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What
Is Great Northwest DaySM at the Capitol?
Great Northwest DaySM
at the Capitol began as a way to promote AWARENESS... through unifying and
working together, the communities of Northwest Missouri found it was a
better way to present issues to legislators. It is a regional effort to
influence legislation that will benefit all of Northwest Missouri and the
state as a whole. A graduating class of Leadership Northwest Missouri
originated the event in 2003.
Goals and Objectives
- Vehicle for northwest Missouri to meet face-to-face with our
Legislators
- Set priorities as a
region
- React to legislation impacting northwest
Missouri
- Emphasize northwest Missouri as a region while highlighting northwest Missouri participating
communities
- Create collaboration and communication throughout the northwest
region
Our logo gives you
a visual picture of where we are located and how much of the state we
represent! But, for more details, you may view the regional
map on this web site.
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What
Do Legislators Have to Say About Our Event?
 Legislators are
impressed by the united front of the communities involved. Comments include:
It brings together the community leaders of the region in a friendly environment that allows for very constructive and positive conversations. Very nice event.
(Dan Niec, MoDOT, North Central District)
Personal communication has the greatest effect.
(Tom Shively, Representative - District 8)
It is always good to share communication between different parts of the state. Learning about our neighbors is the best way to work together for the betterment of our state.
(Mike Spreng, Representative - District 76)
It provided an opportunity for those legislators NOT from the Northwest region to be welcomed in a warm way and to receive an abundance of education from the very able presenters and groups representing the region.
(Timothy W. Jones, Representative - District 89)
2008 Legislator Comments...
- I enjoyed the opportunity to hear from my fellow Missourians about what great things
are going on and just how important we keep that area of the Great State of Missouri thriving. I enjoyed listening and learning. Northwest Missouri appears like this wonderful place to live and raise a family. Kind of like back home where I live and raise my family. Thank you all so very much for your wonderful hospitality. I enjoyed the chance to visit with such wonderful people.
State Representative Timothy G. Meadows, 101st District
- I got to visit with the individual towns that were involved. This is one of the most well prepared events that I have had a chance to attend.
State Representative Paul Quinn, 9th District
More
Legislative Comments...
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2009
Event Plans
The
2009 Event will be held on February 3 and 4, 2009.
Monday, February 2nd - Pre-Event Dinner with Legislators (Issues Committee)
Tuesday, February 3rd - Main Event - Mardi Gras Theme
Wednesday, February 4th - Breakfast
The Co-Chairs for
2009 are Ann Schlueter (Rock Port) and Becky Cleveland
(Brookfield).
2009 Itinerary... click
here to print
Tuesday,
February 3rd
 8:30 a.m. Volunteers to distribute desk top reminders
Alcove on the House side of the 3rd Floor Rotunda- 9:45 a.m. Great Northwest Delegation meets
State Capitol Third Floor, Southside of Rotunda, Near Staircase
- 10:00 a.m. Divide into two groups for Introduction of Delegation in the Senate and the House
- 11:30 a.m. Legislative Luncheon,
Capitol Plaza Ballroom
Speakers:
--Cathy Poindexter, Director of 9-1-1 Communications, City of Cameron
-- Vince Capell, City Manager, St. Joseph
-- Tye Parsons, Exec Director, NW Regional Council of Governments
--D.J. Gehrt, City Manager, Plattsburg
- 1:00 p.m. GNW Picture,
Capital Plaza Atrium
- 1:15 p.m. Afternoon open for communities to schedule their own visits with Legislators and/or Departments.
- 3:30 p.m. Community Booth Set Up
Capitol Plaza Ballroom (No one will be allowed in room until 3:30)
- 2:30 p.m. Cole County Historical Society Museum, Madison Street (across from Executive Mansion) $3 adults (cash or check only)
- Meet in the Capitol Plaza Hotel Lobby at 2:15pm to walk to the museum as a group.
- 3:30 p.m. Missouri State Capitol Tour
State Capitol, First Floor Information Center
- 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Great Northwest Celebration,
Capitol Plaza Ballroom
--Mardi Gras style food, music, fun, and entertainment
(No one under 21 will be allowed)
-- Community Booths
-- Dinner Buffet
-- Music by Blue Orleans
Wednesday,
February 4th
- 7:30-8:30
am Regional Breakfast / 8:00 a.m. – Legislative Briefing
Capitol Plaza Ballroom
All
regional Delegates are invited to breakfast.
Participating Corporate Sponsors of the
2009 GNW Day Event:
American Water - Missouri, Bartlett & West, Citizens Bank & Trust, Heartland Health,
KCPL,
Missouri Western - Institute of Industrial and Applied Life Science,
MoKan,
Olsson Associates, Snyder & Associates, Touchstone Energy
Become
a Sponsor!
Visit our
Archives page to see the great success of our
prior events!
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