Rural Lifestyle Alliance Outreach Meeting
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Embassy Suites – Charleston, West Virginia
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Working Lunch Included

🔹Real Conversations.
🔹Shared Experiences.
🔹Legislative Awareness.
🔹One Voice. One Alliance.
 
REGISTRATION – $75
Limited Seating – Early Registration Encouraged

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BOOK YOUR ROOM: Click image below

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🔹Become a Sponsor
🔹Vendor Registration – $200 Per Table

For more information about becoming a sponsor
or having a vendor table, please contact: 
​Melinda McDerment via email. Click Here

MISSION:
The Rural Lifestyle Alliance Outreach Meeting was created to bring together agricultural leaders, animal owners, rural communities, advocacy organizations, and individuals from multiple backgrounds for education, communication, networking, and legislative awareness.
This meeting encourages productive discussion surrounding the challenges facing agriculture, animal ownership, rural traditions, property rights, public policy, and community engagement throughout today’s rapidly changing legislative environment.
We believe lasting progress begins through communication, education, organization, and bringing people together around shared concerns and shared rural values.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
• Farmers
• Ranchers
• Animal owners
• Poultry owners
• Breeders
• Rural landowners
• Agricultural leaders
• Advocacy groups
• Conservationists
• Hunters
• Horse owners
• Kennel & canine groups
• Rural businesses
• Concerned citizens
• Senators, Delegates, and Congressional Members

DISCUSSIONS & EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS:

Attendees will gain valuable educational insight from experienced voices such as Mindy Patterson, Kent Leonhardt, and others involved in:
• Agriculture
• Legislative advocacy
• Animal ownership
• Conservation
• Rural outreach
• Public policy
• Organizational leadership
• Community engagement
Additional guest speakers, agricultural organizations, advocacy groups, and educational discussions are expected to be added as event planning continues.

WHAT ATTENDEES WILL GAIN
• Better understanding of current legislative issues
• Learn how policy impacts rural communities
• Networking with leaders and organizations
• Shared experiences and discussion
• Coalition-building opportunities
• Real-world educational insight
• Leave informed, prepared, and empowered

EVENT DETAILS
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Embassy Suites – Charleston, WV
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
$75 Per Person
🔹Working Lunch Included
Hotel Accommodations Available:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston West Virginia
300 Court Street
Charleston, WV 25301

Discounted Group Rate:
$149 per night plus tax
Reservation Deadline:
Friday, July 3, 2026

Parking:
🔹Discounted self-parking available for $10 per night
🔹Valet parking available for $21 per day
🔹Vendor Tables Available: $200 First Come, First Served