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UU Day at the Legislature 2019

Monday, February 18th - Presidents' Day

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Capitol to advocate for more just public policy and build important relationships with Arizona legislators.  Below are photos and resources from the day.
Look up your Legislative District

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Schedule:
  9:30-10:00     Gather & Check-in
10:00-10:15     Welcome from Rev. Lisa and Greetings from
                          Rev. Jan Christian, founder of UUDATL in AZ!

10:15-10:30     Logistics, schedule, committees, details 
                          (Anne Schneider)
10:30-11:00     Legislative District Caucuses – Meet with your
                          LD Captain or register for “request to speak”
 
11:00- 1:30      Appointments with legislators (will vary)
 
                           UUJAZ Workshops-on-the-Fly
11:00-11:20      Diane Post – Equal Rights Amendment
11:30-11:50      UUJAZ Education Action Team
12:00-12:20      Anne Schneider -
12:30-12:50      UUJAZ Immigration Action Team
  1:00-  1:20       UUJAZ Water Action Team
 
11:00- 1:15       Lunch available from visiting food trucks
                           (vegetarian and vegan options available)
                           Mediterranean Majik and JJ's Barbecue
                          *In support of our food trucks, who make the trip
                            especially for us, please consider posting a review
                            on yelp or trip advisor.
                         
                   
       Possible committee meetings taking place
1:30- 2:00         Observe the House or Senate session
2:15- 3:00         Wrap-up (Share your experience)

Meeting Place:  The House Lawn - you will be able to see our banner from the main parking lot! There is additional free parking behind (to the West of) the Capitol Building.
Parking Map
Bring a folding chair or lawn chair to sit on. There are no seats on the House Lawn, only grass!
Food Drive Info:
We will be collecting travel-sized food donations for Somos America, a 509a2 not-for-profit organization providing aid to asylum seekers traveling through the Phoenix Bus Depot. Below is a list of their current immediate needs, so please focus your shopping on these items:
  • Boxed tuna or chicken salad with crackers
  • Peanuts in small bags
  • Individual packs ritz crackers
  • Granola bars - hard or soft
  • Applesauce cups or fruit cups
No time to shop? Traveling from too far away? You can also make a much appreciated financial donation which will be used directly to buy these items. See the flyer below or contact Sharon at sharon@somosamerica.org for details.
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  • Home
  • Who we are
    • About UUJAZ
    • Our Team
    • Our Board
  • What We Do
    • Racial Justice
    • Legislative Advocacy >
      • UU the Vote!
    • LGBTQ+ Advocacy
    • Welcoming Congregations
    • Climate Justice
    • Immigration Justice
    • Book GroUUp
    • Programs for Youth
  • Contact Us
  • Register
  • Donate
    • Grassroots Giving