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2012 Sacramento Safari

Monday, March 26 – Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Registration is NOW open for 2012!

We are delighted that you are planning to attend the 2012 Sacramento Safari and please click here for trip information!

There are two options for registering:

EITHER....

1. On-Line (preferred): To register on-line, please Click here. Upon Submittal of the on-line form, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with your registration information. Please send a copy of that, along with your check, to the Fourth District PTA Office. Your registration will not be complete until both items have been received by Fourth District PTA.

OR...

2. Print out and complete the registration form then mail that, along with your check, to the Fourth District PTA Office.

Registration Fees are:
$265 for double occupancy
$365 for single occupancy

Fourth District PTA office mailing information:
Checks should be made out to the Fourth District PTA and sent to the office at:
1520 Brookhollow Dr., #40
Sana Ana, CA 92705

This is a terrific chance to learn about education policy and about the workings of our state government. We meet some of the fine volunteers who serve as advocates at the capitol on behalf of PTA. We get firsthand impressions of our elected representatives. We bring our pro-children message right to the capitol.

Due to the varied schedules and availability of our attendees, we will no longer be providing airline or ground transportation. Please book your own flights and ground transportation to and from the airports. Registration fee includes housing, all conference materials and most meals. Book your flights early to get the best rates.

All of us on the 4th District A-Team (Advocacy Committee) look forward to our Sacramento adventures with you in March. Don’t hesitate to email or call if you have questions.

Kim Anderson advocacy@fourthdistrictpta.org
Lori Abbott sac-Saf@fourthdistrictpta.org

We have not finalized our speakers for 2012, but here are the featured speakers that have appeared in the past:

Glen Thomas, California Secretary of Education
Jean Ross, Director of the California Budget Project
Rick Miller, California Department of Education
Dan Walters, Sacramento Bee columnist
Kevin Gordon, President School Innovations and Advocacy
Rick Simpson, Deputy Chief of Staff to Karen Bass
Paul Navarro, Deputy Legislative Secretary to Governor Schwarzenegger
Mac Taylor, Legislative Analyst
Assembly member Julia Brownley, Chairman of the Assembly Education Committee
Senator Gloria Romero (tentative), Chairman of Senate Education Committee
Assembly member Tom Torlakson (tentative), Member Assembly Education Committee
Jo A.S. Loss, President California State PTA
Debbie Look, Director of Legislation California State PTA
Alison apRoberts, Media Manager California State PTA
Paul Richman, Executive Director California State PTA

Basic Policies:
• Attendees must be current PTA members
• Attendees must be voted as representatives from a PTA unit or council
• Attendees must be at least 18 years old or accompanied by a parent
• Attendance will be limited to 100 people, first come first served

Before you register:
The unit or council that wants you as its representative needs to pass a motion to that effect. E.G. “I move that Hermione Granger represent Gryffindor Council PTA at Sacramento Safari 2012 at a cost not to exceed $550.” A unit or council may vote to be represented by more than one person.

Prices:
$265 – Double occupancy
$365 – Single occupancy

Notes on Pricing:
Prices do not include dinner costs on day two or parking at your departure airport. Receipts should be kept for these for later reimbursement.
When planning your transportation you should aim to be at the Sacramento Embassy Suites by about noon March 26 and depart the hotel about 5:30 pm on March 27.

Orientation Meeting:
Friday, March 16, 9:30–11:00 am, Fountain Valley School District Board Room
At this meeting, packets of essential information will be distributed. Instructions, schedule updates, and other important items will be discussed. Attendance is strongly encouraged, and is especially vital to first-time attendees.

Fountain Valley School District
10055 Slater Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(North of the 405 at Brookhurst & Slater)

Click here for map

The Trip:

Monday, March 26th

12:00 - 12:30 PM Check in in the embassy Suites lobby. Once you check in you can leave your luggage with the bell captain, or check into your reserves room, if available.

Lunch and afternoon talks with CA State PTA advocates and various policy experts. Check into the hotel and refresh. Discussion and preparation for visits to legislators in the morning. Dinner with keynote speaker.

Tuesday, March 27th

Breakfast buffet at hotel.

Walk to the capitol from the hotel, which is less than a mile, for a group photo. (People with mobility difficulties should budget a little more for two taxi fares.) Scheduled appointments with Orange County legislators & additional informational speakers.

Return to the hotel to share our experiences. Dinner on your own before your trip home.

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