2003 - 2004 Past Events
Monday, 9/8/03, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.,,
Florida Department of Law Enforcement/Missing Children Information Clearinghouse - Florida Missing Children's Day and child safety fair.
Dawn Mikola 850/410-8574
Historic Front Steps/Courtyard/Rotunda
Monday, 9/15/03, 10:30 a.m.
Florida Jump$tart for Personal Financial Literacy
Rosanna Jacobsen 850/245-9014
Rotunda
Monday, 9/15/03 through Friday, 10/31/03
Hispanic Heritage Month Display
Sandy Shaughnessy (850)245-6480
Rotunda
Friday, 9/19/03, 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Falun Gong Practitioners - Press conference releasing the latest details of Li Meizi and Dr. Charles Lee, American practitioners in China prisons
Wenzhong Cao 850/644-9901
Courtyard
Monday, 9/22/03, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Office of Drug Control - Family day event at the Capitol.
Courtney Heidelberg 850/487-6680
Courtyard/Rotunda
Monday, 9/29/03, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Brighter Futures Foundation - Kickoff for statewide tour to create awareness of educational issues
Aaron Ne vins 954/767-9850
Courtyard
Wednesday, 10/1/03, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tallahassee Scottish Highland Games & Celtic Festival - Media Day, invitation to learn about Festival to be held Saturday, October 4, 2003.
Gordon McCleary 850/385-7469
Historic Front Steps
Wednesday, 10/6/03, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
American Cancer Society - Press conference with Lt. Governor Toni Jennings and Dr. Van Vessem promoting early detection and prevention of breast cancer
Kathy Ashton 850/297-0588
Rotunda
Tuesday-Friday, 10/14/03-10/31/03
Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., Greater Florida Chapter - National Lupus Awareness Month, displays and information.
Sandi Frear 727/244-8730
Rotunda
Wednesday, 10/15/03, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Health Safety Exposition
Victor Johnson 850/245-4544
Courtyard
Wednesday, 10/17/03, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Capital City Church and Community Coalition - Marriage covenant signing event for local faith-based leaders.
Ruby Barr 850/222-6496
Historic Front Steps
Tuesday, 10/28/03, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Tallahassee Police Department - Buckle Up Campaign
Judy Suchocki 850/891-4266
Historic Front Steps
Thursday, 11/6/03, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Volunteer Florida - Recognizing volunteers that help strengthen communities through volunteering, awards ceremony.
Gwen Erwin 850/921-5172
Historic Front Steps
Tuesday, 11/11/03, 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Military Order of the World Wars - Tallahassee Chapter - Annual massing of colors event associated with Veterans Day observation, immediately following parade.
Royal Logan 850/413-0787
Relocated to Gray Building Plaza
Friday, 11/14/03, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Department of Environmental Protection - America Recycles Day - Information event about recycling.
Shannon Reynolds 850/245-8716
Courtyard
Tuesday, 11/18/03, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Commission on the Status of Women - 2003 Florida Women's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
Kelly Sciba 850/414-3300
Rotunda
Wednesday, 11/19/03, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
United Way of the Big Bend - Florida State Employees' Charitable Campaign Accenture grand price drawing.
Debara Jump 850/487-8091
Courtyard
Saturday, 11/22/03, 1:00 p.m.
National Coalition to Restore the Constitution - Rally, speakers, gathering petition signatures for presentation to legislators for January 2004 summit, rallies held in all 50 states.
Leslie Coleman 850/877-2326
Historic Front Steps
Wednesday, 12/03/03, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Tallahassee Police Department - Press conference to announce multi-agency DUI Task Force for Leon County
Judy Suchocki 850/891-4266
Courtyard (Rotunda, in case of rain)
Wednesday, 12/3/03, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Health - Mobile health clinic to provide flu shots and wellness screenings, press conference promoting the benefits of flu shots. Flu shots provided by the Leon County Health Department.
Angela Scharwath 850/245-4444 ext. 2134
Historic Front Steps
Monday, 12/8/03 through Wednesday, 12/10/03, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists for Grandfather Resolution - Peaceful rally protesting Florida Statute 468.85.
David Garcia 954/485-4655
Courtyard
Wednesday, 1/7/04
Long Rider Colonel Gene Glasscock's visit to the Capital on horseback.
Alex, Florida Department of Environmental Protection 850/245-2052
Historic Front Steps
Tuesday, 1/13/04, 9:30 a.m. - Noon
The Able Trust - Press conference with Lt. Governor Jennings to announce the results of the Employer's Study regarding the hiring practices of people with disabilities.
Heidi Otway 850/681-3200
Rotunda
Wednesday, 1/14/04, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Betty Castor for Senate Press Conference - Endorsement by local officials to announce candidacy for Florida Senate.
Justin Day 813/831-4128
Thursday, 1/17/04, 9:30 a.m. - Noon
Florida Nurses Association - Press conference regarding consumer safety.
Alyce Alpern 850/222-1996
Rotunda
Saturday, 1/17/04, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Big Bend Apostolic Ministerial Alliance - Prayer and praise celebration for peace, the President, and state and local governmental leaders.
Rev. John E. Baker 850/219-9950
Historic Front Steps
Monday, 1/19/04, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Tallahassee Branch NAACP - Community celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dale Landry/Connie Hicks Evans 850/553-4393
Waller Park
Monday, 1/26/04 - Friday, 2/06/04, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Jewish War Veterans of the USA - Department of Florida - Display of Medal of Honor recipients and the history of the Jewish War Veterans from 1896 to present.
Edwin Goldwasser 561/495-6068
Rotunda
February 1-29/04
Black History Month Display
Sandy Shaughnessy 850/245-6480
Rotunda
Thursday, 2/5/04, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida House of Representatives - Recreational vehicle display in conjunction with House Speaker's Annual Alzheimer's Summit.
Marty McDonald 850/488-8224
Area North of the Historic Front Steps
Monday, 2/9/04, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
The Tallahassee Urban League - Annual press conference to promote drug free lifestyle for youth.
Wash Anderson 850/222-6111
Rotunda
Tuesday, 2/10/04, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Printing Association of Florida - Display of printing industry products.
Meg Streibig 407/240-8009
Rotunda
Tuesday, 2/10/04, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
Project FSU - March and press conference to promote community service in Tallahassee.
Jose Perez 786/547-2759
Historic Front Steps
Tuesday, 2/17/04, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
American Cancer Society, Florida Division - Lobby day and related activities, awareness of public health policy to reduce the burden of cancer in Florida and eliminate cancer as a major health problem.
Aaron Czyzewski 813/253-0541
Courtyard/Rotunda
Tuesday, 2/17/04, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Florida Life Care Resident's Association - Press conference by Lt. Governor Jennings advocating seniors living in continuing care retirement communities.
Bennett Napier 850/906-9314
Rotunda
Wednesday, 2/18/04, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Northwest Florida Legislative Day - Portrays Northwest Florida through displays, food and entertainment.
Senator Charlie Clary 850/833-9159
Courtyard/Rotunda
Thursday, 2/19/04, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Lake County Day 2004 - County displays on exhibit, mobile command post, personnel carrier, Humvee, boat, luncheon.
Debbie Stivender 352/343-9850
Courtyard
Thursday, 2/19/04, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Clay County Chamber of Commerce - Promote Clay County businesses and issues to the Governor and Florida Legislature.
Kellie Kilberg 904/349-7199
Historic Front Steps
Thursday, 2/19/04, 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Florida Partners in Crisis - Press Conference.
Jocelyn Jara 850/222-1996
Rotunda
Monday - Friday, 2/23-27/04, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Community Affairs Hazardous Weather Awareness Week - Displays, children's poster contest and press conference (2/23/04).
Ann Rowe 850/922-1608
Rotunda
Tuesday, 2/24/04, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Florida Nurses Association - Press conference regarding legislative and public safety issues.
Alyce Alpern Costello 850/222-1996
Rotunda
Wednesday, 2/25/04, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Health CHECK Coalition - Press conference announcing the Health CHECK Coalition and their mission to empower healthcare customers with information.
Rotunda
Monday, 3/1/04 through Friday, 3/5/04, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Children's Week/United Way of Florida & Partners - Children's hanging hands, displays, exhibits, activities throughout week.
- Monday, 3/1/04 Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
- Tuesday, 3/2/04 Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
- Wednesday, 3/3/04 United Way of Florida Press Conference
- Thursday, 3/4/04 Florida Children's Forum
- Friday, 3/5/04 Florida Success by 6 Partnership
Frankie Allen 850/893-6270
Courtyard/Rotunda
Monday, 3/1/04, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Ignite Florida - Youth rally for tobacco prevention funding.
Yangda Ou 813/265-3170
Historic Front Steps
Monday, 3/1/04, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Southeastern Community Blood Center - Blood drive for community.
Carole Beckham 850/488-3782
Courtyard
Tuesday, 3/2/04, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Health and Leon County Health Department - Health fair with community partners promoting physical activity and health nutrition, and press conference.
Laurie Osgood 850/922-6800
Courtyard
Tuesday, 3/2/04, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Progressive Race Inspired and Dedicated to Empower (PRIDE) - National rally to encourage voter registration and participation as well as encourage open dialogue regarding national and state issues of interest.
Tamika Forde 305/351-5405
Historic Front Steps
Wednesday, 3/3/04, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Palm Beach County Day - Displays and exhibits highlighting Palm Beach County.
Michele McGrew 561/355-6772
Rotunda
Thursday, 3/4/04, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Southwest Florida Legislative Consortium - Awareness of issues of importance and interest to the southwest Florida Legislative Consortium.
Kelly Shoemaker 941/743-1944
Historic Front Steps
Thursday, 3/4/04, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Representative Irvin Slosberg - Press Conference for enforcement of seat belt law.
Desiree Morel 850/488-1302
Historic Front Steps
Friday, 3/5/04, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
True Majority - Press conference for True Majority membership to show support for HB 1037.
William Faulkner 850/458-2497
Historic Front Steps
Monday, 3/8/04, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Pax Christi U.S.A. - Press conference by Dave Robinson, National Coordinator for re-election 2004.
Shirley Poore 850/893-6838
Waller Park
Monday, 3/8/04, 10:00 a.m.
Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services - Press conference by Commissioner Charles Bronson
Terry McElroy 850/488-3022
Lower Level Rotunda
Monday, 3/8/04, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Florida Police Benevolent Association - Rally for support of public correctional and probation officers.
Matt Puckett 850/222-3329
Courtyard
Monday, 3/8/04, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Center for Information, Training and Evaluation Services - Display describing the Florida ExpertNet System, a project that is part of the Leadership Board for Applied Research and Public Service.
Rebecca Augustyniak 850/644-5602
Rotunda
Monday, 3/8/04, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Prison Reform Forum - Meeting of advocacy groups, presentations, educational and informative clinics and demonstrations.
Kathleen Murff-Whiting 352/376-1611
Historic Front Steps/Rotunda
Monday, 3/8/04, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Pax Christi U.S.A. - Press conference by Dave Robinson, National Coordinator for re-election 2004.
Shirley Poore 850/893-6838
Waller Park
Monday, 3/8/04, 10:00 a.m.
Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services - Press conference by Commissioner Charles Bronson
Terry McElroy 850/488-3022
Lower Level Rotunda
Tuesday-Wednesday, 3/9-10/04, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida College of Emergency Physicians - Activities, exhibits and education of accident and injury prevention.
Karen Watson 407/281-7396
Rotunda
Tuesday, 3/9/04, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Education Freedom Foundation - Press Conference and displays.
Denise Lasher 813/318-0995 ext. 232
Historic Front Steps/Courtyard/Rotunda
Tuesday, 3/9/04, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Florida Attractions Association/Florida Commission on Tourism - Exhibits and displays representing Florida's tourism industry.
Mike Donaldson 850/222-2885
Waller Park
Wednesday, 3/10/04, Noon - 2:00 p.m.
Florida Association of Realtors - Legislative Day Luncheon.
Suzanne Hughes 850/224-1400
Courtyard
Wednesday, 3/10/04, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Stetson University - Stetson University Day, promotional materials.
Susan Anderson 386/822-7482
Rotunda
Wednesday, 3/10/04, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Florida Council Against Sexual Violence - Press conference releasing a study of Florida rates of victimization by the Center for Disease Control.
Courtyard
Wednesday, 3/10/04, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Florida Catholic Conference/Farm Worker Organization - Luncheon and awareness of issues related to farm workers.
Sheila Hopkins 850/222-3803
Courtyard
Thursday, 3/11/04, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Nurse Alliance of Florida - Luncheon and meeting with legislators for passage of safe staffing legislation.
Waller Park
Thursday, 3/11/04, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
St. Johns County - Displays and exhibits promoting St. Johns County, includes display of vintage passenger cars.
Karen Johnson 904/823-2502
Courtyard/Rotunda
Thursday-Friday, 3/11-12/04, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Alliance for Freedom from Alimony, Inc. - Public awareness of the unconstitutionality of permanent alimony.
Sharon King 615/354-5717
Historic Front Steps (3/11/04)/Rotunda (3/12/04)
Monday, 3/15/04, 10:00 a.m.
Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services - Press conference by Commissioner Charles Bronson
Terry McElroy 850/488-3022
Lower Level Rotunda
Monday, 3/15/04, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Children & Families - Annual foster youth meeting with Florida Legislators.
Tom Bentley 850/922-0901
Rotunda
Monday, 3/15/04, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Autism Society of Florida - Autism Awareness Day, displays related to Autism in Florida.
Ashley Ocampo 850/656-6233
Historic Front Steps and Area North of Historic Capitol/Rotunda
Monday, 3/15/04 through Thursday, 3/18/04, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehcles - Florida driver licenses and tag services.
James Parido 850/921-9131
Courtyard
Monday, 3/15/04, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
National Association of Social Workers, Florida Chapter - Speakers and exhibit booths for professional and student lobby day for association.
Johanna Byrd 850/224-2400
Courtyard/Back Steps
Monday, 3/15/04, 10:00 a.m.
Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services - Press conference by Commissioner Charles Bronson
Terry McElroy 850/488-3022
Lower Level Rotunda
Tuesday, 3/16/04, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Florida Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance - Displays of health and fitness materials and technology, student fitness activities.
Barbara Palmer 850/877-6631
Courtyard/Rotunda
Wednesday, 3/17/04, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged - Annual event, vehicles and equipment displays and information booths.
Lisa Bacot 850/410-5711
Senate Portico
Wednesday, 3/17/04, 1:00 p.m.
Brighter Futures Foundation - Rally to advocate on behalf of educational issues.
Carole Duncanson 954/761-1610
Historic Front Steps and area outside of Senate Office Building
Wednesday, 3/17/04, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges - FAPSC Day 2004.
Heather Fuselier 850/577-3139
Courtyard/Rotunda
Wednesday, 3/17/04, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Intelligent Transportation Society of Florida (ITS Florida) - Exhibits and displays featuring advanced transportation projects and programs.
Charles Wallace 352/374-6635
Area North of Historic Front Steps
Wednesday, 3/17/04, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
PACE Center for Girls, Inc. - Girls rally, speakers and singing, awareness of the need for girls programming in the state.
Debbie Moroney 850/921-9280
Waller Park
Thursday, 3/18/04, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
NAMI Florida - Press conference to launch campaign for the Mind of America.
Lynne Hernandez 850/671-4445
Historic Front Steps
Thursday, 3/18/04, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
NAMI Florida - Press conference to launch campaign for the Mind of America.
Lynne Hernandez 850/671-4445
Historic Front Steps
Thursday, 3/18/04, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Florida Propane Gas Association - Annual legislative propane cookout.
Kim Monahan 850/681-0496
Courtyard
Thursday, 3/18/04, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral - Displays showing quality of life in Cape Coral.
Mike Quaintance 239/549-6900
Rotunda
Monday, 3/22/04, 8:30 a.m.
Holland & Knight - Pinning ceremony for honorary troop members for Girl Scouts
Kathy Sellers 850/425-5639
Historic Front Steps
Monday, 3/22/04, 8:30 a.m.
Holland & Knight - Pinning ceremony for honorary troop members for Girl Scouts
Kathy Sellers 850/425-5639
Historic Front Steps
Monday, 3/22/04, 10:00 a.m.
Florida Commission on the Status of Women Press Conference
Kelly Sciba 850/414-3300
Rotunda
Tuesday, 3/23/04, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Tallahassee Habitat for Humanity - Press conference on affordable housing to mark the 6000th Habitat House in Florida.
Lou Armesto 850/574-2288
Waller Park
Tuesday, 3/23/04, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Space Industry Day - Space industry exhibits including the Starship 2040 and Benefits of Space NASA Mobiles.
Claudette Beggs 321/867-7009
Courtyard and area North of Historic Front Steps
Tuesday, 3/23/04, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind - Deaf and blind student performance groups.
Kathy Gillespie 904/827-2219
Courtyard/Rotunda
Tuesday, 3/23/04, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Suicide Prevention Coalition - Displays, brochures, to heighten the awareness of suicide and its devastating effects.
Terry Smith 386/446-4690
Courtyard/Rotunda
Wednesday, 3/24/04, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Volusia County Government - displays.
Dona DeMarsh 386/736-5920
Rotunda
Wednesday, 3/24/04, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Florida Trucking Association - Truckers Day at the Capitol.
Charles Brantley 850/222-9900
Courtyard
Wednesday, 3/24/04, 10:00 a.m. - noon
Take Stock in Children - Students and mentors from across the state celebrating the success of the program.
Kelly Mahaffy 904/791-7260
Historic Front Steps and Area North of Front Steps
Wednesday, 3/24/04, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Florida Association of Counties - Press conference, group of elected officials from all Florida counties stating issues and concerns that effect people in their communities.
Renee Thompson 850/222-1996
Waller Park
Wednesday, 3/24/04, 8:00 a.m. - Noon
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Association of Florida - Mentoring recognition and BB/BS Association Day in the Legislature.
Paula Shell 850/433-5437
Area In Front of Senate Office Building
Thursday, 3/25/04, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Florida Medical Association - Political rally.
Trent Batchelor 850/224-6496
Waller Park
Thursday, 3/25/04, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
PRIDE Enterprises - Displays
Foster Harbin 727/556-3340
Historic Front Steps and Area North of Front Steps
Thursday, 3/25/04, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
City of Jacksonville - Bands and interactive displays highlighting Jacksonville, Florida.
Theresa Price 904/630-3690
Courtyard/Back Steps/Rotunda
Monday, 3/29/04, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) - Press conference, awareness of drunk driving statistics, public and highway safety, underage drinking.
Andy Hindman 850/681-0061
Courtyard/Rotunda
Tuesday, 3/30/04, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
University of South Florida Alumni Association - To inform public and legislators of contributions of University of South Florida
Jeffrey Huggins 813/974-1694
Courtyard/Rotunda
Tuesday, 3/30/04, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Broward County Day - Exhibits, displays promoting Broward County and luncheon.
Pamela Landi 954/357-7577
Historic Front Steps
Tuesday, 3/31/04, 10:00 a.m.
Florida Coalition for the Homeless - Press conference to call attention to homeless Floridians.
Greg Mellowe 407/893-4410
Waller Park
Wednesday, 3/31/04, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Florida Department of State/Clydesdale Cultural Heritage Tour and Press Conference
Gail Stansberry-Ziffer 850/668-0010
Waller Park - Lower Level
Wednesday, 3/31/04, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Department of Elder Affairs - Exhibitors and advocates inform attendees about how to be effective advocates for elder Floridians, provide information on trends, presciption drugs, long-term care options, intergenerational programs and technology available to assist caregivers.
Lisa Meyer 850/414-2353
Historic Front Steps
Wednesday, 3/31/04, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Florida Dental Association - Dentists Day on the Hill, legislative appreciation luncheon.
Catherine Maddox 850/224-1089
Waller Park
Wednesday, 3/31/04 and Thursday, 4/1/04, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Miami-Dade County Days - To showcase Miami-Dade County, Paella Fest luncheon.
Dianne Raulson 305/233-6169
Courtyard/Rotunda
Thursday, 4/1/04, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sadowski Coalition - Affordable housing advocates to hold a press conference.
Edie Ousley 850/224-4316
Courtyard
Thursday, 4/1/04, 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Ron Sachs Communications/Florida Sports Foundation - Press Conference
Sue Ray 850/222-1996
Waller Park
Thursday, 4/1/04, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Leon County Humane Society - Leon County Humane Society pet adoption booth and awareness issues regarding pet care, spay/neuter and animal cruelty.
Tracey Van Hook 850/224-9193
Courtyard
Monday, 4/5/04, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Florida Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy - Press conference to announce results of survey.
Rosanna Jacobsen 407/628-8073
Rotunda
Monday-Wednesday, 4/5-7/04
National Work Zone Safety Week - Orange cone display to recognize those that lost their lives in Florida construction work zones.
Dave Meslow 850/906-9194
Historic Front Steps
Thursday, 4/8/04, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Executive Office of the Governor, Office on Drug Control - Activities, booths and press conference aimed at reducing underage drinking.
Tami Clark 850/922-0498
Courtyard/Rotunda
Friday, 4/9/04, 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.
Pax Christi Tallahassee - Good Friday prayer service.
Shirley Poore 850/893-6838
Historic Front Steps
Monday, 4/12/04, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Community Affairs - Community Development Day, press conference, booths and displays to highlight various local governments, projects for economic development and revitalization.
Ann Rowe 850/922-1608
Rotunda
Monday, 4/12/04, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Abate of Florida - Rally on motorcycle awareness.
James "Doc" Reichenbach, II 352/625-6353
Historic Front Steps/Courtyard
Monday, 4/12/04, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Center for Information, Training and Evaluation Services - Display describing the Florida ExpertNet System, a project that is part of the Leadership Board for Applied Research and Public Service.
Rebecca Augustyniak 850/644-5602
Rotunda
Tuesday, 4/13/04, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tallahassee Police Department - Law enforcement demonstrations and exhibits.
Sergeant David Folsom 850/891-4625
Courtyard
Tuesday, 4/13/04, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Watermellon Association - Celebration of the watermelon crop, serve watermelon and hold seed-spitting contest.
Sharon McCall 386/294-2616
Historic Front Steps
Wednesday, 4/14/04, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Airports Council - Aviation Day in Florida.
Bill Johnson 850/224-2964
Courtyard/Rotunda
Thursday, 4/15/04, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Chain of Lakes Middle School Advanced Hand Bell Choir - performance.
Cindy Brown 407/656-0066
Lower Level, Outside of EATZ Cafeteria
Thursday, 4/15/04, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Florida Engineering Society - Engineers day at the Capitol.
Samantha Hobbs 850/294-7655
Courtyard
Thursday, 4/15/04, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
University of Florida and Alachua County - Gator Day & Alachua County Day, booths and displays.
Marion Hoffmann 850/488-2447
Courtyard/Rotunda
Friday, 4/16/04, 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.
Voces Angelorum - Choral performance
Charles Witmer 850/942-6075
Rotunda
Sunday, 4/18/04, 3:00 p.m.
Big Bend Victim Assistance Coalition - National Crime Victims' Rights Week survivor speakout.
Dorenda Slaton-Groom 850/997-3003
Historic Front Steps
Monday, 4/19/04, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Florida State Foster Adoptive Parent Association - Distribute brochures about association and recruit foster parents to care for Florida's at-risk children.
Stella Quarrels 904/982-1764
Rotunda
Monday, 4/19/04 through Thursday, 4/23/04, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles - Florida driver licenses and tag services.
James Parido 850/921-9131
Rotunda
Tuesday, 4/20/04, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Florida State University - Annual "FSU Day" at the Capitol, displays and performances by student ensembly.
Lauren Larson 850/644-4458
Courtyard/Rotunda
Wednesday, 4/21/04, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Department of Corrections and Big Bend Victim Assistance Coalition - Blood drive for community awareness of National Crime Victim's Rights Week.
Catherine Hicks 850/410-4587
Area in Front of Senate Office Building\
Wednesday, 4/21/04, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Polk County Board of County Commissioners - Polk County Day at the Capitol, including performances by Rochelle School of the Arts Middle School band, chorus and orchestra
Carolyn Simpson 863/534-6083
Historic Front Steps/Courtyard/Back Steps/Rotunda
Wednesday, 4/21/04, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mote Marine Lab - Marine educational displays and mobile aquarium.
Vicki Wiese 941/388-4441
Courtyard
Thursday, 4/22/04, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Governor's Office of Drug Control - Press conference by Prescription Drug Task Force representatives.
Alex Nunez 850/922-9350
Rotunda
Thursday, 4/22/04, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Epilepsy Services Program - Displays featuring Epilepsy programs, client services, education and prevention.
Susan Eddins 813/546-4167
Rotunda
Thursday, 4/22/04, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Department of Environmental Protection - Earth Day 2004, environmental issues.
Greg Ira 850/245-2130
Courtyard
Thursday, 4/22/04, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Florida Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Council - Annual "Metropolitan Planning Organization Legislative Day", lunch and speakers.
Heidi Langston 850/414-4037
Northside of Historic Capitol
Thursday, 4/22/03, 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Recognition of Advanced Placement Students - Press conference conducted by Florida's First Lady recognizing art work of AP students and award of scholarships.
Wendy Grant 850/
Rotunda
Monday, 4/26/04, 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice - Presentations and displays highlighting juvenile justice accomplishments of the past year.
Robby Cunningham 850/414-6466
Rotunda
Tuesday, 4/27/04, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Department of Military Affairs - Annual Florida National Guard Day at the Capitol.
Glenn Sutphin 850/414-9049
Courtyard/Rotunda
Wednesday, 4/28/04, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Special Olympics Florida - Annual ceremony to bring awareness about children and adults with mental and developmental disabilities.
Lt. Leonard Reeves 850/922-3469
Courtyard
Wednesday-Thursday, 4/28-29/04, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
NAMI-FL - Partners in Crisis - Janssen Pharmaceutical - Exhibit and virtual hallucination experience of life with schizophrenia.
Susan Grady 215/238-8500
Rotunda
Thursday, 4/29/04, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Awareness Issue - Awareness/protest regarding poor standards of contractor work in mobile home community.
Sherry Carr 772/219-4485
Historic Front Steps
Thursday, 4/29/04, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Christian Action Network - Exhibits and to educate the public and members of the legislature about activities during "Gay Days at Walt Disney World."
Martin Mawyer 434/525-9620
Courtyard
Friday, 4/30/04, 11:00 a.m. - Noon
United States Marine Corps Commissioning Ceremony
Samuel P. Adams 850/488-6920
Historic Front Steps
Friday, 4/30/04, 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Commissioning Ceremony - Florida A&M University commissioning of federal Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force officers.
Michael Knoops 850/599-3980
Courtyard
Thursday, 5/6/04, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Florida Prayer Network - National Day of Prayer, prayer rally, children's prayer walk, prayers and appreciation for emergency and military personnel.
Pam Olsen, 850/906-9170
Courtyard
Sunday, 5/9/04, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Florida State Fraternal Order of Police - Candlelight Vigil in remembrance of fallen law enforcement officers in Florida.
Joy Mooshie 850/656-9881
Courtyard
Monday, 5/10/04, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Florida State Fraternal Order of Police - Memorial service to honor fallen law enforcement officers in Florida.
Joy Mooshie 850/656-9881
Courtyard
Monday, 5/17/04, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Commuter Services of North Florida - Kickoff celebration for "Commuter Choices Week," exhibits on clean air, health, safety and transportation, entertainment and hands on activities.
Pat Maurer 850/644-6958
Historic Front Steps
Monday, 5/17/04, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Community Affairs, Division of Emergency Management - Kickoff for Hurricane Awareness Week to promote State Emergency Response Team (SERT) and hurricane awareness and preparation.
Michele Perry 850/413-9933
Courtyard
Tuesday, 5/25/04, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Tallahassee Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty - Service for remembrance for executed prisoner.
Mary Anne Hoffman 850/922-7639
Rotunda
Saturday, 5/29/04, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Gear Up Florida - Arrival ceremony for completion of bike ride from Miami to Tallahassee of people who are raising money for people with disabilities.
Jeff Wahlen 850/425-5471
Historic Front Steps
Friday, 6/4/04, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Florida Watermelon Association - Kick off celebration for Florida Watermelon Week June 6 through 12.
Sharon McCall 386/294-2616
Wednesday, 6/9/04, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Florida Commission on Human Relations - Youth civil rights tour. Students from allover the state will meet to embark on a tour of significant civil rights landmarks.
Celena Grant 850/488-7082
Historic Front Steps