Capitol Complex Events
Updated 10/10/08
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For Capitol Complex Events 2008/09
For Capitol Complex Events 2009/10 |
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, 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
December 2008
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
January 2009
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
Historic Front Steps (Plaza Level Rotunda in event of inclement weather)
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
Historic Front Steps
February 2009
Monday, February 2, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Florida Division of Emergency Management – 2009 Hazardous Weather Awareness Week kick off, press conference at 11:00 a.m.
Mike Stone 850/413-9883
Historic Front Steps/Courtyard
Monday, Feb 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
Wednesday, February 18, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
American Cancer Society – Cancer awareness rally.
Jennifer Sharp 813/349-3442
Historic Front Steps/Courtyard
March 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 5:00 – 10:00 p.m.
City of Tallahassee – Annual welcome back legislative event.
Carrie Blanchard 850/891-2000
Courtyard
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.
Thursday, March 5, 1:00 p.m.
IT Florida – Showcase of information technology advancements.
Matt Mahler 850/222-8156
Courtyard
Monday, March 9, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Florida PBA, Inc. – Officer Down dedication ceremony.
Ken Kopczynski 850/577-6405
Courtyard
Tuesday, March 10, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Florida PBA, Inc. – Officer rally.
Ken Kopczynski 850/577-6405
Waller Park
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
Courtyard/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. – 4:00 p.m.
Florida Coordinating Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing – Awareness day, press conference and rally.
Lois Maroney 727/399-9983
Waller Park, Plaza Level
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
Thursday, March 12, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Florida Optometric Association – Eye screenings available.
Kellie Webb 850/877-4697
Courtyard
Monday, March 16, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Florida – Press conference.
Kristen Allen 850/681-0061
Courtyard
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/area north of Front Steps
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/Historic Front Steps 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
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
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
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, 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, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Guardian ad Litem Association – Displays, providing information and awareness for abused and neglected children.
Kelly Razzano 850/922-7213
Plaza Level Rotunda
Wednesday, March 25, 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 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
Thursday, March 26, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
American Red Cross Capitol Area Chapter – Promote awareness of programs and services.
David Chayer 850/878-6080
Historic Front Steps/Area North
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
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
April 2009
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, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Volusia County Day – Displays highlighting Volusia County government.
Betty Holness 386/255-0981
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
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
Historic Front Steps
Thursday, April 2, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation - Hillsborough County Day at the Capitol, information and exhibits.Candace Hundley 813/272-5865Courtyard
Tuesday, April 7, 1:00 p.m.
IT Florida – Showcase of information technology advancements.
Matt Mahler 850/222-8156
Courtyard
Wednesday, April 8, 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/Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda/Waller Park
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, 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
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, 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, 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, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Florida Coordinating Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing – Awareness day, press conference and rally.
Lois Maroney 727/399-9983
Waller Park, Plaza Level
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, 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.
Jim Parido 850/671-2645
Plaza Level Rotunda
Tuesday, April 21, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Florida State University - Twelfth annual FSU Day at the Capitol, academic displays and student performances.
Toni Moore 850/644-3847
Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda
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
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
Tuesday, April 28, 1:00 p.m.
IT Florida – Showcase of information technology advancements.
Matt Mahler 850/222-8156
Courtyard
Wednesday, April 29, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection – Earth Day celebration with educational booths and children’s activities.
Kristy Butgereit 850/245-2145
Courtyard
Wednesday-Thursday, April 29-30, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunshine State One Call of Florida – Safety expo, displays on Call 811 Before You Dig, overhead power line security, safety council, American Red Cross, Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Fire Department, Tallahassee Police Department, underground utilities, natural gas safety.
Brad Martin 850/508-4519
Plaza Level Rotunda/Courtyard (April 30 only)
May 2009
Saturday, May 2, 12:00 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, 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
