NASPE SPEAK Out! Day 2012

NASPE's 4th annual advocacy event will take place on March 28-29, 2012.
Register to attend today!

NASPE SPEAK Out! Day Housing Information

NASPE has secured a block of rooms at the Hyatt Dulles in Herndon, VA at a discounted rate of $159 per night.  For hotel reservations, click here to book online or call 1-888-421-1442 and indicate that you are attending "NASPE SPEAK Out! Day".

Hyatt Dulles
2300 Dulles Corner Boulevard
Herndon, VA 20171

Advocacy 101 Webinar

NASPE will be offering a preparatory webinar for SPEAK Out! Day participants on March 8, 2012 at 3:00 PM EST.  This webinar will provide basic advocacy training for participants.  Click here to register. 

SPEAK Out! Day CONTEST: During the webinar, we will conduct the SPEAK Out! Day lottery and select an individual who will receive discounted hotel rates for all members in their state! The more people who register to attend SPEAK Out! Day from your state, the better your chances!

NASPE SPEAK Out! Day Itinerary

Wednesday, March 28 – SPEAK Out! Day Preparation: MANDATORY!

• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: In-depth Issue briefing at Hyatt Dulles Hotel.  Get briefed on NASPE's top legislative "asks" and receive a folder that will include background information on NASPE, our legislative issues, leave-behinds, getting around on Capitol Hill, and communicating with Congress.
• Dinner: On your own  

Thursday, March 29 – NASPE SPEAK Out! Day

• 8:00 am: Travel to Capitol Hill via charter bus
• 10:00 am – 3:00 pm: Meet with legislators and staff
• 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: SPEAK Out! Award luncheon (location TBD). NASPE will be awarding two outstanding members of Congress for their commitment to quality physical education.
• 3:45 pm: Bus departs for return trip to Hyatt Dulles (we will include a stop at Dulles Airport for participants who have to catch an early flight).

If you have any questions about SPEAK Out! Day or NASPE's other advocacy efforts, please contact Carly Braxton at 703-476-3489 or cbraxton@aahperd.org.