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Arthritis Foundation Arthritis Ambassador Briefing

Arthritis Foundation Arthritis Ambassador Briefing. Dial In: 1-866-487-9460 Participant Code: 931 709 2991# Materials available for download at http://www.arthritis.org/ambassador_assignment.php. November 6, 2013 3PM Eastern. Agenda.

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Arthritis Foundation Arthritis Ambassador Briefing

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  1. Arthritis Foundation Arthritis Ambassador Briefing Dial In: 1-866-487-9460 Participant Code: 931 709 2991# Materials available for download at http://www.arthritis.org/ambassador_assignment.php November 6, 2013 3PM Eastern

  2. Agenda • WelcomeLaurie Markle, Manager for Grassroots Advocacy, Arthritis Foundation • 2013 Ambassador AwardsLaurie Markle, Manager for Grassroots Advocacy, Arthritis Foundation • DOD Announces 2013 GrantsLaurie Markle, Manager for Grassroots Advocacy, Arthritis Foundation • DOD Funded-Scientific Update: Kevin Deane, MD, Asst. Professor of Medicine, University of Colorado - Denver • November Ambassador Assignment: Ask Your Rep to Attend a JBR or other AF eventLaurie Markle, Manager for Grassroots Advocacy, Arthritis Foundation • 2014 Platinum Ambassador CriteriaLaurie Markle, Manager for Grassroots Advocacy, Arthritis Foundation • Q&A 1

  3. 2013 Ambassador Awards PLATINUM AMBASSADORS Completed 6 assignments from December 2012 – October 2013 4

  4. 2013 Ambassador Awards Gold AMBASSADORS Completed at least 4 assignments from December 2012 – October 2013 4

  5. 2013 Ambassador Awards Silver AMBASSADORS Completed 50% of assignments from December 2012 – October 2013 4

  6. Department of Defense Announces 2013 Grants June 6, 2012, Ambassador Mark Haubner, with support of Ambassador Erin O’Rourke, testifies before the US Senate Committee on Appropriations, Defense Subcommittee Hearing in support of “post-traumatic osteoarthritis” DOD research funding and the addition of “rheumatoid arthritis” in the list of diseases eligible for DOD research funds. Welcome Kevin Deane, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at UC-Denver and recipient of a 2013 CDMRP Grant. 3

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  11. November Ambassador Assignment Our World Arthritis Day message to Capitol Hill: Attend your local Jingle Bell Run! 4

  12. November Ambassador Assignment 1. Locate your nearest Jingle Bell Run. Search the map on www.arthritis.org/jbr or download the master list, which includes AF staff contact information, from the Ambassador Assignment website at www.arthritis.org/ambassador_assignment.php. 4

  13. November Ambassador Assignment 2. Email your Representative’s Health Legislative Assistant requesting your Representative to attend your local JBR. Draft language available on www.arthritis.org/ambassador_assignment.php. HLA’s Email Address: Firstname.Lastname@mail.house.gov 3. One week later, call your Representative’s HLA and follow up on your request. Draft language available on www. arthritis.org/ambassador_assignment.php Email, then Call. 4

  14. November Ambassador Assignment 4. If your Representative or legislative staff can make the JBR, notify the associated Arthritis Foundation staff listed on the JBR master list and Laurie Markle at lmarkle@arthritis.org. • Guide Includes: • Do’s and Don’ts of Interacting with a legislator • Handler Guide • Sample legislator talking points 4

  15. November Ambassador Assignment 5. Report your activity to the Ambassador Reporting website (www.arthritis.org/report) under the assignment labeled November 2013. Username: your email address Passcode: Your Last Name Need help navigating the reporting site? Email me at lmarkle@arthritis.org and I will set up a time to talk! 4

  16. November Ambassador Assignment IF THERE IS NOT A JINGLE BELL RUN IN YOUR AREA… • Call your local/state AF office. • Ask to speak with someone in Development. • Ask them what upcoming fundraising event you should ask your Representative to attend. • Follow steps 2-5 above. 4

  17. 2014 Platinum Ambassador Criteria Platinum Ambassadors in 2009: 8 Platinum Ambassadors in 2013: 32 We are improving our standards to catch up with the great work that you are already doing! In 2014, the designation of “Platinum Ambassador” will be bestowed upon individuals that complete all 8 assignments and at least 3 bonus assignments. 4

  18. 2014 Platinum Ambassador Criteria 4

  19. 2014 Platinum Ambassador Criteria Successfully complete your November assignment and you can receive credit for Bonus Assignment #12! 4

  20. 2014 Ambassador Briefing Schedule Ambassador Briefings will take place at 3PM Eastern on the following dates: January 15, 2014 March 5, 2014 April 2, 2014 May 7, 2014 July 16, 2014 September 3, 2014 November 5, 2014 4

  21. Questions? Laurie Markle, MAlmarkle@arthritis.org Cell: 678-358-0235 21

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