Event Title:
State Capitol Day
Event Purpose:
Good Afternoon,
I am a board member of the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention and have requested a State Capitol Day on March 19, 2020.
I would like to request two indoor locations in the Rotunda Circle starting at 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Our goal for this day is discuss our Foundation priorities in the future which is to reduce the suicide rate!!!
Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.
AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health by engaging in the following core strategies:
• Funding scientific research
• Educating the public about mental health and suicide prevention
• Advocating for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention
• Supporting survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide in our mission
The primary contact is: Pam Smith, 103 County Road 389, Water Valley, MS 38965, cell #662-607-3803
The secondary contact is: Marsha Jensen, 1008 County Road 312, New Albany, MS 38652
Please feel free to contact me anytime.
Primary Event Type:
Meet & Greet with Legislators
Secondary Event Type:
Day at the Capitol
Event Date:
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Access Time for Setup:
8:00 AM
Event Start Time:
8:30 AM
Expected Attendance:
200
Event End Time:
3:00 PM
Outdoor Locations:
Indoor Locations:
A,B
Tables Needed:
2
Chairs Needed:
4
Podium Needed:
No
Electricity Access:
Yes