Join ALCAP at the Alabama State House in Montgomery
Your Arrival
We encourage you to arrive by 10am. You will want to park as near as you are able to the Alabama State House at 11 South Union Street Montgomery AL 36130. There is street parking (pay through the ParkMobile App), parking decks, and (normally) free parking at The Cramton Bowl. Parking is really tight on some days. Other days, not so much. It's difficult to predict. You will need to communicate with Greg Davis concerning your time of arrival so that he can meet you in the front of the statehouse (the picture below is where you'll meet Greg). Text Greg that morning at 205-937-6231 to establish communication.
Legislative Schedules
Tuesdays and Thursdays are legislative session days. We can observe from the gallery. Wednesdays are committee meetings and we can sit in on those meetings and perhaps participate according to the agenda. Legislators tend to be more available and approachable on Wednesdays. However, on Wednesdays, certain legislators may or may not be present according to their committee meeting schedule. All legislators are typically in attendance on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Dress Code
The required dress code is professional. Men need a suit or sport-coat and a tie. No jeans. Ladies can wear a dress or pantsuit. We will likely be on our feet a good bit so comfortable dress shoes are best. You will go through security to enter government buildings, so do not bring pocket knives (etc.). Minimal is best. Bags and purses are acceptable but are subject to search. Think of this like security at an airport. You never know what they may ask of you.Lunch
We will likely have an opportunity for a quick lunch, but this is not guaranteed. A protein bar or similar snack can come in handy.Legislator Availability
Legislator availability can be very unpredictable during the legislative session. Feel free to contact the legislator's office or contact them directly (if you know the person), making them aware that you will be a guest of ALCAP and hope to see them while you are in the building.
Experience
You will have a great experience with us and we look forward to hosting you! We will meet people and the fact a leader such as yourself is willing to come and walk with us as we work is a tremendous blessing. It also makes a statement to legislators that the church community cares about policy. Your presence gives ALCAP more influence as they see who we represent.
