Working with Your Legislator Training

by Dan on January 12, 2012

“Working with Your Legislator”

January 25th, 2012

9:30 – 3:30 in Montpelier, VT

Come learn the basics of the Vermont Legislature, and how you can more effectively work with your elected officials.

By the end of the day, participants will have:

-Increased their knowledge of how the Vermont State Legislature works

-Recalled how a bill goes from concept to law

-Interacted with legislators

-Observed a committee meeting

-Identifies three ways that they can share stories with their legislators

The training will start and end at the Capitol Plaza, with a field trip to the Statehouse in between

There is NO CHARGE to attend the training, and participation includes lunch.  This training is a collaborative effort of:

Vermont Department of Education & Vermont Network Against Domestic Violence

Reserve your spot today at:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/wwyl

Registration closes on Friday, January 6, 2012

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