arthritis foundation arthritis ambassador briefing july 10, 2013 3pm eastern dial in: 1-866-487-9460...

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 (lmarkle@arthritis.org) 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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