Winter Membership Meeting and Lobby Days

The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus will be hosting a Winter Membership Meeting in Tallahassee, in conjunction with our inaugural Lobby Days event, held February 1-3, 2016! 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, February 1st

Lobby Days Training/Lobbying 101
Lunch will be provided to registered Lobby Days attendees.
Time: 8:30am Check-In
Location: Florida Education Association, 3rd Floor Conference Room, 213 South Adams Street

Winter Membership Meeting
Time: 1:00 – 4:00pm
Location: Florida Education Association, 3rd Floor Conference Room, 213 South Adams Street

Evening Reception and Dinner
Includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres for Lobby Days attendees and cash bar.
Time: 5:00 – 8:00pm
Location: Versi Lounge at 101 Restaurant, 215 West College Avenue

Tuesday, February 2nd

Lobby Days Event/Lobby Opportunities
Lunch will be provided to registered Lobby Days attendees.
Time: 8:30am Check-In
Location: Room 1401, The Capitol

Wednesday, February 3rd

President’s Breakfast
Free for members participating in Lobby Days or the Winter Membership meeting.
Time: 9:15am
Location: Uptown Cafe, 1325 Miccosukee Road

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. There is no charge to attend the Winter Membership Meeting. Agendas and additional information will be provided to registered attendees a few days before Lobby Days. Registration for Lobby Days closed on Wednesday, January 27th.

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.

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