Where is the 2023 Advocacy Fly-In being held?

The 2023 Advocacy Fly-In is being held at the Reserve Officers Association building at the corner of First Street, NE, and Constitution Ave., NE. The meeting location offers easy access to the Capitol campus.

What is the format for the meeting?

The meeting will begin with breakfast followed by a full morning agenda with issues updates, advocacy training, leadership and key note speakers. The program will break at noon for your own state lunches and afternoon visits to congressional offices, agencies and embassies. The evening is open for state dinners with your congressional delegation or to travel home.

Does the state Farm Bureau president need to register?

Yes. Any and all Farm Bureau members should be registered regardless of position.

Do Farm Bureau professional staff need to register?

Yes. State Farm Bureau Staff still need to register.

How should we pay for this event?

We are offering two ways to pay for the registration. Once you reach the payment page, you can either pay with a credit card or get invoiced back to your State Farm Bureau. If you decide to go the invoicing route, please use code Invoice2023 on the first page after you enter your email address. 

What should I budget for this event?

Registration is $150 per person. In addition, states should budget for a minimum of one night, possibly two nights for hotel accommodations, travel and meals. A full hot breakfast will be provided the morning of the Fly In along with a debit card stipend to cover most lunch options across Capitol Hill.

When is the registration deadline?

Registration will remain open until we reach our capacity of 200 attendees for this event. However, registration will occur in two phases

• Phase I: Limited Registration (Feb 1, 2023 – March 15, 2023) 
  • Registration allotment is based on a state membership category. 
  • This is done to ensure fair levels of participation. 

• Phase II: Open registration (March 15, 2023 – May 15, 2023) 
  • After the limited registration date, registration will be open on a first come, first-served basis up to the participation limit. 

Can I use placeholder names for people if we don't know who is attending yet? 

Yes, you can use placeholder names to hold your state's spots. If you don't know who is attending yet, please use the same name for all spots with a number following the last name. For example, if you are registrering for four spots, use Jane Smith 1, Jane Smith 2, Jane Smith 3, etc. for all your spots. Once you know who will be attending, use the 'modify registration' button to go through and update the registration with the correct names and information.

Can I substitute a new member for someone who is registered but can no longer attend?

Yes. There are no additional charges to replace an attendee in your group with someone new. You'll need to use the 'Modify Registration' button and replace the existing information with the new name, contact info, etc. This will make sure we have accurate name badges for all attendees. If you need to change the email address associated with the registration, you will need to contact Tom Donnelly at tomd@fb.org.

Is there a hotel room block?

No. State Farm Bureaus should secure their own housing in DC or as close to Capitol Hill as desired. This provides flexibility to secure housing to fit your group’s size and budget needs. Attendees are asked to arrive the evening of Monday, June 12th for the welcome reception and to be prepared to begin early on Tuesday. Please see the Hotels page for options.

What if I need to cancel my registration? Will I get a refund?

If you need to cancel a registration, please email Tom Donnelly at tomd@fb.org. Once your cancellation is confirmed, we will refund your registration fees. Please note that we can only guarantee a full refund if your cancellation is received by May 31, 2023. After May 31, 2023 a cancellation fee may apply.

Who do I talk to if I have questions?

Please reach out to Tom Donnelly at tomd@fb.org, (202) 406‐3614 or Matthew Myers at matthewm@fb.org, (202) 406-3627.