If you look closely you can see me in the top left side of the photo, I am the one with the over-the-shoulder bag.
Lobby Day: April 14-15, 2008
sponsored by the National Center for Transgender Equality and the Transgender Law Center
Dear Friends and Allies,
Mark your calendars, make your plans, and reserve your spot today at America's only federal Lobby Day devoted exclusively to winning full transgender equality. Join us in Washington, DC on Monday and Tuesday, April 14-15, 2008.
Every year transgender people, our families, and our allies come from around the country to speak directly to our representatives about the laws and issues that impact our lives. Last year's debates about employment non-discrimination and hate crimes laws showed us just how critical it is that lawmakers hear directly from us. We need you to make that happen, so register today and bring a friend.
When you attend, you will get:
* Briefings on the hottest public policy issues impacting transgender people right now;
* Full training and support materials for the lobby visits;
* Assistance in setting up your meetings if this is your first time;
* Paired up with an experienced lobbyist if you'd like.
Since the schedule for these two days is packed, please plan to arrive on Sunday, April 13. We are working with a hotel near our offices and near Dupont Circle to provide a block of rooms for us at a discounted rate. We'll send you the details when it's confirmed. The draft agenda is below.
Monday, April 14, 2008
* 9am - 1pm Policy Briefings (lunch provided)
* 1pm - 3pm Training for Lobby Visits
* 3pm - 4pm Policy Briefings, part 2
* 7pm - 9pm Reception at the National Press Club (seperate ticket)
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
* Morning (exact time tbd) Rally in front of the United States Capitol
* 9am - 12pm Lobby Visits on Capitol Hill
* 12pm - 1 pm Lunch On Your Own
* 1pm - 5pm Lobby Visits on Capitol Hill
Participating in Lobby Day, including the training, policy briefing and rally, is free. We do need you to register in advance so that we can plan for your participation and make sure that you are able to meet with your member of Congress. Once you register, we'll send you a comprehensive packet of information about how to prepare for your visit. Click to register today!
There will be a ticket charge for the reception, to defray our costs and to help raise funds to support this and ongoing efforts to educate Congress about the need for transgender-inclusive legislation. Scholarships are available; please contact us at ncte@nctequality.org for more information. Click for more information.
The National Center for Transgender Equality is a national social justice organization devoted to ending discrimination and violence against transgender people through education and advocacy on national issues of importance to transgender people. The National Center for Transgender Equality is a 501(c)3 organization. For more information, please visit www.nctequality.org.
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