[OKC] FW: Come to the LWV's "Effective Advocacy: A Grassroots Lobbying Seminar" Wednesday, Jan 18, 9:00 am-3pm, State Capitol Building

[Jennifer Gooden]

If any of you are interested in lobbying, this looks like a great
training seminar for women. There is an environmental session at noon.  
 
Advanced registration must be in by Monday, January 16.
 
   
 
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EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY: A GRASSROOTS LOBBYING SEMINAR

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF OKLAHOMA

Invites you to Attend

EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY: A GRASSROOTS LOBBYING SEMINAR

State Capitol Building, Oklahoma City, OK 

Wednesday, January 18, 2006

(confirmed speakers listed)

8:30 a.m. : CHECK IN - Fourth floor of the Rotunda                      

9:00 - 10:15:  PLENARY SESSION  - WELCOME AND LEGISLATIVE OVERVIEW

 

Welcome 

 

Barbara Wilson, President, League of Women Voters of Oklahoma 

 

What to Watch For in the Upcoming Legislative Session 

 

Caroline Dennis, Director of Committee Staff, Oklahoma State  Senate and
Andy Spiropolous, Senior Counselor to the Speaker of the Oklahoma House
of Representatives 

 

 

10:30 - 11:45:  CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS (Pick One)

 

A1. Tips on Lobbying 

 

Margaret Erling, Lobbyist for Education Issues and Susan Savage,
Oklahoma Secretary of State

 

 

A2. How To Follow the Legislative Process Via the Internet (limit 14
participants; held in Computer Lab, Cartwright Law Library, State
Capitol Basement)

 

Louisa Voden, Cartwright Law Library

 

A3. Getting More Women in Appointed Positions

 

Robin McAlestor, Appointments Director for Governor Brad Henry and
Edmond Mayor Saundra Naifeh

 

A4. Overview of The Legislative Process

 

Rick Farmer, Director of Committee Services, House of Representatives

 

 

NOON - 1:30 pm: CONCURRENT DISCUSSION SESSIONS

 

B1. Common, Higher and Career Tech Education

B2. Environment and Water Issues to Watch

B3. Aging, Health, and Mental Health Issues to Watch

B4.  Corrections & Incarceration of Women in Oklahoma 

B5.  Children and Early Childhood Development 

 

 

1:45 - 3:00: CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS (Pick one)

 

 

C1. Tips on Lobbying

 

Vickie White-Rankin, lobbyist and former state legislator

 

C2. How To Follow the Legislative Process Via the Internet limit 14
participants; held in Computer Lab, Cartwright Law Library, State
Capitol Basement)

   

Louisa Voden, librarian and director of computer services, Jan Eric
Cartwright Law Library

 

C3. Building and Working in a Coalition

 

Judy Hatfield, Oklahoma Prosperity and former President, The STATE
Chamber

Marcia Smith, Executive Director, Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic
Violance and Sexual Assault

 

C4. Increasing the Number of Your Supporters in Elective Office

 

Cindy S Rosenthal and Hannah Brenner, The Pipeline Project (women's
campaign school)

Lisa Pryor, Chair, Oklahoma Democrat Party 

Sarah Jo Odom, Oklahoma County Republican Party  

 

3:00 - 3:30 pm - Refreshments and Networking

 

Join other workshop participants and presenters in the Rotunda for
refreshments and a final chance to visit with one another. Look over the
organization exhibits and pick up free handouts before heading home.

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Who Should Attend: Lobbyists, community and neighborhood leaders,
nonprofit agency board and staff members, concerned citizens - everyone
who wants to gain or improve advocacy skills. 

Advance Registration Fee: $45 (includes morning snacks, a box lunch, and
a packet of information that includes the League's publication, A Guide
to Effective Citizen Lobbying) 

Registration must be received by Monday, January 16th.

 

On-site Registration Fee:         $60

 

Questions:                                Call LWVOK at (405) 232-8683

 

Request for Interpreters:            We must know by January 9th if
interpreters for the hearing impaired are needed.

 

Directions:                                  A map of the capitol
complex with parking locations may be downloaded at:

 
http://www.okladot.state.ok.us/complex.htm.

 

Please complete the lower portion of this registration form, enclose
your check for $45 made out to the League of Women Voters OK and send
both to:


 
League of Women Voters of Oklahoma, 500 North Broadway, Suite 125,
Oklahoma City, OK 73102-6204

 

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                                                          LEAGUE OF
WOMEN VOTERS OF OKLAHOMA

EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY: A GRASSROOTS LOBBYING SEMINAR

Wednesday, January 18, 2006

State Capitol Building, Oklahoma City, OK

 

Name


 

Organization


Address


City/Zip


Phone                                                    FAX
Email                                                  

Morning Concurrent Workshops (Check One) A1_____ A2_____ A3_____ A4_____


Lunch/Issue Workshops (Check One) B1_____ B2_____ B3_____ B4_____
B5_____

Afternoon Concurrent Workshops (Check One) C1_____ C2_____ C3_____
C4_____

 

Note: Sessions A2 and C2 on bill tracking are limited to the first
14registrants. 

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