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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Minor.cmap, The Phone Call Effectiveness of Communication Written Word, Create a Game Plan: Lobbying For and Against a Bill Effectiveness If you are writing the bill recruit someone with experience to write it for you (like a representative or someone who his capable of doing so). Become well versed in the legal constraints of lobbying., Aides are the eyes and ears of the legislator and very important. Visit a legislator's office When you meet with them, clarify that you are there to help them out, bring info on who you are and be ready to tout your successes as well as a summary of what you have accomplished in the previous year - be prepared to answer any questions in a concise manner., Keep an open communication line between you and your representatives. Punctuality and Professionalism Get to know them, find out which committees they sit on. Whenever you met with them make sure you are dressed in business attire and arrive early., Find and work with those who are on the same side as you. Demeanor Always keep a positive attitude especially when speaking to legislators, negativity is counterproductive., This is roster of elected officials with contact information. These rosters are free to the public inside the capital as well. Online Resources This website will give the opportunity to look up bills on any topic and show where the bill is located in either the House or the Senate., It is critical that you are studied in your group’s positions on important as well relevant issues in addition to the organization’s goals and bylaws. Know your audience This is roster of elected officials with contact information. These rosters are free to the public inside the capital as well., How to educate public officials about the issues that affect your nonprofit Stage 1 Do your Homework, Create a Game Plan: Lobbying For and Against a Bill Stage 3 Methods of Persuasion, Get to know them, find out which committees they sit on. Whenever you met with them make sure you are dressed in business attire and arrive early. Teamwork and Networking Find and work with those who are on the same side as you., Understand the process on how a bill becomes a law. Dedication Remain attached to the bill from introduction to ratification: 1. Find out which committees it will go through and who will attend those committees, 2. Follow up on the committees analysis of the bill, discover and answer their questions or concerns, and 3. Attend the committee meetings., The Phone Call Effectiveness of Communication Face-to-face Visit, Face-to-face Visit Importance of Aides Aides are the eyes and ears of the legislator and very important., The Phone Call For quick communication More personal than email but should be used sparingly., Create a Game Plan: Lobbying For and Against a Bill Communication Keep an open communication line between you and your representatives., If you are writing the bill recruit someone with experience to write it for you (like a representative or someone who his capable of doing so). Become well versed in the legal constraints of lobbying. Knowledgibility Understand the process on how a bill becomes a law., Do your Homework Stage 2 Create a Game Plan: Lobbying For and Against a Bill, Methods of Persuasion Effectiveness of Communication Written Word, Do your Homework Preliminary It is critical that you are studied in your group’s positions on important as well relevant issues in addition to the organization’s goals and bylaws., Written Word Simplicity 1. Keep it simple (3 paragraphs, 1 page), 2. State who you are and what your intentions are, 3. List your crendentials, 4. Provide factual information using specifics and examples, and 5. End by stating what it is your are requesting.