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MONDAY MARCH 8
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7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
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 KICK-OFF BREAKFAST:
Speaker: J. C. Watts
Visionary conservative leader and former congressman J.C. Watts will draw from his experiences on Capitol Hill and as a community leader to explore everyday leadership practices and tactical steps anyone can use to achieve their goals and dreams. He’ll also examine some of the hot-button issues in play as the country heads into the 2010 midterm elections including health care reform, education, the economy, domestic policy, national defense, and specific areas of concern to the floral industry. Don’t miss this thought-provoking session. |
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
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ISSUES BRIEFING
Speakers: Lin Schmale and Jeanne Ramsay, SAF
You don’t have to be an expert to talk about what’s important to our industry. You just need to offer legislators some real-life perspective. Learn why each issue we’ll take to Capitol Hill is important, the key points to get across, and how to tell your story in a way that brings it home. |
12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.
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LUNCH WITH A MISSION
Meet with other delegates from your state or region to swap stories and begin to get organized for Tuesday’s visits on Capitol Hill.
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1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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 YOU HAVE THE POWER
Speaker: Jeffrey H. Birnbaum
You'll enjoy this interactive, exciting and motivational session on the power of grassroots lobbying, as Jeffrey Birnbaum, the President of BGR Public Relations and former managing editor-digital of The Washington Times shares do's and don'ts he's learned during a career spent studying politics and politicians. Get practical advice to help you during your visits on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.
Birnbaum joined The Washington Times 2008. Formerly, he was an award-winning author, television commentator, and a columnist for the Washington Post. On television he is a political analyst for Fox News Channel and is a regular panelist on PBS’s Washington Week. On radio, he serves as a commentator for the national business show, Marketplace, appears frequently on Fox News Radio as a political analyst and comments every Monday morning on WBZ radio in Boston.
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6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
FIRST-TIMERS RECEPTION
Congressional Action Days newbies will get acquainted with fellow
first-timers and chat with SAF veterans about what it will be like on
Capitol Hill. |
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. |
 SAFPAC RECEPTION AND DINNER
(For SAFPAC contributors of $150 or more)
Speaker: Richard Picciotto
A New York Fire Department battalion commander on Sept. 11, 2001, Fire
Chief Richard “Pitch” Picciotto played a vital role in the massive
emergency response on that day. When the North Tower collapsed, he was
buried in the rubble for more than four hours and was the last fireman
to escape, Picciotto describes the harrowing scene and amazing acts of
bravery in his best-selling book, “Last Man Down.” His presentation
will celebrate life and the heroic efforts of the first responders who
were with him.
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TUESDAY, MARCH 9
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7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
GRASSROOTS BREAKFAST
Speaker: Tom Sullivan, Small Business Advocate and Counsel at Nelson, Mullins, Riley & Scarborough
Hear from a member of Congress about what makes a meeting memorable and pick up some first-hand tips about visiting a congressional office. There will be time for your delegation to do a bit of last minute practice,ask questions and get organized before the buses roll up to the Hill.
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ALL DAY
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 CONGRESSIONAL VISITS
Visit your representative and senators — they’re expecting you! SAF arranges congressional appointments for you unless you prefer to make
your own. Remember, others from your state will join you for these
meetings, and if you’ve never lobbied, we’ll make sure an experienced
member or someone from the SAF staff is there with you as you tell your
story. It’s fun, and SAF provides you with everything you need —
including talking points, schedules, maps and directions.
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ALL DAY
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CAPITOL HILL CLUB:CHAT, PLAN, RE-GROUP
Need to take a break? Telephones, sofas, chairs, soft drinks and snacks
will be available at this nearby private club. Use it as a rendezvous
location to meet with other SAF members as you make your voices heard
on Capitol Hill.
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Noon - 1:30 p.m. |
GOLD CLUB LUNCHEON 
(For SAFPAC Gold Club members)
Speaker: Congressman Steve LaTourette (R-14-Ohio)
SAFPAC contributors of $1,000 or more are invited to a private luncheon with a noted speaker.
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5:30 – 7:30 p.m. |
DAY’S END RECEPTION
After a busy day on Capitol Hill,wrap up at this relaxing
reception where you can exchange notes and stories with fellow
delegates. |
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