FCNL Friends Committee on National Legislation

Annual Meeting 2021 Day 1

Join us for our first day of programming of Annual Meeting 2021! Please see the details below or go to fcnl.org/annual meeting. Programming: 12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m. - Welcome and Opening Plenary with Diane Randall - Speaker: Diane Randall, FCNL General Secretary - Plus greetings from around the country. 12:30 p.m.-12:45 p.m. - Seeking an Equitable FCNL - Speaker: Mary Lou Hatcher, DEI Working Group of the General Committee 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. - Investing in a Better Future: Reviewing the Legislative Ask - Speaker: Amelia Kegan, FCNL Legislative Director, Domestic Policy - The FCNL community gathers to advocate for rebuilding the U.S. economy to put children and families at the center. 2:00 p.m.-2:15 p.m. - Justice Award Presentation This year’s Justice Award will be presented to Rep. Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) for her advocacy for America’s working families is at the core of her work. 2:15 p.m.-3:00 p.m. - Strategies for a Successful Lobby Visit - Learn FCNL’s theory of change; learn how to lobby like a Quaker; and harness the power of your story. Friends Committee on National Legislation Lobbying with Quakers 245 2nd St. NE | Washington, DC 2000

Annual Meeting 2021 Day 2

Join us for our second day of programming of Annual Meeting 2021! Please see the details below or go to fcnl.org/annual meeting. End of Lobby Day Plenary | Presentation of the Edward F. Snyder Award for National Legislative Leadership in Advancing Disarmament and Building Peace and Program Assistant Speeches Join us to celebrate a day of advocacy. We will recognize Sen. Todd Young (IN) for his work to bring an end to endless war and hear from four of this year’s class of Program Assistants. Friends Committee on National Legislation Lobbying with Quakers 245 2nd St. NE | Washington, DC 20002 https://www.fcnl.org/

Annual Meeting 2021 Day 3

Opening of Annual Meeting with Opening Worship Keynote Address by Vanessa Julye Speakers: Vanessa Julye, Philadelphia Yearly Meeting; Ron Ferguson, FCNL General Committee clerk; Mary Lou Hatcher, FCNL General Committee assistant clerk; Deborah Suess, worship leader, North Carolina Fellowship of Friends. ​​​ Friends Committee on National Legislation Lobbying with Quakers 245 2nd St. NE | Washington, DC 20002 https://www.fcnl.org/

Spring Lobby Weekend 2021 Day 2

Welcome back for Day 2 of Spring Lobby Weekend 2021! We will go over everything you need to know for the day and hear from Rep. Karen Bass (CA-37).

Spring Lobby Weekend 2020 – Day 1

At Virtual Spring Lobby Weekend 2020, hundreds of students, recent grads, Quakers, and young adults from nearly 40 states will gather online to learn and vir...

Annual Meeting 2021 Day 5

Closing Program: Choose Hope. Work for Justice. Speakers: Ron Ferguson, FCNL General Committee clerk; Mary Lou Hatcher, FCNL General Committee assistant clerk. We will close our Annual Meeting 2021 by celebrating and committing to our work ahead in the coming year with FCNL staff, and hearing from four of this year’s class of program assistants. Friends Committee on National Legislation Lobbying with Quakers 245 2nd St. NE | Washington, DC 20002 https://www.fcnl.org/

Spring Lobby Weekend 2021: Welcome, Lobby Keynote, and Storytelling

Welcome to Day 1 of Spring Lobby Weekend! We will go over everything you need to know for this year’s lobby ask: the Justice in Policing Act as well as how to harness the power of your story in congressional offices. We will be joined by Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey.

Spring Lobby Weekend 2020 – Day 2

At Virtual Spring Lobby Weekend 2020, hundreds of students, recent grads, Quakers, and young adults from nearly 40 states will gather online to learn and vir...

Spring Lobby Weekend 2021 Closing

You did it!! Spring Lobby Weekend 2021 is officially in the books. Join us to celebrate your day of advocacy on Capitol Hill from across the country and hear from outstanding speakers, grateful for the work you do.