West Virginia Council of Churches
News
February 6, 2007
Take a Stand for West Virginia. . . Take a Stand Against Gambling!

At the State Capitol
Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at 12:30 PM

Events planned::
  • Come meet your Delegate before the 11 o'clock morning session.
  • Attend the morning session and be recognized by your Delegate on the floor of the House.
  • Attend the Rally at 12:30 on the steps of the Capitol near the fountain circle.
  • Meet with your Delegate or Senator in the afternoon.
We encourage you to attend the Rally and come when it is
convenient for you. Volunteers will be under the dome in the
Upper Rotunda to connect you with your Delegate and provide
lobbying materials

Be sure to bring a bag lunch.


You can reach your Delegate by dialing 1-877-565-3447
and asking to speak to them.
 Calls are needed to the House Finance and Judiciary
Committees at this time.
A PUBLIC HEARING HAS BEEN CALLED FOR THURSDAY, FEB. 1st
at 1:30 in the House Chamber of the State Capitol.
Please consider attending.
Calls and visits are needed as this legislation moves from the
House to the Senate over the next two weeks.

For contact info and directions to the
Capitol go to: www.wvvalues.net

Co-sponsered by the West Virginia Council of Churches and the
West Virginia Values Coalition.


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