******* Virginians for Justice Alert *********

Mark your calendar for VJ Citizen Lobby Day!
Monday, January 22, 2001
9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m

Let Your Voice Be Heard!

Join Virginians for Justice as we spend the day educating our
elected officials on issues of concern to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual
and Transgender citizens and those with HIV/AIDS.  Lobby Day 2001
will take place four months to the day after the anti-gay murder
of Danny Overstreet and the shootings of the other victims in
Roanoke.  It is a great opportunity for the GLBT and GLBT-supportive
community to come together and ask our elected officials for action.
In addition to hate crimes legislation, VJ also work again on bills 
addressing 
sodomy law reform, anti-discrimination and other pertinent issues.

Lobby Day 2001 Headquarters:
   The Commonwealth Park Suites Hotel
   901 Bank Street, Downtown Richmond
   just across Capitol Square from the State Capitol Building

Lobby Day begins at 9:00 AM with lobby and issue trainings.  VJ
staff will coordinate the day's activities.  Participants will visit
their legislators and see the Virginia House of Delegates and
Virginia Senate in action.

** Immediate following Lobby Day:

   Lobby Day Reception
   5:00 until 7:00 p.m.

VJ will host our annual reception where attendees can mingle and
meet with legislators, legislative aides and allies from other
organizations.  The reception is also at the Commonwealth Park
Suites Hotel.  All are welcome to attend.

While VJ encourages everyone to consider spending the day
in Richmond, those unable to attend can join us for our Virtual
Lobby Day.  More details to follow as we approach January 22!

What You Can Do Now:
Mark January 22 in your calendar and attend VJ Lobby Day!

Please contact your state Senator or Delegate and make an 
appointment to visit him or her on January 22, 2001.  Virginians 
for Justice will supply all the information that you need.  

Bring a friend or two and send this alert to your own email list.

Feel like you need additional information or training?  Contact VJ!
You can reach VJ by calling the office - 9am - 1pm - 804-643-4816 or
by email Virginians4justice@juno.com.

What about the headquarters hotel?
Enjoy the quiet elegance and true southern hospitality  that is Commonwealth 
Park Suites Hotel.  Rooms are still available for 
overnight stays - please contact the hotel directly.

901 Bank Street (corner of Bank & Ninth Streets) Richmond, VA 23219  
1-888-343-7301 or 1-804-343-7300  
Directions to the Commonwealth Park Suites Hotel:

From the West on I-64: exit Powhite Pkwy, South.  Exit I-195 downtown 
Expressway. Exit 7th and 9th  Streets to Commonwealth Park Suites Hotel. 
From the North: I-95 South to 3rd Street Exit. Third  Street to Franklin 
Street, Left on Franklin Street to 9th  Street, right on 9th Street to 
Commonwealth Park Suites  Hotel. 
From the South: I-95 North to I-195 Downtown Expressway.  Exit Canal 
Street/Route 50 to Canal Street, right on 9th  Street to Commonwealth Park 
Suites Hotel. 
From the East on I-64: 5th Street Exit to Franklin Street to  9th Street, 
right on 9th Street to Commonwealth Park Suites  Hotel. 
Hotel Entrance: 9th and Bank Streets 

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Virginians for Justice advances equal justice for Gay,
Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender citizens of the
Commonwealth of Virginia, and those affected by the HIV
epidemic, through the state's legislative, administrative
and judicial systems.