SAVE THE DATE: VEA LOBBY DAY & RALLY JANUARY 24, 2022
LOBBY DAY OVERVIEW 8 a.m.
Legislative briefing at the Hilton Richmond Downtown (additional briefing offered the day prior)
Learn about VEA’s legislative priorities and prepare to meet with your representatives
9 a.m.
Begin scheduled meetings with your legislators
Noon
VEA Rally at the Capitol grounds. Wear Red!
1:30 - 4 p.m.
Open House at VEA headquarters, 116 South Third Street, Richmond 23219
WHY YOU SHOULD COME TO LOBBY DAY
WHAT TO DO IN ADVANCE OF LOBBY DAY
Your elected representatives need to see and hear from you! They need to know why you Wear Red and fight for VEA’s legislative agenda, better pay and increased public school funding.
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Make appointments to meet with your legislators for a “back-home visit” before meeting with them on lobby day at the state capitol. Schedule your appointment before-hand.
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Register for lobby day at https://vea.link/lobbydayrsvp.
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Talk with your local Association colleagues about coming to Lobby Day as a group. Secure leave and help arrange a car pool other transportation.
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Pack a Red shirt, hat and/or scarf!
CHOOSE ONE OF TWO BRIEFINGS Sunday, January 23, 5:30 p.m. Hilton Richmond Downtown 501 E. Broad Street, Richmond 23219 804-344-4300 Monday, January 24, 8 a.m. Hilton Richmond Downtown 501 E. Broad Street, Richmond 23219 804-344-4300
Please see reverse side for information on lodging accommodations.
The VEA has secured the following rates with the hotels listed below. Hilton Richmond Downtown - $159 501 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 https://bit.ly/VEA2022 Reserve by 1/6 Linden Row Inn - $129 100 E. Franklin Street Richmond, VA 23219 https://vea.link/LindenRowInn Reserve by 1/9 The Commonwealth - $169 901 Bank Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-343-7300 “Virginia Education Association Lobby Day 2022” Reserve by 1/6 Marriott Richmond Downtown - $179 500 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 https://book.passkey.com/e/50265076 Reserve by 1/9