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WSDMO presents
Tourism Day in Olympia on behalf of the tourism industry.
Join hundreds of Tourism industry professionals from
across Washington State in Olympia on Tuesday, February 9. We need
your help to take a stand on the crucial issues that impact us all
and.to remind our elected leaders WHY
TOURISM MATTERS.
Tourism means jobs, community development, economic impact and
statewide tax revenue.
We need YOU there to demonstrate that our industry is vast and varied.
You'll take part in legislative district lunches and office visits with
legislators and their key staff members to explain the importance of
tourism to Washington and your district. Participants will maintain
individual schedules based upon availability. Advance logistics and
briefing notes will be supplied. Stay tuned for more information.
Wrap up our productive day at a reception at the Governor's mansion
with the Honorable Christine Gregoire and Key legislators from the Tourism
Commission. Enjoy Washington wines and hors d'oeuvres with your
colleagues and the Governor.
Registration must be received by Friday,
February 5 and you must bring photo ID matching your
registration name for security clearance. Space is limited.
A representative from your region will be in contact with you in
early February to confirm your agenda, provide you with information
relative to your region and be available to answer any questions.
Schedule of
Events in Olympia on February 9th:
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10:00 am:
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Briefing Session at First
Congregational Church
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11:15 am:
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Group Photo on South Lawn
of the Capitol
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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm:
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Lunch with Legislators by
District (subject to availability, may be on your own)
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1:00 pm - 5:00 pm:
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Meetings with Legislators
and/or staff
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*Optional Capitol Tours
and Targeted Committee hearings
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5:30 pm - 7:00 pm:
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Reception at Governor's
Mansion with Tourism Commission Legislators
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Registration is $25 per person.
SAY YES! Please
register now and commit to making a difference by
February 5,
2010.
You'll need to provide us with some additional information
on the registration form, so before clicking below, please find your:
WSDMO Tourism Matters zone: http://www.visitseattle.org/tourismmatters/regions/default.html
Legislative
District: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder/Default.aspx
(please be sure to provide your Legislative District, NOT Congressional
District.)
Due to the nature of the additional information we need to
collect, individuals must register separately.
Click here to
Register
Please contact Brianna Mark with any questions about this event.
PLEASE NOTE: It is our policy to bill for reservations
made which require us to place a catering guarantee. Cancellations are
accepted if made to (206) 461-5824 no later than 72 hours prior to the
event. We appreciate your cooperation. The location of the event is
accessible to persons with disabilities. Auxiliary aids will be
provided, upon request, to persons requiring assistance. Please call
(206) 461-5824 at least 5 working days in advance of the event for
assistance. In case of cancellations due to inclement weather, call
(206) 461-5800 after 5:30am on the morning of the event for up-to-date
information.
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