Plan to allow extra time for traffic, parking, T delays, and State House security.
The below is subject to change. Please rely on the final version emailed to you before the event.
10:00-11:00 am
- Arrive at the Great Hall, check in, and pick up your folder with information tailored just for you
- Help yourself to some coffee or tea. Please bring a reusable mug and/or water bottle to help us cut down on waste.
- Ask questions of staff if you have them
- Drop off towels/blankets, pet food in donation bins
- Visit information tables
- Pick up goodies
11:00-11:45 am
- Program welcome
- Legislators will accept awards and speak about animal protection legislation
11:45 am
- Group photo – please participate! Lots of people in the photo shows how many people are speaking for the animals.
12:00-12:30 pm
- A plant-based lunch from Rebecca’s is included with your registration. Please bring a reusable mug and/or water bottle to help us cut down on waste.
- Talk with representatives from the MSPCA, ARL, HWA, and ALDF about the day’s priority legislation.
12:30-4:00 pm
- Go to your appointments with legislators. Please note that 4pm is an approximate ending time. You may be done sooner depending on your appointment times.
- After your meetings, please return to the Great Hall to complete important meeting evaluation forms (in folder).
- Check back in with staff/volunteers, meet other attendees, tour the State House.
- Celebrate the work you’ve done for animals!
