(Subject to change)

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill

8:30 am – 9:00 am
Coffee and tea

9:00 am – 10:30 am
Newcomer Session: Capitol Hill 101
Provides an introduction to the Alliance and its work throughout the year, and explains the basic workings of Congressional offices and the Congressional committee system

10:30 am – 11:00 am
Coffee break

In-depth Prep Workshop (all participants)

11:00 am – 12:15 pm
Appropriations and funded programs

• The FY12/13 appropriations outlook
• The appropriations message

12:15 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch

1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
J-1 visa session

• 2011 J-1 Recap
• Summer Work Travel
• The J-1 message

2:15 pm – 3:00 pm
Communications session

• Identifying key talking points
• Crafting your best message

3:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Coffee break

3:15 pm – 5:00 pm
Group work & role plays

• Group work
• Role plays
• “Advocacy veterans role play”
   

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill

7:30 am - 8:30 am
Prep Breakfast
Participants will gather in groups and prepare for their Congressional visits.

~ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Congressional meetings