The NEED Project's 32nd Annual - Agenda

The NEED Project's 32nd Annual Youth Awards Program for Energy Achievement
Hyatt Regency Crystal City
Arlington, Virginia
June 22-25, 2012
Preliminary Agenda

Download the 2012 Youth Awards Agenda in pdf for print.

Friday, June 22, 2012 
12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Information Booth Open – Ballroom Level
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.   Conference Registration – Ballroom Level
2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Energy Carnival – Ballroom Level Foyer
Come participate in fun Energy Carnival Activities for a chance to win cool prizes. 
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.   Hotel Check-in – Front Desk
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.    High School Reception – Arlington/ Fairfax
High School students have a chance to meet and discuss their projects.
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.     Welcoming Banquet – Regency Ballroom EF
It’s a night in Little Italy! Enjoy dinner with NEED students and sponsors.
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.  Welcoming Program – Regency Ballroom EF
Meet Youth Awards and NEED staff and your fellow award winners through NEED activities and icebreakers.

During Energy Feud Lead Teacher Meeting                                    

Conference Theatre, Ballroom Level
Lead teachers will be invited to attend a brief meeting to receive last minute information and tips for making the weekend easy and fun.
8:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.  Ice Cream Social – Regency EF Foyer
11:15 p.m.       Lights Out!
  
Saturday, June 23, 2012 
7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.Information Booth Open – Ballroom Level
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast – Regency Ballroom EF

8:15 a.m.       
Walk or Shuttle to Metro – Front Lobby
Metro tickets are in registration packets.  Metro tickets will take you to Union Station where you will board the DC Tours Bus.  NEED staff members are available if you or your group have questions.

8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.  
Tour Washington, D.C.
Open touring of Washington’s memorials, Capitol Hill, Smithsonian museums, and other points of interest aboard the DC Tours double decker bus. 
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.State Leadership Meeting – Chesapeake, Hyatt Top Floor
7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.Parade of States Dinner – Regency Ballroom EF
Attendees exchange trinkets and memorabilia from their home states with other award winners.  A great DJ will provide music for showing off your great dance moves!
11:00 p.m.    Lights Out!
  
Sunday, June 24, 2012 
7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.  Information Booth Open – Ballroom Level
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast – Regency Ballroom EF
8:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.  

NEED Activity Breakouts – Primary Level (Ballroom), Intermediate (Kennedy/Jefferson/Lincoln/Roosevelt Rooms), Secondary (Arlington/Fairfax Rooms)
NEED’s newest activities are presented for students at all grade levels

10:00 a.m.       Metro Touring-Pick up all-day metro tickets at the NEED Infobooth no earlier than 9:45

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  
Tour Washington, D.C.
Travel at your own pace and route via the DC Metro to explore the sites you missed yesterday! Make sure to allow plenty of return time for travel back to the Hyatt so you can be ready to board the bus for the Spirit of Washington Dinner Cruise
5:15 p.m.     Board Buses for the Spirit of Washington Dinner Cruise – Front Lobby
Shuttle A Departs
6:00 p.m.    Shuttle B Departs
6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Spirit of Washington Dinner Cruise
Buses will take you to the pier for a tropical-themed cruise down the Potomac River with The NEED Project Board of Directors and sponsors.  Be sure to wear your Hawaiian gear!
11:15 p.m.   Lights Out!
  
Monday, June 25, 2012 
7:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.Information Booth Open – Ballroom Level
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.  Check-out – Front Lobby
Get ready for National Recognition Ceremonies, pack up, and check out.
7:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.  Breakfast – Regency Ballroom EF
8:00 a.m.   Board Buses for National Recognition Ceremony – Front Lobby
Shuttle A Departs
8:45 a.m.       Shuttle B Departs

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
National Recognition Ceremony
Yates Auditorium, Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street, NW, Washington, DC
Presentation of the Colors, Keynote Speaker, and Awards Presentations.
Congressional representatives are invited to attend.
*No food or liquids are allowed in Yates Auditorium.  All bags subject to search.
12:15 p.m. Return to Hotel OR Depart for Congressional Visits