Frequently Asked Questions
Can I attend the reception or dinner if I am not a member?
The 2008 Award Dinner and Reception are MEMBERS ONLY (and their guests) events. You can join ELI by clicking here. After signing up for membership, you may purchase individual tickets (up to four to be seated together) or a table of eight for the Award Dinner and reception.
Is my organization an ELI member?
We are pleased to have many corporations, law firms and public interest organizations as members of ELI. Check to see if your organization is listed on our Corporate, Professional or Public Interest membership directories.
How do I become a member?
You can sign up online in ELI’s Associate Membership program, designed for individual members. To sign up your organization in the Corporate, Professional or Public Interest program, contact Tess Doheny at 202.939.3820.
What is the date of the 2008 ELI Award Dinner?
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
What are the times and locations of the reception and dinner?
6:00 p.m. Reception (pre-paid dinner ticket required to attend)
7:30 p.m. Award Dinner (tickets need to be pre-paid)
Both events will be held at the Omni Shoreham Hotel (2500 Calvert Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008) and are exclusively for ELI members who have pre-paid tickets to the events.
Where can I get information on the ELI-Miriam Hamilton Keare Policy Forum?
Each year the Environmental Law Institute-Miriam Hamilton Keare Policy Forum invites top experts in the fields of environmental law and policy to debate a current critical issue. This forum precedes the Award Dinner and Reception. Please check back closer to November 5, 2008 for further information.
Where is my printed invitation?
Members will receive an electronic invitation in September.
How much are tickets?
Regular individual tickets are $400 each. Tickets for government/public interest employees are $250 each. Members of the Corporate, Professional or Public Interest program may purchase tables (for eight guests) for $4,000.For information about the additional benefits of being a Star Sponsor of the event contact Tess Doheny at 202.939.3820.
Can I purchase a ticket for the reception only?
The reception is ONLY for guests who have purchased tickets to the dinner.
How do I pay for tickets/tables?
Individual tickets may be purchased at the secure ELI Store. Table purchasers should contact Marcia McMurrin for invoicing and other information.
Will I receive a ticket in the mail?
No, when you arrive you will receive a pre-printed name badge that serves as your entrance pass to the Reception and Award Dinner.
Can I buy a ticket at the door?
No, all tickets and tables must be purchased and paid for in advance by October 22, 2008. None will be available at the door.
How do I submit the names of my guest(s)?
Send an email to Marcia McMurrin. Be sure to include the name(s) and affiliation(s) of your guest(s). Remember that all tables accommodate only eight guests.
How many individual tickets to be seated together can a member buy?
You may purchase as many tickets as you like, but we can only guarantee that four will be seated together at a table.
What if I have to cancel my tickets?
All cancellations received by ELI by October 22, 2008 will be refunded in full. After that date, no refunds will be issued. However, the full amount may be considered a tax-deductible, charitable contribution to ELI.
What is the best way to travel to the 2008 ELI Award Dinner?
For help in making travel plans, please consult the following helpful travel links:
Omni-Shoreham Hotel
Metro Ride Guide
Washington Dulles International Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Baltimore Washington Airport
Amtrak
Does ELI have a room block at the Omni Shoreham Hotel?
A limited number of rooms will be available to guests of ELI at the Omni Shoreham hotel. To take advantage of these discounted rooms, you may call the Omni Shoreham Hotel directly at 202.234.0700 or 1.800.THE.OMNI, or visit their Web site for the ELI event. If calling, be sure to mention that you are with the Environmental Law Institute to receive the discounted rate. Please note that you or your guests will be responsible for the payment of your room, taxes and incidental charges. NOTE: You must book by Oct. 14, 2008 to receive the special rate.
Is there parking at the Omni Shoreham hotel?
Valet and on-site, self-parking are available for a fee.
I am a vegetarian. Can I request a vegetarian meal for dinner?
Click here to send an email to ELI. Please email us by October 22nd and give your name and company when sending your request.
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