Advocacy Tips

Empowering People to Make a Difference.
Seven Actions for Highly Effective Advocates:
The way to make a difference is to get INVOLVED. Here are
seven actions you can start taking immediately:

  1. Stay informed. Keep abreast of issues concerning you
    and the issues that concern your job or industry.
  2. Discuss the issues. Talk with friends and family and
    listen to their views. Sharing opinions and insights
    shape and refine your own beliefs.
  3. Get on the record. Write to your elected officials. Write to
    editors of the press and voice your opinion.
  4. Vote. Vote. Vote.
  5. Volunteer. Support your causes or candidates by
    volunteering.
  6. Contribute.  Financially support your causes, candidates,
    and organizations.
  7. Believe. Remain hopeful.  You have a voice - you can
    make a difference.
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"Democracy is not a
spectator sport.  It is a
hands - on sport to help
those who help us."
Your presentation on the value of the meetings industry is right
on target. You have taken government affairs to a different level...
Members need to know what you can teach them about activism,
and then practice what you preach."

Joe Planz