It is time for homeowners to again organize and return to our state capitol in Springfield for our 8th annual Manufactured Home Owner's Day. This rally will be held on Wednesday, April 16th.

Many who have attended in the past have seen first hand the postitive and important impact that this day brings towards the issues which homeowners face. There are 59 state senators and 118 state representatives that need to hear from our group. This is our day to work towards laws that will bring security to our housing market, back door and communities.

• To let elected officials see our faces and hear from you, the very people their decision making affects.
• To let elected officials know we are organized, involved and watching how their votes in Springfield reflect the needs of homeowners in their districts.
• Our numbers will speak volumes towards achieving home owner's shared goals and our demand to
• The attendance of homeowners from throughout the state will show elected officials that our issues are not limited to one person, community or county as opponents express to them.
• You are needed to help expel old stigmas which include for example, if you do not like what happens to you once you buy your home, you just hook it up to a truck and move it.
• Your presence is needed to let elected officials know that you back MHOAI and our work towards new and future legislation that brings fair and balanced laws between homeowners and owner operators.
• You will end the day knowing that your presence combined with others really did make a difference that will affect the future security in our lives and communities.

• If you are traveling in a large group or on a bus, have someone from your group contact Terry Nelson for information at (847-296-5762). We need to make sure each elected official is contacted either in person or left with material regarding our concerns. As it gets closer to this day we will know which legislators will need more attention than others this year.
• Everyone needs to wear a name tag with "Manufactured Home Owner Day" and your name and/or the city you are from written on it. MHOAI directors will have name tags for you if you do not have them when you arrive.
• Once you arrive you will need to break into smaller groups of four or five - deciding ahead of time who will be the spokesperson when you meet legislators.
• Feel free to pass out a letter you may personally want to write, however, it is best to keep it to one page.
• If your state representative is a sponsor and/or shows past results of aiding our organization, we ask that you leave a thank you card or letter if you are unable to meet with him or her. Our focus needs to be on legislators who do not have manufactured home communities in their district or do not have MHOAI members in their district to contact them.
• If you are planning to attend at the last minute or if this is your first time, MHOAI directors will be on the first floor of the capitol building to greet and help you with any questions. We can also introduce you to homeowners who have attended in the past to help you with your day and give you materials to pass out.
• When legislators go to the floor to vote on bills, homeowners need to go to the galleries to remind legislators that we are watching.

• Time: We will be there the whole day starting at 8:00 am.
• Information: There is an informations station in the capitol building on the first floor. You can get lists of the legislator's office numbers and a schedule of the day for both the house and senate. This is also the area where you will find the MHOAI directors.
• Food: There are two cafeterias.
• Shoes: Wear comfortable shoes.
• For those who cannot walk all day, there are places where you can rest including the cafeterias.
• If you are having trouble finding a specific office, feel free to ask one of the secretaries sitting at the many desks. The senators and some house leadership are in the capitol building. The building next door, known as the Stratton Building, is where you will find the majority of the house representatives located on the 2nd floor.
• Enjoy your day. If you have not been to the capitol building you will find that the state has kept it as a beautiful building of history. The building was completed in 1888 and has undergone major restoration projects over the years.

  If you have any questions, please feel free to call one of our directors. Not only is this an important and exciting day, we want to make it as easy as possible for everyone. If can not be stressed enough how important your presence is. We have let legislators know we are coming and as in past years hope to be recognized on the floor of both chambers. It will be our numbers that allow for needed changes in Illinois that will keep up the changes in our housing market. We need to get laws passed sooner rather than later. MHOAI can be in Springfield the rest of the year as needed. It is Manufactured Home Owner's Day that will show elected officials that you as a homeowner back up MHOAI's efforts. Come walk with us and bring your neighbors and friends.