WVU Extension

WVU & WVU Extension Day at the Legislature

Schedule of Events

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
State Capitol
Charleston, West Virginia

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Schedule Last Updated: February 12, 2012
8-9 a.m. Display & Exhibit Setup at Upper and Lower Rotundas
9-10a.m. Check-in and Entertainment at the Culture Center Lobby

West Virginia Culture Center Theater

9:30-10a.m Entertainment
Welcome – Steve Bonnano, Interim Director,
WVU Extension Service
Additional Speakers

State Capitol

9:30a.m.-1 p.m. WVU Exhibits in the Capitol
10a.m. Group Photograph at the Culture Center Lobby.
10-11 a.m. Meetings with Delegates and Senators WVU Extension county groups: Remember to pick up and deliver items and service cards.
11a.m.-Noon Observe the House and Senate View the session from the galleries and listen to proclamations as they are issued.
12:30-1:30p.m. Lunch – You Choose Cafeteria in Capitol Complex; fast food nearby.
1-3p.m. Additional Time Additional time to meet with delegates and senators, with appointments scheduled in advance.
3p.m. Remove displays.

Many educational and entertaining programs will be available at different times during the day, including:

  • WVU & WVU Extension Day at the Legislature group photograph, which will be taken at 10 a.m. inside the Culture Center lobby.
  • Exhibitors sharing information about Extension and WVU programs.
  • The Culture Center has interactive exhibits and displays and fun for all.

In addition, 4-H’ers, Master Gardeners, Community Educational Outreach Service members, volunteers, and other community members can:

  • tour West Virginia’s beautiful capitol building. For many of our younger guests, this may be the first time to see the Capitol up-close-and personal.
  • hear guest speakers talk about the importance of education, the impact that Extension programs had on their lives, and the importance of following your dreams.
  • connect with their legislators by setting up an appointment with them before the event.

The most important activity of the day is to visit with your senators and delegates. Other activities offered during the day are optional.

We look forward to seeing you in Charleston on Tuesday, February 21!