Reminder:
Today is Lobby Day at the General Assembly in Richmond. Please make your way to downtown Richmond to engage your government!
VA Tea Party Patriots Federation
Lobby Day at the Capitol
JANUARY 16, 2012
Schedule of Events:
8:30am to Noon
“Relax by the Fireplace”
The Tobacco Co. Victorian Lounge
12th and Cary St
Meet up with your friends, hang out by the fire. Then hop the “Grassroots Taxi” to the Capitol.
Complimentary coffee
“Grassroots Taxi” to the Capitol (8:30am to 3pm)
Sponsored by Central Virginia Tea Party (Driver tips appreciated)
8:30am until …
Lobby your Legislators
General Assembly Building (GAB)
910 Capitol Square,
(9th & Broad st)
Make advance appointments with your Legislators or their Legislative assistant.
Hook up with a Patriot Capitol Guide
Tours leave from the 1st floor information desk at 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30am
Provided by Richmond Tea Party Legislative Committee.
8:30am until …
General Assembly, Monday, standing committee meetings.
General Assembly Building (GAB)
910 Capitol Square
(9th & Broad Sts.)
Schedule attached
9:30 – 11:00 am
Patriot Hospitality rooms:
In the General Assembly Building
Sponsored by some of our Delegates. They are buying us coffee!
Stop by between appointments with your legislators.
Northern, Western and Southwestern Patriot groups:
7th floor West conference room.
Sponsored by Delegates Scott Lingamfelter and Rich Anderson
Central Virginia and Tidewater Patriot groups:
8th floor West conference room.
Sponsored by Delegates John O’Bannon and Peter Farrell
11:00am to noon
Rally at the Bell Tower.
Join the Virginia Civil Defense League (VCDL)
for their annual Lobby Day Rally at the Capitol Bell Tower.
(No signs with poles permitted on the Capitol grounds)
11:00am – 1pm
Patriot Lunch Special
Sam Miller’s
1210 East Cary St, in historic Shockoe Slip
$9.50 including tax and tip
Select 2 from: Soup, 1/2 sandwich, 1/2 salad.
Nonalcoholic beverage and small dessert are included.
“Grassroots Taxi” to the Restaurant from 9th & Grace St. until 3pm
Compliments of Central Virginia Tea Party (driver tips appreciated)
12:00 Noon
General Assembly Session
Watch from the Capitol gallery – or –
On closed circuit TV in the General Assembly Building Conference rooms.
2 – 5pm
Legislator Meet & Greet Reception
Sam Miller’s
1210 East Cary St
Light hors d’oeuvres. Cash bar.
Happy Hour begins at 2pm
Invite your Legislators to stop by
Complimentary car service from the Capitol
Details are in his/her invitation.
Sponsored by VTPP Federation, CoLA Committee
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PARKING METERS ARE FREE
January 16, Martin Luther King Day, is a Federal Holiday.
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STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
~ Schedule ~
January 16, 2012
TIME |
COMMITTEE |
ROOM |
8:30 am |
House Finance |
House Room D 1st Floor Lobby
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9:00 am |
House Education |
House Room C 1st Floor Lobby
|
9:00 am |
Senate Agricultural Conservation & Natural Resources |
Senate Room B 1st Floor Lobby
|
9:00 am |
Senate Courts of Justice |
Senate Room A 1st Floor Lobby
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12:00 Noon GENERAL SESSION Watch from the Capitol Galleries – or – Closed Circuit TV In General Assembly Building Conference Rooms
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* |
House Appropriations |
Appropriations Room – 9th Floor
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* |
House Courts of Justice |
House Room C 1st Floor Lobby
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* |
Senate Commerce & Labor |
Senate Room B 1st Floor Lobby
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* Half Hour After Adjournment