Agenda
Monday, March 4
| 1:00pm-5:30pm | Registration Information |
| 3:00pm-4:00pm | Update on the Science - Research Updates |
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4:30pm- 5:00pm |
Kids' Summit Parent Orientation Meet the Kids' Summit leaders, review expectations and get answers to your questions. |
| 6:45pm- 8:45pm | Kid's Zone Supervised rooms for young children will be available for parents attending the Advocate Training. Beverages and light snacks will be provided. |
| 7:00pm- 8:30pm | Issue Briefing and Advocacy Training New and Returning Advocates (Basic Level) All training sessions are mandatory. |
Tuesday, March 5
| 7:00am- 6:30pm | Registration/ Information |
| 7:30am- 8:15am | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:15am- 12:00pm | Kids' Summit Fun and educational activities designed for kids to learn about government and how to advocate for themselves. These sessions are intended for children who are in grades K-8th grade. |
| 8:30am-9:30am | Welcoming and Opening Session John H. Klippel, M.D. President & CEO, Arthritis Foundation |
| 9:45am- 12:00pm | Arthritis Advocacy: Preparing for Capitol Hill Featuring Arthritis Foundation staff and Christopher Kush, of Soapbox Consulting and their staff. |
| 2:30pm- 5:30pm | U.S. Senate Appointments Charter buses are provided between hotel and Capitol Hill – please see bus schedule for details. |
| 2:30pm- 6:15pm | Advocate Networking: The Meeting Place Please fill out Congressional feedback forms, ask questions, facebook, tweet, and network with fellow advocates from your state, region or from across the nation. |
| 2:00pm- 6:30pm | Celebrating Our Achievements: Summit Dinner Relax and enjoy dinner with old and new friends as well as recognize the achievements of Arthritis Ambassadors. Supervised rooms available for children unable to sit through the program portion of the dinner. |
Wednesday, March 6
| 7:00am- 8:30am | Continental Breakfast |
| 7:30am- 8:30pm | Closing Remarks |
| 9:30am- 4:00pm | U.S. House of Representatives Appointments Charter buses are provided between hotel and Capitol Hill – please see bus schedule for details. |
