LOLA Washington D.C Retreat

LOLA Washington D.C Retreat

OCT 21st - OCT 24th, 2024

Washington, D.C

*BY INVITATION-ONLY EVENT*
This is a weekend-long camp dedicated to training LOLAs as top leaders from chapters across the globe. Leaders from different nationalities will attend the retreat and during the three days of training, they will learn from top leaders in the liberty movement on various topics, including political activism, digital training, chapter engagement, and more! (The LOLA Retreat is a limited-space event with priority given to the most active LOLA Chapter Leaders)

Attendee Info

Where to arrive

Check In: 9:00 a. m – 4:45 p.m (Oct 21st)
Check Out: 10: 00 a. m. (Oct 26th)
Place: Leadership Institute. The dorms are on the 4th floor. Steven P.J. Wood Building, 1101 N. Highland St. Arlington, VA 22201

Location

The LOLA DC Retreat 2023 will take place in Leadership Institute located in Arlington, Virginia that was founded in 1979 by its president, Morton C. Blackwell. The institute is headquartered in the Steven P.J. Wood Building in Arlington, Virginia. The facility includes a training centre, professional multimedia studios, dormitories, and office space. The institute is just a few minutes from Washington, D.C.

Overnight Accommodation

Option 1) We are happy to announce that the Leadership Institute (LI) will cover your accommodation for free!

Dorms are located at:

Leadership Institute
Steven P.J. Wood Building,
1101 N Highland St.
Arlington, VA- 22201

4th floor

*This is a dorm-style format. LI offers a shared-space, open room with bunk beds for all attendees at the same location as the retreat. We recommend bringing your own pillow, blanket, earplugs and shower sandals.

*Early arrival: You may arrive one day earlier at the LI dorms.

Option 2) There are plenty of affordable locations to stay in the DC/Arlington area if you choose not to stay in the dorms. We recommend looking at Airbnb. Please note this option will be at your own expense.

LOLA Halloween Night Mixer

Come join us for a spooktacular night at Spider Kelly’s on Oct 23rd!

Get ready for a night of frights and delights as we celebrate Halloween in style.

It’s not just for our spooky ladies—bring in your ghoulish guys too!
So dust off those costumes and get ready to mix and mingle with witches and warlocks.

Witch will you choose? Boos or Booze?
Arrive before 8:30 PM, and the first two drinks are on us! 🍹🍻

It’s going to be a fang-tastic night full of tricks, treats, and terrifyingly good fun! 🕸️🧙‍♀️
Don’t miss out on this wickedly fun event!

Attire

We recommend business casual attire. Please keep in mind that we will have a professional photoshoot during the retreat; the specific day will be announced soon. Dress accordingly.

Weather in D.C

The temperature in Washington D.C. during October ranges from 49-69°F or 9 to 21°C. Please dress warmly it will be perfect fall coat and sweater weather!

Food

We are happy to announce that LOLA will cover the food for the following days:

Monday, Oct 21st: Dinner
Tuesday, Oct 22nd: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Wednesday, Oct 23rd: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Thursday, Oct 24th: Breakfast & Lunch

Travel Stipends

All requests for the reimbursement will be reviewed by staff and are subject to the availability of resources and based on the greatest need with priority given to international travel. Please note that if you are selected to receive a travel stipend it will be in the form of reimbursement after your full participation at the LOLA Retreat.

Retreat attendees WhatsApp group

We will have a Retreat WhatsApp group for all attendees. Here we will share the latest updates, helpful info, ask questions, share pictures, and more.

Directions and parking

Are you driving to the retreat and looking for a place to park? Park at the Trader Joe’s parking lot right next door. Rates go from $12 per night. If you are using the metro, the Leadership Institute is conveniently located down the street from the Clarendon metro station. Please click here for full directions to the Leadership Institute.

Happy Hour with LOLAs

Calling all LOLA members!

Will you be in Washington D.C. on the 22nd? Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Leadership Institute from 6pm-8pm!

Our Happy Hour with LOLAs is your chance to unwind, network, and connect with incredible leaders from across North America. Sip delicious drinks and hors d’oeuvres and dive into fun conversations, and soak up the relaxed atmosphere.

And don’t miss the highlight of the night—the elevator pitch contest! Watch our top contenders present their bold ideas on “First LOLA President of the USA,” vote for your favorite, and see who takes the crown!

Come for the fun, stay for the connections! We can’t wait to see you there!

SCHEDULE

Monday: Oct 21st

9 am- 4:45 pm

Arrival & Check- in (Set up)

6 pm- 7 pm

Reception

7 pm- 10 pm

Welcome, History of LOLA, How I Found Liberty, Dinner

Tuesday: Oct 22nd

8 am- 9 am

Breakfast

9 am- 10:30 am

What It Means To Be A Libertarian Woman
Kat Murti

10:30 am- 11 am

Break

11 am- 12 pm

Finding Your Leadership Style
Nancey T. Tsai

12 pm- 1 pm

Lunch

1 pm- 2 pm

Leading Your Life
Hannah Ruth Earl

2:30 pm- 3 pm

Break

3 pm- 4:30 pm

Take Your Chapter To The Next Level
LOLA Brazil Team

4:30 pm- 5 pm

Break

5 pm- 6 pm

Pitching Yourself To The Press
Grace Bydalek

6 pm- 7 pm

Dinner

7 pm- 8 pm

Pitch Contest at LI & invite DC Chapter Members

Wednesday: Oct 23rd

7:30 am- 8:30 am

Breakfast

8 am- 10 am

Headshots + Group Photos

10 am- 1 pm

Media Training
Hannah Catherine, LI

1 pm- 2 pm

Lunch

2 pm- 3:45 pm

The Art Of Planning Events
Valerie Durham

3:45 pm- 4 pm

Break

4 pm- 4:45 pm

Fundraising & Networking
Stephanie Lips

4:45 pm- 5:30 pm

Thank you Letters To Donors

5:30 pm- 7 pm

Dinner, Awards & Farewell

7 pm- 8 pm

Get Ready

8 pm- 12 am

Mixer- LOLA Halloween Party at Spider Kelly’s

Thursday: Oct 24th

9:30 am- 10:30 am

Breakfast at Atlas

11:30 am- 1:30 pm

CATO Tour + Lunch

2 pm- 3:30 pm

Reason Magazine Tour- Emma Camp

3:30 pm- 5 pm

DC Tour

5 pm- 6 pm

Dinner (at your own/ to be decided)

Friday: Oct 25th

Free Day

Saturday: Oct 26th

Check- out no later than 10 am

SPEAKERS

Nancey T. Tsai

Medical Director, Kandu Health

Hannah Ruth Earl

Executive Director, America’s Future

Kat Murti

Executive Director, Students for Sensible Drug Policy

Hannah-Catherine Brann

Communications Professional, Stand Together

Grace Bydalek

Writer, Performer & Administrator

Valerie Durham

Executive Director, FreedomFest

Stephanie Lips

Author & Philanthropy Advisor, DonorsTrust

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