LWVF's 2014 Legislative Summit
& Council of Leaders
Contact
Heather HernandezLeague of Women Voters of Florida
lwvfoffice@gmail.com
850-224-2545
When
Wed., April 9, 2014 at 12:00 PM EST-to-
Friday, April 11, 2014 at 5:00 PM EST
Tentative Itinerary
Wednesday, April 9: Legislative Summit
Noon-2:30 PM: LWVF/EF Board Meeting (City Hall Tallahassee Room)
2-4 PM: Registration & Wares for Sale (DoubleTree Lobby)
3-5 PM: LWVF Issues Briefing and Lobby Training (City Hall Tallahassee Room)
6-8 PM: Old Capitol Gala
8:30-9:30 PM: Gun Safety Caucus (DoubleTree Lobby)
Thursday, April 10: Legislative Summit
7:30-10:30 AM: Legislative Briefing on 22nd Floor (The Capitol)
10:30-11:00 AM: Capitol Tour with LWVF Lobbyist (Optional)
11:00 AM-Noon: Lobbying and/or Attending Committee Hearings
Noon-1 PM: Lunch on your own
1-2 PM: Lobbying and/or Attending Committee Hearings
2-3 PM: Springs Eternal Presentation by John Moran (City Hall Commission Chambers)
3-4:30 PM: Panel on Media Best Practices (City Hall Commission Chambers)
5:30-7:30 PM: BBQ Dinner & Fashion Show at the League House
8-9 PM: Education Caucus (DoubleTree Adams Park Room)
Friday, April 11: Council of Leaders
7:30-8:30 AM: Budget Q&A (DoubleTree Lobby)
7:30-8:30 AM: Voter Service Chairs' Meeting (City Hall Florida Room)
7:30-8:30 AM: Presidents' Meeting (City Hall Tallahassee Room)
7:30 AM-3:30 PM: Registration & Wares for Sale (City Hall Rotunda)
8:45-11:15 AM: Plenary Session I (City Hall Commission Chambers)
11:30 AM-12:30 PM: Lunch & Workshops 1 & 2 (Tallahassee Room, Florida Room)
12:45-2:45 PM: Plenary Session II (City Hall Commission Chambers)
2:45-3:30 PM: Workshops 3 & 4 (Tallahassee Room, Florida Room)
3:30 PM: Adjourn Council
Essentially our "lobby days," the League of Women Voters of Florida's annual Legislative Summit brings members from all over the state to Tallahassee to advocate on our issues before state leaders, ensuring that a strong and united League voice is heard. Previously dubbed Legislative Seminar, this two-day conference during legislative session has in the past included seminars and trainings on understanding League positions and advocating with civility, briefings with legislative leaders in the Cabinet room of the Florida Capitol, lobbying legislators in person, members-only formal luncheons and dinners, and fundraising galas with Florida leaders.
Held biennially during even-numbered years, Council of Leaders is a day-long League conference for leaders from local Leagues all around Florida. Participants have the opportunity to receive leadership training from state board members, elected officials and leadership experts, as well as approve the budget for the coming fiscal year. Local League board members are encouraged to attend Council in order to keep current with organizational changes in the state League, participate in key decision-making for the coming year, hone their leadership skills, and stay in touch with other local League leaders from around the state.
Registration Fees:
Legislative Summit ONLY: $135
Council of Leaders ONLY: $135
BOTH Legislative Summit and Council of Leaders: $235
BOTH Summit and Council for Under 30 Attendee: $185