Washington, D.C. Conference '98

Steve Johnson

Washington, D.C., the site of our next -- and NAFSA's 50th Anniversary -- national conference, is a city with a large and active GLBT community. The planning for the conference is getting into high gear now that over 100 NAFSANs have met (last weekend) for the annual Fall Leadership Meetings, where much of the framework for the upcoming conference is put into place. The conference hotel is one Metro stop (or a 20-minute walk) from Dupont Circle, which is home to many gay-oriented shops, bars and restaurants, so we will be close to a part of town that many of us feel is as friendly and fun a locale as one is likely to find anywhere in the world. One of our local SIG members has indicated interest in hosting an event at his home, and I know we will have no trouble identifying additional venues for an evening or two on the town -- although the events that are planned for the conference-as-a-whole will certainly appeal as well. There's really a lot to see and do in Washington! A number of Lesbigay SIG members are involved with the conference planning, and we hope to have some special announcements for you closer to the conference dates. I hope you can join us for a great conference and 50th Anniversary celebration next May!