SAVE THE DATE!
CT PTA, in partnership with
CABE
and
CAPSS will sponsor
"DAY ON THE HILL"
AT THE STATE CAPITOL
March 1, 2006
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Bushnell Auditorium, Great Hall, Capitol Ave.
Cost: Free to PTA Members
Join us as we bring forward our legislative
agenda to Connecticut Legislators. This is an opportunity for collective
voices to be heard by our representatives in Hartford. It is an
opportunity to speak on behalf of Connecticut's children! We have a very
important mission and our voices must be heard! Your participation is
paramount to the success of our mission. Please consider joining us!
 | Hear remarks by the leadership of the CT General
Assembly |
| Receive a briefing on the issues concerning
education and children |
| March to the Capitol to take part in a press
conference |
| PTA Training on how to talk to your legislators |
| Reception 4-6 PM |
AGENDA
| DIRECTIONS | REGISTRATION | MORE INFO |
With a strong united voice we can make ourselves
heard, and our votes count!
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AGENDA
The day will begin at our headquarters (in Hamden) at 8:30
AM where you will be treated to a continental breakfast. We will
then board a chartered bus and travel to the State Capitol in Hartford where,
in partnership with the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE)
and the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents (CAPSS), we
will hear from key legislators on what is happening “On the Hill” in Hartford.
Education Funding
Rally
You will then have an opportunity to participate
in a rally and press conference on educational advocacy issues.
Legislative Forum
Following the press conference Patrice McCarthy and Shelia
MacKay who work for CABE and are professional lobbyists will join us in a
private room. You will hear practical, as well as candid advice on what works
and what doesn’t when lobbying.
Visits with Legislators
Following the forum each of you will have the opportunity to meet with your
own State Representative and Senator to lobby and advocate your position on
important issues. CT PTA leaders will be on hand to walk you through this
whole process, should you want any company or assistance. This is where you
will be able to use the tactics and knowledge gained in the forum in a
real-life situation; and you’ll be pleased to see just how effective you can
be at making points and influencing your legislators.
Legislative Reception
The day will end with a Legislative Reception hosted
by CABE and CAPSS where we will be able to enter into individual as well as
group discussions with peers and invited Legislators while enjoying hors
d’oeuvres and a variety of beverages in a relaxed setting. We will reboard our
chartered bus at approximately 5:45 PM and should be back at our Hamden
office (and our cars) by 6:30 PM
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Directions to the State Capitol
If you choose to travel to the State Capitol on your own,
CLICK HERE for directions
Registration
For a brochure and registration form,
CLICK HERE
NOTE: When filling out the form, where it says
"Bill _______ school District", write in CT PTA and cross out "school
district".
To register online,
CLICK HERE
NOTE: When filling out the online form, make
sure to select "CT PTO/PTA Member" for 'Position/Title'. For payment
method, select "None".
For More Information
For more information, contact
CT PTA
VP, Legislation, or the
CT PTA Office
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