SHOW UP TO SPEAK OUT FLORIDA’s CHILDREN NEED YOU!

Florida policymakers must place the needs of children at the top of their budget and policy priorities. Christians are called to be the voices speaking up for our children and families in need.

The Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church and the 11th Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church are partnering with Florida Impact and United Way to host the annual legislative briefing during the 2013Children's Week. Join us in Tallahassee to advocate for programs and budget priorities that serve the interests of our most vulnerable citizens.

Registration Fee is $80 Registration deadline: April 2, 2013

Please do not let money be a reason you cannot attend. Call for more info!

Name ……………………………………………………………………. Address ………………………………………………………………… City …………………………………………. Zip …………………… Telephone……………………………………………………………… Email ……………………………………………………………………. What is the name and location of your church?

……………………………………………………………………………. If you are UMC, what is your District?

…………………………………………………………………………… How many FAD Conferences have you attended? ……………...………………………………

IMPORTANT: Please list your State Legislative Districts:

House............ Senate............

*listed on your Voter Registration Card or find on: www.MyFloridaHouse.gov For planning purposes please answer below:

Yes/No: I plan to attend the Worship and Communion Service 6:45pm, Sunday, April 7

Yes/No: I plan to attend the Dessert Fellowship Reception 8:00pm, Sunday, April 7

Yes/No: I plan to attend the Bishop’s Breakfast at 7:30am Tuesday, April 9

Yes/No: I plan to attend the ‘Stay and Share’ Lunch on Tuesday after the Capitol visits. ___ Would you like to add a donation for a scholarship?

Scheduled Events

(Trinity UMC, Tallahassee)

(subject to change)

Florida Advocacy Days @ Children’s Week

For more information on FAD: Tammy Fisher, FAD Coordinator

Email: tfisher@flumc.org Cell: 407-620-9514

REGISTRATION FORM

On-line Registration preferred at:

http://www.flumc2.org/events/detail/4123

Sunday, April 7 12:30pm Hanging of the Hands - Capitol Rotunda 6:45pm Worship and Communion Service -Trinity UMC 8:00pm Fellowship Reception Early Registration

Monday, April 8 8:00am Registration opens 8:45am Welcome/ Announcements 9:00am FL Impact Briefings 12:00pm Lunch 12:30pm Newcomer’s Orientation 1:00pm FL Impact Briefings 4:30pm Closing Prayer / Announcements

Tuesday, April 9 7:30am Bishop’s Prayer Breakfast 9:00am March to the Capitol for Visits 12:00pm Capitol Press Conference 1:00pm Lunch and Review 2:00pm Closing

If paying by check, please make out to: FL Conference Treasurer (please reference FAD)

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“SHOW UP TO SPEAK OUT”

April 7-9, 2013

(Sunday —Tuesday)

Tallahassee, FL

**Super 8 Hotel (I-10/Monroe) 1-850-386-8286 Special Rate for FAD: $50 a room per night - No additional pricing for extra person/s in room.

Other nearby hotels or you can visit www.childrensweek.org

Red Roof Inn Tallahassee 1-850-385-7884

Cabot Lodge North 1-850-386-8880

Comfort Inn Tallahassee 1-850-562-7200

Wingate Inn by Wyndham 1-850-553-4440

Quality Inn by 1-10 1-850-562-2378

LaQuinta Inn North 1-850-385-7172 (*

*We gratefully acknowledge Trinity United Methodist Church

for hosting the Florida Advocacy Days event!

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Registration for the Children's Week Partnership Dinner & Reception Monday

evening is separate and not included in the registration for Florida Advocacy Days.

To register for the Partnership Dinner go to: www.childrensweek.org at an additional cost.

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