Equality Day 2009
"On the Road to Equality" 
March 12, 2009
9:30am-3:00pm


Register Now for Equality Day 2009

Save the date for equality! The 4th ERW Equality Day is upon us. Every other year, ERW joins together with Religious Coalition for Equality to bring advocates from across Washington State together in Olympia to educate state lawmakers on LGBT equality needs and rights.

The results of the 2008 election brought about both hope and heartache for the LGBT community.  Let these feelings of outrage against  anti-LGBT legislation and hope for a better future drive you to Equality Day 2009.  Be a part of the change, be a part of the movement, be a part of Equality Day 2009!

It is up to you to make your district legislators know that you care about LGBT issues and needs, help make 2009 a year they stop and listen!



Schedule of Events:

9:00am-9:45am Registration: tents on the lawn in front of Capital Stairs

10:00am-11:15am Advocacy Workshops: location will be assigned by district at registration.

11:15am-12:00pm Lunch Break: lunch will NOT be provided, we suggest you pack a lunch or visit food locations on or near campus.

12:00pm-12:45pm  Rally: Capital Stairs

1:00pm-3:30pm Legislator Meetings: times and locations will be assigned at registration.

                   

Frequently Asked Questions:

What if I’ve never lobbied before?
Don’t worry — many supporters have never lobbied before!  We work hard to make sure you feel prepared and confident when you meet your district legislators. This is through trainings the day of Equality Day, pairing you with people who have lobbied before, and empowering you with all the tools and information you need.  Just bring your story and voice and you’ll be ready!  Opportunities for pre-trainings via our website and conference calls will be available to those who register.

What if I can only come for the rally?
Then come for the rally!  We hope to have as many people possible get trained and talk with their legislators but understand due to work, family, and distance that’s not always possible.  The rally will begin around noon at the Capitol Building, look for ERW staff for assistance.

How do I get to Olympia?
Get on the road! ERW is currently unable to provide busses for Equality Day.  Consider carpooling, Amtrak, or getting your congregation/organization to sponsor a bus.  For information on who else in your area of Washington is attending Equality Day, call our office or email beth@equalrightswashington.org 

When you arrive in Olympia, parking is limited but available.  Click here for parking options.

Click here for a map of the Capital

Visit our Family Page for options for families throughout the day!

I want to do more to help with Equality Day 2009, what can I do?

  • Be a volunteer! Visit our Volunteer/Rally Marshal Page!
  • Be an Equality Day Co-Sponsor!
  • Rally your friends, family, congregation, or organization to be a part of Equality Day!
  • Donate the use of your congregation or organization’s bus to mobilize supporters!
  • Be an Equality Day Team Leader for your district!

Contact us if you have questions about or are interested in any of the above.

I can’t come to Equality Day because of distance/commitments, how can I still be involved?
There are still several ways you can get involved with Equality Day even if you can’t be there yourself!


Our Fantastic Sponsors





ACLU of Washington
Bellevue PFLAG
Call to Action Western Washington
Camp Ten Trees
Congregation Kol Haneshamah
First United Methodist Church Tacoma-Micah Project
Freedom to Marry
FUSE
GSBA
Human Rights Campaign
Lambda Legal
Lambert House
Log Cabin Republicans of Washington
Mo Magazine
National Council of Jewish Women-Seattle Section
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
Northwest Women's Law Center
Planned Parenthood Public Policy Network of WA
PNW Reconciling Ministries Network
Pride Foundation
Prospect United Church of Christ
Religious Coalition for Equality
Seattle Men's Chorus & Seattle Women's Chorus
Seattle Gay News
Skagit PFLAG
Tot Spot Cafe
Vista Youth Center
Wallingford United Methodist
Washington State Pyschological Association

Questions?
Contact the ERW offices at 206.324.2570 or
email beth@equalrightswashington.org