Department of State Parking: Listed below is the payment schedule for Harry S. Truman (HST) and SA-6 (Rosslyn) parking. Payments are due between the 5th and 20th of every quarter. Employees may submit their payments in person or via telephone by calling 202-530-5735.
Visa, MasterCard, Credit/Debit and Checks are the only accepted forms of payment at the Service Center window for Dept. of State Parking
Note: To make payments online, a PayPal account is required and there is a service charge of 2.9999% + $.30 transaction fee will be added to the billable amount.
Payment Schedule
| Annually – HST and SA-6 Parking Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Due Date: NOV 5-20, 2019 | Amount: $480 |
| Semi-Ann. – HST and SA-6 Parking Facilities | |
| Due Date: |
Amount: $240 |
| Due Date: NOV 5-20, 2019 | Amount: $240 |
| Quarterly – HST and SA-6 Parking Facilities | |
| Due Date: FEB 5-20, 2019 | Amount: $120 |
| Due Date: |
Amount: $120 |
| Due Date: |
Amount: $120 |
| Due Date: NOV 5-20, 2019 | Amount: $120 |
PMI Columbia Plaza: Columbia Plaza has underground parking located just 2 blocks from Department of State
FARA has a limited number of parking spaces to sell at Columbia Plaza and they will be sold on a first come first served basis. Parking in the previous month does not guarantee you parking for the upcoming month if you miss the PAY BY date. For a guaranteed parking permit each month, you can place a valid credit card on file at the FARA Service Center. The cost for parking is $235.00 plus a $25.00 (refundable) keycard fee, and you must be a FARA member. If you have any questions, please contact FARA at 202-530-5752
| PAY BY | MONTH | PICK-UP |
|---|---|---|
| 03/26 | April | 03/28/19 |
| 04/24 | May | 04/26/19 |
| 05/27 | June | 05/30/19 |
| 06/25 | July | 06/27/19 |
| 07/24 | August | 07/26/19 |
| 08/27 | September | 08/29/19 |
| 09/25 | October | 09/27/19 |
| 10/29 | November | 10/31/19 |
| 11/26 | December | 11/28/19 |
| 12/24 | January | 12/30/19 |
Pick-up Permits After 12 Noon
FARA members enjoy a host of benefits including discounted PMI parking, AMC & Regal movie theatre tickets, discounts at FARA concessionaires etc. FARA also has a 6,700 sq. foot, state-of-the-art fitness center, featuring treadmills, elliptical machines, free weights and circuit training. And because we appreciate our members, our annual Member Appreciation Day is loads of fun! Once you become a member you can start enhancing your wellbeing and quality of life.
| Active Membership Fees: 1 year – $13.50 2 years – $22.00 3 years – $30.00 |
Associate Membership Fees: 1 year – $15.00 2 years – $25.00 3 years – $35.00 |
Lifetime member fee:
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*Note: Only retired State employees are eligible
Main State
We have many daily lockers available that may be utilized to secure your small personal items while using the fitness center. The fees for daily lockers are as follows:
1 year – $300.00 + $75.00 towel fee
6 mos.- $160.00 + $40.00 towel fee
For those wishing to store work-out gear overnight, the fees for permanent lockers are as follows. Inquire at the service center regarding
1 year – $430.00 + $75.00 towel fee
6 mos. -$225.00 + $40.00 towel fee
*there is a $10.00 refundable access keycard fee*
*must be a FARA member to join the fitness center*
*towel fee is not optional*
SA17
Only daily
1 year – $300.00 + $75.00 towel fee
6 mos.- $160.00 + $40.00 towel fee
*there is a $10.00 refundable access keycard fee*
*must be a FARA member to join the fitness center*
*towel fee is not optional*
Special fee for Interns – 3 months (both facilities)
$100.00 + $20.00 towel fee
$ 10.00 access keycard
$ 5.00 FARA membership
Fitness Center Rules and Regulations
Location:
Main State 320 21st Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20520
FARA Gift & Logo: Room B-612
Has a wonderful array of State Department Logo items
Including…clothing, golf items, stuffed animals, pens, caps, bags and a whole lot more!
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday
8:30 am – 4:30 pm (EST)
Phone: 202-530-5748 – Fax: 202-530-5749
FARA Jewelers & Accessories: Room B-533
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday
8:30 am – 4:30 pm (EST)
Phone: 202-466-8885/6 – Fax: 202-466-8887
| Services: | |
| WATCH REPAIR: | Swiss and Japanese Movement |
| JEWELRY REPAIR: | Soldering, Replace & Set Stones, Custom Work |
| REPLACE BATTERIES: | All Quartz, LCD, LED, Watches, Cameras, etc. |
| REPLACE WATCH BANDS: | Metal, Leather, from Hadley Kalbe |
| RESTRINGING: | All types of Beads and Cultured Pearls |
| ENGRAVING: | All Plaques and Jewelry |
Merchandise:
Travel Clocks
Watches
14k & 18k Gold Jewelry
Precious and Semi-Precious Stones
Sterling Silver
Fine Logo Jewelry
FARA Hair Salon: Room B-829A
A full service Beauty and Barber salon, specializing in haircuts for men and women
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday
8:30 am – 4:30 pm (EST)
Phone: 202-296-2652
**Walk-ins are welcome**
FARA Nail Salon: B-829B
Now you can save time and keep your nails looking great. Have your nails done on your lunch break!
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday
10:00 am – 6:00 pm (EST)
Phone: 202-223-8411
FARA Dry Cleaners: B-526
Shoe repair and all of the fast dry cleaning services that will save you time and energy
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm (EST)
Phone: 202-659-5099
Activities
FITNESS CENTER
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Check it out between 9:00am – 3:00pm
Also, check out the
State of the Arts Cultural Series
Director: Dr. Sonya Suhnhee Kim
Wednesdays
Dean Acheson Auditorium
Beginning at 12:30 pm – Door Prizes!!
For information about upcoming events visit or call
FARA at 202-530-5752
Yoga Class
Every Thursday with Steven
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Vendor’s Center
Hours: Tuesday- Friday 9am to 3pm
Vendors corner schedule for the following months of:
| January 6th – 8th Adijat Ope – Knit Caps & Accessories 20th – 22nd Ghazel Amir – Jewelry 27th – 29th Dawn Hollingshead – Jewelry, Lotions, Soaps, Oil, Incense</p”> |
July 14th – 16th Delores Lashley – Distinctive Accessories & Apparel |
| February 17th – 19th Ghazel Amir – Jewelry</p”> |
August 18th – 20th Regina Prince – Regina Dray Fashions</p”> |
| March 3rd – 5th Richard Blumm – Arts of Asia 17th – 19th Dawn Hollingshead – Jewelry, Lotions, Soaps, Oil, Incense 24th – 26th LaVerne Toler – BJE Handbags</p”> |
September 15th – 17th Regina Prince – Regina Dray Fashions 22nd – 24th Delores Lashley – Distinctive Accessories & Apparel 29th – 10/01 LaVerne Toler – BJE Handbags</p”> |
| April 7th – 9th Dawn Hollingshead – Jewelry, Lotions, Soaps, Oil, Incense 21st – 23rd Delores Lashley – Distinctive Accessories & Apparel 28th – 30th LaVerne Toler – BJE Handbags</p”> |
October 6th – 8th Richard Blumm – Arts of Asia 27th – 29th Regina Prince – Regina Dray Fashions |
| May 5th – 7th Ghazel Amir – Jewelry 12th – 14th Delores Lashley – Distinctive Accessories & Apparel 19th – 21st Richard Blumm – Arts of Asia |
November 3rd – 5th Delores Lashley – Distinctive Accessories & Apparel 10th – 11th Dawn Hollingshead – <p”>Jewelry, Lotions, Soaps, Oil, Incense 17th – 19th LaVerne Toler – BJE Handbags</p”></p”> |
| June 16th – 18th Regina Prince – Regina Dray Fashions 30th – 7/02 Richard Blumm – Arts of Asia</p”> |
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*Scheduled vendors are subject to change without prior notice* |
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Wellness
In an effort to expand the overall health and wellness of our membership and the local community. FARA has established a well-rounded outreach program. This program will provide a combination of health, fitness, nutrition
-Nutritional Seminar
-Zumba Classes
-Weight Training Classes
-Yoga Classes
All instructors are certified within their collective field of expertise.
Please contact us for more details and to schedule a possible visit.
Special Services
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Foreign Affairs Recreation Association is to plan, promote, and provide a comprehensive plan of recreational, educational, social, wellness and convenience services for the general use of it’s members, as well as the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area community at large.
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Board
| Heather Torres | President (Acting) |
| Richard Denniston | Treasurer |
| Nellie Clemons-Green | Board Member |
| Marc Gaynor | Board Member |
| Hattie Jones | Board Member |
| Darrel Kniss | Board Member |
| Drayton Heard | Board Member |
| Birgitta Drews | State Department Liaison |
FARA Staff
| Clement C. Jackson | General Manager |
| 202-530-5752 | |
| Robin Atkinson | Service Center Coordinator |
| Wanda Floyd | Accounting |
| Alberto Luna | Maintenance Coordinator |
| FSI-Virginia | |
| Judith Ramirez | Service Center Supervisor |
| 703-302-7150 | |
| Jomayra Santiago | Service Center Coordinator |
| Mohammad Iqbal | Parking Services Controller |
| SA17-Washington, DC | |
| Robert Mack | Fitness Center Manager |
| 202-408-7624 |
Call
(202)-530-5752
cjackson@farastate.org