Northeast Zone Interim Meeting

The NCEES zone interim meetings are held each spring. The primary purpose of the meeting is for representatives from the member licensing boards to hear and discuss reports from the NCEES board of directors, CEO, standing committees, and task forces. The work of the committees and task forces results in motions that will be presented for Council vote at the annual meeting in August. Zone meeting delegates can ask questions and discuss possible annual meeting motions, and they are encouraged to take information back to their boards for further discussion. Additionally, delegates will provide individual board updates and elect a zone secretary.

Arrangements are still being finalized. Updates will be posted on the schedule of events above.

Business casual attire is appropriate for all meetings (for example, oxford shirts, polo shirts, slacks).

The meeting will be held at The Watergate Hotel. NCEES has negotiated room rates of $269 for standard rooms, single or double occupancy. This room rate is available three days before and after the meeting.

Current taxes and fees include 15 percent sales tax.

The daily resort fee, currently $33 per night, is waived for those who stay inside the NCEES room block.

The hotel does not provide an airport shuttle. See the “Travel and local information” section of this page for important ground transportation information. Arrangements should be considered in advance of arrival.

Check-in is after 4:00 p.m.; checkout is at 11:00 a.m.

Detailed information about hotel funding will be provided in the special invitation sent to each funded individual.

Register online by March 18. NCEES will make hotel reservations for NCEES-funded attendees (such as funded delegates, past presidents, and zone officers) based on information provided during registration. A hotel confirmation will be emailed about two weeks before the meeting.

Delegates not funded by NCEES can make hotel reservations after registering for the meeting. The link will be provided in the registration confirmation email.

Register and reserve accommodations as early as possible before the NCEES room block is exhausted. The NCEES room block will close shortly after March 18. NCEES may cancel any reservations made within the block if there is not a matching registration for the meeting.

Valet parking is currently $58 per night. Self-parking is not available at the hotel.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is approximately 15 minutes from the hotel by car or 35 minutes by Metro. This is the preferred airport to use.

Dulles International Airport (IAD) is an alternative option, but there is additional time and cost for these transfers. It is approximately 35 minutes from the hotel by car or 70 minutes by Metro.

If you are funded by NCEES to attend the zone meeting, you must arrange your flight through Travel Inc. Booking instructions are provided in the personal invitations.

Ride-hailing services, such as Uber and Lyft, are available. Fares are typically $25 from DCA and $55 from IAD.

Taxis are also available. It is metered and typically costs $25 from DCA or $70 from IAD.

Metrorail is a low-cost ground transportation option. The hotel is 0.4 miles from the Foggy Bottom Metro Station, which is a stop on the Blue Line and Silver Line trains.

From DCA, take the Blue Line train toward Largo.

From IAD, take the Silver Line train toward Largo.

Use this link for a trip planner on the Metro website. This map shows the routes. The fare is typically less than $3 from DCA and $6 from IAD.

NCEES will fund the lodging and travel expenses and meeting registration fees for the designated member board administrator from each member board. When an MBA represents more than one board, the funding will be for the designated MBA only and not for the assistant MBA or for member board staff. In addition, NCEES will fund the lodging and travel expenses and meeting registration fees for three voting delegates from each eligible member board. NCEES will be direct-billed for airfare and hotel room and tax charges for up to three nights (May 2–4).

For delegates to qualify for this funding, NCEES must be notified of their identity by January 24. Substitutions can be sent to [email protected] until March 18.

Funded attendees must register and make travel arrangements for the meeting by March 18. If you have questions about funding, send an email to [email protected].

The current travel policy can be found here.

The current harassment and discrimination policy can be found here.

All registrations for NCEES zone meetings should be submitted with payment by the registration deadline. Registrations that have not been paid by April 17 will be canceled.

Only written refund requests as outlined below will be considered.

Written requests should be sent to the NCEES Meetings Department and must include

• Name of registrant for whom refund is requested
• Name of member board or other organization represented
• Name and address of party to whom the refund should be issued (if payment was originally made by check)

Complete requests for refund received at least 31 days prior to the meeting will be granted, less a $35 administrative fee per registration.

Complete requests for refund received 15 to 30 days prior to the meeting will be granted, less a $100 administrative fee per registration.

Refund requests received fewer than 15 days prior to the first day of the meeting will not be granted.

Note: Registration fees may be transferred to the credit of a substitute delegate upon request at no additional charge.

Refund exceptions for medical reason or family emergency

Delegate: A delegate who cancels attendance for a documented medical reason or family emergency will be granted a full refund.

Guest: NCEES is unable to refund any costs already incurred for a guest at the time of cancellation. Individual guest costs (i.e., guest tour, hotel meals, catering, or optional events) are incurred once a guarantee is submitted as required by each vendor. A refund will be granted, less any of these already incurred costs at the time of cancellation. No refund is typically possible within seven days of the event.