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The North Dakota Women’s Network is a statewide women’s advocacy organization whose mission is to improve the lives of women through communication, legislation and increased public activism.Questions? Contact Kristie at kristie@ndwomen.org or 701-712-9600.

North Dakota Women's Network

The North Dakota Women’s Network (NDWN) presents an amazing opportunity for an incredible FREE hands on learning experience for women and girls, right in our state’s capitol! On March 3rd & 4th, 2019 people from across the state will be in the epicenter of our state’s legislative activity. WE Rise: Women Empowered will offer behind the scenes insight, meetings with our local lawmakers, and training on how to lobby. Attendees will have the experience of a lifetime! 
Sunday, March 3, 2019 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Advocacy Training @ Ramada, 1400 Interchange Ave, Bismarck 
1:00pm – Welcome & Announcements (Kristie Wolff
1:15pm – The Legislature and You - The workshop will cover the legislative session providing the tools and training to understand the legislative process and empower attendees to become active, engaged constituents. (Amy Jacobson) 
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<LI>Learn the basic structure and flow of the state legislative process including how the committees function and their roles</LI>
<LI>Get tips and insight into providing personal testimony, how to read a bill, and other rules of engagement</LI>
<LI>Learn how to track bills using the Legislative website and app</LI>
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2:00pm – “It’s Never Too Late” (Sheridan McNeil) Sheridan will share her story of becoming an advocate
2:30pm – Break
 
2:45pm – Panel Discussion: Women Lobbyist – Learn tips from women who work on the frontlines of policy work 
Panelists:
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<LI>Heather Austin – Tobacco Free North Dakota </LI>
<LI>Liz Loss – ND Human Rights Coalition</LI>
<LI>Pamela Trhlik – Laborers Local 563</LI>
<LI>Janelle Moos - CAWS </LI>
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3:45pm – Panel Discussion: Youth Advocacy
Panelists: 
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<LI>Moms Demand Action – Cheryl Biller and Student Advocate </LI>
<LI>Bismarck Burleigh Public Health – Jordyn Schaefbauer and Student Advocate </LI>
<LI>Sacred Pipe Resource Center – Cheryl Kary and Student Advocate</LI>
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4:45pm – Lobby Day Overview
 
5:00pm – Adjourn
 
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Social @ Ramada, 1400 Interchange Ave, Bismarck.
 
Monday, March 4, 2019 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM - We Rise: Women Empowered Lobby Day @ ND State Capitol, 600 East Boulevard Avenue 
8:00am – Registration outside Pioneer Room
8:30am – Welcome Pioneer Room   9:00am – Committee Hearings and Capitol Tour by Team Leaders   10:15am – (Choose) Women’s History Tour ND Heritage Center by Barbara Handy-Marchello or Group Activity Pioneer Room
11:30am – Lunch with Legislators Great Hall
12:30pm – Women Legislators Address Pioneer Room   1:00 pm – Floor Session - Participants observe either House or Senate floor session.    2:00 pm – (Choose) Women’s History Tour ND Heritage Center by Barbara Handy-Marchello or Group Activity Pioneer Room
3:00pm – Group Discussion and Photo Pioneer Room
3:30pm – Adjourn
4:00pm – Bus Departs
 
Busing Busing is available from Fargo with stops in Valley City and Jamestown to pick up attendees. The bus will leave Fargo on Sunday morning and return Monday after the event.  
Sunday, March 3 Bus Schedule 
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7:45-8:00 am Fargo Pick Up @ Fargo Dome Parking Lot
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9:00-9:15 Valley City Pick up @ Petro Serve Gas Station, 1020 8th Ave SW
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9:45-10:00 Jamestown Pick up @ Buffalo Mall Parking Lot Near Perkins
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11:30 Drop off Ramada 1400 Interchange Ave, Bismarck 
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Monday, March 4 Bus Schedule 
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7:45-8:00 pick up @ Ramada 1400 Interchange Ave, Bismarck
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8:15 drop off @ ND State Capitol
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3:45-4:00 pick up @ ND State Capitol
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5:30 Jamestown Drop @ Buffalo Mall Parking Lot Near Perkins 
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6:00 Valley City Drop @ Petro Serve Gas Station, 1020 8th Ave SW
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7:00 Fargo Drop @ Fargo Dome Parking Lot 
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Lodging A block of rooms has been reserved at the Ramada, 1400 Interchange Ave, Bismarck. Thanks to the generosity of our partners, some complimentary shared hotel rooms will also be available for attendees.

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