The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus will be hosting the 2nd Annual Lobby Days event in Tallahassee, held April 3-5, 2017! Join LGBT and supportive leaders and activists from across the state as we work to defeat a number of discriminatory bills while encouraging support for a statewide non-discrimination policy.

Monday, April 3rd

Lobby Days Training/Lobbying 101
Training will include an update on current bills, questions to ask, how to ask, reviews packets, and an overview of the Capitol map. Lunch will be provided to registered Lobby Days attendees.
Time: 8:30am Check-In
Location: TBD

Evening Reception and Dinner
Time: 5:00 – 8:00pm
Location: TBD

Tuesday, April 4th

Lobby Days Event/Lobby Opportunities
Lunch will be provided to registered Lobby Days attendees.
Time: 8:30am Check-In
Location: TBD

VIP Reception
Time: 6:00 – 9:00pm
Location: TBD

Wednesday, April 5th

Breakfast with VIP Guest
Time: 9:00 – 10:30am
Location: TBD

Registration

Registration for Lobby Days is required and a payment of $10 per attendee covers the cost of lunch for both days and all training materials. Agendas and additional information will be provided to registered attendees a few days before Lobby Days. Click this link to register for Lobby Days! Registration closes on March 20th, so don’t miss your chance to get involved!

Parking

There is metered street parking all around the Capitol complex. There are also several parking garages, including Kleman Plaza parking garage, one block from the Capitol.

Attire

Business-appropriate attire should be worn while in the Capitol. This includes suits, slacks, button-up shirts, knee-length skirts, dresses and close-toed shoes. No jeans. Please wear comfortable (but business appropriate) shoes as there is a lot of walking involved in Lobby Days.

Hotels

There are several hotels nearby and within walking distance to the Capitol. Please see the list below to begin making arrangements.

Red Roof Inn Tallahassee
2930 Hospitality Street
850-385-7884

Got us 8 deluxe rooms w/microwave, mini fridge reserved at a rate of $56.24 that’s including tax. When making reservations tell them you want the FL LGBTA Democratic Caucus rate. We will be checking in Sunday afternoon/ checking out Wednesday morning.

DoubleTree by Hilton Tallahassee
101 S. Adams Street
850-224-5000

Aloft Tallahassee Downtown
200 N. Monroe Street
850-513-0313

Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown
316 W. Tennessee Street
850-422-0071

Residence Inn Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol
600 W. Gaines Street
850-329-9080

Wyndham Garden Tallahassee Capitol
1355 Apalachee Parkway
850-877-3171