" Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead
National MS Society - Wisconsin Chapter
Legislative Affairs Day
Who: You, your family and friends When: Thursday, March 5, 2009 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. RSVP by February 16, 2009 to register call 800.242.3358
Where: The Madison Concourse Hotel, 1 West Dayton Street, Madison, and the nearby Wisconsin State Capitol. Why: To advocate for the end of multiple sclerosis and to improve the lives of those who live with it, until a cure is discovered. Learn the issues. Enjoy lunch. Visit in small groups with your elected state legislators and share your personal stories toward a common goal--- a world free of MS. Motorcoach transportation provided from Milwaukee, Brookfield, Plover, Oshkosh and Fond du Lac. Motorcoaches have restrooms and can accommodate wheelchairs and scooters. Contact the Chapter regarding transportation from Northern Wisconsin. Targeted advocacy issues for Legislative Affairs Day, sponsored by the National MS Society - Wisconsin Chapter: • •
Affordable health care services and coverage for people living with MS in Wisconsin. State funding for medical research of chronic diseases in Wisconsin.
www.wisMS.org • 800.242.3358 There is no fee for the March 5th Legislative Affairs Day.
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National MS Society - Wisconsin Chapter
Legislative Affairs Day
Thursday, March 5, 2009 The Madison Concourse Hotel & Wisconsin State Capitol Registration & Welcome Coffee The Madison Concourse Hotel
10 - 10:30 a.m.
Discussion of Advocacy Issues Experts in Public Policy The Madison Concourse Hotel
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Break
11:30 - 11:45 a.m.
Lunch 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Keynote Speaker: What's New in Research The Madison Concourse Hotel Legislator Appointments In Small Groups Wisconsin State Capitol
1 - 3:30 p.m.
Motorcoach Transportation Departures: Milwaukee: Freeway Flyer Park-n-Ride, at I-43 and Brown Deer Rd., loading at 7:30 a.m., departing at 7:45 a.m. Brookfield: Majestic Cinema, 770 Springdale Rd., loading at 8:30 a.m., departing at 8:45 a.m. Plover:
Shopko, 1800 Plover Rd., loading at 7:45 a.m.; departing at 8:00 a.m.
Oshkosh:
Aviation Plaza, Miles Kimball Outlet at the intersection of Highways 41 & 44, loading at 7:30 a.m., departing at 7:45 a.m.
Fond du Lac: Forest Mall parking lot, at the intersection of Highways 41 & 23, loading at 8:15 a.m., departing at 8:30 a.m. Northen Wisconsin: Contact the Chapter regarding travel arrangements. Motorcoaches have restrooms and can accommodate wheelchairs and scooters.