Press Release: One Iowa Lobby Day at the Capitol
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FEBRUARY 5, 2010
CONTACT JUSTIN UEBELHOR
515-288-4019 x 205
515-333-2525 (cell)
justin@oneiowa.org
ONE IOWA LOBBY DAY AT CAPITOL
Annual Lobby Day coincides with National Freedom to Marry Week
(Des Moines, IA) Supporters of civil marriage equality will gather at the Capitol next Wednesday to talk with legislators and demonstrate statewide support for equality. The day will kick off with a supporter rally and training at the Capitol Room located at 315 E. 5th, Des Moines.
Remarks will be delivered by Former Lieutenant Governor Sally Pederson, Kate and Trish Varnum and One Iowa Executive Director Carolyn Jenison.
Following the morning event, supporters will gather at the Capitol to share their stories with Iowa legislators to demonstrate the importance of civil marriage equality to Iowa families. An informal reception with wedding cake will be held in the Capitol Rotunda at 2:00, followed by a Freedom to Marry Week Happy Hour and Tweetup at the Des Moines Social Club.
CAPITOL LOBBY DAY PRESS AVAILABILITY
OPENING RALLY
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 10:00 AM
Capitol Room
315 East 5th Street, Des Moines, IA
Speakers:
Sally Pederson, Former Lieutenant Governor of Iowa
Kate and Trish Varnum, plaintiffs in Iowa Marriage Case
Carolyn Jenison, One Iowa Executive Director
CAPITOL RECEPTION
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 2:00 PM
Iowa State Capitol Rotunda
Des Moines, IA
ONE IOWA AND OUT NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR TWEETUP
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 5:30 PM
Des Moines Social Club
1408 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA
Supporters and One Iowa representatives will be available throughout the day for comment or interviews.
One Iowa is the state’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) advocacy organization, committed to full equality for LGBT individuals, including the freedom to marry. More information at www.oneiowa.org.
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