Hi Blain,

Here is more info about the advocacy training in Seattle. Please e-
mail Melanie at mredman@... if you are interested in
participating. Also, please include your address when you e-mail
her..it helps in figuring out which legislative district you belong
to.

Thanks! Have a great day :)

Mineko

SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT! ADVOCACY TRAINING

Seattle: Saturday, February 26th 10a-3p @ Swedish Hospital
Spokane: Saturday, March 5, 2005 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT! Advocacy Training

The purpose of the SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT! training is to prepare
people affected by epilepsy and their families to share their stories
with legislators. It is so important that people in Olympia know
about epilepsy so they can make informed decisions about issues that
affect your lives!

We are also using this training as a launch point for our grassroots
advocacy network to respond to emerging issues that affect people
with epilepsy.

We plan to host a legislative reception in Olympia later this spring
to educate our legislators about epilepsy. You will be strongly
encouraged to attend. Travel stipends will be available to assist
those who are in need.

No experience necessary! We want you to come and learn how to be an
advocate from our special guest, Bill Murphy. Bill is State
Government Relations Consultant with Epilepsy Foundation America and
has been teaching people affected by epilepsy around the country how
to be advocates.

We hope to have representatives from every legislative district in
Washington State in attendance. An RSVP is required so we have the
appropriate amount of food (FREE LUNCH) and participant packets.

Please RSVP for one of the trainings no later than February 17th.
We will mail you directions to the training of your choice (Seattle
or Spokane), along with an agenda for the day.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Melanie Redman, Associate Director
mredman@...

Legislative Reception in Olympia: Wednesday, March 23rd 5p-7p