PTs and PTAs who attend can earn up to 4 hours of CE by participating.  An educational Zoom will be offered on Feb. 8 from 7pm - 8 pm. (This is worth 1 contact hour of CE.) The PowerPoint will be distributed to all registrants to help prepare you, so it is important that you register.  You must participate in the Zoom and view the PowerPoint prior to Lobby Day to earn the CE. Sign-in and out is required. 

At 7:00 a.m. on February 15^th, please arrive at the MILLBOTTOM EVENT CENTER, 400 W. Main St., Jefferson City, MO 65101. We highly recommend car-pooling.  Parking will be available in the lot behind the center, but it is limited.  After a brief welcome, and some instructions, we will form groups and walk to the Missouri State Capitol.  (PTs and PTAs who attend Lobby Day in person will earn another 3 hours of CE.  Certificates will be available at the Millbottom Event Center for pick-up.)

AGENDA:

7:00 a.m. – 7:40 a.m. – APTA MO Lobby Day Kick-off, Meet at MILLBOTTOM EVENT CENTER, 400 W. Main St., Jefferson City, MO 65101

7:40 a.m.  – 8:00 a.m. – Gather in pre-assigned groups, and walk to the Capitol.  Go through security check point at North or South entrances, and gather in the First Floor Rotunda.  Guides will be in the group to help you.  Firearms or other weapons are not allowed.  A beverage is allowed in your purse or hand, but all bags and pockets will be checked and or emptied. 

8:10 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. – Welcome Message from legislators, First Floor Rotunda (Another group will be arriving, so it is important that we leave the rotunda no later than 8:30 a.m.)  No personal belongings should be left in the Rotunda.

8:30 a.m. –10:00 a.m. –  Groups (each with a PT or PTA leader) will begin to make legislative visits.  You are encouraged to walk the halls, meet with legislators, and distribute APTA MO information to legislative offices.  

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  – The legislators will go into session.  Attendees are encouraged to watch from the galleries and observe part of the legislative process.

10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. -  Exit the Capitol through any door and meet back Millbottom Event Center.  Pizza will be served.  CE Certificates will be distributed to PTs and PTAs who attend.

Lobby Day is the perfect opportunity to meet legislators face to face, thank them for their past support of the physical therapy industry, and educate them on the critical role PTs and PTAs play in Missouri’s healthcare system.  We will use this time in the Capitol to build relationships and ensure the physical therapy profession is protected and growing.  We need to show PTs, PTAs, and students are aware that legislators CAN and DO influence your practice.  Please join us and show your support!

Member involvement and legislative relationships are key to our success.  A strong presence at Lobby Day means a stronger voice in legislative matters that influence our practice and our patients.  You can make a difference by making this trip to Jefferson City!

We look forward to seeing you on February 15^th, 2023.  This session brings new promise for success and we are going to give it all we’ve got!

PLEASE WATCH YOUR E-MAIL FOR INFORMATON ON OUR LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS THROUGHOUT SESSION AND REQUESTS TO CONTACT LEGISLATORS.  THE STATUS OF BILLS CAN CHANGE QUICKLY.  

In case of bad weather, we will announce any changes or cancellations via e-mail and on our website no later than the evening of February 14th.