Friends Committee on Washington State Public Policy
ACTION ALERT
February 2, 2003
Friends:
Lobby days are a great way to learn about the
issues and meet your legislators. Our Legislators need to hear our
concerns and the most effective lobbying is a personal visit from a
constituent.
In the past, we have encouraged Friends attendance
at the Washington Association of Churches Advocacy Day, however, due to
the construction at the Capitol, they are not doing one this year.
The following is a great link to a listing of Lobby Days sponsored by
various organizations and prepared by Policy Watch: http://depts.washington.edu/sswweb/policyw/2003LobbyDays.html.
If you are planning on attending any of these events, let our lobbyist,
Alan Mountjoy-Venning (360-556-2584) know, and he will be happy to talk
with you and/or meet with you.
Friends have been invited to participate in
the Lutheran Public Policy Office's Lutheran Advocacy Day, Wednesday,
March 12, 2003 in Olympia, Washington. They have been great allies
in our efforts concerning revenue and budget concerns and their impact
on human services.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at Gloria Dei
Lutheran Church, 1515 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia. $10 is the
suggested donation for lunch, which is provided, and materials.
Meeting with your representatives and/or senator is
an important part of this event. You may make your own appointment
by calling the legislative hotline, 800-562-6000 or Alan
Mountjoy-Venning can make an appointment for you. If you schedule
your own meeting, please try to schedule them between 12:30 and 2:00 p.m
and let us know.
Thank you,
Deric Young
Legislative Committee Clerk
Use http://dfind.leg.wa.gov/dfinder.cfm
to find out who your legislators are. Go to http://www.leg.wa.gov/wsladm/ses.htm
for extensive online information on legislators, legislation, our State
Constitution and existing state law, among many other things.
How to Contact Your Legislators:
Call the Legislative Hotline at 1-800-562-6000 or
Write your Senator and representatives at:
Senator _______________
PO Box 4048
Olympia, WA 98504-0482
Representative ___________
PO Box 40600
Olympia, WA 98504-0600
On the web at: http://www.leg.wa.gov/
follow the link to the Senate or House, and click on your member's name
to get their e-mail address.
If you have questions, please contact Alan
Mountjoy-Venning, FCWPP Lobbyist, at [email protected]
or by calling 360-556-2584.
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