Legistative Action 101 3885 CLUM lobbying ebook TCL single pages 7-10 | Page 5

A successful legislation meeting or event requires a great deal of preparation, coordination and follow- through. The goal is to deliver key messages to the elected officials you are seeking to engage, along with their respective staffs, in a concise, clear and respectful manner. Your most important jobs for the day are to stay on message, remain on task and function in a logical, organized manner. Sound difficult? It’s really not. If you prepare yourself for the day, assume a mindset of reasonable expections and arm yourself with up-to-date, relevant data and facts, you too can become an effective voice of Chiropractic. It is essential that the voices of our members are heard to educate policy-makers about the benefits of Chiropractic and its valuable role in national health care. This booklet will lead you through the steps to get started. Keep these basics in mind, and you too can be a positive voice of our great profession. Let’s get started! Legislative Action 101 | TCLonline.today | 3