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\nDial-in Number: 1-862-902-0250  \nPasscode: 3097451  \nAgenda  \n1. Welcome--West Allen  \n2. Scheduling Hill Meetings and Hill Logistics – Bruce Moyer  \n3. Tips and Advice from CHD Veterans – Maria Vathis and Oliver Ruiz  \n4. FBA Policy Priorities  \n5. Questions?  \n6. Adjourn  \n1220 North Fillmore Street, Suite 444, Arlington, VA 22201 • 571. 481.9100 •571. 481.9090 (fax) •  \n[fba@fed bar.org](fba@fed bar.org) • [www. fed bar.org](www. fed bar.org)  \nFederal Bar Association  \nFBA CAPITOL HILL DAY  \nTHURSDAY, MAY 19, 2016  \nSchedule  \n8:30 – 10:00am Coffee/Continental Breakfast  \nFBA Orientation Session and Group Photo  \nRoom 532 – Dirksen Senate Office Building  \n10:00 am Depart for Meetings with House and Senate Offices  \n10:30 am – 3:00 pm Meetings with House and Senate Offices  \nDelegates are responsible for scheduling their meetings Lunch On Your Own  \nReturn to Capital Hilton by 4:00 pm  \n4:00 – 5:00 pm Debriefing on Congressional Meetings  \nCapital Hilton  \n1220 North Fillmore Street, Suite 444, Arlington, VA 22201 • 571. 481.9100 •571. 481.9090 (fax) •  \n[fba@fed bar.org](fba@fed bar.org) • [www. fed bar.org](www. fed bar.org)  \n2016 FBA CAPITOL HILL DAY  \nScheduling of Congressional Meetings  \nParticipants are responsible for scheduling their meetings with their respective lawmakers (House member and two Senators) during Capitol Hill Day.  \nIn scheduling your meetings, please follow the following steps:  \n1. You can reach lawmaker offices through calling the Capitol switchboard at 202-224-3121. Call each lawmaker’s office and secure the name and email address of the lawmaker’s staff member who handles the lawmaker’s scheduling.  \n2. Email each lawmaker's respective scheduler, introduce yourself, state the requested day/time, and the purpose of the meeting. A suggested email template for making the scheduling request follows below.  \n3. Schedule your meeting times between 10:30 am and 2:30 pm. Try to your meetings by 3:00 pm to your return to the hotel for the 4:00 pm debriefing.  \n4. Schedulers usually respond to scheduling requests in several days. If more time elapses, circle back with the scheduler to repeat the scheduling request.  \n5. In advance of Capitol Hill Day, FBA Headquarters will provide you with briefing materials you can provide in advance to each Congressional staffer with whom you will be meeting.  \n6. If you have additional questions, please contact Bruce Moyer, FBA Counsel for Government Relations, at [bruce@moyergroup.net](bruce@moyergroup.net) or 301-452-1111.  \n----------------  \nSuggested Email Template for Requesting a Congressional Meeting  \nDear [Name of Scheduler]:  \nI'm writing to request a meeting with [the lawmaker's name] on Thursday, May 19. I am requesting the meeting in my capacity as [insert FBA Title]. I will be available between 10:30 am and 3:00 pm on that day.  \nI would like to discuss the state of the federal courts, especially in our federal judicial district, including the need for adequate resources and judgeships for our  \nfederal courts, prompt action in filling judicial vacancies and other matters.  \nIn the event [insert the lawmaker’s name] is unavailable, could you please assist in scheduling the meeting with the appropriate staff member who handles judiciary-related issues.  \nThankyou for your assistance. I look forward to hearing from you.  \nName, Title Email Telephone  \n2016 Public Policy Priorities  \nOur Federal Courts Need Adequate Funding  \nThe Federal Bar Association supports the Federal Judiciary’s FY 2017 budget request and urges Congress to provide the funds necessary for the federal courts to fulfill their constitutional and statutory responsibilities. The request equals $7 .0 billion in discretionary appropriations, and an increase of 3 .3 percent over the FY 2016 enacted level. The request also includes $571 . 1 million in mandatory appropriations. 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