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Presidential Inaugural Information
January 20, 2005
Washington, DC

Presidential Inaugural Committee Office
330 C Street NW
Washington, DC 2005
Phone 202-863-2005

Inaugural '05 Ticketing Hotline
202-314-2600 from 9:00am to 6:00 pm EST, Monday-Friday

Swearing-In Tickets - We are waiting for information from the Presidential Inaugural Committee regarding tickets. Please check this website often for updates.

Official Michigan Ball - The Official Ball for Michigan will be the Freedom Ball at Union Station at 7:00 p.m. EST on January 20.

States included with Michigan: Alaska, Alabama, Illinois, Louisiana, Kansas and Diplomatic Corps

The President is likely, but not guaranteed, to stop by this ball. For more information, please contact the Presidential Inaugural Committee Ticketing Hotline.

Michigan State Society Ball - invitations will be mailed in a few weeks. Tickets are $150 per person. The ball will be held January 20 from 7:30-Midnight at the National Museum of American History (at 14th and Constitution, NW).

Lodging - Our hotel block is in The Westin Grand, 2350 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037.  Phone (202) 429-0100 Fax (202) 429-9759
Room Rate: $310 (+14.5% DC Occupancy Tax)

Please contact Melissa Knutsen or click here for a reservation form.


Travel - We invite everyone who would like to attend to make his/her own reservations. If you would like assistance in making reservations, we recommend Activa Travel. Contact 616-787-0300 (Press #1) or 1-800-555-2184 (Press #1). Any of the Account Coordinators will be able to assist you!  Email contact: [email protected].  Round-trips to DC from as low as $88.20!  Visit http://www.activatravel.com/migop 

Tuxedo Rental - We appreciate the generous offer of Baryames Cleaners in Lansing to offer a 15% discount on tuxedo rental and an extended rental agreement for gentlemen who would like to rent a tuxedo for the occasion. Just mention "Michigan Republicans" and reserve your tuxedo by January 13, 2005. Find locations at www.baryames.com

For northern Michigan delegates, Captain's Quarters has a formalwear special set aside exclusively for the Presidential Inauguration festivities. The Captain's Quarters has a specific selection of classic black formalwear for rent which includes any style and color of accessories as well as formal shoes. We also have made arrangements that your selected tux will be shipped (Free of Charge) to and from The Westin Grand in Washington, D.C. - the main hotel for the Michigan GOP delegation. 

Special Inaugural Tux Rental Price of $75.00 plus tax.  Please contact Captain's Quarters to take advantage of this offer.

Captain's Quarters, 151 East Front Street, Traverse City 231-946-7066 [email protected] 



For more information, please contact Jana Jensen-Gregg ([email protected]) at MRP HQ, 517-487-5413.

 

Inaugural Week's Events

Tuesday, January 18 - 7-11PM 
Congressman Joe Knollenberg's Party on the Potomac at the Phillip's Flagship Restaurant, 900 Water Street, SW, Washington DC, 20024. (open to MI delegation)

Wednesday, January 19 - 7:30 - 9:45 AM 
Senator Jason Allen Breakfast at the Westin Grand (open to MI delegation)

Wednesday, January 19 - 4:00 - 6:30 PM 
Attorney General Mike Cox Reception at Mackey's Bar & Grill, 1823 L Street, NW (open to MI delegation)

Thursday, January 20 - 11:30 AM 
Swearing-In Ceremony (ticketed thru Congressional delegation)

Thursday, January 20, Official Ball - Michigan will be attending the Freedom Ball at Union Station at 7:00 PM EST.- States included with Michigan: Alaska, Alabama, Illinois, Louisiana, Kansas and Diplomatic Corps (ticketed thru PIC) www.inaugural05.com, 202-863-2005

Thursday, January 20, Unofficial Ball - 
7:30 PM - Midnight - Michigan State Society Ball (ticketed - $150 per ticket) National Museum of American History (14th and Constitution), [email protected] or 703-556-0863

 

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