2005 Legislative Days Rally

Homeschool Rally at the Arizona State Capitol

The 2005 Legislative Days Homeschool Rally was attended by approximately 200 homeschooling parents and children.  Families visited and viewed the displays created by various homeschool groups.  Several speakers addressed the crowd gathered in the lobby of the Governor's tower including:

• General George Washington (Scott Hinkle of We Make History)
• Mike Deltenre, AFHE President
• Dorie Duff, AFHE Legislative Liaison
• Sandra Dowling, Maricopa County School Superintendent

Following the rally, homeschooling families were invited to deliver a pie to a legislator as a thank you for their service on behalf of AFHE.  Families were also given the opportunity to participate in a tour of the State Capitol led by Capitol Museum docents.

Homeschooling families are a vital part of Arizona's communities. This was a great opportunity for us to present homeschooling to those who represent us in the legislature. Thanks to all who attended this event. Thanks also to those homeschool groups that created a display that hung in the lobby of the Governor's lobby at the Capitol for two weeks. They were all very professional, colorful and depicted the vibrant, active lives of homeschoolers in the state of Arizona!