DADS of Michigan Legislative Forum 2-19-2004

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[h1 align=center]DADS of Michigan Legislative Forum[/h1]
[p align=center]Thursday, February 19
11:30 - 1:30 PM
Mackinac Room of the Anderson House Office Building
124 North Capitol
Lansing, Michigan[h2]CALL FOR ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION[/h2][p]DADS of Michigan will be sponsoring a Legislative Forum in Lansing, Michigan on Thursday, February 19 from 11:30 - 1:30 PM at the Mackinac Room of the House Office Building. At the Legislative Forum we will review the family legislative agenda for 2004, family education programs, global joint custody programs, trends on families and children, and US Department of Health and Human Services strategies for family preservation. Complimentary luncheon will be provided.[h2]LEGISLATIVE FORUM AGENDA[/h2][p]11:30 AM
 Welcome and Introductions (lunch is served)[p]11:35 AM
 DADS of Michigan PAC Introduction[p]11:40 AM
 Current Situation of Family, Children, and Marriage[p]11:55 AM
 Recommended Solutions[p]12:15 PM
 Keynote Speakers[p]12:30 PM
 Family Preservation[p]12:40 PM
 Paternity and Access[p]12:55 PM
 Family Court Reform[p]1:05 PM
 Parent Education[p]1:15 PM
 Conclusion[h2]PETITION DRIVE MEETING[/h2][p]From 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM we will announce our initiative to amend the Child Custody Act to provide for a presumption of joint custody. During the meeting we will be presenting a summary our state-wide petition effort, a schedule of activities and milestones and organizing information for our regional directors and volunteers.[h2]DAY SCHEDULE[/h2][p]9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
 Political Action Committee Call on Legislators[p]10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
 Public Petition Drive Meeting[p]11:30 AM -1:30 PM
 Legislative Forum with Complimentary Lunch[p]1:30 PM
 Visit with Legislators Offices and Ad Hoc Meetings[h2]DRIVING DIRECTIONS AND CONTACT INFORMATION[/h2][p]The following web site provides detailed driving directions to the capital area complex:[p]http://www.michigan.gov/documents/gethere_14067_7.PDF[p]Please direct all inquires regarding this event to DADS of Michigan PAC Chairman Jim Semerad ([email protected], 248-693-0558) or Vice-Chairman Jim Tracey ([email protected], 517-437-9547).[p align=center]DADS of Michigan is an Affiliate of the American Coalition for Fathers and Children
6632 Telegraph Rd, Ste 110
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
248-559-DADS
[email protected]