St. Charles Advocacy Supplement -- Nun from the Bus Is Coming!

[jus...@stcharleschurch.org]

Dear Advocates,

 

I thought that you might be interested to know that eight days from now, the keynote speaker at SALT's advocacy conference in Fairfax will be Sister Simone Campbell, one of the "Nuns on the Bus" who toured the country last summer to advocate for government spending decisions that reflect concern for the poor and vulnerable.

 

SALT -- Social Action Linking Together -- is an advocacy network in the Diocese of Arlington that works to influence public policy and legislation, particularly at the state and local levels, with the teachings of the Gospel and the Catholic Church.

 

More information about the conference is below.

 

Please email me (Elise Cleva) if you can offer a ride to others or if you would like a ride. We will do what we can to help those interested in going get out to the Dunn Loring/Vienna area from Arlandria.

 

Best,

Elise

 

Elise Cleva

Social Justice Coordinator

St. Charles Borromeo Church

3304 N. Washington Blvd.

Arlington, VA 22201

703-527-5500 ext. 36

ecl...@stcharleschurch.org

 

 

	Update and Reminder Mark Your Calendar: October 20, 2012
	Sister Simone Campbell of NETWORK: Nuns on the Bus--Faithful Budgets--Budgets as Moral Documents   Jeff Connor-Naylor of the Commonwealth Institute:  Making the Right Choices on Human Services    Virginia Delegate Patrick Hope, Chairman of the Progressive Caucus: Update Regarding Progressive Legislative Initiatives in Virginia--Shared Work, Anti-Shackling, Elimination of Corporate Subsidies, and a Balanced Approach to the Budget   Briefs on Proposed Legislation—with Patrons & committee members See agenda attached for list of legislators.   We are so very excited!  All are welcome.  Help to get the word out.  Come early to network and to get a seat.   WHEN: Saturday, October 20, 2012, 9:00 -11:30 AM WHERE: Arlington-Fairfax Elks Lodge-2188, (Fairfax Room)* 8421 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22031 (703) 560-2188   *Directions: Proceed West on Arlington Boulevard (Route 50) approximate 1/2 mile past the Beltway (495). Make a left turn onto Javier Street and then make a right turn onto the Service Road. The Elks Club will be 500 feet on the left. For those coming from the West on Arlington Boulevard, the Elks Lodge is just 1/4th mile past (East) Prosperity Avenue intersection—on the right.   We will have Networking Tables. Please plan to bring bumper stickers, brochures, member applications, and publications.   Questions: Contact John Horejsi, SALT Coordinator at jhor...@cox.net