Washington DC Day Trip

Have a great trip everyone and Godspeed.

Anyone that wants to report in to the Rochester group... we'll be taking calls during commercials. Find Ron Cronk (large guy, red beard, bald and very nice!) and he'll give you KenH's contact info to call in or text.

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UPDATE 9-11-09: One other point that is important: the demonstration will take place on the grassy areas in front of the Capitol. We are not permitted to protest on the streets once we complete the March from Freedom Plaza. Please fill in the West Lawn and the surrounding grassy areas, but do not remain on 1st Street. There will be lots of open space along the West Front where we can congregate and listen to the speakers. Thanks!
UPDATE 9-8-09: We are now filling a 4th bus!
UPDATE 9-7-09: Please see 9/12 Survival List below
UPDATE 9-5-09:
Eastview Mall pickup time: 11:45pm
Suburban Plaza pickup time: 12:10am

All three buses will be at Eastview Mall in Victor at 11:45pm and leave at midnight to head over to Suburban Plaza, arrive there at 12:10am, and leave from there to DC at 12:20am. The Eastview Mall meetup place is at the South end of the mall in the parking lot outside Macy's. There are 29 yellow baseball hats left for $10 each that will be available on the buses and we will have some T-Shirts available on the buses also (S/M/L are $10, XL/XXL/XXXL are $11). Please contact Lisa at [masked] if you would like a T-Shirt so she can get them printed.

UPDATE 8-22-09: We have 2 buses filled and are working on a 3rd!

Chartered buses will be leaving Friday night at midnight and arrive in Washington at 9:00am on 9/12/09. We will attend the event and then get back on the buses at 6:00pm Saturday night and arrive in Rochester very early Sunday morning (3:00am). Cost is $75 per person. Bus tickets need to be pre-purchased (see below). Busses will pick up in Rochester at two locations: Eastview Mall in Victor near the Macy's parking lot (on the south side of the mall) and Suburban Plaza in Henrietta.

A DC Agenda is available here: http://912dc.org... , as well as lots of other good information, including "Do's and Don't for Volunteers and Attendees", available here: http://912dc.org/even....

Tickets are available by contacting Erik Anderson at [masked] or (585) 425-9178.

Our local flyer is available here: http://files.meetup.c...

Highlights:
Bus will drop us off at Union Station in DC. We will then walk to Freedom Plaza to March down to the Capitol with the others from around the country.
The March starts at Freedom Plaza at 10:00am and ends at the West Front of the U.S. Capital. The Rally at the Capitol begins at 1:00pm.

"Don't Tread On Me" T-Shirts with "We Surround Rochester" on the back will be available on one of the buses, but please let us know your size so we can make to to have it. If you would like to pick it up before you go, please email us. Email: [masked].

9/12 Survival List Suggestions
What Patriots should consider carrying:
-METAL OR PVC FLAG POLES AND BANNER HOLDERS ARE FORBIDDEN (wood is ok)
-Coolers are OK
-Your identification on your body. Carry your money and ID inside your clothes against your skin.
-If you are a woman do not carry a handbag, backpacks are better.
-A cell phone, and a list the numbers of those your party in case you get separated.
-A package of Kleenex (in case you get weepy or for the porta johns)
-Sunscreen
-Packages of moist towelettes
-Small portable AM/FM radio
-Your digital camera and extra batteries
-bottles of water
-Some fruit, bananas, or apples
-A sandwich
-Energy bars
-Some nuts (not ACORNS!), walnuts, peanuts or almonds
-A small blanket to sit on
-If you are unable to sit on the ground or stand for long period of time, one of those chairs that folds up.
-A small first aid kit
-A collapsible umbrella
-A light rainproof jacket or sweater
-Whatever medications you may need to take during those 8 hours.
-A trash bag to pick up your area at the end of the day
-Please note: everything will be inspected by police :
Capital Police Guidelines