Who should attend?
United Methodist UMW and other Church Members & Pastors; others interested in advocacy work, Children/Youth Mental Health, and Medicaid coverage; Death Penalty; Voting Rights for Felons; Proposed Gun Rights Amendment to Iowa Constitution
9:15 A.M.
Gathering at Wesley UMC, Des Moines, for refreshments
Registration, Distribution of Information Packets for Advocacy Day
9:40 A.M.
Devotions and Greetings
9:50 A.M.
MENTAL HEALTH PANEL with legislators and others
Sharing Stories of Iowans’ Mental Illness
The Future of Children’s Mental Health (and Medicaid Funding)
10:30 A.M.
BREAK
10:40 A.M.
GUN SAFETY: Why Strict Scrutiny in Gun Right Amendments may restrict gun safety.
11:00 A.M.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Restoration of Voting Rights for Felons
11:30 A.M.
BREAK AND PICK UP SACK LUNCH
LUNCH AT WESLEY UMC
11:50 A.M.
Organizing Carpool Groups
Issues Talking Points /Brief Blessing
Orientation for meeting legislators
NOON
Report from Delegation with Bishop Laurie meeting Legislative Leaders
12:10 P.M.
Bishop Laurie Haller Address
12:40 P.M.
Move to Legislature for Advocacy
ADVOCACY AT STATE LEGISLATURE
12:40 – 1:00 PM
Travel in Carpool Groups and/or shuttle bus to the Capitol
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Visit with State Legislators (to ensure access, please make an appointment with your legislator prior to Advocacy Day)
3:00 – 3:30
Meet in Legislative Dining Room – south hallway on the ground floor
Report on meetings with legislators; Effectiveness of training.
Wrap Up / Sending Forth with Blessing
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