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AMCHP Advocacy training call February 5 th , 2009

AMCHP Advocacy training call February 5 th , 2009. AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training. January 22, 2009. How to make an appointment. Do homework in advance Staff Matter Introduce Yourself Educate. AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training. January 22, 2009. Do Your Homework.

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AMCHP Advocacy training call February 5 th , 2009

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  1. AMCHP Advocacy training callFebruary 5th , 2009 AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training January 22, 2009

  2. How to make an appointment • Do homework in advance • Staff Matter • Introduce Yourself • Educate AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training January 22, 2009

  3. Do Your Homework • Try to research your member. • Past positions and actions regarding the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant. • Help them understand what it means for the state. AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training January 22, 2009

  4. Staff Matter • Staff members are consulted on the day-to-day decisions. • Regular access to the Congressman or Senator.  • End Goal: Having your idea considered. AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training January 22, 2009

  5. Introduce Yourself • Who you are. • What you do. • What you want them to do?  • Don’t overwhelm with talk or materials. AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training January 22, 2009

  6. Educate • What exactly is the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant? • How is it funded? • What does it do to help? Stories are good. AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training January 22, 2009

  7. Materials AMCHP can provide • An official ‘ask” sheet • Specific state profile • The MCH Pyramid of services • Other materials AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training January 22, 2009

  8. “Ask” sheet AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training January 22, 2009

  9. AMCHP State profile AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training January 22, 2009

  10. Meeting Tips • Be flexible. • Be ready to move. • Call ahead if you are running late. • Remember, you are the “expert” AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training January 22, 2009

  11. Follow Up • The success or failure of a meeting is determined almost entirely by what you do after the meeting. AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training January 22, 2009

  12. Follow Up Tips • Thank You note. • Provide requested information. • Brief your network on the ground as to the delegation’s positions and if appropriate, urge them to contact the staff as well. AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training January 22, 2009

  13. Follow Up Tips • Share the delegation’s positions with the officials in your agency. • Consider writing a Letter to the Editor. • Invite your member to visit. • Ongoing relationship. AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training January 22, 2009

  14. Question and answer Remember, Many members are also doing first time visits! No question is too big or too small. AMCHP is here to assist you, our membership. AMCHP Legislative Briefing & Training January 22, 2009

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