Capitol Hill Day, Tuesday, 2/14/06

9:00 am – 11:30 am

Legislative Update

Get the latest and most up-to-date information on legislation and what else is happening on Capitol Hill that might affect you and your coalition. Interact with key Hill staffers and hear from Administration and congressional leaders! CADCA also will present Congressional Leadership Awards to recognize outstanding congressional members who have championed legislation and strategies to protect and enhance the federal role in substance abuse prevention, education, treatment and research.

12:15 pm – 1:00 pm

Rally on Capitol Hill

This year CADCA will conduct a rally on legislation and funding issues related to substance abuse prevention and underage drinking. Key congressional leaders have been invited to participate in this event, which will take place on Capitol Hill.  Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to interact with your fellow coalition leaders and to ensure that substance abuse prevention is on the radarscreens of all members of congress!

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Capitol Hill Appointments

Last year, more than 1,000 coalition leaders and Forum attendees from around the country headed to Capitol Hill to educate their legislators about the effectiveness of substance abuse prevention, education and treatment. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to educate members of your Congressional delegation and/or their key staffers about your coalition and the important issues facing our field!

Get started on your congressional appointments with CADCA's Capitol Hill Day Handbook.  

CADCA will set up congressional appointments for groups of five or more. Please contact Adrienne Bory at abory@cadca.org or by telephone at (703) 706-0560 ext. 255.

  5:30 pm – 7:00 pm 

Congressional Reception  

Last year, Capitol Hill Day concluded with an incredible congressional reception in the Hart Senate Office Building where Senator Charles E. Grassley accepted an award from CADCA for his sustained leadership in support of the anti-drug coalition movement. CADCA also was honored to have several other distinguished members of Congress and their staffs attend the reception.

THIS YEAR WILL BE EVEN BETTER! Don't miss this valuable opportunity to network with Members of Congress and key staffers!