Schedule for April 29, 2008
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9:00 am
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to 10:15 am
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Buses & Cars Arrive from all over New York
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9:00 am
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(open till 11:00 am)
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Check-in and Same-Day Registration (Basic Lobby Training Video available, if not trained on the bus or online)
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9:30 am
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to 10:30 am
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Morning Welcome & Training. Prepare for Lobby Visits in Assembly & Senate District groups in Convention Hall
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10:30 am
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to 11:30 pm
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Interfaith Service, Kids Activity and Training in Caucuses: People of Color, Youth, College, Aging and Transgender in Convention Center Meeting Rooms. PFLAG Caucus in Convention Hall.
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11:45 pm
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to 12:30 pm
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STATEWIDE RALLY for Marriage, GENDA and Dignity for All Students in West Capitol Park. Speakers include: Donna Rose, transgender activist; Alan Lubin, NY State United Teachers; Kelli Conlin, NARAL Pro-Choice NY; H. Alexander Robinson, National Black Justice Coalition; Rev. David Parsons, Lutherans Concerned; and Alan Van Capelle. (Lunch Boxes available outside)
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12:30 pm
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to 1:30 pm
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Lunch Boxes also available in Convention Hall
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1:00 pm
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to 3:00 pm
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Lobby Visits with Assemblymembers & Senators- Legislative Office Building
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2:00 pm
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to 3:30 pm
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Transgender 101 Workshop with Donna Rose; “Brother Outsider: Bayard Rustin” movie in Convention Hall; Kids Activity in Parent/Child Room
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3:30 pm
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to 4:30 pm
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Elected Officials Speak and Afternoon Report Back: Sharing Our Experiences and Closing – Convention Hall
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5:00 pm
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Buses & Cars Depart for Home
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Download a PDF map of the Empire State Plaza and all 2008 Equality & Justice Day activities