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Legislative Action? Me? How do I do it? A Blueprint for Success Make a Great First Impression Make the Most of Your Opportunity We have all been told “you only get one Legislators deal with hundreds of subjects chance to make a first impression” a day. Everyone coming to their offices has so it is important to make the most of it! a different and important need to discuss The goal is to cause your message to be with them. For you to be heard, understood remembered through your efforts – not and responded to appropriately you need to how you look or what you were wearing. refine your message, be clear in your ask and be respectful of time, circumstance and the Step 1 involves tending to the basics of implications of your request. your appearance, your professionalism and your message. Step 2 is about convincing them of your sincerity and how your ask helps their constituents beyond you and your profession. 4 | TCLonline.today | Legislative Action 101