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“THE EAR OF THE LEADER MUST RING WITH THE VOICES OF THE PEOPLE” ~ Woodrow Wilson

“THE EAR OF THE LEADER MUST RING WITH THE VOICES OF THE PEOPLE” ~ Woodrow Wilson. YOU….are the people. “A government of the people, by the people, and for the people” (pssst….that means YOU). HOW MUCH IMPACT???. 500 PERSONS In HARRISBURG…. HOW MUCH IMPACT???. 50 PEOPLE In

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“THE EAR OF THE LEADER MUST RING WITH THE VOICES OF THE PEOPLE” ~ Woodrow Wilson

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  1. “THE EAR OF THE LEADER MUST RING WITH THE VOICES OF THE PEOPLE”~ Woodrow Wilson Compiled by Sally Jo Snyder

  2. YOU….are the people. “A government of the people, by the people, and for the people” (pssst….that means YOU) Compiled by Sally Jo Snyder

  3. HOW MUCH IMPACT??? 500 PERSONS In HARRISBURG….. Compiled by Sally Jo Snyder

  4. HOW MUCH IMPACT??? 50 PEOPLE In Local Districts Compiled by Sally Jo Snyder

  5. Make the Appointment • Call the local office. • Ask when the elected official will be in the home office (usually Thursdays and Fridays) • THE WHY! Be clear on what you want to discuss. • How much time will we have for our visit? • Keep to that allotted time. Compiled by Sally Jo Snyder

  6. YOUR TEAM • A team leader • A Scribe • A storyteller Compiled by Sally Jo Snyder

  7. TEAM LEADER • Call and schedule the Legislative Visit. • Assign roles to your team • Be the first to greet the administrative assistant. • Take charge of the conversation with the legislator. Compiled by Sally Jo Snyder

  8. SCRIBE • Come prepared with a notepad and two pens. • Take notes throughout the meeting. • Send a copy of your mintues to the legislator. Compiled by Sally Jo Snyder

  9. STORY TELLER • Prepare to tell your story. • Your story will highlight the concern you are addressing. • Personal • Powerful • Make a Point Compiled by Sally Jo Snyder

  10. BE PREPARED • Know what you want to say. • Know your role. • Practice…practice….practice….. Compiled by Sally Jo Snyder

  11. DON’T FEAR THE QUESTIONS Compiled by Sally Jo Snyder

  12. Make Certain to Have a: • STORY • STATISTIC • SOLUTION Compiled by Sally Jo Snyder

  13. REMEMBER: • TIME • TAKE CHARGE • TASK-FOCUSED • THANK-YOU Compiled by Sally Jo Snyder

  14. De-brief • Call: The Reverend at (412) 456-1877 x 203 • Tell how AWESOME was your visit • Keep the notes from your visit! Give a copy to Miss Sally. Compiled by Sally Jo Snyder

  15. ADVOCACY It is for politicians to know which way the wind is blowing; It is for organized, concerned citizens to raise the winds ~ William Lloyd Garrison Compiled by Sally Jo Snyder

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