Lobby Day to Overturn 8

Event Schedule and Activities

Please meet us at 8 a.m, Crest Theater, 1013 K Street
On the K Street Mall (pedestrian only, closed to traffic) at 10th Street, just a block from the State Capitol.

Special Instructions:
Once you register, we will make the appointment for your afternoon lobby visit. During the morning training you will be divided into teams. To the extent possible, we will give the legislative offices the names of each person in the team coming to their office ahead of time.

For the visit with your representative, please come in business attire, which means slacks and a nice shirt, or equivalent.
Also, please check the weather ahead of time. 

Activities:
One of the goals of Overturn 8 Lobby Day is to reflect the diverse faces and stories of Californians who support marriage for LGBT couples. Take action at many of the activity stations in the afternoon:

• Letter Writing: Write a personal message to your legislator or hometown paper. Talk about how the passage of Prop 8 made you and your family feel -- or what marriage means to you. Writing materials plus talking points will be available. You do the writing -- we'll make sure your letters get delivered.
• Activate Your Personal Network: Call, email, text, twitter—do whatever it takes to urge your friends back home to contact their legislator's local district office about the importance of marriage equality! We’ll provide WiFi, laptops and power outlets.
• Speak Your Piece: Record a one minute video message to the Assembly and Senate Judiciary Committees. We will compile the clips to deliver to the Senate and Judiciary committies when the resolutions are heard a week or two after Lobby Day.
• Remember Me When You’re Voting: Get your picture taken (alone or in group) holding a message for your legislators. A great way to thank legislators or remind them that this issue is about our lives, our equality!
• Visibility Action: Grab signs or create your own and wave them in a group at the Capitol to show your support for the freedom to marry. Materials will be provided.
• Blogging: We’ll have laptops and WiFi for anyone who wants to blog about the day!
• Hospitality Bar: Grab a soda or coffee at the snack bar with an experienced Lobby Day attendee. Share your experiences and get insider tips about your legislator’s stance on marriage and other issues that came up during your meeting. Feedback about your visit and your day is really important!

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