2020 Lobby Day at the Capitol
Aspiring Advocates Wanted: Learn to Lobby for Colorado Women and Their Families
Are you interested in becoming more civically engaged but need help getting started? Or do you want to polish up your advocacy skills? WFCO's got you covered at our annual Lobby Day. Join WFCO and community members from across Colorado at the State Capitol to learn to advocate effectively for policies that advance opportunities for Colorado women and their families.
March 5, 2020
7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (morning only or full-day option)
Colorado State Capitol | Old Supreme Court Chambers, 2nd Floor
200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80203
At Lobby Day, you will have the opportunity to:
- Discover how the legislative process works
- Engage with legislators at a breakfast reception, by observing them on the House or Senate floor, or meeting with them directly
- Meet Colorado policy makers and other passionate volunteer advocates
- Learn about WFCO's priority bills
- Receive tips and tools for effective advocacy
- Become more confident in the power of your influence to create change
"It surprised me how accessible the lobbying forum is to everyday citizens. I firmly believe as someone who lives in this country that if I want to see something changed, I need to take part in making that change possible.”
- Julia Doria, Denver
"After attending Lobby Day, I was able to apply what I learned by having an opportunity to attend a town hall meeting with my local representative and we talked about family leave.”
- Kim Jackson, Colorado Springs
Agenda
* The event will begin in the Old Supreme Court Chambers on the 2nd floor of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver and conclude at the First Baptist Church across the street.
| 7:30 - 8:25 a.m. |
Welcome, registration, breakfast with legislators |
| 8:25 a.m. - noon |
Advocacy 101, meetings with legislators, presentation of WFCO's legislative priorities or observation of the Senate and House in action, walk to First Baptist Church for lunch and panel |
| Noon - 1:15 p.m. |
Lunch and legislator panel - First Baptist Church basement - 1373 Grant Street, Denver, CO 80203 |
| 1:15 - 3:00 p.m. |
Meetings with legislators, attendance of committee hearings, or Capitol tour |
| 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. |
Debrief and commitment to action |
This event is free and has limited capacity, therefore registration is limited to one person per registration. Help us make the most of the limited space and please let us know ASAP if you've registered and cannot attend at lobbyday@wfco.org.
If you would still like to register for Lobby Day please email Mariana Diaz, programs coordinator, at marianad@wfco.org.
The Women’s Foundation of Colorado is committed to accessibility for all people. Please contact us at lobbyday@wfco.org for questions about accessibility or to request accommodations.
Check out some highlights and participant reactions to our 2019 Lobby Day!
