2020 PPC: What You Need to Know

February 10, 2020

Welcome!

• Laura Bennett Senior Manager, Grassroots Advocacy

Webinar Logistics

• We are using GoToWebinar for this training

• You are currently on mute

• Q&A at the end • Use “raise hand” function or question chat box

• Webinar is being recorded and all information will be posted on www.nationalmssociety.org/ppc

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Webinar Logistics

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Purpose and Agenda

• Purpose: Prepare all attendees for the 2020 Public Policy Conference

• Agenda: • Travel• Conference Logistics• Accessibility• Capitol Hill Visits• MS Activist App and Social Media• MS Activist Experience

• We will be holding another webinar to cover our 2020 policy priorities on Feb. 18 at 12:00 p.m. EST.

Conference Agenda

Monday March 2

3:00 p.m. Welcome

3:20 p.m. Working with Congress in an Election Year

4:00 p.m. Issue Panel: Surprise Billing

5:00 p.m. Break

6:00 p.m. Welcome Reception (with food)

Conference AgendaTuesday March 3

8:00 a.m. Networking Breakfasts

9:30 a.m. President & CEO Address

9:45 a.m. Recognition of Elected Officials of the Year

10:15 a.m. Issue Panel: Funding of MS Research

11:15 a.m. Break

12:00 p.m. Lunch/Keynote

1:30 p.m. Break

2:15 p.m. Issue Panel: Disaster Management and Relief

3:15 p.m. Mock Hill Visit and Hill Visit Prep

3: 45 p.m. Hill Visit Prep in State Delegations

4:45 p.m. Break

6:30 p.m. MS Activist Celebration Dinner

Conference Agenda

Wednesday March 4

7:15 a.m. Breakfast Available in Ballroom

8:00 a.m. Bus Pick-up at Hotel Begins

9 a.m. - MS Activists on Capitol Hill

5 p.m.

Buses loop between 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.;

Buses depart Peace Circle 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

**You will have to return to the hotel to pick up your luggage prior to heading to the airport or train station.

Speaker

• Holly Pendell

Director, Advocacy and Activist Engagement

Hotel & Ground Transportation

• Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel

• 2800 S. Potomac Ave., Arlington, VA

• phone: (703) 413-1300

• Free Airport-Hotel Shuttle:

• ADA compliant shuttle

• Terminal A curb side "Hotel Pick Up Area"

• Terminal B curb side between doors 2 and 3 "Hotel Pick up Area"

• Shuttle will list: Renaissance, Courtyard, and Residence Inn on the side

• Every 30-minutes between 5:00 am and 11:30 pm

Hotel & Ground Transportation

• Accessible transportation is provided between the hotel and Reagan National Airport (DCA) only.

• Between 5 a.m. and 11:30 pm, the hotel operates an accessible airport shuttle that runs every 30 minutes.

• Hotel Phone: 703-413-1300

Travel Reimbursement

• After the event but before April 8, 2020, email your expense form and receipts to NMSSPPC@nmss.org.

• Itemized receipts needed for expenses over $25

• Reimbursable expenses include:• Travel (airfare, train tickets, etc.),

• Travel meals (alcohol non-reimbursable, do not exceed $65 per day per person),

• Baggage fees,

• Reasonable tips, etc.

Donate Your Expenses

• Please contact joan.ortt@nmss.org if you would like to edit your registration to include this donation.

What to Pack?

• All things ORANGE! • Scarf

• Tie

• Water bottle

• Comfortable shoes

• Business attire

• Red, White, and Blue Party Tuesday night!

• Camera/phone for photos

• Check the weather before your travels• Jacket, umbrella, etc.

What do you get at PPC?

• The PPC notebook• Background information on all 2020 policy priorities

• Speaker information

• Agenda

• Bag

• Activist pin

• Orange pashmina or tie

Speaker

• Abby Emanuelson

AVP for Advocacy and Activist Engagement

Getting to Capitol Hill

• Holds scooters under bus

• Has lift for wheelchairs/non-transfer

• Has lift for wheelchairs/non-transfer

Your Hill Meeting Must Haves

•You!!!

•“Leave behind” folder

•Talking Points

What a Hill Visit is Like

• Members of Congress, mostly staff • Chief of Staff, Legislative Director, Legislative Assistant or Legislative

Correspondent

• Level of knowledge about MS varies

• Make a connection

• Busy day – time may limited to 15-30 minutes.

• Offices are very small

Hill Visits

Story Telling: Wow-How-Now

Wow: My Impact

Statement

How: What’s Congress’ Role in the

Solution

Now: The Ask for Congress

• Congress Members

• Upload Meeting Times

• Send Mtg Feedback

• Position Papers

• MS Coalition

• Maps

• Social Media

• Attendees List

• Public Policy Team

Social Media

• Join a social media platform

• Follow @National MSSociety@MSActivist

• Add the MS Activist frame to your Facebook Profile.

• Start sharing your journey NOW!

• #MSActivist, #MSPPC20

• Retweet

Questions

Next Webinar

• 2020 Policy Priorities: Open to all District Activist Leaders, Government Relations Advisory Committee members, and key advocacy volunteers.

• Date: Tuesday February 18, 2020 @ 12:00 PM Eastern