MAKE PEACE A PRIORITY IN 2008 AND BEYOND

Congressional Education Day
July 21, 2008
Immediately Following the Peace Action National Congress

Schedule ~ Entertainment ~ IVAW Panel

Peace Action invites you to join us in bringing the full force of our national grassroots network to bear on Capitol Hill. In conjunction with our 50th Anniversary National Congress we are sponsoring Congressional Education Days to include issues and skills trainings on Sunday afternoon, July 20th, and coordinated lobbying in Washington, DC on Monday July 21st. Learn how to best influence members of congress, get updated on the issues you care about, then take your skills and knowledge directly to members of congress. REGISTER TODAY

Lobby Day Briefing Sunday at Trinity University from 4 to 7 pm - learn the latest about what our Congresspersons are up to and what we are asking them to do to end the war in Iraq, prevent a war in Iran, and to end the scourge of nuclear weapons. We will also review lobbying skills, have team meetings by state, and answer any questions you might have.

Lobby Day Headquarters Monday at United Methodist Center, 100 Maryland Ave NE (the corner of 1st Street and Maryland Ave NE, a couple of blocks south of Union Station) - located between the House and Senate sides of Capitol Hill just across the street from the Supreme Court, Peace Action Lobby Day Headquarters is our ‘office on the Hill’ for the day. Meet colleagues before and after lobby meetings, take a break or leave your suitcase if needed.

Business Attire is recommended for lobby visits. This is important work we are doing about very serious topics, so dress accordingly. You may want to wear comfortable shoes for walking between buildings and change into dress shoes for your meetings. Washington can be hot and sticky in the summer time, and it can rain, so be prepared.

Questions about the Peace Action Lobby Day should be directed to Alfred Meyer, Congressional Education Day Coordinator, at ameyer@peace-action.org or 301-565-4050 ext. 324.

Please sign up now to join our national membership in bringing Congress up to pace with the peace majority on issues of ending the U.S. occupation of Iraq, abolishing nuclear weapons, and improving relations with Iran.