2019 Day At The Capitol
REGISTRATION is now CLOSED.
Those participating in Day at the Capitol were REQUIRED to register by Friday, April 12th.
If you have questions, please contact Maggie Osborne at [email protected] or 847-502-1051.
Our 2019 IL ACS CAN Day at the Capitol will take place on Wednesday, May 1st in Springfield.
This is an incredible opportunity for anyone who wants to engage in our advocacy efforts to make cancer a top priority. Together as a team, we CAN successfully fight for laws that impact the issue of cancer and help make a difference in the lives of thousands of people in Illinois.
On May 1st, we will descend upon the state Capitol for our annual Suits & Sneakers Day at the Capitol to unite our VOICES to be heard loud and clear! We will thank our lawmakers who voted YES on Tobacco 21 legislation (that will raise the age of sale of all tobacco products from 18 to 21) and urge them to continue thier efforts on tobacco prevention in Illinois. We are proud to collaborate again this year with our partners at the American Heart Association, American Lung Association and the Respiratory Health Association to advocate that Tobacco 21 is Unfinished Business for Illinois.
Our Day at the Capitol will begin at the Michael J. Howlett Building (501 S. 2nd St, Springfield, IL 62756 on the Capitol Complex) with check-in at 9:30 am and will conclude at the Illinois State Capitol (301 S. 2nd Street, Springfield, IL 62707) at 3:30pm.
All attendees are expected to join us for DATC Pre-event Training Call on Wednesday, April 24th at 6pm-7pm (CENTRAL). Join by phone at: (888) 512-3141, Participant Code #: 92788981
The call will prepare you for your Day at the Capitol experience and will include:
- An overview of our event activities
- Review of the "ASKS" we will be making of our legislators
- A review of proper etiquette/process of meeting with your legislators that day.
- Specific to do items to complete before the event.
- An update on the current legislative environment
(If you are unable to join the preparation call, we will provide you with a recording via email for you to listen to and prepare.)
Full event details, materials and attendee list will be emailed to registered participants the week of the pre-event training call.
Event Travel & Parking Notes:
- We are able to provide ONE Free roundtrip charter bus travel from the ChicagoLAND area. (Bus will depart from OAKBROOK around 6am. Details will be provided to those who request bus closer to the event.) Individuals interested in securing a seat on the bus will be asked to indicate their request when they complete their event registration.
- All other attendees are encouraged (but not required) to CARPOOL with others to the event. Those who drive will be eligible to submit for mileage reimbursement.
- Free parking will be provided 2 blocks away from the Capitol Complex at the Cathedral Church of Saint Paul (815 S. 2nd St, Springfield, IL 62704).
If you have any questions, please contact Maggie Osborne at [email protected].