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2017 Fort Worth Luncheon featuring Rev. Robert Sirico

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Fort Worth, TX

    2017 Fort Worth Luncheon featuring Acton Institute president and co-founder, Rev. Robert Sirico

    In the face of fiscal irresponsibility—soaring deficits, sweeping new healthcare regulations, and an uncontrollable national debt—the Acton Institute offers a fresh and unique perspective. For over 27 years, the Institute has worked to connect economic freedom, free enterprise, and entrepreneurship with a vibrant Judeo-Christian moral culture. Through a wide range of research publications, visual media, and educational conferences, Acton reaches millions each year with its trademark synthesis of faith and freedom. In addition to common demands for limited government and lower taxes, Acton believes that liberty is best preserved when man’s God-given dignity is recognized and respected. Only when our rights are rooted in something deeper—our intrinsic value as image-bearers of God—are they absolutely secure. Such a vision frees us from intrusive and utopian government initiatives, allowing us to produce wealth and share it with those most in need.

    Please join Rev. Robert Sirico, co-founder and president of Acton Institute, and other supporters and friends of Acton on Thursday, October 5 at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel, for lunch and a special keynote address. Register now to save your spot at this popular event, or become an official sponsor for our Fort Worth Luncheon.

    Rev. Robert A. Sirico is the president and co-founder of the Acton Institute and the pastor at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, both in Grand Rapids, MI. A regular writer and commentator on religious, political, economic, and social issues, Rev. Sirico's contributions have been carried by the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Washington Times, CNN, ABC, CBS, NPR, and the BBC, among others. In his recent book, Defending the Free Market: The Moral Case for a Free Economy, Rev. Sirico shows how a free economy is not only the best way to meet society's material needs but also the surest protection of human dignity against government encroachment. Rev. Sirico holds dual American and Italian citizenship.

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    Location

    Omni Fort Worth Hotel
    1300 Houston Street
    Fort Worth, TX 76102
    United States

    Schedule

    11:30am Registration Opens

    12:00pm Luncheon and Program Begins

    Tickets

    $600 Event Sponsorship (Table of 8 reserved VIP seats)

    $50 Individual Ticket

    $25 Student Ticket

    Thank You to our Fort Worth Luncheon Sponsors

    Mr. Michael Earl
    First Rate, Inc.
    Hulen Street Church

    Sponsoring a table is a great way to secure your own seat at the luncheon and introduce your friends and colleagues to Acton’s mission as well. Table sponsorship benefits include reserved VIP seating for eight, a special gift for you and your guests, and recognition in our printed program, at the event, and on Acton’s website. Please reserve your table today. For more information, contact Nick Porter at [email protected] or call 616.454.3080

    Parking

    Parking:

    • Daily and event parking: $22 per vehicle* (no in/out privileges)
    • Self-parking: $22 per night/per vehicle*– available at the city-operated garage adjacent to the hotel. The garage entrance is on 11th Street between Houston and Throckmorton (one block north of the hotel).

    Directions:

    From Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport:

    From the airport, exit the south ramp to TX-183 west. Merge onto TX-183 west toward Fort Worth. Proceed 10.5 miles until TX-183 west merges with TX-121. Proceed 7.1 miles until TX-183 west/TX-121 south merge with I-820. Stay left following TX-121 south toward downtown Fort Worth via exit 24B. Merge onto I-35W south. Take exit 52A (TX-280 Spur) toward downtown. Merge onto TX-280 Spur west. Take the East 6th Street exit on the left. Turn left onto Houston Street (US-287-BR). The hotel is located on the right directly across from the Fort Worth Convention Center.

    Other transportation options from the airport:

    From Dallas Love Field Airport:

    From the airport, exit west onto Cedar Springs Road. Turn right at Inwood. Turn right on North Stemmons Freeway (I-35E) and merge onto north I-35E. Stay left onto TX-183 west and follow the exit for Irving/DFW Airport/TX-183/TX-114. Continue 21.9 miles until TX-183 merges with TX-121 south; continue 7.1 miles until it merges with I-820. Stay left following TX-121 south toward downtown Fort Worth via exit 24B. Merge onto south I-35 W. Take exit 52A (TX-280 Spur) toward downtown. Merge onto TX-280 Spur east. Take the East 6th Street exit on the left. Turn left onto Houston Street. The hotel is on the right, directly across from the Fort Worth Convention Center.

    • Taxi service: Approximately $75 each way
    • Shuttle service: Available 24 hours; (972) 615-2410

    Directions from the North – Via I-35W South

    Take I-35W south and exit 52A (TX-280 Spur) toward downtown. Merge onto TX-280 Spur, exit left onto 6th Street and turn left onto Houston Street (US-287-BR). The hotel entrance is on the right, directly across from the Fort Worth Convention Center.

    Directions from the South – Via I-35W North

    Take I-35W north to exit 51B (TX-180 east Downtown/Lancaster Avenue). Turn left onto East Lancaster Avenue (TX-180) and turn right onto Houston Street (US-287-BR). The hotel entrance is on the left, directly across from the Fort Worth Convention Center.

    Directions from East – Via I-20 West

    Take I-20 west and take a slight right at US-287 north (Downtown Fort Worth/I-820 N/US-287 N). Merge onto I-820 north (5.9 miles) and then exit left to I-30 west toward Abilene. Keep right at the fork and follow the signs for Downtown/Lancaster Avenue. Proceed onto East Lancaster (TX-180) and then turn right onto Houston Street (US-287-BR). The hotel entrance is located on the left, across from the Fort Worth Convention Center.

    Directions from East – Via I-30 West

    Take I-30 west and exit Lancaster Avenue/Downtown. Proceed onto East Lancaster Avenue (TX-180) and turn right onto Houston Street (US-287-BR). The hotel entrance is located on the left, across from the Fort Worth Convention Center.

    Directions from West – Via I-20 or I-30 East

    Take I-20 east and take the ramp onto 1-35W north. Take exit 51A to merge onto 1-30 west toward Abilene. Then take the exit for TX-199/Henderson Street and keep right at the fork. Follow the signs for East Lancaster Avenue and merge onto West Lancaster Avenue. Turn left onto Houston Street, and Omni Fort Worth Hotel will be on your left, across from the Fort Worth Convention Center.

    Take 1-30 east, exit onto Lancaster Avenue and turn left onto Houston Street. Omni Fort Worth Hotel will be on your left, across from the Fort Worth Convention Center.

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