Rotunda Roundup – noun
1. A behind-the-scenes tour of the State House while
the General Assembly is in session
2. Gathering engaged Rhode Islanders at
the State House for a citizen lobbyist boot camp to learn firsthand about representative democracy, open government, and
effective advocacy
We are pleased to announce that now that the legislative session has begun and the General Assembly returned to the State House, we resume our Rotunda Roundup program. These interactive sessions serve to
introduce RI citizens, advocacy organizations, and community groups to the ins
and outs of lobbying and how to navigate the complexities of Smith Hill. Each
Rotunda Roundup can accommodate up to 12 people and can be customized according
to the interests and skill level of the partnering organization. Program options
include a narrated tour, insider tips on effective lobbying, meet and greet
with GA members, and observing the GA in session both on the House and Senate
floors and in committee.
Our goals
·
Inform
citizens about concrete policy issues in RI
·
Educate
about the importance of open processes in advocacy work
·
Build
the capacity of citizen lobbyists
·
Demonstrate
the accessibility of civic participation
·
Equip Rhode Islanders with the skills,
tools, and resources needed to effectively advocate for legislative change
·
Create opportunities for learning and dialogue
around Common Cause’s core mission of open
and accountable government processes
Tentative schedule
2:50pm:
Arrive State House - meet under Rotunda
3-4pm: Intro by Common Cause and partnering organization, intro by
General Assembly member, insider stories and tips, overview of what to expect during
program
4-5pm: Experience the House floor in action, brief State House tour,
observe General Assembly in action from The Gallery before The Rise, observe committees
in session
5-5:30pm: debrief, Q &A
If your group or organization is
interested in learning more about what goes on behind-the-scenes at the State House or how to be more
effective citizen lobbyists, please contact us at contact@commoncauseri.org or 401-861-2322.
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