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WRPA Legislative Day
Monday, February 13, 2017, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM PDT
Category: WRPA Events

 

WRPA & WWRC Legislative Day

Date:
Monday, February 13

Time:
8:00 - 7:00 pm

Location:
State Capitol
215 Sid Snyder Ave SW
Olympia, WA 98501

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Join the Washington Wildlife & Recreation Coalition and the Washington Recreation & Park Association at our annual Parks and Great Outdoors Legislative Day in Olympia!


Help us advocate for our state's premier outdoors fund, the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP), and tell your legislators why Washington's parks, habitat, and working lands deserve to be funded at $120 million.

Never met with a legislator before?
Don't worry; we will make sure you have everything you need. The event includes:
  • Two optional, pre-event conference call opportunities to learn about logistics for the day and get all your questions about the events answered.

  • Day-of advocacy training focusing on how to talk with legislators.

  • Meetings with elected officials - we do the scheduling for you!

  • A reception at the Governor's mansion featuring personal remarks from Governor Inslee and an opportunity to mingle with legislators and local leaders in business, recreation and conservation.

Agenda:

7 am - 8 am
Registration and pick up activist packets at the Woman's Club of Olympia

8 am - 8:45 am
Group advocacy training. Coffee & snacks will be provided

8:45 am - 9 am
Escorted walk to Capital Campus & legislative office buildings

9 am - 11:45 pm
Meet with your legislators

12 pm - 1 pm
Provided lunch featuring remarks from legislators

1:15 pm - 5 pm
Meet with your legislators

5:30 pm -  7:00 pm
Legislative Reception at the Governor's Mansion with remarks from Gov. Inslee. Buffet-style food & beverages provided.



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