Join Us for the 2010 Legislative Day on the HIll

2009 Legislative Day on the Hill Attendees

On Tuesday, February 9, 2010, the Tennessee State Conference NAACP will host its 9th Annual “Legislative Day on the Hill” from 9:00am until 3:00pm. Our opening session will begin in the House Chambers at the Legislative Plaza.

We are requesting each unit to bring at least 8-10 persons from your community to let your legislator know that you are informed and concerned and that you will hold them accountable for how they vote. Individuals attending will be responsible for their lunch expenses. We encourage you to have lunch on-site in the State Capitol’s cafeteria. .

Youth & College Units should contact your local branch for transportation assistance. Also, if you need a letter of excuse for that day, your advisor must inform the State Conference Office no later than February 1, 2010. Individuals under the age of 18 years must have a completed the Youth Permission Form in order to participate in this event.

For planning purposes, please inform us regarding the number of attendees.

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January Bi-Monthly Meeting

The Tennessee State Conference NAACP will hold its first Bi-Monthly Meeting for the year 2010 on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Obion River District Association, Inc., 29 Obion River District Ave, McKenzie, Tennessee 38001. Please go to mapquest.com for directions from your specific location.

The unit president’s meeting will start at 8:00 a.m. and the general membership will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Individuals requiring overnight lodging can contact, Best Western Inn McKenzie, 16160 Highland Avenue, McKenzie, Tennessee 38201 at 731-352-1083 or 1-800-937-8376. The hotel is approximately 1 mile from the meeting site.

Registration and lunch fee is $10.00 per person. It is important that each unit contact the state office before January 4, 2010 to confirm your attendance.