08 May 2012

Advocay Day & Popcorn Rally; Raleigh

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THE MHDDSAS COALITION OF NORTH CAROLINA INVITES YOU TO OUR ANNUAL ADVOCACY DAY & POPCORN RALLY

TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012

ADVOCATE FOR SERVICES AND SUPPORTS FOR MENTAL HEALTH,
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES & ADDICTIVE DISEASE

THE LEGISLATIVE BUILDING IN RALEIGH
16 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH, NC 27601
Registration will open at 8:00 am on the back portico of the Legislative Building. Participants can get information on the day’s legislative committee meetings, the current budget proposal and begin visits with legislators.

Advocacy Trainings will take place in the Legislative Building Auditorium (third floor). Beginning at 9:00 am, short trainings will be held on ways to effectively communicate your message to Legislators. Volunteers will be in the auditorium with tips & techniques for making the most of your legislative visit.

Popcorn will be available on the portico beginning at 11:00 am!

(Please note that lunch will NOT be provided.)

RALLY – at 12:00 pm on Bicentennial Mall on Jones Street, across from the Legislative Building.

PARKING: Passengers in vehicles of any kind must be dropped off at the LEGISLATIVE BUILDING and park in other locations. Directions & parking information can be found on the website for the General Assembly.

Visit 
www.thecoalitionnc.org for more information.

The Coalition encourages you to participate in this event as we advocate for funding for mental health, developmental disability, and addictive disease services!