2007 - 2008 Past Events
July 2007
Tuesday, July 3, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Restoration Life Church – Day of prayer and worship for our city, state, nation and government.
Rosa Lovett 850/284-7568
Waller Park (22nd floor from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.)
Friday, July 20, 12:00 noon
Marcus Pointe Baptist Church – Youth choir performance.
Lindelon Hurst 850/479-8337
Courtyard
August 2007
Wednesday, August 8, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Office of the Governor – Press conference and displays for Kidcare program.
Kamilah Prince 850/410-0501
Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda
Wednesday, August 15, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Southeastern Community Blood Center – Blood drive.
Carole Beckham 850/488-3782
Waller Park/Duval Street
Thursday, August 16, 12:00 noon
MOVEON.ORG – Press release of a report on the cost of the Iraq war on the local economy.
Candace McKibben 850/524-4645
Courtyard/Historic Front Steps
Thursday, August 16, 10:00 a.m.
Florida Department of Transportation – Press conference in conjunction with the Labor Day Impaired Driving Crackdown.
Randall Smith 850/245-1525
Courtyard
Monday, August 27, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Agency for Workforce Innovation – Press conference and children’s activities in relation to school readiness programs and voluntary prekindergarten’s second anniversary.
Cecka Green 850/245-7172
Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda
September 2007
Monday, September 10, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles - Issuance of ID cards for children, driver license and motor vehicle services available.
Alicia Armstrong 850/617-2642
Courtyard
Monday, September 10
Florida Department of Law Enforcement Missing Children's Day - Press conference, ceremony, law enforcement and emergency response vehicle displays.
Patricia Rutherford 850/410-8585
Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda/Waller Park
Tuesday, September 11, 8:00 – 9:15 a.m.
Fire and Iron Station 8 – 911 Memorial Ride.
Michael Terhune 850/212-2494
Historic Front Steps
Tuesday, September 11, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Office of the Governor – 911 rememberance.
Stephanie Smith 850/488-4441
Courtyard
September 17-24, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs – Displays in recognition of National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Remembrance Day celebrated on September 21.
Courtney Heidelberg 850/487-1533
Plaza and Lower Level Rotunda
Tuesday, September 18 – Tuesday, September 25
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition – Display of teal ribbons around oak trees to promote awareness of the disease.
Mittie Moffett 850/893-1596
Area in front of Historic Capitol
Wednesday, September 19, 11:30 a.m.
Floridians for Property Tax Reform – Press Conference
Amber Stone 850/222-8156
Plaza Level Rotunda
Thursday, September 20, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Florida Taxwatch – Press conference releasing three reports on increasing government budget efficient and accountability.
Kim McQueen 850/222-5052
Plaza Level Rotunda
October 2007
Monday, October 1, 9:00 a.m.
Federation of Congregations United to Serve (FOCUS) – Press conference regarding Kidcare.
Isabel Fernandez 407/849-5031
Historic Front Steps
Monday, October 1, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Elder Affairs – Press conference and exhibit display to kick off the Florida’s Long Term Care Residents’ Rights Month.
Amy Lynch 850/414-2327
Courtyard/Back Steps/Plaza Level Rotunda
Wednesday-Thursday, October 3-4, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Education, Division of Blind Services – Information table and technology related to blind services and Vision Awareness Month.
Lydia Markley 245-0339
Plaza Level Rotunda
Monday-Thursday, October 8-11, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Education, Division of Blind Services – Information table and technology related to blind services and Vision Awareness Month.
Lydia Markley 245-0339
Plaza Level Rotunda
Wednesday, October 10, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
State Fire Marshal – Fire extinguisher displays and training.
Eric Bryant 850/413-3726
Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda
Wednesday, October 17, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Southeastern Community Blood Center – Blood drive.
Carole Beckham 850/488-3782
Waller Park/Duval Street
Tuesday-Friday, October 23, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Health – Lead poisoning display, public awareness.
Ricky Harrison, 850/245-4247
Plaza Level Rotunda
November 2007
Tuesday, November 6, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Film Florida – Filming by 35 Days, Inc.
Graham Winick 305/673-7577
Courtyard
Saturday, November 10, 10:00 a.m. – Sunday, November 11, 11:00 a.m.
National Society of Pershing Rifles M-161 FSU Army ROTC – Veterans’ Day Memorial Vigil.
Kevin Bart 813/393-7929
Vietnam War Memorial
Monday, November 12, (immediately following parade procession)
Military Order of the World Wars - Massing of the Colors in conjunction with Veterans' Day parade and events.
Captain Royal H. Logan 850/921-3132
Gray Building Plaza
Friday, November 16, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Tallahassee Citizens Against the Death Penalty –Service of remembrance for Mark Schwab and his victim.
Sheila Meehan 850/524-0080
Plaza Level Rotunda
Monday, November 26, 2008, 9:00 a.m.
Big Bend Homeless Coalition on Behalf of Little Red Wagon Foundation – Press conference regarding homelessness.
Kay Freeman 850/205-6005
Historic Front Steps
Friday, November 30, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Health – Recognition of World AIDS Day 2007.
Karen Simons 850/245-4336
Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda
December 2007
Monday, December 10 – Monday, December 31
Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs – Military wreath to honor veterans.
Courtney Heidelberg 850/487-1533
Plaza Level Rotunda Medal of Honor Wall
Wednesday, December 12, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Southeastern Community Blood Center – Blood drive.
Carole Beckham 850/488-3782
Waller Park/Duval Street
Wednesday, December 12, 11:30 a.m.
Florida Department of Transportation – Press conference in conjunction with Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month.
Randall Smith 850/245-1525
Courtyard
January 2008
Tuesday, January 8, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Jeppesen VisionQuest – Florida Vision Summit, providing information and vision screenings.
Kimberly Foster 850/222-1988
Courtyard/Area North of Historic Capitol
Tuesday, January 8, 12:30 p.m.
Senator Ted Deutch – Press conference for Healthy Teen Act.
Casey Kustin 850/487-5091
Plaza Level Rotunda
Thursday, January 10, 9:00 a.m.
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services – Tree planting ceremony.
Terry McElroy 850/413-7961
Lawn in Front of House Office Building
Tuesday, January 15, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Legal Affairs Office of Attorney General – Press conference for an announcement to the Office of Statewide Prosecution.
Sandi Copes 850/245-0150
Waller Park (Fountain Level)
Thursday, January 17, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Reef Fish Restoration Association – Gathering of concerned citizens to bring awareness to the Red Snapper Season issues.Captain Paul RedmanHistoric Front Steps
Monday-Friday, January 21-25
Children’s Campaign, Inc. – Displays of children’s drawings “Picture the Future.”
Raquel Bailey 850/425-2600
Plaza Level Rotunda Large Display Areas
Tuesday, January 22, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Pro-Life Advocates - Prayer for the Pro-Life Movement.
David Estupinan 850/567-6635
Historic Front Steps
Wednesday, January 23, 2:00 p.m.
Florida Police Chiefs Association – Press conference regarding the property tax issue.
Amy Mercer 850/219-3631
Plaza Level Rotunda
Wednesday, January 23, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association – Press conference regarding funding for Florida’s state attorneys tied to the 2008-2009 state budget.
Sheryl Rosen 850/222-1996
Plaza Level Rotunda
Thursday, January 24, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Mayo Clinic – “Your Voice, New Vision” mobile unit will collect video and written comments from legislators, elected officials and public regarding health care reform.
Layne Smith 904/953-7334
Courtyard
Monday, January 25, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Tallahassee Branch NAACP – Community celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dale Landry 850/514-4393
Waller Park
February 2008
Monday, February 4 through Friday, February 8, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles - Florida driver licenses services, renewals, duplicates and address changes and tag services.
Don Shirilla 850/487-1038
Courtyard
Tuesday/Wednesday, February 5-6, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Florida Council for Community Behavioral Health – Displays regarding education and advocacy of community mental health and substance abuse.
Apryl Fogel 850/224-6048
Plaza Level Rotunda
Wednesday, February 6, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Life Sciences of Washington/Florida Department of Health – March.
Victer Muhammad 850/694-5490
Historic Front Steps/Courtyard
Thursday, February 7 – Friday, February 29
Black History Month – Displays
Sandy Shaughnessy 850/245-6480
Plaza Level Rotunda Large Display Areas
Wednesday, February 13, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Governor’s Commission on Marriage & Family Support – Press conference for Healthy Marriage Day, promoting healthy relationships and marriages, and proclamation from Commission. Live the Life Ministries will be a partner in this event.
Lonnie Parizek 850/921-4494
Plaza Level Rotunda
Thursday, February 14, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Southeastern Community Blood Center – Blood drive.
Carole Beckham 850/488-3782
Waller Park/Duval Street
Monday, February 18, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
The Tallahassee Urban League – Press conference promoting drug-free lifestyles for youth.
Wash Anderson 850/222-6111
Plaza Level Rotunda
Tuesday, February 19, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Florida Citizens for Science – Press conference relating to state science standards.
Brandon Haught 352/434-9267
Waller Park
Tuesday, February 19, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
American Cancer Society – Rally with speakers to raise awareness regarding the disease.
Tammy Andis 813/253-0541
Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda
Wednesday, February 20, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Elder Affairs – Elder Day to honor the many contributions of older adults while encouraging them to maintain active lives.
Kassandra Elekes 850/414-2356
Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda
Friday, February 22, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
It’s Meow or Never for Ferals – Awareness rally to encourage people to spay and neuter their pets, recognizing Spay Day on February 26.
Kerry Hyde 850/322-6947
Historic Front Steps
March 2008
Wednesday, March 5, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Palm Beach County - Displays and exhibits highlighting Palm Beach County.
Craig Stephens 561/355-4125
Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda
Thursday, March 6, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Space Florida – Space Day displays and exhibits.
Pat Koralewicz 321/476-3437
Plaza Level Rotunda
Thursday, March 6, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Florida Optometric Association – Eye screenings available.
Kellie Webb 850/877-4697
Courtyard
Thursday, March 6, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged – Gathering of transportation vehicles, advocates and community to celebrate the program and legislative awareness.
John Irvine 850/410-5700
Courtyard
Thursday, March 6, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Florida Pharmacy Association – Health fair, wellness screenings.
Michael Jackson 850/222-2400
Plaza Level Rotunda
Tuesday, March 11, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Florida Commission on the Status of Women – Induction ceremony for the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame.
Michele Manning 850/414-3529
Courtyard
Tuesday, March 11, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Florida Association of Mortgage Brokers – Bringing awareness of the services provided by mortgage brokers.
Melissa Grosvenor
Historic Front Steps/area north of Front Steps
Wednesday, March 12, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Farmworkers’ Association of Florida – Press conference regarding effects of the 2003 workers’ compensation amendments.
Steve Meyers/Tirso Moreno 407/849-0941
Historic Front Steps
Wednesday, March 12, 10:00 a.m.
American Advertising Federation Fourth District – Press conference to annouce public advertising campaign encouraging Floridians to think ecologically.
Jack Hebert 727/560-3323
Waller Park
Wednesday, March 12, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Mote Marine Laboratory – Oceans Day educational displays and exhibits, mobile aquarium, boats, trucks.
Robert Walker 727/388-2459
Courtyard
Wednesday, March 12, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Florida Catholic Conference – Displays and materials related to family life.
Sheila Hopkins 850/205-6825
Plaza Level Rotunda
Wednesday, March 12, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Florida 4-H Youth Development Program - Interactive exhibits, hands on activities for youth and guests.
Laura Lok 352/846-0996
Plaza Level Rotunda/Historic Front Steps (11:00-12:00 p.m. only)
Thursday, March 13, 10:30 a.m.
Department of Education – College Reach Out, speakers, student and parent testimonials, and awards.
Darrell McQueen 850/245-0511
Waller Park
Thursday, March 13, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Florida Building Trades Council - Hands on demonstration of training activities, displays and presentations of apprenticeship opportunities.
Sandra Vega 850/224-4440
Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda
March 17, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Florida’s Vision Quest – Press conference and mobile unit providing free vision services.
Haley McLaughlin 850/222-1988
Courtyard
Tuesday, March 18, 1:00 p.m.
Florida National Organization for Women – Press conference regarding equal rights amendment.
Connie Amidei 352/378-4615
Waller Park
Tuesday, March 18, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
American Society of Civil Engineers – Press conference on report card evaluating infrastructure.
Tim Leljedal 407/219-3157
Waller Park (Upper level)
Tuesday, March 18, 12:15 - 12:45 p.m.
Florida Association of Planned Parenthood/Senator Deutch – Press conference announcing legislation for 2008 Session.
Casey Kustin 850/320-4208
Historic Front Steps
Tuesday, March 18, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Florida Forever Day – Celebrating Florida’s land conservation program and providing information on organization. This event is sponsored by the Nature Conservancy.
Callie DeHaven 850/222-0199
Courtyard
Tuesday, March 18, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs – Displays and information raising awareness of domestic Violence.
Jessica Throckmorton 352/375-3555
Plaza Level Rotunda
Wednesday, March 19, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Florida Association of Nurse Anesthetists – Displays to provide information on the nurse anesthetists profession.
Brian Kemp 850/222-5702
Waller Park
Wednesday, March 19, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Independent Funeral Directors of Florida – Helping legislators and the public recognize the value of independent funeral homes for the services they provide and as Florida-based small businesses.
Jan Scheff 850/222-0198
Courtyard
Wednesday, March 19, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Film Florida – Displays educating the legislators and general public about film making and the production industry’s economic and tourism impact on the State.
Liz Morgan 904/981-0982
Plaza Level Rotunda
Thursday, March 20, 2:00 p.m.
Florida Alliance of Retired Americans – Press conference to discuss affordable housing for senior citizens.
Audrey Piedra 850/488-0175
Plaza Level Rotunda
Thursday, March 20, 10:00 p.m.
Press Conference – Senator Bullard representing Senate Bill 768 and Representative Thompson representing House Bill 307 regarding hate crimes and the display of intimidating signage.
Ryan Hawkins 850/487-5127
Courtyard
Friday, March 21, 12:00 – 12:30 p.m.
Pax Christi Tallahassee - Stations of the Cross for death row victims and victim’s families.
Shirley Poore 850/893-6838
Historic Front Steps
Monday, March 24 through Friday, March 28, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles - Florida driver licenses services, renewals, duplicates and address changes and tag services.
Alicia Armstrong 850/617-2642
Courtyard
Tuesday, March 25, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Floridians for Property Tax Reform – Rally in support of lower property taxes.
Amber Stoner 850/222-8156
Waller Park
Tuesday, March 25, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Veggin-My-Ride – Display of a 1986 320 SDL Mercedes Diesel Turbo that has been modified to run on vegetable oil.
Fred Barch
Area in front of Senate Office Building
Tuesday, March 25, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Take Stock in Children - Rally in Tally where students and mentors from across the state join to celebrate the success of the program.
Kelly Mattox 904/791-5649
Historic Front Steps and Area North of the Front Steps
Tuesday, March 25, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Military Affairs - Florida National Guard Day, showcase of military equipment used for state and nation in times of crisis.
Carter Johnson 850/414-9048
Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda
Wednesday, March 26, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Florida Association of Realtors – Legislative day at the Capitol.
Suzanne Hughes 850/224-1400
Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda
Wednesday, March 26, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Epilepsy Foundation of South Florida – Education and prevention display.
Barbara Page 561/478-6515
Plaza Level Rotunda
Thursday, March 27, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tallahassee Police Department/Florida Police Chief's Association - Demonstrations on local law enforcement and homeland security response capabilities and exhibits of equipment.
David Folsom 850/891-4263
Courtyard
Thursday, March 27, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Florida Junior Community College Student Government Association – Gathering of students to hold a rally and press conference relating to legislative issues affecting the community college students.
Dennis Reynolds 850/484-1503
Historic Front Steps/area north of the Front Steps
Thursday, March 27, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Florida Dental Hygienist Association – Exhibit information and displays regarding health and dental issues.
Mary Martin 850/386-6966
Plaza Level Rotunda
Thursday, March 27, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Guardian ad Litem Association – Displays, providing information and awareness for abused and neglected children.
Dave Wallace 904/410-2889
Plaza Level Rotunda
Friday, March 28, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
AARP Florida Divided We Fail Initiative – Interactive news conference, interactive educational tour of the Champmobile unit.
Carmel Snyder 727/592-8020
Courtyard
Monday, March 31 through Friday, April 4, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Children's Week/United Way of Florida & Partners - Children's hanging hands, displays, exhibits, activities throughout week.
Jason Zaborske 850/251-7274
Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda
April 2008
Tuesday, April 1, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Florida Rights Restoration Coalition – Public rally in support of restoring rights.
Reginald J. Mitchell, Sr. 850/877-0307
Waller Park
Thursday, April 3, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Volusia County Day – Displays highlighting Volusia County government.
Betty Holness 386/736-5920
Courtyard
Friday, April 4, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Transportation – Press conference and displays related to National Work Zone Safety Week. Press Conference at 11:00 a.m.
Ryan Wiggins 850/414-4594
Historic Front Steps
Monday, April 7, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Health – Public Health Week information display.
Thometta Cozart 850/245-4444
Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda
Monday, April 7, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Florida – Press conference.
Kristen Allen 850/681-0061
Historic Front Steps
Tuesday, April 8, 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Florida Suicide Prevention Coalition – Walk and rally to increase awareness of suicide and its devastating effects.
Judy Bousquet 352/392-4700
Historic Front Steps/Plaza Level Rotunda/Waller Park
Courtyard (3:00 - 5:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, April 8, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Special Olympics Florida (Leon County Sheriff's Department) - Annual ceremony to bring awareness about children and adults with mental and developmental disabilities.
Lt. Leonard Reeves 850/922-3360
Courtyard
Wednesday, April 9, 12:00 noon – 12:00 a.m.
Miami-Dade County Days, Inc. – Paella Fest and Mambo Kings.
Dianne Raulson 305/596-2736
Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda
Thursday, April 10, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Florida Art Therapy Association – Display of patient artwork to share information on the art therapy profession.
Raquel Farrell-Kirk 954/442-2474
Plaza Level Rotunda
Thursday, April 10, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation - Hillsborough County Day at the Capitol, information and exhibits.
Candace Hundley 813/272-5865
Courtyard
Monday, April 14, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Florida Association of Centers for Independent Living – Displays for poster contest featuring motorcycle license plates.
Martina Schmid 850/575-6004
Plaza Level Rotunda
Monday, April 14, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
ABATE of Florida, Inc. - Motorcycle rally and public awareness of issues.
James Reichenbach, II 352/625-6353
Historic Front Steps/Courtyard
Monday, April 14, 12:00 p.m.
American Civil Liberties Union of Florida – Press conference regarding sound science education in our public schools.
Courtenay Strickland 850/425-1050
Waller Park
Tuesday, April 15, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Florida PBA, Inc. – Rally.
Ken Kopczynski 850/577-6405
Waller Park
Tuesday, April 15, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
ENLACE Florida – First generation college students to meet with legislators and to bring awareness to the program.
Braulio Colon 813/974-3897
Plaza Level Rotunda/Historic Front Steps 10:00-11:15 a.m.
Tuesday, April 15, 11:00 a.m.
Florida State University – Trio Student Support Services, highlighting program that assists low income students with getting into college.
Yarbrah Peeples 850/644-9699
Courtyard
Wednesday, April 16 - Thursday, April 17, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Film Florida – Displays educating the legislators and general public about film making and the production industry’s economic and tourism impact on the State.
Liz Morgan 904/981-0982
Plaza Level Rotunda
Wednesday, April 16, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Florida MENTOR – Displays and information regarding developmental disabilities.
Jon Fisher 813/630-1746
Plaza Level Rotunda
Wednesday, April 16, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Trucking Association - Trucker's Day at the Capitol, semi's and tractors, Florida Highway Patrol and Motor Carrier Compliance vehicles for No Zone and road safety presentations.
Mary Rajchel 850/222-9900
Courtyard
Thursday, April 17, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Agency for Workforce Innovation (AWI) - AWI, the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs and Workforce Florida, Inc., will announce Florida Vets First, a new initiative for veterans, which supports and united front and seamless approach to serving the needs of Florida's military veterans, servicemembers and their families.
Richard Campbell 850/245-7449
Historic Front Steps/area north of Historic Capitol
Thursday, April 17, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Association for Retarded Citizens of Florida (ARC/Florida) – Rally for members and advocates from other organizations for developmental disabilities.
John Finch 850/921-0460
Courtyard
Thursday, April 17, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Tax Collectors Association – Informational public display.
Michael Brawer 850/222-7206
Plaza Level Rotunda
Monday, April 21 through Friday, April 25, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles - Florida driver licenses and tag services.
Alicia Armstrong 850/617-2642
Plaza Level Rotunda
Tuesday, April 22, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Florida Learn & Serve – Information showcases of Learn & Serve school activities in conjunction with press conference.
Mary Matthews 850/488-2687
Courtyard
Tuesday, April 22, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges (FAPSC) – Educating the legislators and public about the role of private career schools and colleges in Florida and how it relates to the economy and the workforce.
Wanda Taylor 850/577-3139
Plaza Level Rotunda
Tuesday, April 22, 12:00 noon
Florida Operators Association – Promoting healthy foods and lifestyles.
Blake Casper 813/287-2231
Area north of Historic Front Steps
Tuesday, April 22, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection – Earth Day celebration with educational booths and children’s activities.
Kristy Jeffries 850/245-2145
Courtyard
Tuesday, April 22, 9:30 a.m.
Florida Education Association – Press conference about funding for public education.
Mark Pudlow 850/201-3223
Waller Park
Wednesday, April 23, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Florida Hospital Association/Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida – Press conference and delivery of petitions regarding Medicaid budget cuts.
Ron Bartlett 850/222-4100
Courtyard
Wednesday, April 23, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Florida Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architecture – Displays
bringing awareness of the profession to the citizens of Florida.
Shawn Kalbli 850/391-0358
Plaza Level Rotunda
Thursday, April 24, 8:00 a.m.
Florida Sheriff’s Association – Sheriff’s Day at the Capitol.
Patti Brigance 850/877-2165
Historic Front Steps/Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda
Friday, April 25, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Florida A&M Naval ROTC – Commissioning Ceremony.
Michael Polson 850/599-8411
Courtyard
Sunday, April 27, 8:00 p.m. - Thursday, May 1, 1:00 p.m.
Christian Heritage Church - Churches from Florida gathering to read the Bible, pray and worship.
Brenda Maynard 850/567-4315
Waller Park
Monday, April 28, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Florida Law Related Education Association – Middle school portfolio displays highlighting public policy projects.
Tiana McGlockton 850/386-8223
22nd Floor
May 2008
Thursday, May 1, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 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 850/339-6190
Historic Front Steps/Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda/Waller Park
Sunday, May 4, 6:00 p.m. until Monday, May 5 at 12:00 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, May 19, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Health – Press conference and displays regarding the Hepatitis Prevention Program.
April Crowley 850/245-4444
Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda
Tuesday, May 20 – Tuesday, May 27
Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs – Signage displays to honor veterans for Memorial Day.
Courtney Heidelberg 850/487-1533
Plaza and Lower Level Rotundas
Wednesday, May 28, 1:00 p.m.
Office of Attorney General – Press conference with Humane Society to announce program to combat animal fighting.
Victoria Heller 850/245-0150
Courtyard
June 2008
Tuesday, June 3, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Southeastern Community Blood Center – Blood drive.
Carole Beckham 850/488-3782
Waller Park/Duval Street
Wednesday, June 4, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Florida Watermelon Assocation – Activities for Florida Watermelon Week, seed spitting contest, displays.
Debra Harrison 863/993-9111
Courtyard
Wednesday, June 18, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
It’s Meow or Never for Ferals – Awareness rally to encourage people to spay and neuter their pets.
Kerry Hyde 850/576-2676
Historic Front Steps
Thursday, June 19, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Restoration Life Church and Outreach Center – Wake Up Call 2008, music and prayer for our governmental affairs, President, Governor and elected officials.
Rosa Lovett 850/656-1219
Waller Park
Thursday, June 26, 8:30 a.m.
Florida American Legion Boys State - Inauguration ceremonies for Boys State, Governor, Lt. Governor, Cabinet and Supreme Court Justices.
Gene Smith 386/445-5346
Courtyard/Historic Back Steps