“Moving Good Policy in Bad Economic Times”

11:30-12:30 p.m. Registration & Lunch – South Convention Lobby, Main Floor

12:30-1:30 p.m.   Opening of the Fourth Annual Colorado Latina/o Advocacy Day- Grand Ballroom I

1:30-1:45 p.m.                                     Break

1:45-2:15 p.m.     Overview of 2010 Legislation and Why We Lobby – Jessie Ulibarri, Mi Familia Vota

2:15-2:30 p.m.                                     Break

2:30-3:15 p.m.     Policy & Issues Briefing Breakout Session I

• Immigration: Hans Meyer, Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition - Tower Court Room A
• Education: Lisa Weil, Great Education Colorado - Tower Court Room B
• Health Care: Daniel Gonzales, Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity & Reproductive Rights   - Tower Court Room C
• Civil Rights & Economic Justice: Corrine Fowler, Colorado Progressive Coalition & Erin Bennet, 9to5 National Association of Working Women - Tower Court Room D

3:15-3:30 p.m.                                     Break

3:30-4:15 p.m.     Policy & Issues Briefing Breakout Session II

• Immigration: Hans Meyer, Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition - Tower Court Room A
• Education: Lisa Weil, Great Education Colorado - Tower Court Room B
• Health Care: Daniel Gonzales, Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity & Reproductive Rights - Tower Court Room C
• Civil Rights & Economic Justice: Corrine Fowler, Colorado Progressive Coalition & Erin Bennet, 9to5 National Association of Working Women - Tower Court Room D

4:15-4:30 p.m.                                     Break

4:30-6:30 p.m.     Why Advocacy? The Big Picture - Jessie Ulibarri, Mi Familia Vota

• Veterans Tracks-How to lead a delegation
• First Time Track-Role-play

6:30 p.m.              Dinner on Your Own or Optional Session

• “Conversation on How to Impact Local Ballot Initiatives” - Off-Site

Monday, March 15, 2010

Sheraton Hotel Denver - Tower Building

“Moving Good Policy in Bad Economic Times”

7:30-8:30 a.m.     Registration and Breakfast – South Convention Lobby, Outside Grand Ballroom I

8:30-9:30 a.m.     Welcome by Co-Convening Organizations:                  - Grand Ballroom I

• Event Emcee: Alex Sanchez, Latina Initiative Board & host of the Educa 2010 show

                                                Dusti Gurule, Latina Initiative

                                                Jacinta ‘Jacy’ Montoya Price, Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity & Reproductive Rights

                                                Julien Ross, Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition

• Media Sponsor Remarks:   Mario Carrera, Univision Colorado
• Keynote Speaker:    Honorable Governor Bill Ritter
• Distinguished Speaker:  Carlos Valverde, Colorado Progressive Coalition

9:30-10:30 a.m.   Breakout into Delegations & Travel to Capitol

11:00-12:30 p.m. Working Lunch in Regional Delegations – Box lunch on site in Capitol Cafeteria

12:00-1:30 p.m.   Legislative Meetings at Capitol - Various Locations within the Capitol

• LAD has reserved room 0109 in the basement of the Capitol for participants between visits                                                                         

1:30-2:00 p.m.     Rally for “Real Policy Change” – West Steps of the Capitol

• Proclamation by Latino Legislators

• Lorena Garcia, Community Activist
• Cynthia Negron, Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights

2:00-2:30 p.m.     Return to Sheraton Hotel & Break

2:30-4:30 p.m.     “Staying Engaged in 2010 & Beyond” - Grand Ballroom I

• Remarks by Co-Convening Organizations
• “2010 Ballot Initiatives: Be Prepared and Get Involved!”
• “April 2010 Census and What it Means to Our Community” Jessie Ulibarri, Mi Familia Vota
• “Caucus and the Primary Election: Why you need to caucus!” Faith Winter, The White House Project
• “Latinos in Elected Office: We need you!” Polly Baca, Colorado Latino Forum

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