Optional Events

IWIRC Founders Awards and Luncheon

Wednesday, April 1, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
The International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC) annual luncheon will be held at the Gaylord Resort. This outstanding women’s networking association luncheon will feature keynote speaker Gail Evans, former executive vice president of CNN, diversity expert and best-selling author of Play Like A Man, Win Like A Woman, and will include the presentation of IWIRC’s Founders’ Awards. Tickets are $75 for IWIRC members and $85 for non-IWIRC members. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form.

Whirlwind Tour of Washington, D.C.

Thursday, April 2, 2009, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Become a part of our nation’s most historic landscape and feel history come to life as you “visit” some of our country’s most beloved sites. The first stop will be at the Lincoln Memorial, where you will climb the marble steps to the temple that enshrines Abraham Lincoln. From there, you will take a short walk to the somber setting of the powerful Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Your guide will then walk you to the Korean War Veterans Memorial—a powerful reminder of this important war. Your next stop will be at the National World War II Memorial, which honors the 16 million who served in the armed forces of the U.S. during World War II, the more than 400,000 who died, and the millions who supported the war effort from home. One of the newer additions to Washington’s prestigious monuments is the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial. This first major national memorial erected in honor of a 20th Century president is also the first presidential memorial to honor a first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt. End the day with a stop on Pennsylvania Avenue at Lafayette Park to view the White House. The tour cost is $95 per person. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form.

Washington Wizards vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Basketball Game

Thursday, April 2, 5:30–11:00 p.m.

The “King” comes to DC! 2008 NBA Finalists Cleveland Cavaliers, starring sensation LeBron James, travel to Washington, D.C., to take on the Wizards. Triple threat, triple double and network with your ABI colleagues! Watch the LeBron put on a show in lower-level seats at the Verizon Center in the heart of Washington. The $160 fee includes tickets to the game and transportation. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form.

Mt. Vernon Tour: America’s Colonial Past

Friday, April 3, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Travel back in time to the eighteenth century— to the life and times of The Father of our Country, George Washington. Your trip will take you over the Potomac River to Mt. Vernon, America’s most visited historic house. The magnificent estate sits on a grassy, shaded slope overlooking the Potomac River. You will make your way along the garden path to the colorfully decorated mansion, where a docent will describe the significant historic events that took place in each of the rooms. From there, you will tour the outbuildings where much of the day-to-day domestic activity on the plantation took place—from the curing, spinning and laundry houses to the living quarters for overseers and slaves. As you venture down the pathway, you will see the tombs where George and Martha Washington are buried along with other family members. On your journey back to the bus, you will observe the beautiful landscape that has been carefully and meticulously groomed for decades. The tour cost is $150 and includes admission into Mt. Vernon and transportation. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form.

ABI Endowment Fund Reception (invitation only)

Sponsored by Bridge Associates LLC

Thursday, April 3, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Invitations to a special Endowment Fund reception will be sent to those who have contributed or pledged $5,000 and above to the Endowment Fund within the past year. To make a contribution, please call (703) 739-0800 or note your gift on the registration page of this brochure.

Friday Luncheon (ticketed event)

Sponsored by IWIRC

Friday, April 3, 12:30-2:00 p.m.

Paul Mecurio is a rising star on the comedy scene today. He combines his quick wit and intelligence with his innovative improv abilities and honed performance skills to create a hilarious and unique comedy experience. Paul has a law degree from Georgetown Law School, and while working on Wall Street as a lawyer and investment banker, Paul was hired by Jay Leno to write jokes for The Tonight Show. With the encouragement of Jay, Paul eventually moved center stage, leaving Wall Street and starting his career as a stand-up comedian. In addition, Paul has been honored with a Peabody Award for Excellence in Broadcasting for his work on The Daily Show. In 2001-02, Paul received his second Emmy nomination for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Variety, Music or Comedy Program, also for his work on The Daily Show. The cost to attend this luncheon is $75; please check the appropriate box on the registration form.

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