The 2013 National Executive Board meeting will be held March 14-16 at the Hilton Americas-Houston, 1600 Lamar Street, Houston, TX 77010. Phone is 713.739.8000 and fax is 713.739.8007. You can find the tentative agenda by clicking here.

Our meeting will be an exciting time to address issues facing all members of CLUW.  All CLUW members are invited to attend NEB meetings as observers.

This NEB meeting will concentrate on the 17th Biennial Convention preparation and Standing Committees and Convention Committees will be meeting. A meeting of the Committee on the Future will also be taking place during this NEB.  If you are interested in serving on this committee please plan to attend.  If you want more information on this committee contact President Karen See at 202-508-6958 or ksee@cluw.org. A Social Evening will also take place.  

The CLUW hotel rate is $147 single/double per night, plus State of Texas sales tax of 8.25% and hotel occupancy tax of 17%. Room reservations must be made no later than February 15th directly with the hotel at 1.800.236.2905 (Group: Coalition of Labor Union Women Board Meeting 1UW) or by calling the in house reservation department at 713.577.6667. You may also reserve on-line at:

Hilton Americas - Houston  (no group code is necessary when reserving on-line – you will be linked to a page created for CLUW).

A deposit equal to one night’s stay is required to hold each individual’s reservation.  Deposits paid by guests are refundable if notice is received by the hotel up to 48 hours prior to check-in.  All credit cards used to prepay will be charged immediately.  Should a guest depart earlier than the date confirmed at check-in, a $75 fee will be charged to the individual’s account. There will be a $50 fee for late checkout (contact the front desk for more information if you are interested in checking out late). Check-in time is 3 PM and checkout time is 12 PM.

The Hilton Americas-Houston is located in the heart of downtown Houston and is serviced by 2 airports. The Houston Intercontinental Airport is located 25 miles from the hotel: taxi service is $45 each way and Super Shuttle $23 each way. The William P. Hobby Airport is 12 miles from the hotel: taxi is $21 each way and Super Shuttle $18 each way.  To utilize CLUW’s discounted Super Shuttle rate click here.

Hotel parking is $20 per day for overnight use with in and out privileges – notify the hotel upon check in so your room key can be used for parking.  Valet parking is $32 a day.

The hotel comes equipped with an indoor Olympic size infinity pool as well as a spa and health club.

For maps, driving directions, points of interest and other resources visit: Hilton Americas-Houston website.

Complete and return the Pre-Registration Form by February 15, 2013.  Contact the National Office if you are seeking a roommate or are willing to share a room.  The National Office will maintain a listing, providing contact names upon request.  If you have any questions, call the National CLUW Office at 202.508.6969.

A more detailed agenda will be posted prior to the meeting.