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Arthritis FoundationArthritis Ambassador Briefing
July 10, 20133PM Eastern
Dial In: 1-866-487-9460Participant Code: 931 709 2991#
Materials available for download at http://www.arthritis.org/ambassador_assignment.php
Agenda• Welcome – Laurie Markle
• Our Recess Strategy – Laurie Markle
• Expert Training - Maija Welton, HLA, Rep. Courtney (CT-2)
• July/August Ambassador Assignment: Schedule a District Visit or Attend a Local or Tele Town Hall – Laurie Markle
• Accessing the Materials and Resources you need – Laurie Markle
• How to Schedule a District Visit – Laurie Markle
• What to Expect: First Person Account of a District Visit - NY Arthritis Ambassador, Erin O'Rourke
• How to Find a Town Hall & How to Prepare - Lea Diggs, Public Health Policy & Advocacy Intern, Arthritis Foundation
• Reporting Your Activity – Laurie Markle
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History of August Recess
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Our Recess Strategy
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We must capture as many cosponsors as possible during August Recess to ensure this legislation passes!
Our Recess Strategy
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Expert TrainingOn the phone:
Maija Welton, Health Legislative Assistant to Representative Joe Courtney (CT-02)
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July/August Ambassador Assignment
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Resources & Materials
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Resources & Materials
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How to Schedule a District Visit
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What to Expect: District VisitOn the phone:
Erin O’Rourke, NY Arthritis Ambassador
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How to Attend a Town Hall
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Reporting Your Activity– Email me ([email protected]) when you’ve
scheduled your visit/Town Hall. Include relevant local Arthritis Foundation Staff, if you know them, in the email.
– Report at www.arthritis.org/report only when you’ve completed your assignment!
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2013 Ambassador Briefing Schedule
Wednesday August 7, 2013
Wednesday October 2, 2013
Wednesday December 4, 2013
**New Ambassador Orientations will follow after each briefing**
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