[nfbmi-talk] Transit Advocacy Day At The Capitol

[Fred Wurtzel]

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Transit Advocacy Day at the Capitol - May 17, 2011
The Let's Get Moving coalition is holding a big Transit Advocacy Day at the
Capitol
on May 17 and you're invited!  Bus riders, employees, transit system
operators and
other transit supporters will come together to tell Michigan legislators why
transit
matters and to oppose cuts in state transit funding.
When:              Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Where:             Speaker's Library, Second Floor of the State Capitol
Building
Who:               Transit riders, operators, managers and advocates from
around
the state
Why:               To promote and protect public transit services
Advocacy Day Schedule
10am   Welcome and Introductions
10:30   Issue Briefing and Training Session
11:30   Legislative Luncheon  (Please ask your State Legislators to attend!)
1:30     Transit Press Conference (optional)
2pm     Transit Advocates Roundtable Discussion (optional)
Please RSVP online at
www.tinyurl.com/TransitDay
 or call 517-372-0860.
Please also contact your State Representative and State Senator beforehand.
Tell
their scheduler that you are a constituent and would like to meet with them
when
you are in Lansing.  The legislators are invited and encouraged to attend
the luncheon
with you (between 11:30am and 1:30pm) or you can schedule a separate meeting
during
the day.
With questions or for more information, contact Capitol Services at
517-372-0860.
Go Bravely,

 

May God's blessings be with you today and evermore!