All attendees participating in meetings with Congressional offices must attend to receive your final schedule of meetings, background on your Members of Congress, state-tailored information packets to give Members and tips for your meetings. In this session, you will also have dedicated time to role play and define roles for your team members. This planning time is essential to make your meetings as effective as possible.
Wednesday February 6, 2013 4:30pm - 5:30pm
JW Marriott Washington DC1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Brooklyn Castle tells the stories of five members of the afterschool chess team at a below-the-poverty-line inner city junior high school. It is the most winning team in the nation. As the film follows the kids’ challenges on and off the chessboard, another story arc emerges as budget cuts hit the afterschool program. Brooklyn Castle has won numerous awards including the SXSW Audience Award.
Wednesday February 6, 2013 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Salon DJW Marriott Washington DC
State teams will fan out across Capitol Hill to meet with Congressional staff and Members of Congress. The Afterschool Alliance has scheduled all of your meetings — you just need to show up and share your expertise and perspectives. More than 200 meetings will take place, all centered on educating Members about afterschool! Your Congressional meeting schedule can be picked up from the registration desk beginning at noon on Wednesday, February 6.
