Monday, March 25, 2019

9:30am-2:00pm

Fanueil Hall (4 South Market St) and the Massachusetts State House

**As of March 18th, we are FULL and registration is closed. We are unable to accommodate on-site registrations the day of. Please consider attending our Professional Lobby Day happening the following week on Wednesday, April 3rd instead!**

Day of Agenda

8:30am Check In

9:35am           Welcome from NASW-MA Executive Director, Rebekah Gewirtz

9:45am Remarks from State Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz (D-2nd Suffolk)

10:05am          Keynote Speaker: Dr. Johnnie Hamilton-Mason, MSW, PhD

10:45am          Lobbying 101 & Logistics with Political Director, Sophie Hansen, LCSW

11:15am Dismissal, Walk to the State House, Go Through Security

12:00pm          Legislative Panel with legislators and community activists —Check your folder for your registered panel

12:45pm          Lunch served in Great Hall

1:15pm If you are lobbying: See volunteers at the foot of the Grand Staircase to find your legislator’s office.
If you are not lobbying: Thank you for coming to LEAD 2019!

Learn more about the bills being featured at LEAD by clicking here.
Planning to lobby? Read our document on how to make a Lobby Appointment.

Bill update impacting lobbying: The House passed the Conversion Therapy Ban & Lift the Cap on Kids 3/12! On to the Senate!

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**As of March 18th, we are FULL and registration is closed. We are unable to accommodate on-site registrations the day of. Please consider attending our Professional Lobby Day happening the following week on Wednesday, April 3rd instead!**

Contact:
MSW Intern/LEAD Coordinator, Daniela Reyes at dreyes.naswma@socialworkers.org or 617-227-9635 x122

Thank you to our sponsors: Boston University, Harvard Medical School: Center for Bioethics and Simmons University

FAQs

Is there a dress code? We suggest you use business casual (i.e. slacks/khakis, appropriate dresses/skirts) to guide your dress for the day, especially if you are planning to meet with your legislator or their staff. A blouse or button-down shirt are also recommended; a blazer is optional. If possible, please refrain from wearing jeans or casual/athletic footwear.

How early do I need to arrive? Check-in opens at 8:30 am and the program starts at 9:30am. We recommend that you arrive early to mitigate issues with traffic/public transit and allow plenty of time to find seating. Food and drinks are not allowed in the building, but there are coffee shops in neighboring Quincy Market where you can purchase and enjoy drinks and food prior to the beginning of the program.

Is there parking available? Parking is very costly and limited in Boston near Faneuil Hall and the Massachusetts State House. We strongly recommend using the MBTA.

Blue Line to Faneuil Hall
Green Line North Station, Park Street, or Government Center
Orange Line to State Street or Haymarket
Red Line to Park Street
Commuter Rail to North Station or South Station
If you are unfamiliar with downtown Boston, exit the T station and use your phone’s GPS for walking directions to 4 S Market St, Boston, MA 02109. All stations listed above are less than 0.5 mile from Faneuil Hall.

How far are we walking? Once the morning program has finished, we will walk to the Massachusetts State House at 11:15am which is about half a mile. Snacks (fruit and bread) will be waiting for participants outside of Faneuil Hall. You will follow volunteers for the appropriate route to the State House, and can follow along with a map in your folder. Please reach out to one of the volunteers at LEAD if you have any questions or concerns during the walk.

Can I bring a backpack/purse? Upon arrival at the State House, you will need to go through security which involves putting any bags through the machine and going through a metal detector. Due to the high number of individuals who will need to pass through security, we highly recommend that you wear no metal and bring no more than one small bag and empty your pockets.

Will we be provided lunch? Yes, a variety of bagged lunches will be provided at the State House following legislative panels. Please note any dietary restrictions so we may accommodate you.

Is there on-site registration/can I show up day of? Registration is closed as we have reached capacity. Unfortunately, there cannot be any on-site registration.