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Below is the
information for 2009 Equality Day! If you haven't already done
so, please register today. If you cannot make it to
Equality Day, please take part in our Virtual Lobby Day.
Where should I park at the Capitol? There are seven parking lots available to the public, as well as limited street parking. Please check it out at the Legislature website. Wear green for equality! If you are participating in meetings with elected officials, please wear business atire (or business casual), but please still wear green! With any luck, you'll be meeting with your actual legislatos. March 12th is, however, committee cutoff and therefore a very busy day at the Capitol. There is a very good chance you will be meeting with legislative aides. Don't worry, aides are very influential; they will collect materials and deliver your message to your elected officials. Remember to pack a lunch, or be prepared to buy food at/around the Capitol. We will provide a list of nearby restaurants, and there are two cafes on the Capitol campus. We'll have some treats at registration. What's the schedule? Thursday March 12th 9:00am-9:45am Registration: tents on the lawn in
front of Capital Stairs. If you are late you can register at
your advocacy workshop and if you are not able to join us for
the morning registration will remain open throuhout the day in
front of the Capitol stairs. The location of your advocacy workshop depends on your district. Don't know your district? Click here to find out! The following districts will meet in GA Auditorium (click here for a map): 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30, 31, 35, 36, 39, 42, 44, 47 The following districts will meet in
OB2 Auditorium (click here for a map): 1, 3, 11, 22, 23, 27,
29, 32, 33, 34, 37, 38, 40, 41, 43, 45, 46, 48,
49 How will I find out what to lobby on and how to talk to legislators? We will supply you with information on your legislators, the issues we are lobbying on, talking points, and tips for talking to legislators. The advocacy workshops will also cover a lot of this. Don't be nervous - the most important thing you can do is be yourself! We will have tents outside of the Capitol steps. You can also check in at the advocacy workshops or the rally! Check out the map here. Where will I get more information? When you check in, you will get a packet with all the information of the day, as well as what to do after Equality Day. We'll also have staff and volunteers available to answer all your questions. Is there anything to do in the evening on Equality Day?
Yes! Everyone is
invited to a "Debrief and dinner" with the Stonewall Youth of
Olympia. It will be held at 3:30pm at 12th & Jefferson (just
east of capital campus). Also, at 8pm, "For My Wife" is
having an Equality Day after-party! If you are in the Seattle
area, please join the folks from "For My Wife" at the Elite! We hope to see you
there! My friends can't come, how can they help? Ask them to participate in Virtual Lobby Day!
If you have any last minute questions before thursday, please call us at 206-324-2570. Thank you so much, we can't wait to see you on Thursday! Beth Richer PS- Please make a donation to help us continue this work! |
