Washington, D.C. September 22nd and 23rd. USGBC-Kentucky Chapter Advocacy Committee Co-Chair Chris Tyler and Board member Cliff Ashburner took part in the 2009 USGBC Congressional Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C. September 22nd and 23rd. National USGBC staff and Capitol Solutions staff provided training on the substance of pending proposals before the House and Senate and on the most effective ways to inform and persuade both congressional staff and the members themselves. Chris and Cliff met with Congressmen Ben Chandler, John Yarmuth and Geoff Davis. All of the meetings went well and all of the Congressmen welcomed Chris and Cliff and gave them some of their very valuable time discussing building labeling, green retrofits, and green schools. Chris and Cliff also enjoyed meeting fellow USGBC chapter members from around the country, trading stories about their efforts at home and the many state and local efforts currently underway. A good time was had by all.