EDC 2015 Fall Lobby Day and M.O.M March

Schedule of Events

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

M.O.M. March
3:00PM - 7:00PM
West Lawn of the Capitol
Join us at the Mothers & Others March to raise awareness of the prevalence, stigma, and consequences of eating disorders and to honor those who we have lost to eating disorders. Registration includes a free t-shirt, poster-making, and other March activities! For more information, visit http://www.marchagainsted.com/

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Message Training
8:00AM - 10:15AM
Capitol Hill Lutheran Church of the Reformation
212 East Capitol Street NE
Message Training is REQUIRED for everyone joining us at EDC Lobby Day. You will learn what lobbying is, how to do it effectively, and the role of advocates in creating sound public policy. We will review talking points for the day and our overall message with other EDC Lobby Day team members. A light breakfast will be served at Message Training.

Advocates Lobby on the U.S. Capitol Complex
10:30AM - 2:00PM
U.S. Capitol Complex
At the U.S. Capitol, we will meet in teams to brief elected officials and their staff on our important legislative goals. No one will lobby alone. Lobby teams will arrive for each appointment, deliver a packet of materials, and talk about how Congress can help.

Lobby Day teams will eat lunch together at one of the Capitol Hill Cafeterias. Advocates are responsible for lunch.

Senators Address the Eating Disorders Coalition
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Senate Dirksen Building, Room 106
EDC advocates will gather together to hear more about the importance of the Anna Westin Act of 2015 from the Anna Westin Act Senate leaders, including original sponsor of the bill, Senator Amy Klobucher [D-MN]. We hope the Senators' words will inspire and excite you before you head off to your meetings with Congressional Representatives.

Advocates Continue to Lobby on the U.S. Capitol Complex
3:00PM - 4:30PM
U.S. Capitol Complex
At the U.S. Capitol, we will continue to meet in teams to brief elected officials and their staff on our important legislative goals. No one will lobby alone. Lobby teams will arrive for each appointment, deliver a packet of materials, and talk about how Congress can help.

Wrap-up Session
4:30PM-5:00PM
Capitol Hill Lutheran Church of the Reformation
212 East Capitol Street NE
Before returning home, please join us for an informal gathering to discuss the day's events and experiences.