Tuesday, we had a meeting with the Alliance to End Hunger. We met with Cody Fischer, the manager of membership services. FRB is partnering with the organization in an effort to build relationships in DC and around the world.
The Bread for the World headquarters was in the same building. I thought that was neat, so I took a picture.
Wednesday, we attended Senator Harkin’s breakfast. I, of course, had no idea how these breakfasts go. Much to our surprise, Harkin and his staff knew we were coming. When Harkin made his way around the room, he spent some time talking with Ron and I about FRB. It was pretty memorable!
After the breakfast, one of Harkin’s staffers give us a capitol tour. That was pretty amazing…….We were able to witness both the House of Reps and Senate in session. You’d think – or at least I did – that both bodies are similar. They’re not. The House was loud and bustling with activity. The Senate was quite and proper. We g0t scolded for talking in the Senate chambers! As our guide described it – The Senate is like a formal affair, while the House is like a college frat party! If I ever pursue a career in politics, I’ll be a representative!
As we were rounding a corner on our tour, Senator Grassley was coming down from the Senate chambers!! Grassley talked with us for a bit. That was a memorable moment, as well!
Literally, seconds after Grassley came down, Senator Thune appeared! Needless to say, we were all ecstatic!
These are just a few pictures we took of the tour. The second picture is of Ron and I beside the statue of Ronald Reagan. The third picture is of Harvey & Judy beside the Minnesota statue. Every state has a statue in the capitol. Iowa’s is a statue of Helen Keller.
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