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JANUARY Tuesday, January 10, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Florida Chiropractic Association - Luncheon for Members Attending Chiropractic Day at the Capitol. Jennifer Durr– (407) 654-3225 22nd Floor Wednesday, January 11, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Florida Recycling Partnership - The Florida Recycling Partnership is please to present Florida Recycles Day in the Capitol. Join our members as they present ways that Florida businesses are recycling in Florida. Erin Ballas– (850) 681-1065 Rotunda Wednesday, January 11, 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Florida Coalition for Children Foundation - Public/Legislative Awareness. Lauren Truluck– (850) 561-1102 22nd Floor

FEBRUARY February 2- 3, dusk to dawn Lighting of Capitol exterior American Heart Association Light the outside of the Capitol RED for National Wear Red Day. One in three women die from cardiovascular disease or stroke, and cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of all Floridians. Saturday, February 4, 7:00am – 2:00pm Courtyard Florida Public Transportation Association – Providing exhibits, vehicle and table displays, entertainment and lunch served to the public. Lisa Bacot – (850) 445.8329 Tuesday, February 7, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Lighting of Historic Capitol Alzheimer’s Association – Florida Coalition of Chapters – The front walls and columns of the Historic Capitol will be lit in purple in recognition of Alzheimer’s Awareness starting at dusk 2/7/17 and ending at dawn the morning of 2/8/17. Marline Feliciano – (850) 519-1178 Tuesday, February 7, 4:00pm – 7:00pm Courtyard Moffitt Cancer Center – Moffitt Day encourages those impacted by cancer to join Moffitt Cancer Center to raise awareness of the disease’s toll on Florida families and highlight what Moffitt is doing to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Kimberly Polacek – (813) 507-3173 Wednesday, February 8, 11:00am – 1:30pm Rotunda The Florida Renal Administrators Association – Educate legislators and staff on important issues affecting Kidney dialysis services. Ron Watson – (850) 567-1202 Wednesday, February 8, 9:00am – 4:00pm 22nd Floor University of South Florida Student Government – USF students to tour the Capitol. Marianne Mendoza – (813) 849-3262 Thursday, February 9, 8:00am – 9:00am Historic Front Steps Day of Prayer on the Hill with Representative Kimberly Daniels – For the public to participate in prayer with the Representative. Juanita Dixon – (904)705-7546

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Thursday, February 9, 22nd Floor Florida College System Student Government Association - Educational training for students on the Florida Legislative Process Florida College System SGA Day. Doug Ryan – (850)567-3212 Friday, February 10, 7:30am – 5:00pm 22nd Floor Leadership Florida – Connect Florida Day; A Connect Florida experience to premier, timely education about Florida’s government; and engage with statewide leaders and experience the organization’s one-of-a-kind programming. Bethany Swonson – (850) 621-2556 Tuesday, February 14, 8:00am – 2:00pm Rotunda Florida School Nutrition Association, Inc. – organizing members to meet throughout the day while making legislative visits. Martina Brawer – (850) 776-3176 Wednesday, February 15, 11:00am – 3:00pm Rotunda Florida Court Reporters Association – Court reporters demonstrating real-time writing/closed-captioning on court reporting machines and laptop, and a poster display recognizing national Court Reporting and Captioning Week. Rose Naccarato (305)588-6626 Wednesday, February 15, 4:00pm – 8:30pm 22nd Floor Lake County Legislative Days – Lake County Legislative Day on the Hill. Donald Marx – (305) 799-6279 Wednesday, February 15, 7:00am – 3:00pm 22nd Floor Florida Society of Clinical Oncology – FLASCO plans to collaborate with pharmaceutical companies and other breast cancer patient advocacy programs to provide a program for metastatic breast cancer patients and caregivers. Julie Newberry - (941) 812-9226

Friday, February 17, 7:00am – 9:30am 22nd Floor Tallahassee Southern Model United Nations – Event to educate middle and high school students on international politics and the United Nations. Richard Murgo – (229) 289-0030 Tuesday, February 21, 12:00 – 1:00pm 22nd Floor Representative Kamia L. Brown and Constituents – Representative Brown will provide a forecast on the upcoming 2017-2018 legislative session. Kamia Brown – (407)905-3806 Wednesday, February 22, 7:30am – 5:00pm Courtyard New Leaders Council – Educational awareness day for NLC members from across the state. Samantha Sexton – (321) 544-1577 Wednesday, February 22, 8:00am – 11:30pm Rotunda American Cancer Society, Cancer Action Network – Advocacy day Christopher Turner – (407) 595-7388 Wednesday, February 22, 7:30am – 5:30pm Waller Park American Cancer Society, Cancer Action Network – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network assembled a group of passionate individuals asking for funding for The Mary Brogan

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Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, which provides lifesaving cancer screenings. Shelby Hobbs – (850) 377-1775 Thursday, February 23, 7:30am – 5:00pm Rotunda Epilepsy Foundation of Florida – Providing information and education materials informing the public of the organization’s activities to help patients suffering from epilepsy. Arlene DiBenigno – (850) 688-3307 Thursday, February 23, 10:00am – 12:00pm 22nd Floor Florida Retail Federation - Luncheon with Guest Speakers Kelly Jones – (850) 545-4581 Thursday, February 23, 9:00am – 2:00pm Courtyard Florida YMCA Youth in Government – Florida YMCA Youth In Government 60th Annual State Assembly. Samantha Lane – (727)386-9622 Thursday, February 23, 8:00am – 1:00pm Historic Front Steps Save Our Care – The Markham Group – Anyone is welcome to view this press conference discussing current health care legislation that is moving through the Florida state legislature. Larkin Parker – (917) 610-0410 Thursday, February 24, 9:00am – 4:00pm 22nd Floor Florida YMCA Youth in Government – 60th Annual State Assembly Samantha Lane – (850)322-5075 Sunday, February 27 through March 15, 2017 Rotunda Volunteer Florida - VF will place an easel and one mannequin to garner interest and participation in the service project that will take place on the 3rd floor on March 15. The poster will indicate the date, time, and location of the service project. Natalie Lozano – (850) 509-6366

MARCH Wednesday, March 1, 8:00am – 5:00pm Rotunda St. John’s Episcopal Church – Many persons working within the government as well as visitors to the Capitol building may be too busy to attend services on this day. This will allow them to begin their season of Lent. March 1 is Ash Wednesday. Episcopal clergy will be in the rotunda all day to impose ashes on any who are interested. Wednesday, March 1, 8:00am – 5:00pm Historic Front Steps American Red Cross – Light the Capitol Red for recognition of March is Red Cross Month. Sharon Tyler – (850) 294-2016 Saturday, March 4, 9:00am – 4:00pm Historic Front Steps Campaign to Defend Local Solutions - The Campaign to Defend Local Solutions will host a press conference announcing priorities and agendas for the upcoming year. Jasmyne Henderson – (850)264-9559

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Tuesday, March 7, 10:00am – 2:00pm Rotunda Florida Public Archaeology Network – Tables will be set up by various invited organizations relating to archaeology, anthropology and museums that will provide the public and law makers passing through the rotunda with information about Florida Archaeology in an attempt to create awareness of issues facing Florida's archaeological and cultural resources. Barbara Clark – (850)933-5779 Tuesday, March 7, 8:00am – 3:00pm 22nd Floor Florida Senate – Opening Day of Session lunch for Senators and their families. Mary Mica – (850)545-8290 Wednesday, March 8, 8:00am - 8:00pm Courtyard Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - This event is hosted by the Florida Department of Agriculture with the assistance of the Florida Farm Bureau to bring awareness to legislators and members of the public the importance of Florida Agriculture. We have had this event in the courtyard since 2014. Katherine Goletz – (850)544-1309 Wednesday, March 8, 8:00am – 5:00pm Rotunda (House side) Palm Beach County Days - Palm Beach County Day exhibits with an informational table distributing Know Your Legislators guides. Craig Stephens – (561)662-7538 Wednesday, March 8, 8:00am – 3:00pm 22nd Floor Palm Beach County Days - Palm Beach County Day exhibits with an informational table distributing Know Your Legislators guides. Craig Stephens – (561)662-7538 Wednesday, March 8, 3:00pm – 7:00pm Rotunda (Senate side) Space Florida - Reception for Legislators and members of Aerospace Industries to educate and provide awareness of current Space Industry Operations in Florida and the Aerospace Industry's impact on Florida's economy. Patricia Koralewicz – (321)960-2318 Wednesday, March 8, 3:00pm – 8:00pm 22nd Floor Space Florida - Reception for Legislators and members of Aerospace Industries to educate and provide awareness of current Space Industry Operations in Florida and the Aerospace Industry's impact on Florida's economy. Patricia Koralewicz – (321)960-2318 Wednesday, March 8, 9:30am – 11:30am Historic Front Steps Florida Latina Advocacy Network - Join us for International Women's Day as we lift up the voice of women all across the state of Florida by showing up in mass and in solidarity with all women at the capitol. Charo Valero – (786) 442-8199 Thursday, March 9, 8:00am – 5:00pm Courtyard Clay County Board of County Commissioners – Clay Day at the Capitol Karen Thomas – (904)540-3389 Thursday, March 9, 7:30am – 3:00pm Rotunda Florida Library Association - Education about Florida public libraries

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Librarians from all over Florida meet with legislators to inform them about the vital role of public libraries in their communities. Gail Richmond – (407)733-7200 Friday, March 10, 7:00am – 12:00pm Rotunda Children of Inmates - The COI League of Superheroes event will celebrate the extraordinary efforts of members of the Florida Legislature, Florida Department of Corrections and community leaders. Samuel Ludington – (305)915-8841 Saturday, March 11, 10:00am – 3:00pm Historic Front Steps We cannot be a community of fear. We would like to bring awareness to the community regarding the detainment of undocumented immigrants, especially when it concerns one of our own. Savannah Middlebrooks – (850) 933-1752 Monday, March 13 - 17, 8:00am – 4:00pm Rotunda (House side) Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Services - The DHSMV will be set up to offer driver license and tag renewal/replacement services to members during the legislative session. Reuben (Dusty) Smith – (850)274-3096 Tuesday, March 14, 9:00am – 4:00pm Rotunda Surfrider Foundation - The Surfrider Foundation seeks to raise awareness of current coastal and ocean issues impacting Florida. Tabling by non-profits, educational and environmental organizations. Holly Parker – (850) 567-3393 Tuesday, March 14, 11:00am – 7:00pm 22nd Floor Polk County Board of County Commissioners - Reception on 22nd floor to showcase Polk County to Florida Legislators and the public with open bar and catered food with live music. Mianne Nelson – (863)232-6653 Tuesday, March 14, 7:30am – 5:00pm Courtyard/Old Capitol Steps MADD - Mothers Against Drunk Driving – Currently, 28 states and Washington, D.C., have all-offender interlock laws similar to HB 949 and SB 918. An interlock is a device about the size of a cell phone that is wired into the ignition system of a vehicle. Frank Harris – (703) 582-7495 Wednesday, March 15, 10:00am – 2:30pm 22nd Floor Florida Nurses Association - Samantha Laurel – (863) 669-3323 Wednesday, March 15, 7:00am – 4:00pm Courtyard Florida Public Transportation Association - John Irvine – (850)570-3961 Wednesday, March 15, 4:30pm- 9:00pm 22nd Floor MOTE Marine Lab - Mote scientists, educators display/discuss their respective marine research, education and outreach programs/projects to legislators, staffers, agency staff, public/invited guests. Donna Basso – (941)302-4996

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Thursday, March 16, 8:00am – 2:00pm 22nd Floor Citrus County Legislative Days - The 22nd Floor will be the site for our Citrus County Legislative Day activities, including invited speakers and a catered lunch with an approximate attendance of 90 - 100 people. Ardath Prendergast – (352) 212-9727 Thursday, March 16, 7:00am – 3:00pm Courtyard Florida Building and Construction Trades –Apprenticeship Day at the Capitol. Presentations of apprenticeship opportunities from around the state as well as "hands-on" demonstrations of apprenticeship training with equipment and machinery used by various trades in the field. Helen Parker – (850) 566-4349 Thursday, March 16, 7:00am – 3:30pm Rotunda-Senate Side Florida Building and Construction Trades –Apprenticeship Day at the Capitol. Presentations of apprenticeship opportunities from around the state as well as "hands-on" demonstrations of apprenticeship training with equipment and machinery used by various trades in the field. Helen Parker – (850) 566-4349 Monday, March 20, 7:00am – 5:00pm 22nd Floor Florida Public Educators Association - FPEA is celebrating our homeschooling freedoms with the educational and inspiring Day at the Capital. FPEA encourages home school families to visit with their representatives to speak on behalf of homeschooling freedoms. Cathi Lundgren – (850) 556-0333 Monday, March 20, 8:00am – 5:00pm Rotunda ReThink Energy Florida – Advocacy Day will engage Florida's citizens to bring important environmental and energy issues to the center stage during legislative session. We will advocate for a statewide ban on fracking, freedom for solar energy, and more! Blake Fleming – (813) 325-1974 Monday, March 20 - 21, 8:00am – 5:00pm Courtyard Florida National Guard/Department of Military Affairs Day - The National Guard Day is a day the Florida National Guard has Static Displays to show the public and legislators our capabilities and equipment. Blake Heidelberg (850) 879-2861 Tuesday, March 21, 6:00am – 3:00pm Historic Front Steps Florida Cancer Presumption Coalition - Cancer is the #1 killer of the modern day firefighter. This display honors the firefighters we have lost to cancer and those who are currently battling the disease. Heather Mazurkiewicz – (239) 470-2478 Tuesday, March 21, 4:30pm – 8:30pm 22nd Floor Florida Academy of Physician Assistants - Physician assistants will be visiting the capitol to raise general awareness of the profession. The attendees will set meetings with legislators during the day and will socialize in the evening. Corinne Mixon – (850) 766-5795 Tuesday, March 21, 8:00am – 1:00pm Waller Park Florida Developmental Disabilities Council Margaret Hooper (850) 294-0052

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Wednesday, March 22, 8:00am – 5:00pm Waller Park ReThink Energy Florida – This rally is before the Reclaiming Florida's Future event which is where concerned FL citizens will be able to speak with their legislators. It will boost their morale and prepare them for going to talk to their representatives. ReThink Energy Florida and several other organizations here in Florida are hosting the 2017 Reclaiming Florida's Future. Join us to hear several speakers present about environmental issues in Florida. For more information, call (813)325-1974. Blake Fleming – (813) 325-1974 Wednesday, March 22, 7:00am – 2:00pm Historic Front Steps Bethune-Cookman University – 4th Annual Wildcat Day at the Capitol rally on the old capitol steps. Sophia Huger Baldwin – (404) 375-8901 Wednesday, March 22, 7:00am – 4:00pm Rotunda (House side) Florida Trucking Association – Tabletop displays and personnel on hand to answer questions. Tisha Keller – (850) 241-8269 Wednesday, March 22, 8:00a–5:30p Between House and Historic Capitol Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs – Chalk Walk 2017 To create a day long, outdoor, live art event of a chalk walk competition involving area high school students, for Arts and Culture Day during the 2017 Legislative Session. We would invite all Leon County High School art teachers/art programs to participate in a sidewalk chalk competition day. Each school can select several teams (of two students each) to draw their original chalk composition on an approx. 4 x 4’ square on the plaza. Each high school will then select their finalists/teams to compete against other area students with their designs at The Capitol during the 2017 Legislative Session. Sandy Shaughnessy – (850) 245-6480 Wednesday, March 22, 8:30am – 3:00pm Rotunda – Senate Side Keep Florida Beautiful - Showcase Keep Florida Beautiful and increase awareness of our organization and all the good things we do to have clean green communities in our state. Mary Jean Yon – (850) 519-7859 Wednesday, March 22, 8:00am – 7:00pm 22nd Floor PACE Center for Girls – Samantha Sexton – (904) 383-9403 Wednesday, March 22, 8:00am – 2:00pm Courtyard Hillsborough Day – Hillsborough Day at the Capitol Mercy Powell – (813) 924-7512 Thursday, March 23, 8:00am – 5:00pm Waller Park Health Freedom Florida – National Storm the Capitol Day is a group of informed citizens who have come together to spread awareness to the public and legislature. It is important for the masses to understand the dangers of mandatory vaccination policy. MacKenzie Fraser (970) 418-0493

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Thursday, March 23, 8:00am – 3:00pm 22nd Floor Florida 4-H Youth Development, University of Florida, IFAS Extension – 4-H Day at the Capitol, youth and adults from across the state come together to raise awareness of the 4-H Program, its relationship with Land Grant Universities, and the positive impact that it has on young people in Florida. Grace Carter – (904) 431-9127 Saturday, March 25, 6:30am – 12:30pm Historic Front Steps The Project Bridge 501© and Righteous Minds Prosper, Inc. -Walk and Run Event, In Unity Location, Distance; Start –Apalachee parkway, Magnolia, Finish- Tallahassee, Florida Capital Jermaine Henderson – (850)228-2967 Monday, March 27, 9:30am – 1:00pm 22nd Floor Girl Scouts of Florida - Girl Scouts of Florida Legislative Days event Patricia Hemenway – (813) 325-9284 Monday, March 27, 11:00am – 5:00pm Courtyard United Way of Florida – Children’s Week – Children’s Week brings thousands of children and families together to advocate for issues important to Florida’s children and families. Hundreds of partners across the state support Children’s Week. Jason Zaborske – (850) 251-7274 Monday, March 27 - 28, 8:00am – 5:00pm Rotunda United Way of Florida - Children’s Week- Children’s Week brings thousands of children and families together to advocate for issues important to Florida’s children and families. Hundreds of partners across the state support Children’s Week. Jason Zaborske – (850) 251-7274 Tuesday, March 28, 8:00am – 1:00pm 22nd floor National Association of Social Workers - The National Association of Social Workers-Florida, Big Bend Unit is hosting an awards reception in honor of social workers, public officials and citizens who have generously enriched the lives of others through service and advocacy. Carol Edwards – (850) 294-0446 Tuesday, March 28, 4:00pm – 7:00pm 22nd Floor Democratic Women’s Club of Leon County – The Democratic Women’s Club of Leon County is hosting a democratic Legislative delegation reception for concerned citizens to meet and greet legislators. Wednesday, March 29, 7:30am – 5:00pm Waller Park Florida Association of Realtors – Florida Realtors Legislative Days Suzanne Hughes – (850) 294-9493 Wednesday, March 29 - 30, 8:00am – 6:00pm 22nd Floor Florida Commission on the Status of Women Kelly Sciba – (850) 414-3530 Wednesday, March 29, 11:00am – 2:00pm Courtyard/Old Capitol Steps League of Women Voters - The League of Women Voters of Florida will be holding a press conference on the Historic Capitol steps speaking on proposed legislation being considered in the

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Florida Legislature. Abdelilah Skhir – (850) 224-2545 Wed., March 29, 8:00am – 5:00pm Courtyard and Historic Front Steps United Way of Florida - Senior’s Day- Florida Senior Day is a collaborative event designed to bring together thousands of seniors and hundreds of corporate, philanthropic, and nonprofit organizations to support the full spectrum of services and needs of Florida seniors. Jason Zaborske – (850) 251-7274 Thursday, March 30, 8:00am – 4:00pm Courtyard and Rotunda FSU Autism Institute – CARD Day at the Capitol -Families from the seven CARD centers throughout Florida meeting with their local legislators. Catherine Zenko – (352) 256-7363 Thursday, March 30, 4:30pm – 10:00pm Courtyard/Old Capitol Steps Florida Historic Capitol Museum – Trivia Night at the Museum - World War I themed trivia. Kelly Goddard – (850) 528-8698 Friday, March 31, to April 7th 22nd Floor Executive Office of the Governor - Criminal Justice and Victim Rights - The Governor’s Victims of Homicide Memorial Wall will provide a compilation of memorials by families of homicide victims. Susan Smith – (850) 717-9311

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Saturday, April 1, 10:30am – 7:00pm Historic Front Steps Springtime Tallahassee – 49th Annual Festival Blake Moore – (850) 224-5012 Sunday, April 2, 8:00pm – 8:00am Historic Front Steps FSU – Autism Speaks – Every year on World Autism Awareness Day, Autism Speaks celebrates its international “Light It Up Blue” campaign. Thousands of iconic landmarks across the globe shine bright blue lights in honor of the millions of individuals affected by autism. Kelsey Wyatt – (407) 443-6219 Monday, April 3, 2:00pm to Tuesday, April 4, 8:00am Historic Front Steps Florida State University – FSU Day – Garnet and Gold evening. Toni Moore – (850) 564-7170 Monday, April 3, - Tues., April 4, 7:00am – 7:00pm 22nd Floor, Courtyard/All Florida State University - FSU Day Toni Moore – (850) 564-7170 Monday, April 3,12:30pm – 2:00pm Waller Park Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida - The Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida is hosting a press conference to announce the latest gains in graduate medical education in Florida. Lindy Kennedy – (850) 201-2096

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Tuesday, April 4, 6:00am – 9:00am Waller Park National Association of Social Workers – Florida Chapter - Coming together of social work students and professionals to hear speeches from leaders and legislators before visits with legislators. Jim Akin – (850) 510-4393 Tuesday, April 4, 5:00pm – 9:00pm 22nd Floor CAIR of Florida, Inc. – 7th Annual Florida Muslim Capitol Day Ghazala Salam – (954) 309-4797 Wednesday, April 5, 8:00am – 5:00pm Waller Park CAIR of Florida, Inc. – Advocacy training and meet and greet with Legislators. Ghazala Salam – (954) 309-4797 Wednesday, April 5, 7:30am – 5:00pm Courtyard/All Miami-Dade Days – Annual Paella Fest. Samantha Laurel – (863) 669-3323 Wednesday, April 5, 8:00am – 10:00am 22nd Floor Representative Al Jacquet – An event to empower high school to become activity in the legislative process. Jervonte Edmonds – (321) 604-7590 Wednesday, April 5, 7:00am – 8:00pm Historic Front Steps and Rotunda University of Florida - UF Day Melissa Orth – (352) 494-8646 Wednesday, April 5, 10:00am – 8:00pm 22nd Floor University of Florida - UF Day Melissa Orth – (352) 494-8646 Thursday, April 6, 10:00am – 2:00pm Courtyard/Old Capitol Steps

Florida Historic Capitol Museum – Lunch and Learn: Florida World War I Stories and

Resources. Kelly Goddard – (850) 528-8698 Thursday, April 6, 7:30am – 2:00pm Waller Park Hope City Center, Inc. – Individual affected by the criminal justice system have barriers to successfully living arrangements, jobs health care which could lead to criminal offenses that could involve the safety of our communities. Kevin Springs – (305) 987-2344 Thursday, April 6, 3:00pm – 8:00pm 22nd Floor Florida A & M University – Association to raise awareness about our college and schools and to thank our lawmakers for their support of FAMU. Carmen Cummings (850) 510-3120 Thursday, April 6, 8:30am – 11:00am Historic Front Steps Senator Perry Thurston – Press conference regarding Senator Thurston’s Mary McLeod Bethune Resolution. Ella Phillips – (954) 850-8146 Thursday, April 6, 9:00am – 2:00pm Courtyard/All Dori Slosberg Foundation - The Dori Slosberg Foundation would like to bring road safety

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awareness to the public. This event will help remind the public about the importance of traffic safety. Tara Kirschner – (561) 789-9494 Thursday, April 6, 11:00am – 2:00pm Historic Front Steps Dori Slosberg Foundation - The Dori Slosberg Foundation would like to bring road safety awareness to the public. This event will help remind the public about the importance of traffic safety. Tara Kirschner – (561) 789-9494 Thursday, April 6, 8:00am – 12:30pm 22nd Floor Florida Suicide Prevention Coalition – Speakers to talk about effect of suicide on all Floridians and provide funding for Statewide Office of Suicide Prevention. Judy Broward – (352) 213-6308 Thursday, April 6, 2:00pm – 6:00pm Waller Park Republican Party of Florida – Rally for Supreme Court nominee Gorsuch. People want to show support. Brooke Renney

Friday, April 7, 7:00am – 12:00pm Rotunda Children of Inmates - There are an estimated 300,000 children throughout the state of Florida impacted by parental incarceration. Children of Inmates, Inc. provides comprehensive services and family reunification opportunities for these children and families. Samuel Ludington – (305) 915-8841 Saturday & Sunday, April 8-9, 7:00am – 6:00pm Courtyard Custom Monuments – Cleaning the Florida Fraternal Order of Police Monument and adding additional names of fallen officers. Also adding one name to the existing Firefighters Memorial. Laurie Dayhoff – (850) 519-0929 Friday, April 7, 11:30am – 2:00pm Courtyard/Old Capitol Steps Florida Historic Capitol Museum – As part of Tallahassee Music Week 2017, the Florida Historic Capitol Museum will host Tropica, a 5-piece jazz band, on the historic back steps. Kelly Goddard – (850) 528-8698 Monday, April 10 - 14, 8:00am – 5:00pm Rotunda-House Side Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles – The DHSMV will be set up to assist those members interested in renewing or replacing their license or registration. Dusty Smith (850) 274-3096 Monday, April 10, 3:00pm – 7:30pm 22nd Floor Florida Department of Financial Services – This group (State Fire Marshall’s Office) will be formally recognized at the April 11, 2017, meeting of the Florida Cabinet. Awards ceremony for the annual Fire Service Awards presented by CFO Jeff Atwater. Millicent Thompson, (850) 567-1104 Monday, April 10, 8:00am – 2:00pm Courtyard/All ABATE of Florida, Inc. – ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. annual motorcycle safety and awareness rally. Meet and greet your local State Representatives. James Reichenbach II – (352) 362-2150

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Tuesday, April 11, 7:30 – 9:30am Rotunda - Senate Side Florida Department of Financial Services - Last Call Ceremony (reserved for inclement weather). Gail Robinson – (850) 274-2175 Tuesday, April 11, 7:30 – 9:30am Courtyard/House Side Florida Department of Financial Services - Last Call Ceremony (reserved for inclement weather). Gail Robinson – (850) 274-2175 Wednesday, April 12, 10:30am – 4:00pm 22nd Floor Senator Daphne Campbell – Caribbean Day and Nigerian-American Day at the Capitol. Elizabeth Honorat – (954) 347-0138 Wednesday, April 12, 8:00am – 4:00pm Courtyard/All Broward Young Black Progressive – This event is designed to raise awareness for social justice issues. Joshua Simmons – (757) 358-5097 Wednesday, April 12, 4:00pm – 8:00pm Courtyard/all Senator Daphne Campbell – Caribbean Day and Nigerian-American Day at the Capitol. Elizabeth Honorat – (954) 347-0138 Wednesday, April 12, 8:00am - 2:00pm Rotunda – Senate Side Florida Commission on Human Relations - Induction Ceremony for Civil Rights Hall of Fame Michelle Wilson – (850) 491-7375 Thursday, April 13, 8:00am – 1:00pm Courtyard/All Special Olympics of Florida and Leon County Sheriff’s Office – Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run benefitting Special Olympics Capital Ceremony. Steven Barrow – (850) 606-3300 Thursday, April 13, 3:30pm – 8:00pm Courtyard/Old Capitol Steps Dade County Farm Bureau – Caribbean Heritage Day In the Capitol. Elizabeth Honora – (954) 347-0138 Thursday, April 13, 7:00am – 5:00pm Historic Front Steps Anti-Trafficking Advocacy Day, Representatives Sullivan and White – Anti-Trafficking Advocacy Day will be a day to bring awareness to the issue of human trafficking in our state, and to rally together as organizations, agencies, faith communities, and survivors to take back our state. Tuesday, April 18, 8:30am – 4:30pm Rotunda Florida Trail Association – The Florida National Scenic Trail is a public resource that we intend to promote to our state legislature. Karl Borton – (828) 333-1529 Tuesday, April 18, 2:00pm – 8:00pm Courtyard/All Florida Keys Day - A Reception Highlighting the Florida Keys. Kate DeLoach – (305) 240-4086 Tuesday, April 18, 11:30am – 2:30pm 22nd Floor Senator Daphne Campbell – Taiwan Day – First Annual Taiwan Day at the Capitol Elizabeth Honorat – (954) 347-0138

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Tuesday, April 18, 3:00pm – 7:00pm Historic Front Steps NORML Tallahassee – NORML Tallahassee supports the cannabis legalization movement. We want to ensure that marijuana laws are reformed in a manner appropriate and suitable for the majority as denoted by voters who support A2 Medical Marijuana 71% in the State and 75% in Leon County. Melissa Villar – (850) 284-2090 Tuesday, April 18, 9:00am – 12:30pm Courtyard/House side Central Florida NORML – NORML chapters from across Florida will organize their members to engage our elected officials to implement patient-centric legislation for those sick Floridians in need of Medical Cannabis Therapy. Brunch provided prior to member engagement. Christopher Cano – (813) 767-5295 Wednesday, April 19, 8:00am – 5:00pm Rotunda Lauren’s Kids, Nancy J. Cotterman Sexual Assault Treatment Center, Florida Council Against Sexual Violence – April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention month. 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 5 boys will become a victim of sexual abuse before their 18th birthday, and 45 percent of these victims will not disclose abuse for 5 or more years. There are 42 million survivors of child sexual abuse living in the U.S. today. Survivors of sexual abuse face lifelong consequences including mental health issues, substance abuse, PTSD, lost wages and more. While this information is grim, 95% of sexual abuse IS preventable through education and awareness. This display is intended to raise awareness and shatter stigma surrounding sexual violence, as well as give victims and survivors a voice at the Capitol -- asking others to "walk in their shoes." In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Nancy J. Cotterman Sexual Assault Treatment Center, Florida Council Against Sexual Violence and Lauren's Kids invite you to 'Walk in the Shoes' of survivors of sexual violence. Claire VanSusteren – (352) 281-9056 Wednesday, April 19, 11:30pm – 1:30pm 22nd Floor

Florida Hospital Association – FHA Nurses Day Luncheon. Katie Woodward – (850) 559-2733 Wednesday, April 19, 4:20pm – 7:30pm 22nd Floor Golf Florida – Golf Day at the Capitol; Legislative Reception. Jeffrey Sharkey – (850) 443-3355 Wednesday, April 19, 7:00am – 4:30pm Courtyard/All Capitol Alliance Group and the World Golf Foundation – Florida Golf Day at the Capitol is designed to bring golf industry leaders together to discuss the economic impact of golf on Florida. Jeffrey Sharkey – (850) 443-3355 Thursday, April 20, 7:00am – 4:30pm 22nd Floor Florida Sports Foundation – Elissa DiCampli – (813) 431-6994 Thursday, April 20, 7:00am – 2:30pm Historic Front Steps D.A.R.E. America (FDLE) - National DARE day hosted by FDLE. There will be multiple law enforcement vehicles with DARE logos on them and a DARE booth for awareness. Jay Best – (850) 410-8261

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Saturday, April 22, 10:00am – 1:00pm Courtyard/All Florida State Fraternal Order of Police Memorial Committee - This is the 35th Annual Florida Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Service. It is designed to honor all Law Enforcement Officers who have died in the Line of Duty protecting their communities and the public welfare. On 4/23/17 at 8:00PM the FOP will host an Evening Service to honor all Officers who have died in the Line of Duty in Florida. On 4/24/17 at 9:00AM the FOP will host a Memorial Service to honor the Officers who died in the Line of Duty during 2016. Joy Mooshie – (352) 318-5413 Saturday, April 22, 4:00pm – 6:00pm 22nd Floor Florida Xtreme Adventures - as part of an adventure race, teams will arrive at the capitol on bikes, then climb the stair to the 22nd floor, take a team photo, then climb back down the stairs, get back on their bikes and then ride to the Tallahassee Museum. Craig Sheriff – (386) 451-1132 Saturday, April 22, 11:00am – 4:00pm Historic Front Steps March for Science - March For Science - Tallahassee, FL. Learn more at www.MarchForScience.com. Alexa Barket – (360) 540-7722 Monday, April 24, 4:00pm – 8:00pm 22nd Floor Holocaust Education Resource Council – The Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration will serve as an important reminder to Never Forget. The state of Florida honors all the survivors for their courage. Barbara Goldstein – (850) 443-9649 Monday, April 24, 9:00am – 3:00pm 22nd Floor Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith - Opening Ceremony for Peruvian Day at the Capitol, hosted by Representatives Carlos Guillermo Smith & Jackie Toledo. Ida Eskamani – 407-376-4801 Monday, April 24, 7:30am – 1:00pm Historic Front Steps Florida State Fraternal Order of Police Memorial Committee - This is the 35th Annual Florida Law Enforcement Memorial Service. IT is designed to honor all Law Enforcement Officers who have died in the Line of Duty protecting their communities and the public welfare. On 4/23/2017 at 8:00PM the FOP will host an Evening Service to honor all Officers who have died in the Line of Duty in Florida. On 4/24/17 at 9:00AM the FOP will host a Memorial Service to honor the Officers who died in the Line of Duty in 2016. Joy Mooshie – (352) 318-5413 Tuesday, April 25, 10:30am – 12:30pm Historic Front Steps St. Paul’s School – 5th grade field trip. Brandon Mullins – (850) 345-1605 Tuesday, April 25, 8:00am – 5:00pm Rotunda Diving Equipment and Marketing Association - Dive-In Day will showcase dive shops and dive programs from around the state of Florida to help bring awareness to Florida's diving community. As part of Dive-In Day, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will be in the Courtyard from 9am until 4pm to promote lionfish awareness. Lionfish tasting from 11am to 1pm. Carrie Graham – (850) 591-0007

Wednesday, April 26, 8:00am - 4:00pm Courtyard Puerto Rican Bar Association – Puerto Rico Day recognizes the contributions of the Puerto Rican

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community across the state and celebrates the culture. This year, we will offer panel discussions on the influx, motives and impact. Zoe Colon – (646) 729-5584 Wednesday, April 26, 8:00am - 5:00pm 22nd Floor Puerto Rican Bar Association Zoe Colon – (646) 729-5584 Wednesday, April 26, 8:00am - 5:00pm Rotunda Florida Commission on Human Relations – Promote and educate public on human rights and anti-discrimination laws in Florida. Frank Penela – (850) 907-6787 Thursday, April 27, 6:00am - 5:00pm 22nd Floor Florida Department of Economic Opportunity – DEO will host the Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day Event. The event is for students 8-18 along with their parents, caregivers, and mentors to attend and participate in interactive exhibits from educational institutions, business organizations, and government agencies highlighting the importance of education and growing employment fields in Florida. Porsche Haynes – (850) 245-1725 Thursday, April 27, 9:30am - 6:00pm Rotunda Hang Tough Foundation – April is autism awareness month. Our Hang Tough Heroes who have been affected by Autism did beautiful pieces of art work that were all combined together to make puzzle pieces. Showing our compassion of coming together as one to build awareness. Patty Ballantine – 850-510-9764 Thursday, April 27, 9:00am - 11:00am Historic Front Steps Independent Party of Florida – After a two year battle the Florida Division of Elections revoked the status of the Independent Party of Florida. The Independent Party has reapplied for legitimate recognition which the Dept. of State, Division of Elections has now approved. Ernest Bach – 727-585-1111

Saturday, April 29, 11:30am – 1:00pm Historic Front Steps Surfrider Foundation/Big Bend Sierra Club – Join the People's Climate Rally- gather together to raise awareness of the impacts climate change and sea level rise have on Florida's communities. Holly Parker Curry – 850-567-3393 Sunday, April 30, 7:00am – 6:00pm Courtyard/Old Capitol Steps Handle Me With Care Dolls Foundation – Sexual Violence Awareness Month; Speak - Out Sexual Violence Awareness. We will walk from Kleman Plaza to the Capitol. Sandra Collins - 850-980-8768

May

Monday, May 1, - Tuesday May 2, 5:00pm – 8:00am Historic Front Steps

Vertex Pharmaceuticals – Lighting the front steps of the Historic Capitol purple in

recognition of May as National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. Michelle Jacquis – (617) 352-6336

Tuesday, May 2, 5:00pm – 8:00pm Waller Park Florida Prayer Network/International House of Prayer Tallahassee - Part of the National Day of

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Prayer Observances across the state and nation. Simultaneous Bible Reading- Reading the Word of God from Genesis to Revelation out loud-together-at One Time, with One Voice, in One Accord. Pam Olsen – (850) 339-6190 Tuesday, May 2, 5:00pm – 8:00pm Historic Front Steps

Vertex Pharmaceuticals – Lighting the front steps of the Historic Capitol purple in

recognition of May as National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. Michelle Jacquis – (617) 352-6336 Wednesday, May 3, 4:00pm – 9:00pm 22nd Floor Florida Historic Capitol Museum – The Museum is a legislative entity. "Hot Topics Humanities Series and Community Conversations featuring Gary Mormino". Kelly Goddard – (850) 528-8698 Wednesday, May 3, 7:30am – 3:00pm Rotunda Florida Law Related Education Association, Inc. - The Project Citizen program for Florida's secondary students provides a framework for addressing public policy concerns in their local communities. Students select a problem, explore alternate solutions, and develop and carry out a proposed policy. Annette Boyd Pitts – 850-322-8223 Thursday, May 4, 9:00am – 1:30pm 22nd Floor Florida Prayer Network/International House of Prayer Tallahassee - Day of Prayer for our state and nation as per congressional law recognizing the day of prayer National Day of Prayer Capitol Service-worship is 11:30-Noon, Prayer with government leaders, pastors and others from Noon-1:15pm. Pam Olsen – (850) 339-6190 Thursday, May 4, 8:00am – 3:00pm Rotunda Florida Prayer Network/International House of Prayer Tallahassee- Info table and poster promoting the Prayer Service for the state and nation and prayer across our state. Display of prayer information for the National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 4th on the 22nd floor from 11:30 am -1:15 pm and material on how to pray for our state and nation. Pam Olsen – (850) 339-6190

Thursday, May 18, 3:00pm – 10:00pm Courtyard/Old Capitol Steps Florida Historic Capitol Museum - Rotunda Rendezvous and Trivia Night at the Museum Tiffany Baker (202) 423-8616 Friday, May 19, 10:00am – 3:00pm 22nd Floor FSU College of Law - 2017 FSU Law Summer for Undergraduates Program's "Behind the Capitol Doors" luncheon. Morgan Applegate - 850-644-7338 Saturday, May 20, 11:30am – 5:00pm 22nd Floor Florida Law Enforcement Officer’s Hall of Fame - Agencies and families of Inductees to the Florida Law Enforcement Officers' Hall of Fame. CS/HB 41 - Florida Law Enforcement Officers' Hall of Fame by Criminal Justice Subcommittee and Rep. Campbell and others Vickie Koenig – (850) 251-2729

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Saturday, May 20, 11:00am – 1:00pm Waller Park Surfrider Foundation/Big Bend Sierra Club – Hands Across the Sand is an opportunity for people to join hands to say NO to dirty and dangerous offshore drilling, and YES to clean, renewable energy. Holly Parker Curry – 850-567-3393 Wednesday, May 24, 8:00am – 5:00pm 22nd Floor FSU Career Center - Florida State University Career Center Retreat Martha Skipper (850) 491-6655 Saturday, May 27, 2:00pm – 4:00pm Historic Front Steps PUSH America d/b/a The Ability Experience - This 800-mile cycling event kicks off in Miami and culminates at the State Capitol in Tallahassee to spread a message to communities in Florida of acceptance and understanding on behalf of people with disabilities. Ben Bush (850) 556-2564

JUNE

Friday, June 2, 11:00am – 1:30pm 22nd Floor North Florida Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar – The 2017 North Florida Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Seminar will spend a full day with high school ambassadors at the capitol. Students will engage in a mock panel, tours, mural explanation, and a hunger banquet. Augustus Fulton-Wiley – 850-304-6001 Friday, June 2, 5:00pm – 11:30pm Historic Front Steps Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action – We wear orange to honor the more than 90 lives cut short and the hundreds more injured by gun violence every day — and to demand action. Orange expresses our collective hope as a nation — a hope for a future free from gun violence. Saturday, June 3, 12:30pm – 3:30pm Historic Front Steps Moms Demand Action/Every town for gun safety - A pubic gathering on the steps of the Old Historic Capitol to remember victims of gun violence and raise awareness about preventing future loss of life. Kate Kile – 850-284-5511 Wednesday, June 7, 8:00am – 5:00pm 22nd Floor Florida Commission on Human Relations - Annual induction ceremony for Hall of Fame inductees, family and guests Florida Commission on Human Relations 2017 Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony reception/luncheon. Jessica Clark – (850) 583-4526

Monday, June 12, 8:00am – 9:00am Historic Front Steps American Legion Auxiliary – June 12th is the last day Girls State will be at the Capitol. We will be taking pictures on the west steps of the Historic Capitol. Taking pictures of delegates and staff. Theresa Briggs – (850) 566-1616

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Thursday, June 15, 3:30pm – 8:30pm Historic Front Steps Florida Historic Capitol Museum – Wine and Cheese Curator’s Tour Tiffany Baker (202) 423-8616

Saturday, June 17, 8:00am – 5:00pm Historic Front Steps Florida Historic Capitol Museum – "Discover Your Capitol" Day- part of the Leon County's T.O.U.R. Day: consisting of family friendly activities, tours, info booths, etc. Tiffany Baker (202) 423-8616 Friday, June 23, 3:00pm – 5:00pm Historic Front Steps Wild Bulls Dance Group – Big Wild Bulls Dance routine and Little Wild Bulls Dance routine Janita Mathis – 727-475-0371

Tuesday, June 27, 10:00am – noon Rotunda Graham for Governor – Press conference Matt Harringer – 561-301-2883

Thursday, June 28, 10:00am – noon Historic Front Steps

FAAST (Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology) - Our plan is to have people with disabilities speak at the event to highlight the importance of Medicaid to them and long-term care supports. Michael Daniels – 850-766-3732

JULY

Tuesday, July 4, 8:00am – 5:00pm Historic Front Steps Vietnam Veterans of America – Raising public awareness of D of I and instilling a sense of pride in our Country. Event will begin with singing of National anthem followed by reciting of Pledge of Allegiance. Reading of Declaration of Independence, singing one more patriotic song and closing

prayer.

Joe West – (850) 212-2587

Monday, July 10, 5:30am – 6:00am Courtyard

Citrus County Sheriff Office - The Key Training Center in Lecanto, provides services to over 300 mentally and physically challenged adults. We run 180 miles from the Capitol to Lecanto to bring awareness to this cause. Wednesday, July 19, 10:00am – 12:00pm Courtyard North Florida Freedom School – North Florida Freedom Schools march to end child hunger joins thousands of America's children in national Day of Social Action. Tricia James – 904-864-0190 Thursday, July 20, 5:30pm – 9:00pm Courtyard Florida Historic Capitol Museum – Family Trivia Night at the Museum- teams will work together

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to complete tasks and games both inside and outside the Museum. Kelly Goddard 850-528-8698

Saturday, July 22, 9:00am – 10:00am Historic Front Steps

Neal’s Temple Holiness Church - Join in Hand-in-Hand and Pray for our State of Florida. Prayer to commence on Saturday, July 22, 2017 from 9:00am to 10:00am. Mary Griffin – 850-408-1618