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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