| We in the FPEA take our status as citizens of the United States and
residents of the Sunshine State seriously. As such, this second annual
Day at the Capitol sponsored by the FPEA is intended to show our governmental
representatives that Florida homeschoolers speak with a united voice. These
program elements have been formalized so far:
Tour of the Governor’s Mansion
From 10:15-10:45a.m. there will be a free tour of the governor’s mansion,
located at 700 N. Adams St. in Tallahassee.
Rally in the Florida State Capitol
The FPEA group will meet on the 22nd floor of the Florida State Capital
Building at 11:30a.m. for a rally organized by the FPEA Board of Directors.
Lunch will be available on the 22nd floor at noon for $2; the menu will
include a sandwich wedge from Publix, chips, a cookie and a beverage. Lunches
must be pre-ordered by e-mailing office@fpea.com
by March 28.
Featured Speakers
Leaders confirmed to speak at the rally include Gary Weaver, FPEA State
Chairman, as well as Brenda Dickinson of the Home Education Foundation.
Afternoon Tours
• Museum of Florida History, 1:30-2:15 p.m. ($1 per person, www.museumoffloridahistory.com)
• Historic Capitol of Florida (Old Capitol Building), 3:30 p.m. (free)
Tours must be scheduled in advance by e-mailing office@fpea.com.
Meet Your Elected Leaders
FPEA member attendees are encouraged to start working now to arrange
to meet with their state senators and representatives. Our elected officials
need to know that Florida homeschoolers care deeply about issues affecting
home education — enough to take the time and effort to travel all the way
to the capital to see them in their offices. Even
if you don’t get to meet your legislators directly, there’s still great
value in face-to-face time with office staffers, who often bear great influence
on what happens in Tallahassee.
Visitor Information
To learn more about what else can be done in and around Tallahassee,
visit www.seetallahassee.com and click on Visitor Information.
Hotel Reservations
If you’re traveling a long distance and need to stay overnight before
and/or after the day’s festivities, the FPEA has arranged for a group block
at the Courtyard Tallahassee Capital. To make a reservation, call 1-800-321-2211
or (850) 222-8822 and refer to the group block name "Florida Parent-Educator."
Visit here again for up-to-the-minute details as they are finalized.
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