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Listen Up Legislators!Getting the Family Physician Message Across in
Washington, D.C.
• Former DC Staff Director for Rep. Blumenauer
• Former Lobbyist National Public Radio
• Author 5 books on Advocacy
Who’s Speaking?Stephanie Vance
Why Your Voice Matters: What Influences Legislators?
Their ______________ & ___________Their Policy _________ & ___________The _______________Money?
But Most Important…
Their Constituents!
Basic Logistics
• Where am I going?
• What am I wearing?
• What am I eating?
• Where are the bathrooms?
What You Bring to the Policy Table
Your StoryThe AsksHow to Find You or the AAFP GR Team
What You Don’t Need to Stress About
Notes on Meeting With Staff
It’s BETTER to Meet with Staff Than the
Legislator
• Avoid the “Grip and Grin”
• MORE Time and Expertise
• The Eyes and Ears of the Member
What’s Different? – PRONOUNS!
When Meeting with Staff
Instead of…• Will you cosponsor this
bill?• Where do you stand on this
issue?• How do you think you’ll
vote?• I saw you introduced
legislation on [XYZ]• I noticed on Facebook that
you [met with such-and-such group, etc.]
… say• Will your boss cosponsor
this bill?• Where does your boss
stand on this issue?• How do you think your
boss will vote?• I saw your boss introduced
legislation on [XYZ]• I noticed on Facebook that
your boss [met with such-and-such group, etc.]
Remember to “SPIT”
Use the S.P.I.T. TechniqueSpecific, Personal, Informative and Timely
But What Are the Specifics?They’re Right Here at Your Fingertips!
The FMCC “Cheat Sheet”
Let’s Practice!
Addressing Concerns
Talking to legislators with
whom you disagree
“Agree to disagree” is a great phrase to
practice
Addressing Concerns
Legislators / staff will be mean to people of a
different party
With advocates, legislators are more
interested in constituency than party
Addressing Concerns
I don’t want to look foolish
Congressional offices do not
expect advocates to be policy experts
Addressing Concerns
I’ll say something that will ruin it for everyone else
There’s rarely anything you can do, besides being rude, that will ruin it for
everyone
10 Things NOT to Say
• “But you’re not important”• “How much campaign money did you
get?”• “I assume you know all about H.R.
1234”• “Here’s our 300 page annual report”• “I don’t have an appointment – I just
want to take ½ hour of your time”
10 Things NOT to Say
• “I don’t really have anything specific to talk about”
• “We have 25 people in our group”• “What do you mean we have to stand
in the hall?• “What you’re telling me can’t be right.
I heard Jon Stewart say…”
Number 1
“No, I’m not from your state. I just thought you’d be interested in what I have to say.”
Perhaps Most Important?Have Fun!
Fun Is GoodDr. Seuss
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