HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-08-2020 Supporting Documents TENTATIVE 2020 LEGISLATIVE ACTION DAY SCHEDULE
Florida League of Cities ;
Youth Council Civic Education Day l
Tuesday,February 11,2020
Time: . " I Meet at the Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee
9:30 a.m.to 200 S Duval St, Tallahassee, FL 32301
10:00 a.m. (Located in Kiernan Plaza, across from the Florida League of Cities)
Continental breakfast will be provided.
Introduction/Program Overview* -
*Coordinators will have a separate training session.
Time:`; Can We Talk?
10:00 a.m.to Given our highly polarized political climate,many are fording it difficult to
10:45 a.m. have constructive conversations (through any medium) about policies and
politics. Some avoid such conversations altogether to keep peace. Others
only talk with those with whom they already know they agree, creating
increasing lack of understanding of other points of view. Still others charge
in,reveling in the conflict, creating chaos rather than conversation.
We'll explore the forces driving this division, why it matters, and some
approaches that may help us begin meaningful conversations. . .
Timer World Café
10:45 a.m.to Participants,will experience a powerful method for getting past the;
12:00 p.m. superficial chaos of political and policy discourse, diving deep into dialogue
that moves beyond.scoring points to seeking insight and discovering-... .
possibilities,to work together:the World Café.
Time: Lunch
12:00 p.m. to Meal: Meal will be provided by FLC
1:00 p.m.
Time:;;, Reaping the Harvest of the World Café
1:00p.m.to We'll share the fruits of our World Café conversations and discuss
2:00 p.m. implications for our youth councils and their members.
Time: Visit Your District Legislative Offices,
2:30 p.m;to Specific information to be disseminated on the day of the program. Please
3:30 p:m.. keep in mind that some legislators may not be available during this time.
(Suggested: visit the 22nd Floor of the Capitol before departure).
Florida League of Cities
Youth Council Civic Education Day 2 "
Wednesday,February 12,2020 • "
Time: Meet at Florida League of Cities,Inc.
8:45 a.m. to 301 S Bronough St, Tallahassee,FL 32301
9:00 a.m.: Walking tour: please wear appropriate shoes and clothing for walking.No
breakfast will be provided.
Museum of Florida History Tour
9:15 a.m.to Self-guided tour: "Opened in 1977,the Museum of Florida History collects,
10:15 a.m. preserves, exhibits, and interprets evidence of past and present cultures in
Florida, and promotes knowledge and appreciation of this heritage."
Time: , Florida's Supreme Court Tour
10:30 a.m.to Educational Program: "The Supreme Court of Florida is the highest court in
11:30 p.m. ' the U.S. state of Florida."
Time: Lunch
11:45.ptn.to Meal: on your own.Eat at Sharkev's Café in the Capitol Complex.
12:45 p.m.
Time: City of Tallahassee City Services Program
'1:00 p.m:to Learn about the different city services municipalities offer.
3:00 pin.
Contact
Eryn Russell
Membership Relations
Florida League of Cities
(850)701-3616, direct line or
(850)443-2020,mobile