NOTE: Brochure and registration form attached this time.

Attention all Social Workers: Please join your colleagues and social
work
students around the state at NASW’s

SOCIAL WORK DAY AT THE LEGISLATURE

Wednesday, January 30, 2008
8:30 AM - 3 PM
Cultural Center and 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.
location/schedule
All events held at State Capitol (Building 1) and State Cultural Center
(next
door)
8:30 AM Registration - Cultural Center Grand Hall, State Capitol
Complex
9:00 AM Overview/Why We Are Here
* What to expect at the Capitol
* Overview of Legislative Process/Issues
* Briefings by Sen. Jon Blair Hunter, MSW
and Del. Barbara Fleischauer
* Numbers Talk-The Power of Social Work
11:00 AM State Capitol Building - House and Senate Social Work Day

Proclamations
Lunch (by individual arrangement)
Photo Op with Gov. Manchin (as available)
1:00 PM Meet with Legislators / Observe
Legislators in action
2:30 PM Debriefing/Wrap Up
Where do we go from here? (Location TBA)
5:30 PM Reception: Charleston Marriott
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
YOU!!! 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
304 345-6279
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