World Future Society-Washington, D.C. Chapter
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Dinner Meeting 6:00-9:00 PM
Hilton Garden Inn, 7301 Waverly Street, Bethesda, Md.
Note: Member Price Change
The Future of Immigration to the United States
A Presentation by Lisa S. Roney MPA and Milton J. Roney MPA
Even though U.S. birth rates are declining, the US population continues to grow mainly because of immigration. So, to some extent, the future of immigration is the future of our country. But while immigration levels have always shaped the history of the United States, they are themselves dependent on push factors in sending countries as well as pull factors here. The Roneys will discuss trends related to population, the disconnect between popular views on immigration and legislation, and the implications of possible future changes in immigration policy for the United States. They will then outline prospects for control of unauthorized immigration, the future of the current unauthorized population, and whether the United States will change policies on permanent and temporary migration to better meet US needs – if that is not already the case.
Lisa and Milt Roney worked a combined 75 years at the Immigration and Naturalization Service/Homeland Security. Lisa worked primarily in policy, planning, and research and served on several task forces and the staff of the Select Commission on Immigration and Refugee Policy. Milt worked primarily in enforcement policy with the Border Patrol, Intelligence, and Detention and Removal. Milt also spent a year with the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service lobbying for immigration reform in 2006. Lisa continues to work part time as a consultant and is currently working on an evaluation of the E-Verify Program, an electronic employment verification program that is now mandatory for employers in several states and for Federal contractors. In the fall of 2011 the Roneys co-taught a course on immigration hot topics at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at American University
Location: Hilton Garden Inn, 7301 Waverly St., Bethesda, MD. (See directions below) Advance paid registrationby COB Monday January 23 is strongly encouraged. Register at or by sending a check payable to the World Future Society to John Honig at 7701 Glenmore Spring Way, Bethesda, MD., 20817. Cost of advance registration is $37 non-chapter-members; $30 chapter members; $18 students under 26. Cost after COB January 23 is $43 non-chapter-members, $37 chapter members, $20 students under 26. Reservations may not be cancelled after January 23, and no shows will be charged. Last minute registrants may pay at the door. Please contact John Honig at 301-469-7783 or with any questions. Note: Due to a requirement from our merchant banker to provide the full billing address for credit card charges, payment at the door will be by cash or personal check only. Those registering in advance may still pay by VISA, Mastercard or American Express.
DIRECTIONS
Via Metro
Take the red line to Bethesda station. Exit Bethesda station via the elevator, cross Wisconsin Ave, and walk straight ahead one block on Montgomery Ave., turn right on Waverly St., and proceed ½ block to the Hilton Garden Inn entrance.
Via Car
From the North - I-95 South to I-495 West (Silver Spring). Take Exit 34 Wisconsin Avenue South (Route 355) toward Washington/Bethesda. Proceed two miles on Wisconsin Avenue and make a left onto Montgomery Avenue. Turn right onto Waverly Street. Hotel is on the left
From the South - I-95 North to I-495 North (Tysons Corner). Take Exit 34 Wisconsin Avenue South (Route 355) toward Washington/Bethesda. Proceed two miles on Wisconsin Avenue and make a left onto Montgomery Ave. Turn right onto Waverly Street. Hotel is on the left
From the West - I-66 East to I-495 North (Baltimore). Take Exit 34 Wisconsin Avenue South (Route 355) toward Washington/Bethesda. Proceed two miles on Wisconsin Avenue and make a left onto Montgomery Avenue. Turn right onto Waverly Street. Hotel is on the left
From the East - US 50 West to I-495 North (Exit 7B). Continue I-495 North and stay left onto I-495 West (Silver Spring). Take Exit 34 Wisconsin Avenue South (Route 355) toward Washington/Bethesda. Proceed two miles on Wisconsin Avenue and make a left onto Montgomery Avenue. Turn right onto Waverly Street. Hotel is on the left.
Parking in the Montgomery County garage across Montgomery Ave. from the Hilton Garden is much less expensive than parking in the adjacent Air Rights building. Bring plenty of quarters, nickels and dimes.
See an area map at
From Washington DC (City Center) - Take Massachusetts Avenue (West). Turn right onto Wisconsin Ave. Turn right onto Waverly Street. Hotel is on the right.
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