University of
Missouri Alumni Alliance Legislative
Day
April 22, 2009
WHAT IS IT? All county, regional and state Extension council members, program clients and volunteers are encouraged to participate. The purpose is to:
WHEN IS IT? Wednesday, April 22, 2009
WHERE IS IT? Capitol Rotunda, Jefferson City
WHAT HAPPENS?
7:30-10 a.m. Registration (First Floor Rotunda)
7:30-9 a.m. Continental breakfast, co-sponsored by Mizzou Alumni Association and University of Missouri Extension State Council for legislators, council members, faculty and staff (Senate Alcove)
8-9:30 a.m. Visits to legislators on your own
9:30 a.m. Rally for all Legislative day attendees (First Floor Rotunda)
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. In-Service Education Session for County Program Directors and other Extension faculty
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Box lunches available – ($10 per lunch, advanced registration is required.)
(Third Floor Rotunda)
1-2 p.m. Continue visits with legislators on your own.
1:30 -2:30 p.m. State
Extension Council meeting for all county, regional and state council members,
faculty and staff (Truman Building, Room 400)
Change in agenda.
1:30 Extension Supporters Rally - First Floor Rotunda
2:30 p.m. Day ends officially – You may continue legislative visits if desired.
Volunteers are to make appointments with legislators prior to Legislative Day; however, if you are unable to do so, drop-in visits are acceptable. A rally will be held at 9:30 a.m. for all University supporters to hear legislative leadership address the group. Gov. Nixon has been invited to speak.
HOW WILL I GET THERE? University of Missouri Extension supporters will carpool to the event. Contact your local Extension Center. Alternative parking suggestions will be posted on the UMEA Web site.
HOW DO I GET INVOLVED? Just complete the form below and return it to Susan Mills-Gray via e‑mail at mills-grays@missouri.edu, or by surface mail to the address below. Questions? 816-380-8460. While there is no cost for the day's activities, if you wish to receive a box lunch, we must have your registration.
State Extension Council Chair Sam Hawkins to be honored:
Sam Hawkins of Shelbina, Mo., has
chaired the University of Missouri Extension State Council since 2004. The 11
members of the state council provide support and advocacy for Extension programs
of the University of Missouri and Lincoln University at all levels of
government. State council members are a liaison between the 2,200 county
extension council members across the state, the citizens they represent and
University administration. Hawkins has chaired the Shelby County Extension
Council and the Northeast Regional Extension Council. In addition, he served as
co-chair of the MU Extension County Council Leadership Development Committee. He
has been an active member of the UM Alumni Alliance since 1998. Hawkins is known
for his unflagging zeal for the land-grant Extension mission and for his ability
to inform legislators, county commissioners and others about the value and
importance of Extension’s work across Missouri. All Extension supporters are
encouraged to attend the Legislative Day banquet at 6:30 p.m., April 21, at
Capital Plaza.
Note : If you register on line, you must
MAIL your check to Susan Mills-Gray, 302 S. Main, Harrisonville, MO 64701
mills-grays@missouri.edu 816-380-8460
Mail in registration - Checks to UMEA