2018 Annual Cruise For A Cause – Washington, DC
ABOUT ANNUAL CRUISE FOR A CAUSE
Annual Cruise For A Cause is an annual fundraiser and book launch dinner cruise to raise funds in support of a local organization helping the community. Over the past eleven (11) years, Ytevia Watts has made an annual donation or raised funds during the month of September to donate to a nonprofit of choice, in memory of her mother Marquita Letice. September is a very special time of the year as Ytevia and her mother both were born during this 9th month of the year. This donation helps celebrate the life and bond they shared.
CRUISE INFORMATION
Cruise Boarding Location
Gangplank Marina
Capital Elite Yacht, Port #4
600 Water Street, SW Washington, DC 20024
Cruise Embarkation and Disembarkation
7:30 PM, Boarding Pass Distribution at Marina Box Office
7:45 PM, Embarkation
11:00 PM, Disembarkation
Cruise List of Activities
• Welcome
• Spoken Word and Vocal Solo Performers
• Acknowledgement of Donation Amount and Organization Overview
• September Birthday’s
• Thank You
EARLY BIRD TICKETS: $106.50
April 10 – 17, 2018
LIVE EVENT TICKETS:$125
April 18, 2018
ACCOMMODATIONS
Cruise Boarding Location
Gangplank Marina
Capital Elite Yacht, Port #4
600 Water Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024
*Out of State guest are encouraged to book with one of our hotel partners.
**Rooms must be secured by August 15, 2018.
HOST LODGING PROPERTY
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
900 S Orme Street, Arlington, VA
Phone: 703.271.6602
Reservations: 1.800.325.3535
Block Dates: Friday, September 14 – Sunday, September 16
Block Rates: $89 (Plus Tax)
Block rates will be honored for reservation before and after the block dates
Parking: $5.00 Parking Per Car/Per Day
Shuttle:FREE Hotel Shuttle to and from Reagan National Airport
Call for Reservations: Use the Group Name
- Group Block Name: Ytevia Speaks
ADDITIONAL LODGING PROPERTIES
Comfort Inn Pentagon City
2480 South Glebe Rd. Bldg. 2, Arlington, VA
Phone:703.682.5500
Block Dates: Friday, September 14 – Sunday, September 16
Block Rates (Starting): $109
Block rates will be honored for reservation before and after the block dates
Parking: FREE Parking
Shuttle:FREE Hotel Shuttle to and from Reagan National Airport
WIFI: FREE WiFi
Breakfast: FREE Hot Breakfast
Call for Reservations: Use the Group Name or Group Code
• Group Block Name: Ytevia Speaks
• Group Block Code: 3328264
Residence Inn Arlington Capital View
2850 South Potomac Avenue, Arlington, VA
Phone:703.415.1300
Block Dates: Friday, September 14 – Sunday, September 16
Block Rates (Starting) : $99 (Plus Tax)
Block rates will be honored for reservation before and after the block dates
Parking: Self-Parking $32, Valet $37
Shuttle:FREE Hotel Shuttle to and from Reagan National Airport
WIFI: FREE WiFi
Breakfast: FREE Hot Breakfast
Call for Reservations: Use the Block Group Name: Ytevia Speaks
*Additional hotel blocks are being negotiated; please check periodically for new listings.
Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf
725 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC
Phone: 202.991.0804
Block Dates: Friday, September 14 – Sunday, September 16
Block Rates: King Den $159, King Studio $189
Block rates will be honored for reservation before and after the block dates
Parking: $50 Valet (In and Out Privileges), $35 Self-Parking (We are negotiation reduced parking rates with garage)
Shuttle:No Airport Shuttle
BLOCK OPENS APRIL 9, 2018
PARKING OPTIONS NEAR THE WHARF AND CRUISE BOARDING PORT
Below are a few alternatives for parking near the cruise site.
www.parkingpanda.comCloset to the Marina, 600 Water Street SW, Washington, DC
• 1101 4th St. SW –Waterfront Station West Garage – 0.2 Miles Away• 800 Maine Ave. SW – District Wharf Garage – (Lot 882) – 0.4 Miles
*We suggest you book your parking in advance through www.parkingpanda.com to obtain the best parking rates and secure your space. Please keep in mind the cruise boarding time is 7:45 PM EDT and returns at 11:00 PM EDT. If you think you would be interested in stopping at one of the restaurants or bars at The Wharf following the cruise, please ensure that you reserve your parking to accommodate all your needs.
TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
In need of transportation to and from the Marina, consider the following options:
*If it is determined that multiple guest at one of our host hotels are in need of transportation to and from the Marina Port, we will work to negotiation chartered executive transportation.
FAQ’s
Annual Cruise For A Cause is an annual fundraiser and book launch dinner cruise to raise funds in support of a local organization helping the community. Over the past eleven (11) years, Ytevia Watts has made an annual donation or raised funds during the month of September to donate to a nonprofit of choice, in memory of her mother Marquita Letice. September is a very special time of the year as Ytevia and her mother both were born during this 9th month of the year. This donation helps celebrate the life and bond they shared.
Ytevia Speaks is a concierge service; a subsidiary of Barrier Breaker Enterprises, LLC that delivers sustainable, groundbreaking and innovative, coaching, training, products and events that assist people, entrepreneurs, corporate and government entities achieve their purpose and mission with passion and tenacity.
The registration fee is $125. We are offering an EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION for $106.50 from April 10-17, 2018. LIVE EVENT REGISTRATION will be $125 starting April 18, 2018.
The $125 registration fee includes, buffet dinner, beverages (juice, tea and soda), swag bag with autograph book and bookmarker, and the net proceeds will be your donation to the Children’s National Health System, Washington, DC. It does not include transportation to and from the airport or the marina port, parking, lodging, airfare or alcoholic beverages.
Please visit https://childrensnational.org/ to learn more about Children’s National Health System.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION opens on April 10 and closes on April 17 at 11:59 PM EDT
LIVE EVENT REGISTRATION opens on April 18 and closes at 11:59 PM EDT on August 15, 2018 or when the event reaches capacity.
Due to the max capacity of passengers on the yacht and to ensure that enough food and beverages are available for each guest, registration must be finalized 30 days prior to the date of the cruise.
Only those 21 and older on the date of the event are allowed to board the yacht for the Annual Cruise For A Cause Fundraiser and Book Tour. Please send an email to info@yteviaspeaks.com to find out about future events that are more family friendly.
This is an “All Black Affair” attendees are enjoyed to wear black and business or after 5’ wear. No athletic wear or tennis shoes, etc. are permitted. Women are welcome to wear tennis shoes as long as they change into other appropriate footwear.
We suggest out of state attendees arrive Friday, September 14, 2018 to ensure you are not rushed to the port and enjoy the event. Room blocks are available from Friday, September 14 through Sunday, September 16. Hotels will honor rates for days booked prior to and up to two days following the end of the event block.
Attendees are allowed to transfer their registrations via email up until August 15, 2018 at 11:59PM for a fee of $15. For registration transfers, please contact info@yteviaspeaks.com
An overwhelming number of potential attendees have contacted us and preferred to have an after cruise venue to attend. A survey will be sent out to determine the majority interest as the team works to identify options at The Wharf (near the Marina Port).
Please email is at info@yteviaspeaks.com. Your email subject line should be: Volunteer for Annual Cruise For A Cause