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Influencing Your Member of Congress North American Young Generation in Nuclear May 16, 2005

Who Are You and Why are You Here?. Nuclear Industry LeaderYoung Nuclear PersonTechnologists with a Better MousetrapPromote Nuclear Industry in USAMake the World a Better PlaceNew Idea to Achieve Global Peace and Prosperity. Your Goal. Favorably Influence Legislator to Support Your Concern or P

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Influencing Your Member of Congress North American Young Generation in Nuclear May 16, 2005

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    1. Influencing Your Member of Congress North American Young Generation in Nuclear May 16, 2005 S. Jason Remer Nuclear Energy Institute

    2. Who Are You and Why are You Here? Nuclear Industry Leader Young Nuclear Person Technologists with a Better Mousetrap Promote Nuclear Industry in USA Make the World a Better Place New Idea to Achieve Global Peace and Prosperity

    3. Your Goal Favorably Influence Legislator to Support Your Concern or Point of View New or Current Technology or Product Start or Protect Jobs for Employees of Companies Correct a Problem or Right a Wrong Help Advance a Company or Activity Advance the Standing of an Organization or Person

    4. How it Works Representative form of Government Each Congressman Represents ~ 600,000 people You MUST Connect with His or Her needs! You Must ASK or you will not RECEIVE! To Listen to You is Their Job

    5. Pyramid of Interest

    6. Pyramid of Interest

    7. Pyramid of Interest

    8. Pyramid of Interest

    9. Pyramid of Interest

    10. Pyramid of Interest

    11. Slow and Steady Wins the Race! Develop a Personal Relationship Think Like a Farmer Answer the Question Why is this Important to Congressman or Senator _____ Dont ask Dumb Questions Do Your Homework

    12. Slow and Steady Wins the Race! (cont.) Provide Accurate, Balanced Information Become THE Source of Information Honesty and Integrity are your only capital If you Need Something Done Now, Ask Make it Easy on Staff (draft the letter, etc.)

    13. How to Eat an Elephant Understand Your Issue Develop 1 page Summary One Issue per Meeting, Two at Most Find out and Call Staffer for Your Issue Provide Background Info in Advance of Meeting Do not Ask for Directions to the Office What Issues - Member Interested/Working

    14. Make the Call Call Scheduler and ask Be Willing to Meet in the District Office Let them know You are a Constituent, or will be Bringing _____ to the Meeting with you Always Accept a Meeting with Staff, Could Lead to a Member Meeting Bring Company/Employee/Voter with you to Meeting Connect with Member needs!

    15. The Meeting Be on Time, You will Have to Wait Be Nice to the Receptionist Make Your Point up Front Do Not BS the Member, They See Through it You have 10-20 min If you Dont Know, Get Back With the Answer Leave Them with 1-2 page Handout Bring a Prop

    16. Follow-up Send a Note, Make a Call Check Back Often or When Conditions Change Visit with Staff Every time you are in Town You may Run Into the Lawmaker Thank Them When They Help You! Maintain the Relationship After Your Issue is Resolved

    17. Summary Connect with the Member Build a Relationship Become a Trusted Source for the Member They Need Your Input!

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