DUE TO COVID-19 AND OUR MEMBERS BEING ON THE FRONT LINES, PLANNING FOR THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 30 & OCTOBER 1. ANY CURRENT REGISTRATIONS OR SPONSORSHIPS WILL BE HELD FOR THIS FALL DATE. PLEASE CONTACT OFFICE@MONL.ORG IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS. THANK YOU!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE!
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DAY ONE
MONL is offering an Advocacy 101 half-day, afternoon session on Wednesday, September 30, at the MHA Advocacy Center, to learn how to advocate for patients with your legislators. The event will be held from 1:30-4:45pm with an evening social from 5:00-6:30pm across the street at Troppo. We will prep you on current issues and MONL priorities so you feel confident to be face-to-face with your legislators. Pointers on effective communication strategies and talking points will be provided and discussed before your appointments.
DAY TWO
Provides a full-day (8:15am – 3:30pm) opportunity to join your MONL colleagues, on Thursday, October 1, at the MHA Advocacy Center, to discuss issues related to nursing and healthcare with legislators, their staff and state officials. You will be grouped with members from your district to meet with your state Senator and Representative. Briefing materials, appointment information, and talking points will be summarized and discussed prior to your appointments.
OBJECTIVES:
• Learn to lobby effectively when communicating with state legislators about MONL positions on key issues.
• Review MONL priorities related to nursing and healthcare policy issues.
• Discuss why nurses’ advocacy is integral for creating change in public policy.
AGENDA - SOON TO BE ANNOUNCED
*Registration fee covers both days. Evening social is included on September 30 and breakfast and lunch is included on October 1.
TBA Contact Hours will be provided and an application has been submitted.
Contact Hour Break Down:
Wednesday, September 30 - TBA contact hours available
Thursday, October 1 - TBA contact hours available
Statement of Accreditation: Lansing Community College Department of Nursing (WICEAP-601-1) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
HOTEL: Radisson Lansing at the Capitol | 111 N. Grand Ave. | Lansing, MI 48933
To book your hotel, you must call Radisson Lansing at the Capitol by April 30, 2020 at 800.333.3333. Reservations may also be made by logging on to the website: www.radisson.com/lansingmi and using Promo Code: MONL20 Room Rate is $129/night
All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit. Cancellations will be accepted without penalty up to 72 hours prior to arrival. Cancellations received within 72 hours of arrival will forfeit one (1) night room and tax.
PARKING: The Radisson Hotel offers all overnight guests valet parking for $20/night, per vehicle. Temporary valet parking is available at $20 per entry.
Temporary self-parking is available on a space available, first come, first served basis in the city city-owned ramp conveniently connected to the Radisson Hotel Lansing at the Capitol via a climate controlled pedway. The current parking rate is $1.50 for each½ hour, maximum of $15.00 per day.
REGISTRATION CUTOFF IS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 AT 5PM!
*REGISTRATIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. REGISTRATIONS MAY BE TRANSFERRED ONLY.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE!
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