1. Top 10 reasons to attend MAC ‘02 in Washington DC October 17 – 19, 2002

2. 10. You won’t see the President of the United States, but you will see the President of MLA

3. … plus all those other great features of MAC meetings n The Program n Continuing Education Courses n Posters n Exhibits n Networking with colleagues

4. 9. It’s a great place to play - just ask MJ

5. … and a great place to eat n Restaurants –French, Chinese, Italian –Ethiopian, Vietnamese, Peruvian –Almost any cuisine in the world –A different cuisine every night –But also great steaks and seafood n Near the hotel or metro n Fine dining, casual, fast food, carry out

6. 8. It’s a great place to make money

7. 7. We haven’t gone to the dogs

8. 6. Our little secrets n Botanic Garden Conservatory n DC Duck n Scandal Tours n National Aquarium n National Geographic Explorers’ Hall n National Building Museum

9. 5. We can’t walk on water, but we can drive on it

10. 4. Shop ‘til you drop

11. 3. The great indoors - where else can you tour these great libraries? n National Library of Medicine n Dahlgren Library, Georgetown n Himmelfarb Library, George Washington n Stokes Library, Howard

12. 2. A great hotel Wyndham DC City Center 1143 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington DC 20037 Located On The Corner Of M Street & New Hampshire Avenue.. Just Steps From Metro and Just Blocks From Georgetown... Wyndham DC City Center

13. Conveniently located in the heart of our nation's capitol, the hotel is mere steps away from Washington D.C.'s "Power Corridor," the METRO station, shopping, restaurants, and many area attractions. From the Wyndham City Center it’s easy to get to: Smithsonian Institute museums, National Theatre, Kennedy Center, Rock Creek Park, MCI Center, Georgetown Park Mall, the shops and restaurants of Georgetown, and a variety of galleries and exhibits.

14. The Wyndham prides itself on: Healthy cuisine Exercise facilities in the hotel Internet access in all public areas Rooms with Internet access* Voicemail Cordless phones Coffee maker Hairdryer Shower massager 100-watt light bulbs Complimentary weekday USA Today In-room iron and ironing board Herman Miller ergonomic work chair Toiletries from Bath & Body Works

15. 1. We’ll talk about you if you aren’t there

16. 2002 Local Arrangements Committee AV/Web Site Adam Glazer, Chair Bryan Vogh Continuing Education Veronica Gornik, Chair Exhibits Cathryn Jordan, Co-chair Mary Ryan, Co-chair Registration Ed Dzierzak, Chair Publicity Debbie Gilbert, Co-chair RoseMarie Leone, Co-chair Hospitality Ginny DuPont, Co-chair Carolyn Willard, Co-chair Printing Terry Burton, Co-chair Jean Siebert, Co-Chair Jane Blumenthal and Beth Layton, Co Chairs