California Independent Petroleum Association
1112 “I” Street, Suite 350
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 447-1177
Fax: (916) 447-1144
E-Mail:
TO:CIPA Membership
FROM:Rock Zierman, CEO
DATE: March 14, 2012
RE:Register Today for CIPA’s Annual Federal Legislative Call-Up
April 24-26, 2012, Washington, D.C.
Join CIPA in Washington D.C. April24-26 for our annual Federal Legislative Call-up. This year’s trip will provide you an excellent opportunity to meet with key decision makers at the federal level while helping shape our nation’s energy future. Learn the issues concerning California’s oil and gas industry while networking with your peers during this important annual event. All CIPA members are invited and encouraged to join the association’s advocacy and leadership in Washington. Given an array of issues impacting our industry, including Presidential tax recommendations and changes in Congressional Leadership, it is critical we are represented by a large delegation!
Tentative Schedule
Tuesday, April 24
7:00 p.m.Welcome Dinner: The Palm Restaurant
Wednesday, April 25
8:00 a.m.Legislative Briefing Breakfast at TheMadison Hotel
10:00-NoonLegislative & Regulatory Meetings
Noon-1:30 p.m.Lunch: Capitol Hill Club
2:00-5:00 p.m.Legislative & Regulatory Meetings
6:30 p.m.Dinner: The Caucus Room
Thursday, April 26
9:00-noonLegislative & Regulatory Meetings
Hotel Information
Please make your reservations directly with the Madison Hotel at (800) 424-8577 and ask for the “California Independent Petroleum Association” rate, which is $319 plus tax per night.
The Madison Hotel
1177 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC20005
To RSVP for events and meetings, complete the form below and return it to CIPA’s federal advocate, RJ Lyerly, by email at or by fax at (202) 822-8315 by March 23, 2012.
CIPA’s Federal Legislative Call-up
April 24-26, 2012
Washington D.C.
Name(as it appears on ID): Company:
Email Address:______Cell Number:______
Social Security #: Date of Birth:
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Please check all boxes below regarding your attendance at each of the events.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012I will attendGuest will attend
Hosted Welcome Dinner:The Palm Restaurant
Wednesday, April25, 2012
Breakfast & Legislative Briefing: Madison Hotel
Legislative & Regulatory Appointments: Capitol & Reg. Agencies
Hosted Lunch: Capitol Hill Club; 300 First Street, SE
Legislative & Regulatory Appointments: Capitol & Reg. Agencies
Hosted Dinner: The Caucus Room
Thursday, April26, 2012
Legislative & Regulatory Appointments: Capitol & Reg. Agencies
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Will you be available for appointments all day Wednesday?YesNo
If not, when will you be available to attend appointments?
Will you be available for appointments all morningThursday?YesNo
If not, when will you be available to attend appointments?
Please contact RJ Lyerly, CIPA’s Federal advocate, at (202) 822-8114 as soon as possible regarding any changes in your participation. All appointments will be pre-set and a list of confirmed participants will need to be provided to all scheduled appointments prior to the call-up date. We hope to see you in April.
Please RSVP by March23, 2012
Fax to (202) 822-8315 or e-mail to