2008 - 2009 Past Events

July 2008

Wednesday, July 2, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Executive Office of the Governor - Bill signing.
Stephanie Smith 850/488-4441
Courtyard

Wednesday, July 2, 12:00 noon
Tallahassee Citizens Against the Death Penalty - Service of remembrance to express opposition to execution of Mark Schwab and to remember his victim, Junny Rios-Martinez, Jr.
Sheila Meehan 850/524-0080
Plaza Level Rotunda

Monday, July 14, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles - Press conference to kickoff the motorcycle conspicuity campaign.
Kelly Robertson 850/878-5531
Historic Front Steps

Monday, July 28, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Florida KidCare Back to School Campaign Kick-Off - Press conference to announce details of statewide efforts to make KidCare available to the families of uninsured children as they prepare for back-to-school, displays and mobile health unit.
Heidi Otway 850/681-3200
Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda

Tuesday, July 29, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Consumer Electronics Association - Mobile display unit "America Wins With Trade."
Patrick Jacxsens 703/907-4318
Courtyard

Thursday, July 31, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Southeastern Community Blood Center - Blood drive.
Carole Beckham 850/488-3782
Waller Park/Duval Street

August 2008

Monday, August 11 - Friday, August 15, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Executive Office of the Governor - Florida Heart Galleries display from Office of Adoption and Child Protection.
Jennifer Fennell 850/222-3767
Plaza Level Rotunda

September 2008

Friday, September 5, 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Florida Department of State/Division of Cultural Affairs and Citizens of Florida Arts - Announcement of Statewide Arts Contest.
Laura Stone 850/245-6475
Historic Front Steps

Tuesday, September 16, 1:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Children and Families - Presentation by Federal Food and Nutrition Services to the Department for food stamp program.
Erin Geraghty 850/413-0771
Plaza Level Rotunda

Wednesday, September 24, 12:00 noon
Tallahassee Citizens Against the Death Penalty - Service of remembrance to express opposition to execution of Richard Henyard and to remember his victims and family.
Sheila Meehan 850/524-0080
Plaza Level Rotunda

Tuesday, September 30, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Southeastern Community Blood Center - Blood drive.
Carole Beckham 850/488-3782
Waller Park/Duval Street

October 2008

Thursday, October 9, 11:30 a.m.
NAMI Florida - Mental illness awareness and advocacy, Secretary Sheldon speaking.
Judi Evans/Chris Heil 850/671-4445
Courtyard/Back Steps

Monday-Friday, October 13-17, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Kurt Mathew - Freedom of speech issues.
Historic Front Steps/Courtyard

Friday, October 17, 9:00 a.m.
Big Bend Homeless Coalition - Press conference to bring attention to the number of homeless children in the nation.
Kay Freeman 850/205-6005
Historic Front Steps

Monday-Friday, October 20-24, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Health - Lead poison displays in recognition of Florida 2008 Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.
Ricky Harrison 850/245-4247
Plaza Level Rotunda

Monday, October 27
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

Monday, October 27, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles - Issuance of identification cards for children, driver license and motor vehicle services, this event held in conjunction with Missing Children's Day activities.
Jim Parido 850/617-2645
Courtyard

November 2008

Saturday, November 1, 12:00 p.m. - Tuesday, November 4, 8:00 p.m.
Christian Heritage Church - Churches from Florida gathering to read the Bible from Genesis through Revelation around the clock, pray and worship.
Brenda Maynard 850/514-3287
Waller Park

Friday, November 7
Agency for Workforce Innovation - Ceremony to dedicate crepe myrtle trees planted to commemorate Job Corps 40th Anniversary.
Patty Williams 850/245-7490
Tree line along Jefferson Street

Tuesday, November 11, (immediately following parade procession)
Military Order of the World Wars - Massing of the Colors in conjunction with Veterans' Day parade and events.
Major Curt Craig 850/922-4539
Gray Building Plaza

Tuesday, November 18, 3:00 p.m.
Press Conference - Senator Carey Baker to announce candidacy.
Clarence Bolden 352/226-6288
Courtyard

Thursday, November 20, 11:30 a.m.
AARP - Press conference for Florida's People Initiative, urging the legislature to take action to protect vital services for elders and children.
Dave Bruns 850/577-5161
Plaza Level Rotunda

Friday, November 28, 12:00 p.m.
COLTALLY INC - Colombians in Tallahassee - Demonstration supporting the more than 700 people still kidnapped in Colombia.
Manuel Avendano 813/389-9371
Historic Front Steps

December 2008

Monday, December 1, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Florida Wildlife Federation - Press conference with display of fuel efficient, clean cars.
Jay Liles/Jonathan Ullman 850/656-7113
Courtyard

Tuesday, December 4, 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 17, 10:00 a.m.
Florida Department of Financial Services/CFO's Office - Press conference related to fire safety.
Kevin Cate 850/413-2832
Courtyard

Wednesday, December 17, 11:00 a.m.
Florida Association of Broadcasters/Mobile Media Enterprises - Display of the DTV Road Show Trekker bringing awareness to the transition of analog to digital broadcasting.
Nikki Stewart 850/681-6444
Courtyard

January 2009

Monday-Thursday, January 5-8, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
AARP - Displays and to distribute information regarding Florida People Florida Promise to the general public.
Laura Cantwell 850/577-5160
Plaza Level Rotunda

Tuesday, January 6, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
TURF - Tailgaters Urging Responsibility & Fun - Press conference, enforcement of 21 drinking age.
Scott Ashley 850/681-8700
Plaza Level Rotunda

Thursday, January 8, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Rachel Hoffman press conference
Ivi Mendez 850/222-1996
Plaza Level Rotunda

Tuesday, January 13, 2:30 - 3:15 p.m.
Florida Department of Education - Press conference announcing Troops to Teachers Billboard unveiling.
Hue Reynolds 850/245-9670
Waller Park

Wednesday, January 14, 10:30 a.m.
Florida Commission on Human Relations - Press conference to kick off the Commission's 40th anniversary and to announce activities throughout the year.
Leah Barber-Heinz 850/528-1597
Plaza Level Rotunda

Thursday, January 22, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Pro-Life Advocates - Prayer and awareness of abortion and how it affects our society.
David Estupinan 850/567-6635
Waller Park

February 2009

Monday, February 2 - Friday, February 27
Black History Month - Displays
Sandy Shaughnessy 850/245-6480
Plaza Level Rotunda Large Display Areas

Thursday-Friday, February 5-6, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Florida Commission on Human Relations - Displays and information regarding discrimination in the workplace, housing and public accommodations.
Jennifer D'Urso 850/488-7082
Plaza Level Rotunda

Friday, February 6, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
National Black Nurses Florida Chapters - Advocacy for healthcare parity with emphasis on mental healthcare, domestic violence, infant mortality, HIV/AIDS, fitness, nutrition, obesity and "Go Red" Day (heart disease).
Rose McKinzy Cambridge 813/767-4639
Courtyard/Waller Park

Monday, February 9, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Tallahassee Urban League - Press conference to promote anti-crime, drug-free campaign.
Wash Anderson 850/222-6111
Plaza Level Rotunda

Tuesday, February 10, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Florida Council for Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. - Exhibits on mental health and substance abuse, information regarding providers.
Karen Koch 850/224-6048
Plaza Level Rotunda

Thursday, February 12, 12:00 p.m.
Tallahassee Citizens Against the Death Penalty - Service of remembrance to express opposition to execution of Wayne Tompkins and to remember his victims and family.
Sheila Meehan 850/524-0080
Plaza Level Rotunda

Tuesday, February 17, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
US Green Building Council - Displays, material distribution showcasing the benefits of green building and recognized green building system.
Christina Newburgh 850/445-7148
Plaza Level Rotunda (House side)

Tuesday, February 17, 11:00 a.m.
Brain Injury Association of Florida - Press conference regarding traumatic brain injury awareness, displays, material distribution.
Lindsey Michaels 850/313-6500
Plaza Level Rotunda (Senate side)

Wednesday, February 18, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
American Cancer Society - Cancer awareness rally.
Jennifer Sharp 813/349-3442
Courtyard

Thursday, February 19, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Florida Impact - Press conference with Department of Children & Families Secretary Sheldon regarding the increased need for food stamps.
Juan Genao 850/309-1488
Plaza Level Rotunda

Thursday, February 26, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Southeastern Community Blood Center - Blood drive.
Carole Beckham 850/488-3782
Waller Park/Duval Street

March 2009

Monday, March 2, 10:30 a.m.
Florida Coastal and Ocean Coalition - Press conference to announce the release of a report card created by the Coalition.
Lindsey Pickel 813/846-1827
Plaza Level Rotunda

Monday, March 2 and Friday, March 6, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling - Mobile billboard to display and generate awareness of problem gambling in Florida.
Lakeitha Grey 850/391-4243
Historic Front Steps

Tuesday, March 3, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Fate of the State - Teach-in about funding issues in higher education.
Robin Goodman 850/644-9234
Waller Park

Tuesday, March 3, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The ALS Association Florida Chapter - Exhibit featuring mannequins in mass numbers representing lives lost to ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease).
Kamden Kuhn 813/637-9000
Historic Front Steps/area north of Historic Capitol/Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda

Wednesday, March 4, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
AARP - Press conference to communicate with Floridians the state's current budget crisis and impact on human services.
Dave Bruns 850/577-5161
Waller Park

Wednesday, March 4, 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 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 4, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Student Association - Press conference and rally for support of public higher education.
Christopher Krampert 850/877-7500
Historic Front Steps

Thursday, March 5, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 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 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Friday, March 6, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association - Press conference and display highlighting problems of cigarette smuggling.
Jim McClellan 850/877-5178
Courtyard

Friday, March 6, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Executive Office of the Governor - Office of Adoption and Child Protection - Display of Guardian ad Litem materials, brochures and bookmarks advocating and supporting children served in child welfare.
Barbara Foster 850/921-2070
Plaza Level Rotunda

Monday, March 9, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida PBA, Inc. - Officer Down dedication ceremony.
Ken Kopczynski 850/577-6405
Courtyard

Monday, March 9, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Coalition of Immokalee Workers - Press conference and popular theater with farmworkers from Immokalee including victims of human trafficking/
Julia Perkins 239/657-8311
Historic Front Steps

Tuesday, March 10, 2:30 p.m.
Florida Department of Agriculture/Attorney General's Office - Press conference regarding Consumer Protection Week.
Terence McEltroy 850/488-3022
Courtyard Tuesday,

Tuesday, March 10, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
United Voices for America - Group representing the diversity of the Muslim community.
Lisa Montelione 813/774-6517
Historic Front Steps

Tuesday, March 10, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Florida PBA, Inc. - Officer rally.
Ken Kopczynski 850/577-6405
Courtyard

Tuesday, March 10, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Polk County Board of County Commissioners - Exhibits and activities related to Polk County.
Cindy Rodriguez 863/534-6090
Plaza Level Rotunda

Wednesday, March 11, 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 850/414-2000
Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda

Thursday, March 12, 9:00 a.m.
Florida Council for Community Mental Health - Press conference discussing key legislative issues related to community mental health.
Jolene Gurtis 850/386-9100
Waller Park

Thursday, March 12, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Optometric Association - Portable billboard for vision care.
Kellie Webb 850/877-4697
Area north of Historic Capitol facing Monroe Street

Thursday, March 12, 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

Friday, March 13, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Executive Office of the Governor - Office of Adoption and Child Protection - Display of Guardian ad Litem materials, brochures and bookmarks advocating and supporting children served in child welfare.
Barbara Foster 850/921-2070
Plaza Level Rotunda

Monday, March 16, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Equality Florida - Press conference to raise awareness of Hate Crimes Awareness Day.
Mallory Wells 407/617-6682
Courtyard

Tuesday, March 17, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Coalition for Fair and Comprehensive Tax Reform - Press conference.
Karen Woodall 850/321-9386
Waller Park

Tuesday, March 17, 8:00 a.m. - 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/Plaza Level Rotunda

Tuesday, March 17, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Florida Association of Mortgage Brokers - Bringing awareness of the services provided by mortgage brokers.
Melissa Grosvenor 850/942-6411
Historic Front Steps

Wednesday, March 18, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Florida Congress of Parents and Teachers - Rally for education.
Latha Krishnaiyer 954/752-8373
Waller Park

Wednesday, March 18, 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

Wednesday, March 18, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Moffitt Cancer Center - Educational displays for legislators and public.
Peggy Kirwin 813/745-4099
Plaza Level Rotunda/Area North of the Historic Front Steps

Wednesday, March 18, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Epilepsy Foundation of Florida - Prevention and education awareness.
Susan Eddins
Plaza Level Rotunda

Thursday, March 19, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Zeta Phi Beta/Chi Theta Zeta - Group speaking with legislators regarding issues impacting society, HIV/AIDS, infant mortality to increase awareness.
Thometta Cozart 850/245-4444
Waller Park

Thursday, March 19, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
University of Central Florida Student Government Association - To promote UCF student body and general higher education issues.
Eric Kami 407/823-0320
Historic Front Steps

Thursday, March 19, 9:00 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/Courtyard event 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 19, 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.
Matthew Ubben 850/222-9900
Courtyard

Friday, March 20, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Executive Office of the Governor - Office of Adoption and Child Protection - Display of Guardian ad Litem materials, brochures and bookmarks advocating and supporting children served in child welfare.
Barbara Foster 850/921-2070
Plaza Level Rotunda

Friday, March 20, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Florida Department of Health - Bureau of HIV/AIDS Prevention - Awareness event for National Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, drummers, dancers and information available for distribution.
Karen Simons 850/245-4444
Gray Building Plaza

Monday, March 23 through Friday, March 27, 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.
Jim Parido 850/671-2645
Courtyard

Tuesday, March 24, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hillel at FSU - Florida Hugs Israel, a show of support by students and legislators.
Keren Kirshner-Samuel 850/222-5454
Waller Park

Tuesday, March 24, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Alliance for Renewable Energy (FARE) - Gathering to hold discussion and show support for renewable energy dividends.
Jane Maxwell 727/709-3398
Waller Park

Tuesday, March 24, 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.Bobby Carbonell 850/414-9048
Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda

Wednesday, March 25, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Florida Department of State - Chalk Art for Arts Day.
Laura Stone 850/245-6475
Area North of Historic Capitol

Wednesday, March 25, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Guardian ad Litem Association - Displays, providing information and awareness for abused and neglected children.
Donielle Manning 850/922-7213
Plaza Level Rotunda/Displays in Front of Historic Capitol

Thursday, March 26, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Florida College Reach Out Program - To promote program and celebrate the accomplishments that have been made.
Joanne Gambles 850/644-0935
Historic Front Steps

Thursday, March 26, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Florida Learn & Serve - Press conference to announce April as Florida Service-Learning Month.
Mary Matthews 850/488-2687
Waller Park

Thursday, March 26, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Sheriff's Association - Sheriff's Day at the Capitol.
Patti Brigance 850/877-2165
Historic Front Steps/Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda/Waller Park

Friday, March 27, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Executive Office of the Governor - Office of Adoption and Child Protection - Display of Guardian ad Litem materials, brochures and bookmarks advocating and supporting children served in child welfare.
Barbara Foster 850/921-2070
Plaza Level Rotunda

Friday, March 27, 3:00 p.m.
Gulf Coast Youth Choir - Performance.
Cheryl Ambrose 813/909-0044
Plaza Level Rotunda

March 30 through April 29
Heart Galleries of Florida - Exhibit in conjunction with the Governor's Explore Adoption Initiative.
Jennifer Diaz 850/922-0082
Plaza Level Rotunda

Monday, March 30 through Friday, April 3, 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
Plaza Level Rotunda/Courtyard March 30-31

Tuesday, March 31, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Planned Parenthood/Senator Nan Rich - Press conference to promote passage of SB 310 requiring hospitals provide birth control pills for use as emergency contraception.
Kristin Carter 850/487-5103
Waller Park Lower Level

April 2009

Wednesday, April 1, 1:00 p.m.
Alliance for Digital Equality - Press conference on increased affordable broadband deployment.
Toni Smalls 404/815-4067
Waller Park

Wednesday, April 1, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Miami-Dade County Days, Inc. - Paella Fest.
Dianne Raulson 305/596-2736
Courtyard

Wednesday, April 1, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Independent Funeral Director's of Florida
Jan Scheff 850/222-0198
Historic Front Steps

Wednesday, April 1, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Florida Junior Community College Student Government Association - Rally in support of organization's legislative agenda.
Doug Ryan 850/567-3212
Waller Park

Thursday, April 2, 10:00 a.m.
Governor's Task Force on Autism Spectrum Disorders - Press conference.
Kimberly Copley 850/487-3763
Historic Front Steps

Thursday, April 2, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Florida Bicycle Association - Florida Bike Summit, informing legislators of the importance of bicycling and bicycling issues, health, transportation, air quality and fun for life.
Laura Hallam 352/468-3430
Courtyard

Thursday, April 2, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Agency for People with Disabilities/Florida Department of Health - World Autism Day.
Thometta Cozart 850/245-4444
Historic Front Steps/Courtyard 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Friday-Sunday, April 3-5, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Transportation - Work Zone Safety displays.
Ryan Wiggins 850/414-4590
Historic Front Steps

Monday, April 6, 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Florida Forever Day/The Nature Conservancy - Celebrating Florida's land conservation and providing information on the program.
Callie DeHaven 850/222-0799
Courtyard

Monday, April 6, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Health Office of Trauma - Press conference and displays to raise awareness of Florida Trauma System Continuum of Care.
Priscilla Davidson 850/245-4444
Plaza Level Rotunda

Tuesday, April 7, 12:30 p.m.
Linking Solutions - Press conference advocating the expansion of income guidelines for citizens to qualify for the Lifeline Assistance and Link Up Florida programs that assist low income citizens with paying their monthly home and/or cell phone bills.
Ava Parker 904/633-9877
Historic Front Steps

Tuesday, April 7, 1:00 p.m.
IT Florida - Showcase of information technology advancements.
Matt Mahler 850/222-8156
Courtyard

Wednesday, April 8, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Florida Department of Health - Office of Minority Health - Press conference for Minority Health Month on infant mortality.
Cheryl Graham 850/245-4265
Plaza Level Rotunda

Monday, April 13, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
ABATE of Florida, Inc. - Motorcycle rally and public awareness of issues.
James Reichenbach 352/625-6353
Historic Front Steps/Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda

Tuesday, April 14, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Health - National Public Health Week 2009, Tobacco Prevention mobile unit and displays.
Thometta Cozart 850/245-4444
Courtyard

Tuesday, April 14, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Film Florida Digital Media Day - 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

Tuesday, April 14, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida 4-H Youth Development Program - Interactive exhibits, hands on activities for youth and guests.
Lynnelle Mays 352/846-0996
Historic Front Steps

Tuesday, April 14, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Special Olympics Florida (Leon County Sheriff's Department) - Annual ceremony to bring awareness about children and adults with mental and developmental disabilities.
Steve Barrow 850/922-3492
Courtyard

Wednesday, April 15, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles - Florida driver licenses services, renewals, duplicates and address changes and tag services.
Don Shirilla 850/671-2649
Courtyard

Wednesday, April 15, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Florida Association of Realtors - Legislative day at the Capitol.
Suzanne Hughes 850/224-1400
Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 15, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Health - Public Health Week information display.
Thometta Cozart 850/245-4444
Historic Front Steps/Waller Park

Thursday, April 16, 12:45 - 1:15 p.m.
Liberty Magnet School - Chorus group performance.
Glenda Watson 772/564-5300
Plaza Level Rotunda

Thursday, April 16, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged - Gathering of transportation vehicles, advocates and community to celebrate the program and legislative awareness.
John Irvine 850/410-5712
Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda

Thursday, April 16, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Florida Dental Hygienist Association - Exhibit information and displays regarding health and dental issues.
Mary Martin 850/865-1707
Plaza Level Rotunda

Friday, April 17, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
GREY2K USA - Press conference creating public awareness on Greyhound protection.
Brian Logan 850/841-1025
Courtyard

Friday, April 17, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Law Related Education Association - Display of middle school public policy portfolios.
Tiana McGlockton 850/386-8223
Plaza Level Rotunda

Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24, 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 850/617-2649
Plaza Level Rotunda

Monday, April 20, 11:00 a.m.
Florida Department of Children and Families - Press conference to announce new department initiative.
Judi Spann 850/488-4855
Courtyard

Wednesday, April 22, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 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/Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda/Waller Park

Wednesday, April 22, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection - Earth Day celebration with educational booths and children's activities.
Vanessa Williams 850/245-2171
Waller Park

Wednesday, April 22, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice - Press conference recognizing Youth Success Week.
Samadhi Jones 850/414-6466
Historic Front Steps

Thursday, April 23, 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Florida Hospital Association/Senator Ted Deutch - Press conference on Tobacco Surcharge, SB 1840.
Casey Kustin 850/487-5091
Courtyard

Monday, April 27, 9:00 a.m.
Avenue D Boys Choir - Performance.
Mary Hendricks 772/834-3436
Plaza Level Rotunda

Monday, April 27, 10:00 a.m.
Senator Al Lawson - Press conference and prayer service to talk about State issues.
David Ash 850/487-5004
Plaza Level Rotunda

Monday, April 27, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Vehicle Production Group - Display of mobility vehicle.
Mary Jane Miranda 786/230-2100
Courtyard

Tuesday, April 28, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Florida MENTOR - Displays and information regarding developmental disabilities.
Jon Fisher 813/630-1746
Plaza Level Rotunda

Thursday, April 30, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The ALS Association Florida Chapter - Exhibit featuring mannequins in mass numbers representing lives lost to ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease).
Kamden Kuhn 813/637-9000
Historic Front Steps/area north of Historic Capitol/Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda

May 2009

Friday, May 1, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Army ROTC Florida A&M University - Army Commissioning Ceremony.
Jeffrey Williams 850/599-3515
Courtyard (in the event of inclement weather, this event will be moved to the 22nd floor)

Friday, May 1, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
NROTC Florida A&M University - Naval Commissioning Ceremony.
Timothy McKalope 850/599-3980
Courtyard (in the event of inclement weather, this event will be moved to the 22nd floor)

Sunday, May 3, 8:00 p.m. - Thursday, May 7, 10:00 a.m.
Christian Heritage Church - Churches from Florida gathering to read the Bible from Genesis through Revelation around the clock, pray and worship.
Brenda Maynard 850/514-3287
Waller Park

Sunday, May 3, 6:00 p.m. until Monday, May 4 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

Thursday, May 7, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Prayer Network - National Day of Prayer.
Pam Olsen 850/906-9170
22nd Floor

Monday, May 11, 11:00 a.m.
Natural Resources Defense Council - Press conference to bring attention to health ocean's campaign and introduction to kayaker mom Margo Pellegrino.
Paul Johnson 850/926-7439
Courtyard

Monday-Wednesday, May 11-13, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Citizens for Justice for Tommy Zeigler - Distribute open letter to the Attorney General and bring awareness to the Tommy Zeigler case.
Ray McEachern 813/909-0217
Plaza Level Rotunda

Wednesday-Thursday, May 20, 11:00 a.m.
American Heart Association - Press conference presenting a Heart Ready award to the Florida Department of Health.
Emily Read 850/878-3885
Waller Park (Plaza Level Rotunda in the event of inclement weather)

Thursday, May 21, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Southeastern Community Blood Center - Blood drive.
Carole Beckham 850/488-3782
Waller Park/Duval Street

Tuesday, May 26, 11:00 a.m.
Florida Department of Military Affairs - Deployment ceremony for the Florida National Guard's 779th Engineering Battalion.
Sgt. Bobby Carbonell 850/414-9048
Courtyard

Wednesday, May 27, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Institute for Justice - Press conference and rally in support of Florida's entrepreneurs.
Christina Walsh 703/682-9320
Waller Park

June 2009

Monday, June 1, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
AREA (African American Real Estate Agents) - Support for affordable housing rally. Will have speakers, community participants and other gatherers to meet in support of local affordable housing programs.
Christic Henry 850/509-5559
Waller Park

Wednesday, June 3, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Florida Watermelon Association - Activities for Florida Watermelon Week, seed spitting contest, displays.
Debra Harrison 863/993-9111
Waller Park

July 2009

Thursday, July 2, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
CFO Alex Sink – Press conference on firework safety.
Kevin Cate 850/413-2842
Courtyard