July 22, 2016
Dear Local Union Presidents:
The A. Philip Randolph Institute’s 47th National Education Conference will be August 2428, 2016, in Detroit, Michigan, at the Marriott Detroit Renaissance Center.
In order to take full advantage of all the activities at the convention, we recommend a
Tuesday, August 23 arrival.
Please make your reservations and registration according to the enclosed forms and pay
particular attention to the instructions as written.
Thank you for your participation and I look forward to seeing you at the conference.
Fraternally,
Michael Stone, Director
Civil and Human Rights Department
MS/rc
opeiu494aflcio
President’s Message
"THE POWER OF UNITY…ALL WORKERS MATTER!"
Dear Brothers and Sisters:
We are delighted to announce that the 2016 National Education Conference will convene in the legendary
industrial city of DETROIT, MICHIGAN!
The city of Detroit is significant for all workers, with particular significance for black workers. Detroit
became a global symbol of American ingenuity as it became the capital of America’s most important
industry—automobile manufacturing. Most importan tly, it gave power to the American Worker.
The promise of good jobs in the automobile factories, and the rising union wages in the UAW were
substantive lures for many blacks migrating from the rural south to the north in search of the American
Dream. The powerful connection between workers in the auto industry and the influence of the civil
rights movement is one that is told in the story of A. Philip Randolph and UAW's president Walter
Reuther in their stance for endorsement of the March on Washington in 1963.
It is for those reasons we are so very proud to stand once again with our brothers and sisters in the city of
industrial revolution to celebrate the power of all workers.
Please accept my personal invitation for you to join us during the National Education Conference which
will convene on August 24-28, 2016 at the Marriott Detroit Renaissance Center hotel. We have
negotiated a rate of $139.00 per night (single or double occupancy). The cut-off date for this rate is:
July 25, 2016. Secure your hotel accommodations NOW by calling (877) 901 -6632 or by logging onto the
hotel link:
https://resweb.passkey.com/go/APRINationalEducation .
For your convenience, we have attached the Conf erence Registration form and a Tentative Conference
Agenda to help in planning your travel. Additional information, including agenda updates will be
available on the APRI website: www.apri.org and the APRI Facebook Page:
A. Philip Randolph Institute ….so log on and be informed!
Call your Brothers, Sisters, Family and Friends ! We will learn together and have fun together…looking
forward to seeing you in Detroit!
In Unity,
Clayola Brown, President
APRI 47th National Education Conference – Registration Form
(Payment must accompany Registration Form)
Marriott Detroit Renaissance Center
August 24-28, 2016
Registration Fee Includes:
All sessions, workshops, materials & 2 lunches
(Separate ticket required for Awards Gala)
Cost
Number
Subtotal

ADVANCE
(Must be received by July 22, 2016)
$250.00
_______
________

RETIREE (Must show identification)
$200.00
_______
________

LATE & ONSITE (After July 22, 2016)
$300.00
_______
________

DINNER & AWARDS GALA
$100.00
_______
________
Name (Please Print)__________________________________________________________________
International Union/Organization __________________________________ Local ________________
APRI Chapter ________________________________________________________________________
Home Address _______________________________________________________________________
City ________________________________ State____________________ Zip code________________
Work Address________________________________________________________________________
City _________________________________ State___________________ Zip code________________
Telephone
Home (
) ________ - ___________ Office (
) ________ - ______________
Cell
) _______ - ____________ Fax
) ________- ______________
(
(
E-Mail ____________________________@ ________________________
Mail Your Check and Make It Payable To:
A. Philip Randolph Institute
Attn: Conference Coordinator
815 16th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-508-3713
For More Information you can also visit – www.APRI.org
opeiu494