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OPERATION SHOUT. GRASSROOTS B. RONNELL NOLAN, HIA. GRASSROOTS. Involving the average/common person as constituting a fundamental politico-economic group. “A Grassroots Movement”. OPERATION SHOUT!.
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OPERATION SHOUT GRASSROOTS B. RONNELL NOLAN, HIA
GRASSROOTS • Involving the average/common person as constituting a fundamental politico-economic group. “A Grassroots Movement”
OPERATION SHOUT! • A significant component of NAHU's legislative success is based on our ability to show legislators how important specific issues are to our members. In order to achieve these goals, NAHU relies on YOU to e-mail your federal and state legislators through Operation Shout!
One voicecan enter ten ears, • but ten voices cannot enter one ear. • Leone Levi
OPERATION SHOUT • In addition to e-mailing elected officials, Operation Shout! also enables members to view political background information, links to federal and state-level government websites, media information, voting records, bill summaries, PAC details, election candidates and more! .
OPERATION SHOUT! It is important to remember that a significant component of NAHU’s legislative success is based on our ability to show legislators how important specific issues are to our members. In order to achieve these goals, NAHU relies on us to send letters via electronic mail or to call your state or federal representative in response to federal alerts.
STATE LEVEL OPERATION SHOUT State level Operation Shout is probably the most under-utilized tool. NAHU Legislative staff will draft the letters, send the Operation Shout to your members and track the responses!
OPERATION SHOUTFOUR (4) COMPONENTS • Elected Officials • Issues & Legislation • Election & Candidates • Guide to the Media
ELECTED OFFICIALS Connects members with elected officials, agencies and organizations. Members can send messages via electronic mail to members of Congress, the President or other governmental officials. You can also find out who represents you on the federal, state and local level by entering your zip code
ISSUES & LEGISLATION This is the heart of Operation Shout! You have four (4) areas that can be assessed #1. Legislative Alerts & Updates News and information about important issues #2. Current Legislation Summaries and status information about key bills #3. Key Votes Key congressional roll call votes #4. Capital Hill Basics Tips about communicating with Members and general information about Hill staffers, the legislative process and more.
Elections & Candidates • Includes Candidate Biographies • Voter Registration Forms • Polling Locations • Election Dates • Results • Ballot Initiatives • Voter Maps
VERY IMPORTANT To stay involved and educate yourself at election time! Attend town hall meetings, ask questions, and let your voice be heard! VOTE!!!!!
MEDIA GUIDE Operation Shout also enables members to extend their reach beyond Capitol Hill to the media! You can send original or customized e-mails, faxes and printed letters to the members of the media, based on city, state type of media and MORE!
CONGRESS TODAY Located on the first page of Operation Shout. This provides floor and committee schedules for the US House of Representatives and US Senate. These schedules are updated daily.
MEGA VOTE Located on the first page of Operation Shout. I would like to encourage you to sign up for MegaVote. When Congress is in session, you will receive weekly e-mails on key votes taken by your Senators & Representatives.
WEB STICKERS Located on the first page of Operation Shout. Have your webmaster put these Web Stickers on their web site! Web Stickers are available in various styles. This is a powerful tool that helps drive traffic to NAHU’s site from other sites, for example, a state chapter website.
ACTION E-LIST Located on the first page of Operation Shout. NAHU needs to locate our biggest grassroots supporters. People who can be contacted at a moment’s notice to respond to a specific piece of legislation. The Action E-list feature allows members to sign-up quickly and easily.
TELL A FRIEND Located at the bottom of every page of the Operation Shout site. This feature allows users to send to one or more friends an e-mail with a link to any page on Operation Shout, including news, alerts, votes and other legislative-related information.
President, The Nolan Group • Field Organizer, Medicare Today • “Top 40 Under 40” Award Recipient 2001, Baton Rouge Business Report • Baton Rouge Health Underwriters Board of Directors 2003-Present • Louisiana Health Underwriters Board of Directors 2004- Present • NAHU Region 6 Chapter Relations Chair 2006-2007 • Baton Rouge Insurance & Financial Advisors Board of Directors 1998 - 2005 • Registered Lobbyist, Louisiana Board of Ethics • Association of Health Insurance Advisors, member • Robert L. Rose Award 2001-2002, National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors • Outstanding Public Relations Award, Louisiana Life Underwriters ‘01/’99 • Outstanding Community Service Award, Louisiana Life Underwriters, ‘01/’99 • Outstanding Committee Chairperson, Baton Rouge Life Underwriters ‘99 • Obtained Life and Health Insurance License ‘97 • Obtained Commercial Insurance License ‘97 • PEW Civic Entrepreneur Class ‘98/’99, Volunteer Baton Rouge • Health Insurance Associate Degree (HIA) • Louisiana State University Flag Corp ‘81
Louisiana Junior Chamber Political Advisor ‘04 United States Junior Chamber Clint Dunagan Award ;03 Louisiana Junior Chamber State Officer of the Trimester ‘03 Louisiana Junior Chamber Regional Director ‘03 Louisiana Junior Chamber of Commerce, Membership Vice-President ‘02/’01 Steve Little Award, Top Vice-President in the US ’01, US Junior Chamber United States Junior Chamber International Senator # 70688 Boys & Girls Club of Louisiana, Advisory Board, ’00, ‘01 LCIW, Washington Correctional, Dixon Correctional, David Wade Correctional, Allen Correctional, CCA/Winnfield Correctional, Hunt Correctional, and Avoyelles Junior Chamber outside sponsor YWCA, Member Baton Rouge Women’s Council, member Tri-Parish Junior Chamber, member First United Methodist Church, member Coalition for a Better Tomorrow ‘96/’97 Baton Rouge Junior Chamber, 52nd President ‘96/’97 Charles Kulp Memorial Award, Top 50 Presidents in the US, US Junior Chamber Larry Frost Memorial Award, Louisiana Junior Chamber Officer of the Year, Baton Rouge Junior Chamber Competed nationally in the “United States Junior Chamber Public Speaking Competition”, representing Louisiana Competed nationally in the “United States Junior Chamber Resume’ and Interview Competition”, representing Louisiana. 100 Member Recruiter Award, United States Junior Chamber