Lobby Day(s) 2017

  • 07 Feb 2017
  • 08 Feb 2017
  • 2 sessions
  • 07 Feb 2017, 8:30 AM 2:00 PM (EST)
  • 08 Feb 2017, 8:30 AM 2:00 PM (EST)
  • Virginia General Assembly, 201 N. 9th Street, Richmond, VA 23219

Registration

  • I cannot attend the Board of Physical Therapy Public Hearing and Committee meetings but I wish to volunteer for Lobby Day.
  • You plan to attend both the PT Public Hearing and Committee meetings on February 7th as well as volunteer for Lobby Day on February 8th.
  • I will attend the Board of Physical Therapy Public Hearing and Committee meetings but I cannot volunteer for Lobby Day.

Registration is closed

ASVA's Second Annual
Lobby Day(s) 2017

Tuesday, February 7th: Board of Physical Therapy Public Hearing on Dry Needling at the Department of Health Professions, Perimeter Center, 9960 Mayland Drive, Henrico, Virginia 23233; 2nd Floor Conference Center, Board Room #4 

Wednesday, February 8th: Live demonstrations at the Virginia General Assembly 5th Floor East at 201 N. 9th Street, Richmond, VA 23219

Join ASVA for its second annual Lobby Day on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Virginia General Assembly Building in Richmond, VA. 

We needs volunteers from across the state to educate Virginia legislators and staff about acupuncture and provide demonstrations. This is an amazing opportunity to meet members of your state government, spread the word about acupuncture, and network with other Virginia acupuncturists.

Lobby Day 2016 was a huge hit! Volunteers treated over 50 people during the 2 hour demonstration period and networked with countless other individuals. We also made the papers! 

It is free to participate in this event. ASVA has secured a group rate at a nearby hotel for participants at the Linden Row Inn located at 100 E. Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23219. This rate will be good for both Monday, Feb 6th, and Tuesday, Feb 7th, night for $119 per night plus 13.3% tax, single and double rooms available.  There is valet parking onsite and a shuttle can take us to the General Assembly Building on Wednesday morning. Use group code: ASVA17. Call the Linden Row Inn at 804-783-7000 or click on reservations and enter the code on www.lindenrowinn.com.

We are also seeking volunteers to join us at the Board of Physical Therapy's Public Hearing and Committee meetings regarding dry needling on February 7th from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

There will be a group conference call  for everyone 1-2 weeks before the event to go over details, what to expect, what to bring and the schedule for both days.  tentative conference call date is Tuesday January 31st 7:30PM.  You will receive an email about the date and time of the call. Please feel free to email us ahead of time with specific questions. 


Timeline

Tuesday February 7th: Board of Physical Therapy Public Hearing on Dry Needling Regulation

8:45AM Meet in general area at the Perimeter Center, sign in for those who will present verbal statement before start of meeting at 9:30AM

9:30AM: Board of Physical Therapy Public Hearing on Dry Needing Regulation: public comments to be heard

10:00AM (may be later) Board of Physical Therapy Quarterly Meeting: ASVA Reps will be present.  1PM meeting listed does not involve dry needling issues

Visit with friends and enjoy Richmond in the afternoon.  ASVA Group rate and dinner nearby the Linden Row Inn.

Wednesday February 8th: Lobby Day 2017 at the General Assembly Building

(Please check with ASVA Rep if taking shuttle from Linden Row Inn for times shuttle will be leaving)

9:30AM Meet at 5th Floor East Room for set-up and organization

9:45-11:45AM Lobby Day demos/treatments, questions and answers with delegate, staffers and the public. There will be assigned people for needling, greeting and talking. 

11:45-12:00 Pack-up, head over to the Capital building

12-2PM: Meeting & Lunch with ASVA Lobbyist Matthew Stanley at his nearby office.





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