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Climbing the HillYour association’s members are about to descend on Capitol Hill for their Washington fly-in. Don’t your grassroots troops deserve better than a cursory meeting, a map, and a wish for good luck?Our Climbing the Hill seminar substitutes knowledge and preparation for blind luck. Your Members’ Pathway to Success Any organization’s success—as well as the success of its members—hinges on its public policy efforts. The hard truth is too many grassroots leaders lack the necessary skills. They find themselves intimidated by Capitol Hill. On the other hand, members who receive an indoctrination into our mysterious inside-the-Beltway etiquette prove more capable of persuading members of Congress to support their public policy objectives. Association executives must facilitate this learning. After all, if members look bad because they are unprepared during their Hill visits, association staff will assuredly take the heat. How to Petition Your Members of Congress Participants in our Climbing the Hill seminar benefit from a review of the key messages they need to deliver to their members of Congress. Then we teach your grassroots leaders how to deliver those messages in a power-packed fashion. Each session also provides a succinct recap of what to expect during their Washington fly-in. We deal with such issues as the importance of Congressional staff, the brevity of most visits, and insights into key members of Congress. Videotaped exercises accompanied by review and expert critique from Ed Barks also play an integral educational role in every session. Keep the Home Fires Burning The pros know that one day in Washington, D.C. will not get the job done. There is a direct correlation between public policy success and commitment from association members to engage Senators and Representatives on a sustained basis. That’s why another critical element of Climbing the Hill is its concentration on leveraging Capitol Hill visits at the grassroots once your members return home. You also gain access to special purchasing power discounts on Ed Barks publications including:
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