Join clinicians and trainees from across the Commonwealth to meet with elected officials in support of climate policies that will protect the health of Virginians.
VCCA General Assembly Advocacy Day
February 6, 2025
Richmond, Virginia
VCU Larrick Center
900 Turpin St.
Richmond, VA 23219
Event Details:
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Date: February 6, 2025
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Time: Meet at 7:45 AM at VCU Larrick Center for breakfast, a legislative update, and lobbying training, with visits to the General Assembly from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
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Location:
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Morning Meeting: VCU Larrick Center, 900 Turpin St.
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Visits: General Assembly Building (a short, 9-minute walk from the Larrick Center).
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Agenda:
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7:45 AM: Meet at the VCU Larrick Center (continental breakfast served).
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Meetings with legislators at the General Assembly Building.
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12:00 PM: Return to the Larrick Center for lunch.
How to Get Involved:
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Register Now: Click here to register for Advocacy Day.
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Identify Your Legislators: Use Who’s My Legislator to find your state senator and delegate, and note their office’s contact information.
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Schedule Meetings: Contact your legislators’ offices to set up a meeting for February 6th between 9:00 AM and noon. Once you’ve scheduled, email the details to Sue Nussbaum at suew1116@gmail.com to coordinate visits and avoid duplication. Medical students will also be assigned to accompany attendees.
Advocacy Day Materials and Resources
EDUCATIONAL FACTSHEETS
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Health in Our Changing Climate: Rising Sea Levels
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Health in Our Changing Climate: Rising Heat
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2021 Climate and Health Fact Sheet
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Recent example of VCCA work on Heat (part of our Heat Ready Roanoke campaign)
LEGISLATIVE MATERIALS
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Fact sheet on Data Centers (from Piedmont Environmental Council)
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Fact sheet #2 on data centers (Sierra Club)
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Presentation on effective messaging to communicate about climate change
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Sample legislative meeting script