2011 RAIN Legislative Forum
First Presbyterian Church Carson City
306 West Musser Street 775 882 1032
Feb. 7, 2011,
Program
7:00 AM Registration begins; opening prayer by Host Pastor; Breakfast
7:30 AM Introduction & Overview of Day’s Events, Larry Struve, RAIN Advocate
Welcoming Remarks, Pr. Tom Beck, President of RAIN
Greetings from RAIN Judicatories
· Nevada Presbytery
· Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Vegas
· Roman Catholic Diocese of Reno
· Episcopal Diocese of Nevada
· Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Nevada, ELCA
o Sierra Pacific Synod
o Grand Canyon Synod
· United Methodist Church
o California-Nevada Conference
o Desert Southwest Conference
Video Presentation on RAIN’s Concerns—Tim Ball, RAIN Board
8:15 AM Improving Access to Health Care in Nevada
· Federal Perspective, Kate Leone, Sen. Harry Reid’s Office
· Nevada Perspective, Larry Matheis, Nv St Med. Society
9:00 AM Corrections and Reentry
· New Director of Nev. Dept. of Corrections, Greg Cox
· A testimonial from an ex-offender
9:30 AM Solving Nevada’s Fiscal Problems
· Governor Brian Sandoval
· Sen. Sheila Leslie, Vice Chair, Sen. Finance Committee
10:15 AM Visit Nevada Legislative Building and Greet Legislators
12:00 Noon Attend Opening Ceremonies in Nevada Legislature
Note: Bishop Pepe of the Las Vegas Diocese will give the opening prayer in the Nevada Assembly
1:00 PM Reconvene at First Presbyterian Church for light lunch and panel
discussion on day’s events
3:00 PM Adjourn
