Do you want to learn more about the General Assembly and the
online Legislative Information System (LIS)? ... get an "inside" tour
of the State Capitol? .... participate in a mock session in the State
Senate?
Come to a FREE workshop to be held at the Library of Virginia & the
State Capitol.
Register at: http://host5.evanced.info/lva/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=684
Monday, April 13, 2009
9:30 AM : REGISTRATION & LIGHT REFRESHMENTS (Library of Virginia
lobby)
10:00 AM : THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY & THE LIS: learn how to navigate the
GA website and receive hands-on instruction on the Legislative
Information System (LIS) (Library of Virginia IT Lab, 1st floor)
12:15 PM : LUNCH & ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION, State Capitol, Senate Room 3
(A legislator seated at each table or panel discussion, depending upon
the number of attendees)
1:15 PM : STATE CAPITOL BUILDING TOUR: New discoveries are unveiled in
the renovated building
2:15 PM : MOCK SESSION, Senate Chamber: Learn the rules and
legislative language; participate in floor debates and cast votes
3:00 PM : ELECTIONS 2009 (meet and discuss issues with a political
analyst), Senate Chamber
3:30 PM : ADJOURN
For more information, contact Suzy Szasz Palmer at 804-692-3620 or
suzy.palmer@lva.virginia.gov
