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Let Your Colleagues and State
Decision-Makers Know Social Work Matters
Participate in the 2012 Social Work
Day on the Hill
March 28 in Downtown Nashville
What Is This Event?
Social Work Matters
is the 2012 theme for an
annual legislative and policy event organized by NASW,
Tennessee Chapter in coordination with University Social
Work Programs across the state. This event, also referred
to as Social Work Day on the Hill, is one of the most
exciting and empowering programs offered to Tennessee
social workers and social work students. Over 350 students
and practitioners from across the state annually attend.
The 2012 event is designed to:
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Train social work students and professionals about
the importance of advocacy as a cornerstone of our
profession
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Demystify the State legislative process
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Feature presentations by students and policy
professionals
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Engage social work students and professionals in
advocacy on key public policy issues being considered
by the Tennessee General Assembly
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Increase the respect of State Legislators for the
expertise and professionalism of social
workers
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Strengthen legislative support for NASW-TN priority
issues
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Provide an enjoyable educational and networking
experience
When and Where Will This Event
Occur?
The 2012 Social Work Day on the Hill
will be March 28 on Tennessee’s Capitol Hill. We
will begin at 8:00 a.m. with a continental breakfast with
legislators.
This year’s
program will be in the War Memorial Auditorium. The
Auditorium adjoins the Legislative Plaza and is across
from the Capitol in Downtown Nashville.
Will Students Be Involved In the
Presentations?
Each social work program is invited
to select a representative to present a Policy Poster
& Presentation on a key state level issue for social
workers on March 28. Some Universities may conduct campus
competitions to select their policy poster presenter. The
winner of the state Policy Poster Presentation will be
selected by a panel of social work policy experts on
March 28 and the winning school will receive a special
plaque. Posters will be displayed in the Legislative
Plaza where students can directly talk with legislators
and others about their policy issue.
How Can I Sign Up?
Students, faculty and field
coordinators must register between January 18
th and March 14
th online at the NASW-TN
Chapter website -
www.naswtn.com. Each University also
has a liaison organizing students attending Social Work
Day on the Hill. Please contact the following local
liaison(s) for additional information.
TENTATIVE AGENDA
Social Work Day on the Hill
March 28, 2012
War Memorial Auditorium
7:30 a.m.
On Site Registration Begins
8:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast with Legislators invited
8:00 a.m.
Opening Comments & Welcome to Legislators
Kyndyll Lackey, LAPSW, Chairperson
Social Work Day on the Hill Planning Committee
Chair
8:50a.m.
Welcome to Everyone
Breakfast concludes
9:00 a.m.
Social Work Matters: Making A
Difference In State Policy
Stewart Clifton, J.D.
– NASW-TN Legislative
Liaison
9:30 a.m.
Concurrent Activities
10:30 a.m.
Policy Poster Presentations
Noon
Lunch
1:15 p.m.
Gather for Group Photo on Capitol Steps
1:45 p.m.
Concurrent Activities
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Meet
with Your Legislators (schedule in advance)
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Legislative and Capitol Tours
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Attend
Legislative Committee Meetings
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY
MARCH 14
Most social work programs in Tennessee partner with
NASW-TN in supporting Social work Day on the Hill.
University Students, Faculty and Field Supervisors from
our University Partners attend for no cost.
(There is a $6 charge
for box lunches for persons attending the
luncheon.)
Other professionals may register for $30 and receive 1.5
CEUs.
Please keep checking this page or NASW-TN's webpage
for the most up to date information.
NASW-TN Webpage
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