ASTD going to Capitol Hill during ICE. Come and join the group!

Interested in learning more about the training and workforce development issues that are discussed on Capitol Hill? Join ASTD for a special opportunity called Congressional Conversations to connect with U.S. legislators during the ASTD 2009 International Conference & Exposition on Wednesday morning, June 3.

This is an opportunity to schedule meetings with your Senator or Representative's office in Congress to introduce yourself and talk about the training and workforce development issues that are important to the learning and development profession. ASTD will provide you with a template letter to request an appointment with your elected official's office during our trip to Capitol Hill, as well as talking points that you can use during your conversation with your elected official or his or her staff member.

The Congressional Conversations special event is free, but pre-registration is required by sending an email to: [email protected] with your full contact information by Friday, May 8. You must be registered for the ASTD 2009 International Conference & Exposition to attend this event.

Scheduling note: If you plan to sign up for Congressional Conversations, there will be an orientation conference call during the last week of May, and an in-person orientation on Sunday, May 31, from 9:45 to 11:00 a.m. in room 156 of the Washington Convention Center. During these orientations, we will walk you through what will happen during the visit, talking points you can use, and what you can expect during your appointment.

Logistics for the event: Our group will meet in room 156 of the Washington Convention Center at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3 and leave by shuttle bus at approximately 9:30 a.m. We will return to the Convention Center between 12:30 and 1:00 p.m. There will be an optional debrief session about the Capitol Hill event from 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. in room 156.