IL/MO people--Sen Haine reception in Alton?

[MsBlack]

Hey neighbors--

I have heard that there is going to be a petition-signing event featuring IL's legislative 'hero of homebirth midwifery' next Sat (Oct 4?).

Does anyone have info on just where this is going to be?

thanks!

[MsBlack]

bump!

anyone?

[ColetteInIllinois]

Here are the details

Please pardon the short notice for the location. (We had some email snafoos). Here are the details for the Saturday Alton gathering.

WHAT Gathering to present Senator William Haine with the Coalition's Legislative Champion Award
Petition signing & decorating (wear casual clothes, as there is painting involved)
Live Legislative update

WHEN Saturday, October 4, 2008
12 noon, rain or shine

WHERE Alton, Illinois
Gordon Moore Park, Pavilion no. 6, near the tennis courts and playground
(off Hwy 140, approx. 2 miles West of I-255)

Join us for a fun afternoon, light refreshments, a chance to discuss legislation and meet our lead sponsor, home birth dad, William Haine!

[ColetteInIllinois]

P.s.

Please bring a dish to pass if you can, but don't worry if you can't.

I'll be coming from Chicago.

HOPE TO MEET YOU!!!!

[MsBlack]

Awesome, Colette--glad to know where I should go to find the group. I really want to shake Haine's hand and thank him for courageous support for Mws in IL.

Hope to see you there--