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<\/a>JOIN US for Lobby Days this July!<\/strong><\/p>\nFrom Nigeria and the Ukraine, to Syria and our own backyards, the need for proactive peacebuilding is all around us today. We\u2019ve got a roadmap to get there, but we need your help. We need your voice.<\/p>\n
And we need YOU at Lobby Days in DC July 21-22nd.<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n This will be an inspiring and celebratory time of connection with other like-minded peace advocates where you will have the opportunity to learn, share experiences, and inform your federal representatives on two of the most important peacebuilding bills since our country was founded, namely The Youth Promise Act and the creation of cabinet-level Department of Peacebuilding.<\/p>\n Listen in to our Training Calls! Don\u2019t worry \u2013 we will train you on what to say (see recordings above as well as upcoming info)! We will also be posting more information soon with optional fun group activities starting Sunday, July 20th<\/sup> you won\u2019t want to miss! All you have to do in the meantime is mark your calendar and get ready to walk the halls of Congress with us.<\/p>\n This is an important moment in history to take a stand for the kind of world we want to live in and to advocate for the kinds of values we want to be our guiding force as a nation. Join us July 21st<\/sup> and 22nd<\/sup>!<\/p>\n REGISTER HERE TODAY: <\/strong>https:\/\/org.salsalabs.com\/o\/696\/p\/salsa\/event\/common\/public\/?event_KEY=82034<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n P.S. PEACE NEEDS PEACEBUILDERS!<\/strong> If you would like to volunteer for Lobby Days 2014 – even just for a couple hours – please send an email to Lobby Days 2014 chair Emily Bennington at emily@emilybennington.com<\/a><\/p>\n REGISTER HERE TODAY<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n LOCAL ACCOMODATATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n As DC hotels fill quickly, be sure to book your room early for preferred location and rate discounts. Below are a few options that are convenient to Lobby Day activities but please note these listings are provided for your convenience only and are not endorsed or sponsored by the Peace Alliance. Please contact the hotel directly to make your reservation. Also, please note that travel times listed below are estimates based on MapQuest routes. We have used the Peace Alliance office as a reference point, which is a 15-minute walk from the Farragut Metro station (1616 P St Nw).<\/p>\n Comfort Inn & Suites Alexandria (Link:<\/strong>http:\/\/www.comfortinn-alexandria.com\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n (703) 922-9200 | 5716 S. Van Dorn Street | Alexandria, VA<\/p>\n Mention you\u2019re with the Peace Alliance for a group rate of $119 for a guestroom with one to four occupants or $129 for a suite.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Residence Inn Arlington Rosslyn (Link: <\/strong>http:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/travel\/wasrr-residence-inn-arlington-rosslyn\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n Mention you\u2019re with the Peace Alliance for a group rate of $159 for a guestroom with one to four occupants.<\/p>\n (703) 812-8400 |1651 North Oak Street <\/p>\n Carlyle Hotel (http:\/\/www.carlylesuites.com\/<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n (800) 964-5377\u00a0 | 1731 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W. <\/p>\n Hostel International (Link: <\/strong>www.hihostels.com<\/strong><\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n 1009 11th St NW | Washington DC<\/p>\n Sunday, July 20th<\/strong> Come network with your fellow Lobby Days attendees as you discover our nation’s Capitol by double-decker bus! In this guided tour, we\u2019ll see the FDR Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veteran and Korean War Memorials, the Iwo Jima Memorial, the White House, and so much more. Please purchase your tickets directly through DC Tours using this link (specifying that you would like the 7pm pick-up at the White House) and we\u2019ll meet you there! SPACE IS EXTREMELY LIMITED so please book your tickets early<\/a>.<\/p>\n Monday, July 21st<\/strong> In this session, executive staff members from the Peace Alliance will teach you best practices for speaking with your House and Senate representatives. We will also cover talking points about two core pieces of legislation: The Youth PROMISE Act and a cabinet-level Department of Peacebuilding so you\u2019re ready for your meetings on Capitol Hill!<\/p>\n 10:30am – 12:30pm – Scheduled meetings with House and Senate members<\/strong> Now that you\u2019re prepped and up-to-speed, it\u2019s time to get to work! Please note: For best results, be sure to schedule your meetings before arriving in DC. Also, since calendars can change quickly on the Hill, it\u2019s best to follow up a few days before to your meeting to confirm it\u2019s still on. But don\u2019t worry – in the event that your meeting is canceled you are welcome to drop off information packets to your representatives and also to join other Lobby Days meetings in action.<\/p>\n 12:30pm – 1:30 pm \u2013 Optional Lunch*<\/strong> 1:00pm \u2013 4:00 pm – Scheduled meetings with House and Senate members<\/strong> 3:30pm \u2013 Meeting with Department of Peacebuilding Sponsor Barbara Lee\u2019s Legislative Director (Optional but attendance recommended.)<\/strong> In 2013, California Congresswoman Barbara Lee introduced U.S. Department of Peacebuilding legislation. Bring your questions and join us for this special meeting with Congresswoman Lee\u2019s Legislative Director Jirair Ratevosian. (Note: Please be sure to communicate your intended attendance at this meeting as soon as possible by emailing Nancy Merritt at sunmntain@aol.com.)<\/p>\n 5pm – 6:00pm – Tour of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP)<\/strong> USIP is a short walk (0.6 miles) from Metro’s Foggy Bottom – GWU (Blue\/Orange line) subway station. At street level turn right at 23rd Street, walk south toward Constitution Avenue (away from the traffic circle). The U.S. Institute of Peace is at the corner of 23rd Street and Constitution Avenue, NW. It is directly across the street from the U.S. Department of State.<\/p>\n The USIP is an independent, nonpartisan institution established and funded by Congress to increase the nation’s capacity to manage international conflict without violence. Lobby Days participants will be treated to an exclusive guided tour of the facility and Q&A with Laurie Schultz Heim, Director of USIP\u2019s Office of Congressional Relations. There is no fee for this activity.<\/p>\n 6pm \u2013 Optional Group Dinner*<\/strong> You\u2019re welcome to join us for a quick walk up the street to Sweet Green for locally-sourced salads and desserts or you\u2019re welcome to enjoy DC on your own!<\/p>\n Tuesday, July 22nd<\/strong> 7:45 \u2013 8:30 am \u2013 Optional Networking<\/strong> In this training session, we will discuss the outcome of Monday\u2019s meetings plus host a special media training \/ pitch session so you\u2019ll have all the know-how needed to return to your district and continue to spread the word!<\/p>\n
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\nArlington, VA<\/p>\n\n
\nWashington, DC<\/p>\n\n
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LOBBY DAYS 2014 AGENDA<\/h1>\n
\n7:00pm \u2013 9:30pm – Moonlight Tour of DC*<\/strong>
\nMeet at White House
\n1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
\nWashington, DC 20500<\/p>\n
\nBreakfast on your own.
\n7:45 \u2013 8:30am \u2013 Optional Networking<\/strong>
\n8:30am – 10:00am – Welcome \/ Training Session<\/strong>
\nPeace Alliance Office
\n1616 P St NW, Ste 100
\nWashington DC 20036<\/p>\n
\nUnited States Capitol<\/strong>
\nWashington, DC 20004<\/p>\n
\nRussell Senate Building Cafeteria<\/strong>
\nPurchase your lunch and gather in the Russell Senate Building cafeteria to debrief with fellow Lobby Days attendees.<\/p>\n
\nUnited States Capitol<\/strong>
\nWashington, DC 20004<\/p>\n
\n2267 Rayburn Office Building<\/strong>
\nPlease meet outside of the Congresswoman\u2019s office 10 minutes in advance.<\/p>\n
\n2301 Constitution Avenue, NW<\/strong>
\nWashington, DC 20037<\/p>\n
\nSweet Green<\/strong>
\n2221 I Street NW<\/strong>
\nWashington, DC 20052
\n(http:\/\/sweetgreen.com\/menu\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n
\nBreakfast on your own.<\/p>\n
\n8:30am – 10:00am – Welcome \/ Training Session<\/strong>
\nPeace Alliance Office
\n1616 P St NW, Ste 100
\nWashington DC 20036<\/p>\n