Agenda:

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Welcome/introductions – Joann Bell and Linda Murphy

10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. "YOU CAN Lobby! -how to have your voice heard "Lobbying Techniques and Strategy" by Charlie Mitchell, former 2-term member of the State of Maine

House of Representatives and current State Legislative Coordinator for the ACLU-DC National Legislative Office, Washington, D.C.

 

10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Coffee Break

11:00 a.m. – 11:55 Legislative/Elected officials Panel

"Ask them, they might have the answer!"

Panel Members:

Former Governor David Walters

Former State Senator Bernest Cain

Former State Representative Opio Toure

Current State Senator Andrew Rice

Current State Representative Al McAffrey

Former State Representative Wanda Jo Stapleton

 

11:55 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Noon Recess to enable those who want to attend the Peace March (State Capitol) to do so. Those not wanting to attend the Peace March are welcome to remain at Daniel Hall and use the time for networking! Lunch will be served promptly at 1:15 p.m.

1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunch and networking time – find your "issue people,"

Group up -- and discuss pending legislation and strategy. *ACLU Oklahoma’s Program Coordinator Tamya Cox, along with ACLU Staff Attorney Tina Izadi and former NARAL director and pro-choice activist Barbara Santee - will be holding a "Take Issue, Take Charge" (Reproductive Freedom) Lunch caucus, all are welcome to join!

2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. General Session with Charlie Mitchell – pending national legislation and how Oklahomans can help.

 

2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Participant Feedback

3:00 p.m. Closing – Joann Bell, Charlie Mitchell