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ADVOCACY DAY EVENT INFORMATION HOTEL
Join CAMFT members from across California for a day of advocacy, education, and connection at the State Capitol. Advocacy Day provides MFTs with an opportunity to learn about issues affecting the profession, strengthen their advocacy skills, and engage directly with state legislators and their staff.
Engage in Advocacy: Meet with legislators and their staff to discuss issues affecting California MFTs and help policymakers better understand the needs of the profession.
Strengthen Your Advocacy Skills: Gain a better understanding of the legislative process and learn practical strategies for effectively engaging with policymakers as an MFT and constituent.
Connect with the MFT Community: Build relationships with fellow MFTs and advocates from across California who share an interest in advancing and strengthening the profession.
Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2027
Location: California Chamber of Commerce Address: 1215 K St. #1400 Sacramento, CA 95814 (14th floor)
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Cost: $45.00
Registration includes the Advocacy Day program and training, lunch, scheduled legislative visits, and the Capitol group photo.
Advocacy Day will begin with an in-person program designed to prepare participants for their legislative visits. CAMFT staff and our state advocacy team will provide an overview of priority legislation, key talking points, and guidance for effectively communicating with legislators and their staff.
Participants will also have time to connect with their assigned advocacy groups, review materials, ask questions, and prepare for their legislative meetings.
Following the morning program and lunch, attendees will travel together to the Capitol for a group photo before beginning scheduled legislative visits.
CAMFT will coordinate legislative visits on behalf of registered attendees. Participants will meet in small groups with legislators and/or legislative staff to discuss issues affecting MFTs and the communities they serve.
While CAMFT will make every effort to schedule meaningful meetings based on participants’ legislative districts, legislative schedules can change with little notice. Meetings may be held with legislators or legislative staff.
CAMFT will provide your meeting schedule and advocacy materials prior to Advocacy Day.
Please watch for future communications from CAMFT as the event approaches.
To help participants arrive informed and prepared, CAMFT will provide both an informational recording and a live pre-event webinar.
A recorded presentation will provide an overview of important day-of-logistics, including:
The recording will be shared with registered attendees closer to Advocacy Day and will be available to view on demand.
CAMFT will host a live webinar prior to Advocacy Day focused on the legislative issues participants will discuss during their meetings. You will find the link to join the webinar in your registration confirmation email.
CAMFT staff and our state lobbyists, Political Solutions, will review relevant bills, provide key talking points, and offer guidance on effectively communicating with lawmakers and their staff. Participants will also have an opportunity to ask questions and prepare for their legislative visits.
Date: April 27, 2027
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Format: Virtual
The webinar link and additional information will be provided to registered attendees.
Dress Code: Business or business-casual attire is recommended. Attendees should wear comfortable shoes, as the day will include walking between the event location, the Capitol, and legislative offices.
We also recommend checking the weather forecast in advance and dressing accordingly, as portions of the day may be spent outdoors.
Luggage: Attendees checking out of the hotel on May 4, 2027, may leave their luggage with the Hyatt Regency’s bag check service or store it in the designated conference space at the California Chamber of Commerce during the event.
Additional day-of information will be provided to registered attendees prior to Advocacy Day.
Electronic Devices: Phones, cameras, and other electronic devices may be permitted in the Capitol subject to applicable security requirements and restrictions.
Photo ID: Attendees must bring a government-issued photo ID to enter California Chamber of Commerce and the State Capitol.
Advocacy Materials: CAMFT will provide the materials and information needed for legislative visits.
Please plan to travel light, as attendees will be walking between locations throughout the afternoon. CAMFT will provide a bag to hold your materials, a small notebook, a pen, and a small bottle of water. Capitol Security
All attendees should be prepared to comply with applicable Capitol security procedures and restrictions.
Weapons and other prohibited items are not permitted. Attendees should review current Capitol security requirements prior to the event, as policies and restrictions may change.
Additional security information will be provided to attendees as Advocacy Day approaches.
CAMFT is committed to making Advocacy Day accessible to all attendees.
If you require an accommodation or have a special need to participate in the event, please contact Valene O'Donnell at Vodonnell@camft.org. CAMFT will make reasonable efforts to accommodate requests received at least two weeks prior to the event.
CAMFT and its affiliates may photograph, videotape, audiotape, or webcast CAMFT meetings, activities, and CAMFT-sponsored events. Registration, attendance, and/or participation in these events constitute agreement by the registrant or attendee to these activities and to the use and distribution of the registrant's or attendee's image, likeness, or voice in photographs, video recordings, electronic reproductions, and audio recordings.
Registered attendees will receive additional information as Advocacy Day approaches, including:
Please make sure the contact information provided during registration is current, so you don't miss important Advocacy Day communications.
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