availability in the engaging tours organized by the Local Committee.
Donate & Win:
For every $5 you donate to the VRA by April 15, your name will be entered to win a year-long membership OR a 2020 conference registration (i.e. if you donate $15, your name will be entered three times). Two names will be drawn, and each winner will select which prize they prefer. The prize is fully transferable, so you can pass along your prize to a friend if you wish!
For every $800 raised, the Executive Board has pledged to offer an additional travel award for the 2020 conference! We have set an overall goal of $2400, with the hopes of adding three additional awards for travel to Baltimore. Please donate to support this initiative and win yourself a membership or 2020 conference registration!
Grocery Stores,Pharmacies, and Print & Copy Centers:
These locations have been added to the conference map.
Fedex Print & Ship Center, 181 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Office Depot (Print & Copy Center), 401 E W 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Little Tokyo Pharmacy, 402 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
CVS Pharmacy, 201 N Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Marukai Market, 123 S Onizuka St. #105, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Whole Foods, 788 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Ralphs, 645 W 9th St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
See you soon!
Contributors:
Krystal Boehlert
Local Planning Coordinator, VRA LA 2019
Lael Ensor-Bennett
Vice President for Conference Arrangements, VRA Executive Board
Amy McKenna
Public Relations and Communications Officer, VRA Executive Board