October & November 2015
Regional Meeting Remarks
VADP
Introductions
“« Name, location, what you want out of meeting tonight
VADP accomplishments in 2015
« Defeat of SB 1393 - execution drug secrecy bill
“ Nice spring fundraising letter
“ Conservative outreach efforts - getting signatures on DP statement (eg,
Tom Bliley)
“ Great awards luncheon event in early October
“ End of year fundraising letter to go out around Thanksgiving
Additional execution possibilities
“» Three cases were argued in US Court of appeals on Sept. 15-16:
- Ricky Gray, Ivan Teleguz, and Thomas Porter
« All 3 could get death dates as early as January, but certainly by May
2016
Execution vigils in region
* Norfolk - ask Steve Baggarly to describe
“ Need to get one going at least in Virginia Beach, if not other areas
Legislative agenda for 2016
“« Defense against execution method bills
« Lots of anger among legislators about DOC getting secret drugs from
Texas
* Possibility of bill that would exclude DOC from getting drugs in secret
again
“ Serious Mental Illness execution ban
* Schedule visits with local legislators before the legislative session
How do YOU want to be involved in growth of VADP?
Make a generous donation to VADP in response to end of year letter.
Can make donations now if you want to do so.
If not already a member, please sign one of these member forms.
Ask your family & friends to become VADP supporters.
Share our Facebook & Twitter posts with your friends.
Volunteer your special skills for VADP - need someone to update web
site in WordPress.
“« Host a VADP “friend-raiser” - either a board member or I will come &
meet with you.
“* Organize display table for community events to sign up new members &
take donations.
“ Have your faith community, professional group, or civic club host a
VADP speaker.
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“« Make a donation tonight - can take credit/debit cards or envelopes to
mail a check.
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Q&A
