
Presidential Classroom - Challenging the Leaders of Tomorrow

Andrew Wade, Dulles Rotary President, Maria Darie, Acting Executive
Director Presidential Classroom, Mike DeMarco Dulles Rotary Program
Chairman, Richard Mitchell, Director of marketing and Operations
Presidential Classroom.
October 10, 2008
Presidential Classroom provides today's outstanding high school students from the United States and abroad with rigorous educational experiences in Washington, DC that prepares them for roles as leaders in public service and private enterprise. Over four decades, Presidential Classroom has introduced more than 120,000 young men and women to the interaction among government, business, politics, advocacy organizations, and the citizenry that shapes public policy and to the opinion leaders who make it. Our mission is to educate and motivate outstanding students to aspire to leadership by providing the highest quality civic education programs.
Maria Darie
Acting Executive Director
Maria Darie is the Acting Executive Director and Director of Finance and Administration at Presidential Classroom. Ms. Darie joined Presidential Classroom in October 2007. Since joining the organization, Ms. Darie's priority is to help design and implement initiatives to strengthen the organization's capital structure and to better position Presidential Classroom to pursue growth opportunities. Prior to joining Presidential Classroom, Ms. Darie has served as the Accounting Manager for New Horizons Computer Learning Center of Washington, D.C., where she reorganized the company's accounting department to improve its operating productivity and concentrated on executing the corporate strategy. Ms. Darie holds a Bachelors of Science degree in economics from Ploiesti University and an International Executive MBA from Georgetown University.
Richard Mitchell
Director of Marketing and Operations
Richard Mitchell is the Director of Marketing and Operations at Presidential Classroom. Mr. Mitchell joined Presidential Classroom in 2007 and is responsible for all external marketing initiatives and operational needs.
Selected Board Members:
| O.M. "Tony" Nicely | John R. Sims, Jr. | Julien G. Patterson |
| Vice Chairman | Founder | President & CEO |
| Founder | General Counsel | OMNIPLEX World Services Corporation |
| President & CEO | Attorney-at-Law | |
| GEICO Insurance Corporation | ||
Speaker - Ashley Counts

Hilton Washington Dulles Airport
September 19, 2008
13869 Park Center Road
Herndon, VA 20171
Tel: 1-703-478-2900
Fax: 1-703-834-1996
Ashley Counts spoke today!
New Meeting Location

Hilton Washington Dulles Airport
December 14, 2007
13869 Park Center Road
Herndon, VA 20171
Tel: 1-703-478-2900
Fax: 1-703-834-1996
Our Rotary Meetings will be held from this point forward at the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport in the Cardinal Lounge.
The Lounge is located passed the Registration Desk on the left. There is underground parking should you wish to use it.
Arrival Time after 7:00am for set-up (Team 6)
Networking 7:15am
Meeting Starts 7:30am
Meeting Ends 8:30am
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