Wednesday, July 7, 2010

EDC LOBBY DAY, SEPTEMBER 2010 SAVE THE DATE Special Airfare Offer Ends July 8th.

EDC LOBBY DAY, SEPTEMBER 2010 SAVE THE DATE
Special Airfare Offer Ends July 8th.

The Eating Disorders Coalition is hosting its second Lobby Day and Congressional Briefing of 2010 on September 29th and 30th. We would love if you could come join us as we Lobby the Hill in support of the FREED Act. Below you will find a link to special offers from Southwest Airlines on airfare if you book before July 8th* as well as the Lobby Day Schedule.

*The EDC does not directly endorse Southwest Airlines. We are providing this link as a courtesy to those interested in attending Lobby Day in September.
http://travel.southwest.com/specialoffers/offerDetails.html?id=44997590&pointsRadioButton=DOLLARS

Wednesday, September 29th

Basic Training
2:30PM - 4:30 PM

Basic Training is required for all first-time advocates. You will learn what lobbying is, how to do it effectively, and the role of advocates in creating sound public policy. If you have participated in a previous EDC Lobby Day, this session is optional.

We invite you to our EDC Reception honoring Congressman Kennedy after EDC Lobby Day Basic Training. There is no fee to attend the reception but please register all guests who plan to attend.


Reception Honoring Congressman Kennedy
6:30-8 PM

Rayburn House Office Building

Independence Avenue and South Capitol Street

Gold Room 2168

Washington DC 20003

Thursday, September 30th

Message Training
9-11 AM

St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Parish Hall
3rd & A St SE, Washington DC 20003

Message Training is REQUIRED for everyone joining us at EDC Lobby Day. We will review talking points for the day and our overall message with other EDC Lobby Day team members. A light breakfast will be served prior to Message Training.

EDC Lobby Day
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
U.S. Capitol Complex

Congressional Briefing

Tentative to be Scheduled 4-5pm

Registration for Lobby Day will be open soon. We hope you can join us!

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