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| Date: From: Subject: | 1/16/2004 4:49:03 PM Home School Legal Defense Association Maryland--Homeschoolers Invited to "Shine" at State House |
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====================================================================== From the HSLDA E-lert Service... ====================================================================== January 16, 2004 Dear HSLDA members and friends: On February 3, Christian Home Educator's Network (CHEN) is inviting homeschoolers to join them in visiting state delegates and senators, and the Governor. By visiting your lawmakers, you establish a relationship. This can be tremendously helpful if a legislative battle arises affecting homeschool freedom. HSLDA strongly supports CHEN's "Shine on the State House" day and encourages you to attend-and to consider joining CHEN and helping them in the work they do for Maryland homeschoolers. --Where and When By 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3rd, meet in the Naval Academy's stadium parking lot in Annapolis, Maryland. --Before you Come Call your senator and delegate and make an appointment to meet with them between 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on February 3rd. Although you might find them in their office without an appointment, it is far better to have an appointment. Use our legislative toolbox (http://www.hslda.org/toolbox) to find their phone numbers. Please email Julie Wesolek by January 20 at chen-of-fred@juno.com to let her know you are coming (essential if you want to meet the Governor.) --Directions Take the main exit into Annapolis. The Naval Academy Stadium is on the right. Parking is $4 - $6. From there, take the free "State Shuttle" trolley to the backside of the State House, named the Lawyer's Mall. Meet at the statue of the late Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, near some small cherry blossom trees. --What to Bring Bring a home-baked yummy item to give your senator and delegate. Prepare an attractive note to go with your baked item which says, "Good things are made at home, including education." Sign your name and address. If you are a member of a homeschool organization, add its full name and indicate that you are a member. A representative of CHEN, courtesy of HSLDA, will give you a copy of the recent study, "Homeschooling Grows Up" to give them. Well-behaved, well-groomed children will make a good impression. Bring your driver's license for security purposes. You will have to go through a metal detector. The State House is a formal setting. Please dress appropriately. --Our Message to Lawmakers We are not asking for favors. We are only asking them to take a moment to understand homeschooling better. The most common question lawmakers ask children is, "How do you like being homeschooled?" Help your children be ready with a positive answer. If they ask you a question you don't feel completely confident answering, don't be afraid to tell them you don't know. Just get back to them on that. --Meeting and Photo Op with Governor Meet at the Lawyer's Mall by 1:30 p.m. At 1:45 p.m., the group will go to the Governor's Reception Room on the second floor of the capitol to meet the Governor and possibly have a group picture taken with him. Only those who have emailed Julie Wesolek will be admitted. Come and join other homeschoolers in making an impact! Sincerely, Scott A. Woodruff HSLDA Staff Attorney {{JoinAd}} ====================================================================== The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of: Home School Legal Defense Association P.O. 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