6th Annual
Park Advocacy Day
March 6, 2012

Join Parks & Trails New York and the Alliance for New York State Parks in Albany for the 6th Annual Park Advocacy Day and help send a message of support for New York’s 213 state parks and historic sites. As a park advocate, you will have the opportunity to join with park supporters from throughout the state to meet with policymakers and stress the importance of supporting Governor Cuomo’s budget proposal, particularly the $89 million slated for state parks under the New York Works Fund. Your efforts will have a lasting impact on legislators as they make important decisions about parks.

Participating in Park Advocacy Day is meaningful, fun, and most of all, easy! As a Park Advocacy Day participant, you will be assigned to a team with fellow state parks supporters who will join you in meetings with policymakers throughout the day.

There is no cost to participate, but registration is required. Register by February 21st by emailing your name, address, and phone number to ldibetta@ptny.org or by calling 518-434-1583.

For more information on Park Advocacy Day, please contact Laura DiBetta at Parks & Trails New York at 518-434-1583 or email ldibetta@ptny.org.

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Tentative Itinerary

8:00 – 8:30 a.m. - Packet pick-up & team assignments/coffee and bagels
Location: 29 Elk Street

8:30 - 9:30 a.m. - Welcome & Orientation
Invited: Commissioner Rose Harvey, Senator Betty Little, and Assemblywoman Margaret Markey
Location: 29 Elk Street

10:00 - 12:30 p.m. - Appointments with Policymakers
Location: Legislative Office Building and State Capitol

12:30 - 1:30 p.m. - Lunch Break
Location: Empire State Plaza, Concourse, see restaurants

1:30 – 3:00 p.m. - Appointments with Policymakers
Location: Legislative Office Building and State Capitol

3:00-4:00 p.m. - Debriefing/Networking
Location: 29 Elk Street

29 Elk Street * Albany, NY 12207 * (ph) 518-434-1583 * (fax) 518-427-0067 * ptny@ptny.org