A message from our friends at NASW - 3 CEUs available!  Registration for
attached.

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Please join your colleagues and social work students around the state
at NASW's 

SOCIAL WORK DAY AT THE LEGISLATURE 

             Wednesday, February 21, 2007
             9 AM - 3 PM
             Capitol Conference Center and Main Capitol (both on
Capitol Grounds)

We hope to have a HUGE turnout from throughout the state to show our
Legislators that social workers are WATCHING them and are very
interested in issues affecting our profession and the people we serve. 
PLEASE REGISTER TODAY!!

Continuing Education Credits available!

9:00 - 9:15    Registration at the Conference Center (Capitol
grounds)--All participants need to be pre-registered so we can plan
accordingly. 

9:15 - 10:30     Overview---"Why are we here?"
                        What to expect at the Capitol
                        Brief overview of 1 - 4 issues of importance to
Social Workers
                        Numbers Talk---The Power of Social Work

10:30               Capitol Bldg.  Proclamations read in both the House
and Senate Chambers on the social work profession.  

Lunch. On your own.  We will provide options.

Meeting with Legislators/observe Legislators in action.  

2:00     Meet back at the Conference Center.
           Senator/Social Worker Jon Blair Hunter will address
happenings in the Legislature

2:30 - 3:00  Wrap up--   Experiences at the Capitol
                                   Where do we go from here?

2007 Reception Honoring the Contributions of Professional Social
Workers 6:15 to 8:00 PM Charleston Marriott Hotel

Social Work Day at the Legislature is a special continuing education
event at the WV State Capitol involving public recognition in honor of
our profession, opportunities to meet and see your elected officials in
action, policy updates, and more! The day is followed by our annual
Reception Honoring Contributions of Professional Social Workers.

Who Should Attend 
NASW Members, Social Workers and Social Work students who want a
greater understanding of the policy issues affecting our profession. The
focus of the day is educational, and is appropriate for public sector
employees and all other participants.


Please see attached brochure for additional information and
registration form.  

Thank you!

BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD
THE POWER OF SOCIAL WORK!

Membership dues support the work that we do.  Thank you!  Your
involvement is very important to us.  If your membership is about to
expire, you can renew online and continue receiving the benefits of NASW
membership by visiting:  naswwv.org.

Susan Sobkoviak
Government Relations Director
WV- National Association of Social Workers
Website: www.NASWWV.org 
345-6279
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The voice of West Virginia Social Work -- putting your membership dues
to work!


Jacki Englehardt, MSW, ACSW
Coordinator of Professional and Community Education
Division of Social Work
West Virginia University
PO Box 6830
Morgantown, WV 26506
304-293-3501, ext. 3109
fax:  304-293-5936
cell: 304-282-0321
Summer Institute on Aging Website:  www.wvsioa.org