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From my email:
Hey Everyone,
This just in from Dr. Kerri who is heading the opposition of Bill's 477 & 1242 statewide.
We will be meeting at the church in Richmond THIS THURSDAY, JAN 27 NO LATER THAN: 8am. We have the first
meeting with the delegates at 9:15am! The church is in Richmond VA, the address is 13000 Gayton Rd, Richmond VA 23233. If there are enough of us who show will will break up into groups so we can reach more of the delegates.
Try and get as many letters (Handwritten is preferred) to bring up with you on Thursday. A suggestion was thrown out, that we should have the kids write letters as well, as this ban will impact them as well. I think it's a great idea. The education of kids is important to the delegates. Letters from the kids on what they will miss out on if this ban goes through may drive this home for us.
See rest of the recommendations below.
A group of us will be carpooling up together from Hampton Roads.
Please contact myself of Jared Watts (rescueandtransportwri@yahoo.com)
Thanks
Cindy Lakin
757-746-4662
Wildlife Response Inc, Director of Public Relations
VA Licensed Rehabber
VIIPER member
Reptile Enthusiast
> Hello all,
>
> I attached everyone to this email that I personally know. I am sure I am
> missing some emails since I haven't heard back from Jim yet with the list
> from the meeting. We are all busy today working our tails off to get
> involved. I have meetings with my local reps today and I have been calling
> every delegate and senator I can to make meetings for Thursday (tomorrow).
>
> Depending on the number of people that show tomorrow, I may have to split
> us up. Most of the delegates have only the same times available. But, we
> will work it out perfectly!
>
>
> So, the plan is:
>
> Meet a little later BUT NO LATER THAN: 8am at the church we have the first
> meeting at 9:15!
> if you have not been there, email me and I will give you an address
> and directions
> Thank you again to Jim for allowing us to meet at the church
>
> We will be lobbying and meeting at multiple senator and congressmans
> offices.
>
> Please, dress buisness to business casual
>
> No oral objects please (tooth picks, gum, candy)
>
> Bring HAND Written letters if you can. We are going to try to meet with
> EVERY senator and delegate associated with theses committees. Address each
> congressman individually IF POSSIBLE. I know that I will be up late
> working on this (Plus leaving at 3-4am to be in Richmond on time!). We
> want to not only speak with them but leave them with something. Be
> personal. How will this affect you: economic losses, educating the public,
> etc. If you have copies from children that you have taught or talked to -
> go for their heart!
>
> After this Thursday, if you are unavailable to go. We will continue to
> lobby at later dates. If we can find enough people to go go weekly we will
> try. At least there will be two more trips when we know these bills come
> up on the docket.
>
>
> If I miss anyone, please send me their email so I can add them to this
> listserve. Please call me if need be for anything. Also if the secretary
> from the meeting could send me a copy of the notes so I can send them out I
> would appreciate it!
>
> Thank you all for all of your hard work, it will pay off in the future!
>
>
> Dr. Kerri
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