Author Topic: March 19 NFOA Day at the Capitol (Official Thread) Who's Going? (Read 7129 times)

NE Bull · « **on:** March 07, 2015, 01:27:43 PM »

The NFOA Legislative Committee cordially invite you to our
2015 NFOA Day at the Capitol and Luncheon.

On Thursday March 19, members of the NFOA will spend the day at the Nebraska Capitol discussing pertinent Legislative Bills with our respective Senators in the morning, educating ourselves on the unique Nebraska Unicameral legislative process, with the day ending with public hearings on bills of our interest.
Dress Code: "Business Casual" but also come as yourself- we want to represent the diversity of our members.
A full itinerary follows:

8-9am. Rod and Jeremy will be at the capital early to assist any member that would like to seek out and speak to their respective senator. We highly recommend a face to face. Session starts at 9, thus come early if you want to speak to your senator.]
9am Meeting Room 1524.
Educational Seminars
NFOA Directors will provide a Overview of the 2014-15 Session Bills of interest, our
Objectives and Priorities this session.
Guest Speakers: Senators and Legislative Aides will speak on Bills introduced and the unique
Nebraska Unicameral process.
11am We will move to the Legislative Chambers Balcony during the day's session debate, and be
officially recognized by the Speaker.
12 noon We have invited senators and their staff to have lunch with us.
Location: The Historic Ferguson House aka The Nebraska Environmental Trust Building
(700 S. 16th St. - Directly SE of the Capital)
Catered by: Phat Jacks BBQ - Big selection of BBQ goodness will be available.
Cost for lunch will be a $20 donation to the NFOA.
Please RSVP for lunch by emailing to jcady.nfoa@gmail.com
1:30 Return to the Capital to the Judiciary Committee Hearing Room 1113 for public input on four
Firearms Related bills.

We ask that you stay to support our Volunteer Lobbyists. There will be a sign in sheet for you to place your name and your Support/ Opposition for a particular bill to be entered on record for committee consideration. If you would like to testify- GREAT! Please contact Rod or one of our other lobbyists to coordinate testimony, and reduce any redundancies.
The committee also asks that members adhere to the code of conduct during the hearings.

Hope to see you there to show solidarity of our membership and show our lawmakers we are involved and are watching.

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NE Bull · « **Reply #1 on:** March 07, 2015, 02:35:21 PM »

Please RSVP for lunch
And let us know if you will be attending for the day. We need a head count for handouts, supplies, etc.

Mudinyeri · « **Reply #2 on:** March 07, 2015, 03:32:08 PM »

It's on my calendar unless I can't get away from work.

RobertH · « **Reply #3 on:** March 07, 2015, 03:32:35 PM »

i cannot make it, but i will put it on tweeter.

Dan W · « **Reply #4 on:** March 07, 2015, 03:34:13 PM »

I am in for the whole enchilada

Wymore Wrangler · « **Reply #5 on:** March 07, 2015, 04:48:53 PM »

We will be there for the afternoon session...

NE Bull · « **Reply #6 on:** March 08, 2015, 01:45:53 PM »

Bump!

jFader · « **Reply #7 on:** March 09, 2015, 09:50:04 AM »

I will be ending my streak of consecutive days in a row worked at 30 to attend this! Thank God! I need a day off.

Now the only question is....."Who is coming with me?"

We had an ok turnout last year & this time around we are having a NFOA specific catered lunch directly across the street!

This is likely the best opportunity available to you....to help represent our organization...to show Nebraska's elected official that we are a force to be reckoned with....& that we are paying attention!

Mudinyeri · « **Reply #8 on:** March 09, 2015, 10:33:53 AM »

Just discovered that I have two work conflicts on that day - can't re-schedule either so I won't be able to make it.

jFader · « **Reply #9 on:** March 09, 2015, 10:38:10 AM »

Quote from: Mudinyeri on March 09, 2015, 10:33:53 AM

Just discovered that I have two work conflicts on that day - can't re-schedule either so I won't be able to make it.

We were counting on you to distract Ernie while we get State Preemption passed Toby! On to Plan B

Mudinyeri · « **Reply #10 on:** March 09, 2015, 01:25:58 PM »

Quote from: jFade on March 09, 2015, 10:38:10 AM

We were counting on you to distract Ernie while we get State Preemption passed Toby! On to Plan B

I was looking forward to it.

Dan W · « **Reply #11 on:** March 09, 2015, 01:36:50 PM »

We need someone in a Mountain lion costume to attack and kill someone in a prairie rat costume..That might distract him for a while

HuskerXDM · « **Reply #12 on:** March 10, 2015, 08:12:17 AM »

Quote from: Dan W on March 09, 2015, 01:36:50 PM

We need someone in a Mountain lion costume to attack and kill someone in a prairie rat costume..That might distract him for a while

Dibs on the Mountain Lion costume...

greg58 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 11, 2015, 08:36:00 AM »

I plan to attend.

Greg58

NE Bull · « **Reply #14 on:** March 11, 2015, 05:26:00 PM »

OK, We delivered invites to the Capitol this afternoon and the luncheon RSVPs are rolling in from Senators and Legislative Staff. Have you sent me yours yet?

jFader · « **Reply #15 on:** March 11, 2015, 10:54:27 PM »

Does the B.O.D. get $1 off of the lunch donation?

NE Bull · « **Reply #16 on:** March 11, 2015, 10:56:08 PM »

Quote from: jFade on March 11, 2015, 10:54:27 PM

Does the B.O.D. get $1 off of the lunch donation?

I've seen you eat- No!

NE Bull · « **Reply #17 on:** March 12, 2015, 12:00:41 PM »

Bumpety Bump.

NE Bull · « **Reply #18 on:** March 13, 2015, 08:35:42 AM »

Get your RSVP in folks. Food Spots are filling fast. Over a dozen senators, staff and special guests coming to eat with the members of the NFOA. This is your chance to sit down with YOUR lawmaker and chat over some great Award Winning BBQ.
jcady.nfoa@gmail.com
(Thus far I have more lawmakers coming to lunch than I do NFOA members.

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HuskerXDM · « **Reply #19 on:** March 13, 2015, 07:37:56 PM »

I'm in, Jeremy. Food... good. Talking with legislators... good.