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Offline RLMoeller

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NFOA Day @ the Legislature
« on: January 02, 2014, 10:31:27 AM »
Should we have one this session?

This would be an event where we gather at the Capitol, have a brief meeting about Grassroots lobbying.  After a quick review of the bills introduced this year session that affect us go about visiting with our respective senators and then maybe watch the morning session from the balcony and be officially recognized.

We did this a couple years ago.   We've seen it successful recently in Kansas.

SO, should we put this together for this year?  Would you make the time to attend?  Thoughts?
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Offline bkoenig

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Re: NFOA Day @ the Legislature
« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2014, 10:49:54 AM »
I'm in.
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Re: NFOA Day @ the Legislature
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2014, 10:51:37 AM »
Yes - it should be done.
Maybe...  Depending upon when it is planned.
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Re: NFOA Day @ the Legislature
« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2014, 10:52:26 AM »
Yes.


I'd try very hard to attend.
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Offline HuskerXDM

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Re: NFOA Day @ the Legislature
« Reply #4 on: January 02, 2014, 10:54:54 AM »
I'd consider it this year...need plenty of notice though.  I really hate writing lesson plans for a sub so this makes the NFOA pretty special  ;D
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Re: NFOA Day @ the Legislature
« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2014, 11:37:37 AM »
i'll go if i can.  if not, i'll be watching the floor debate via TV or internet.
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Offline NE Bull

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Re: NFOA Day @ the Legislature
« Reply #6 on: January 02, 2014, 12:35:30 PM »
I'm in!
We could/ should be able to get a few senators and such to stop by and chat a bit like we did last time. Their insight is very helpful.
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Re: NFOA Day @ the Legislature
« Reply #7 on: January 02, 2014, 03:43:56 PM »
I am in but just like HuskerXDM need a little notice!
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Re: NFOA Day @ the Legislature
« Reply #8 on: January 02, 2014, 06:45:16 PM »
Sounds good. Notice would be nice.
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Re: NFOA Day @ the Legislature
« Reply #9 on: January 02, 2014, 07:58:16 PM »
Count me in.


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Re: NFOA Day @ the Legislature
« Reply #10 on: January 03, 2014, 05:48:55 PM »
Sounds like a winner...I would be interested in attending depending on my work schedule. Maybe we can sneak into the judiciary committee meeting room, and see if they actually have tables & chairs or just a putting green & arcade machine.... 8)
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Offline RLMoeller

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Re: NFOA Day @ the Legislature
« Reply #11 on: January 13, 2014, 06:28:47 PM »
OK, it's official.   Announcing. . . .

NFOA Day @ the Legislature!

Tuesday, February 18th, 2014

8:00a.m - Meetup in a committee hearing room
I'm working on getting a few senators to drop by
More details as we get closer.
9:00 - Go find your senator
10:00 - General Session starts. We will go up to the balcony to watch and wait to be recognized by the Speaker of the Legislature. (it really is a thing, I'm not talking about hoping they notice and just ask who we are :) )


There are lots of things we can do, before and after for those that are interested.  Maybe meet for breakfast before hand?

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Re: NFOA Day @ the Legislature
« Reply #12 on: January 13, 2014, 07:36:26 PM »
Darn it, I'll be out of town for work that day.
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Re: NFOA Day @ the Legislature
« Reply #13 on: January 13, 2014, 07:41:25 PM »
As of now I'm planning on taking the day off and will be there!
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Re: NFOA Day @ the Legislature
« Reply #14 on: January 13, 2014, 08:20:09 PM »
I have placed it on my and Linda's calendars.
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Re: NFOA Day @ the Legislature
« Reply #15 on: January 13, 2014, 09:25:50 PM »
Hey I don't work that day, I will plan to attend.

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Re: NFOA Day @ the Legislature
« Reply #16 on: January 13, 2014, 09:31:19 PM »
"On the calendar". Will try to make it
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Re: NFOA Day @ the Legislature
« Reply #17 on: January 13, 2014, 10:15:48 PM »
I plan on attending...I just saw on the news that the legislature just discussed manure for 3 hours on the opening day today....& to think, some of our elected officials whine about hearing "another gun bill".....wah wah wah  ....

...look forward to meeting those that attend!
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Re: NFOA Day @ the Legislature
« Reply #18 on: January 14, 2014, 01:17:32 PM »
Available for a day trip to Lincoln on Feb 18 but having only been there 3-4 times, would prefer to team up and carpool from West Omaha / Cabelas / Gretna area. 
 
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Offline RLMoeller

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Re: NFOA Day @ the Legislature
« Reply #19 on: January 14, 2014, 01:18:56 PM »
I have confirmation on the room!   We will be meeting in Room 1524. 

Room 1524 is a hearing room so that should be a good space to meet in. 
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