Registration is now open for Lobby Day 2010. Go to Registration.

Schedule

Sunday, March 14

2:00 - 5:30 pm Phone banking for ENDA
2:00 - 5:00 pm Policy Conference, Doubletree Washington, 1515 Rhode Island Avenue NW; Topics:

• Health Care Reform, with the National Coalition for LGBT Health
• Messaging about transgender issues with the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
• ID Documents

8:00 p.m. Meet & Greet, sponsored by National Stonewall Democrats at Mova (formerly Halo) at 1435 P Street, Washington, DC; no-host bar

Monday, March 15

8:00 a.m. Breakfast (included for registrants), Doubletree Washington, 1515 Rhode Island Avenue NW, DC

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Policy Conference and Training, Doubletree Washington, 1515 Rhode Island Avenue NW, DC

Including representatives from:

• The White House
• TSA
• The US Census
• The Justice Department and more

Topics include:

• Passing ENDA
• Travel
• Federal employment
• Implementing the Hate Crimes Bill
• State and Local Organizing
• How to visit your members of Congress, and more

7:00 p.m. Moving Forward Together reception, National Press Club, 529 14th Street, NW; tickets on a sliding scale of $50, $35 and $20.

Tuesday, March 16

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Meetings (note: your meetings can be any time between these hours)
12:00 p.m. Photo op, meet by Capitol Visitors Center
4:00 p.m. Wrap up reception at Tortilla Coast, 400 1st Street SE (right near the Capitol)--included for registrants

 

Accommodations in DC

Some of the participants in the 2009 Lobby Day on Capitol Hill

Our host hotel for 2010 is the very conveniently located Doubletree Washington, located at 1515 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, in Washington, DC. They are offering discounted rates of $149/night for a single or a double room. Register online or call 1-800-222-TREE or 1-202-232-7000 to make a reservation. Our discounted room rate is over; please contact Justin directly if you need assistance.

We're aware that this rate is expensive for many people; DC hotel rates are very high and you'll find that this is a very competitive rate for Washington. Rates are $1 a night lower than last year.

Making An Appointment with Your Member of Congress

NCTE will be making appointments for all Lobby Day registrants to visit their member of Congress, so there's no worry or hassle for you. If you'd prefer to make your own appointment, please contact us by e-mail or at 202.903.0112. .

You don't need to wait for Lobby Day to talk with your member of Congress. NCTE has provided a resource sheet to help you make appointments with your member of Congress. Click here to view online or download the information.

• To find out who represents you in the US Congress, click here and enter your zip code
• To find fax numbers for members of the US House of Representatives, visit www.house.gov
• To find fax numbers for Senators, go to www.senate.gov

Attire

Business/professional attire is recommended for meetings with members of Congress and their staff. Also, comfortable shoes are recommended for Tuesday visits, as you’ll likely be walking and on your feet for much of the day.

Questions?

View our handout on Attending NCTE's Policy Conference and Lobby Days for answers to frequently asked questions.

To help you prepare for your visit, check out NCTE's resources on visiting your members of Congress:

Preparing for your visit

During your visit

If you have further questions about Lobby Day, please email or call our offices at 202-903-0112 at any time. We'd love to hear from you..