SHRM-Georgia DC Fly-In

Would you like the opportunity to discuss legislative issues that will impact human resources and our workplaces with your elected officials?  Here is your opportunity!
 
SHRM-Georgia is participating in a DC Fly-In on May 14th and 15th, 2024.  Under SHRM’s “Policy, Not Politics” framework, attention is focused on issues important to human resources professionals as we meet with our Representatives and/or their staff.
 
General Schedule
Tuesday, May 14                Arrive in Washington, DC
5:00 PM                               SHRM Briefing – location TBD
6:00 PM                               Dinner – location TBD

 
Wednesday, May 15                      
8:00 AM                                Depart Hotel Lobby for Congressional Visits
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM               Congressional Visits – schedule TBD        
After 5:00 PM                        Depart Washington, DC
 
A typical meeting contains the following elements:
  • Introduction of Delegates
  • Discussion of bills on which we’re asking support (these will be provided by SHRM close to the time of the visit), along with an ask to support the bill
  • Discussion of stories from your perspective of how passage of the bill will impact Georgia workplaces
  • Closing remarks and offer of delegates as continued resources; leave behind materials and business cards. 

Hotel and flight expenses are on your own; ask if your employer will support this very worthwhile activity!  You are not required to stay at the soon to be designated hotel; we will plan to meet there for various functions and logistics as noted above.   Please book departing flights from D.C. no earlier than 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15th.  

Recommended hotels include:

  • Hampton Inn and Suites Old Town Alexandria South
  • Courtyard by Marriott Alexandria Pentagon

You are welcome to stay at a hotel of your choice.  Information about the SHRM pre-meeting Tuesday evening and details for Wednesday’s Hill visit will be coming soon!

Any SHRM member in the state of Georgia is welcome and encouraged to attend! There is no limit on how many people can join us on this important trip. If you haven’t had the opportunity to visit Capitol Hill, this is a great opportunity!

To register, please click this link: https://shrmgeorgiastatecouncil.wildapricot.org/event-5661075  or visit www.shrmgeorgia.org and look under Meetings & Events.

If you have questions email Ed Enoch, SHRM-Georgia Director, Government Affairs @ jenoch@enochtarver.com or Wendy Forgacs @ wmforgacs@dixieply.com


SHRM Georgia State Council is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization.

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