All times are local Whittier time- schedule to change as Spirit moves, and our elected representatives/staff become available.

Saturday March 15th DRAFT Schedule:


10-10:20 (20 minutes) overview of the day and introductions

10:20-10:40 (20 minutes) zoom FCNL staff will provide overview of FCNL advocacy teams nation-wide

10:40-11:00 (20 minutes) presentation of purpose, theory, stories, and how to do a lobbying visit

11:00-11:10 (10 minutes) break

11:10-12 (50 minutes) practice stories and lobby visits.  The advocacy team facilitates groups and acts as legislative staff

12-12:30 (30 minutes) lunch

12:30-1:00 (30 minutes) letters to the editor, emails, cards, attending town halls, and creative ideas for advocating (festivals, artwork, etc)

1:00-1:30 Conclusion & Wrap up