One of the most effective ways that trade associations communicate their message to elected officials is when their members converge on Sacramento. Members make appointments with their legislators and, from my observation, these elected officials are quite impressed that small business owners and pest control professionals have taken the time to come to Sacramento. This has been the case with our Leg Day.
In March 2014 we are doing something new and exciting. We are combining our March Board of Directors Meeting and our Leg Day. The advantages of doing this are obvious: first, it will greatly enhance our numbers at Leg Day. At a time when the pest control industry is under attack in the legislature, it makes sense to maximize our presence and to do the best we possibly can in getting the word out concerning our industry issues. The best way to do this is in large numbers! Over the last couple of years our leg day attendance has been declining. It is imperative that we field a large presence in the halls of the capital in order to protect the pest control industry in California.
Secondly, we will be maximizing all our resources and spending less money on hotels and airfare since we will be combining events. There will still only be the two days required for Directors to attend our board meeting. Next year, there will be the added benefit of using all our Directors presence at Leg Day as well. This is tremendously important and critical to our mission. I hope to see you all there!
Since this is a new concept, I have outlined the tentative schedule below, so that you can plan accordingly. All meetings will be at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Sacramento.
Monday March 24, 2014
TBD PAPCO Golf Tournament
2 p.m. Executive Committee Meeting
Tuesday March 25, 2014
9 a.m. Committee Meetings
1 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting
5.30 p.m. Legislative Reception [All legislators invited]
Wednesday March 26, 2014
8 a.m. Leg Day Program Begins
1.30 p.m. Leg Day concludes