Recovery Day & FOR-VT Annual Meeting & Luncheon

by patty on February 18, 2010

Join with friends and colleagues to speak out for those still suffering from addiction. Your legislators need to hear from you about what’s working in Vermont, and what’s not.  Not everyone knows that long-term recovery is possible. Many leaders have said they have never heard more powerful messages than the recovery stories shared by people like you.

RECOVERY DAY

March 19, 2010

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., in Room 11 at the State House in Montpelier (please arrive early, as seating is limited).

-Speak with legislators about prevention, treatment and recovery

-Recognize individual contributions to the recovery movement

-Honor 2010 Jack Barry Communications Award recipient

-Observe Governor James Douglas Proclaim March 19th as Vermont’s “Day of Recovery”
 

* Celebrate with complimentary cake in the cafeteria!

How can you make a difference?

Call the State House at 1-800-322-5616 to meet with your local legislator

Together we can make a difference, especially for those who still suffer!

-Want to speak at the event? Call us in advance.
-Need help in developing a powerful and quick way to share your message?
-Would you like guidance or helpful hints about contacting legislators?

Call 1-800-769-2798

e-mail: info@friendsofrecoveryvt.org

  

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Friends of Recovery – Vermont

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING LUNCHEON

1:15 – 3:15 p.m., in the Montpelier Room at the Capital Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, 100 State St., Montpelier

 

-Guest Speakers

-FOR-VT Annual Updates

-Results of FOR-VT’s Recovery Advocacy, Education and Support Survey

-Exhibitors Welcome

 

* Lunch is free for all FOR-VT Members

Non-member registration fee:

$15 per person (includes lunch)

Reduced rate (early recovery/economic hardship) $7 per person

Join FOR-VT today for $25 per individual, $50 per family and $100 per organization

Call or e-mail today to register, as space is limited.

Call 1-800-769-2798 aks for Marie Baril

e-mail: marie@friendsofrecoveryvt.org

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