[Education and Welfare] Keys for afvocating

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Julie,

Those are some excellent tips, especially the research end. We need to have a deeper knowledge of the subjects then time permits us to speak on them. We also have to be prepared for anything--like bad press, horrible media reporting, gotcha questions.

AS I've spoken to reps on this cut-Medicaid fiasco, I've done so with research in my brain and the Missouri Constitution open in front of me.

I think asixth tip would be have aworking knowledge or acquaintanceship with the talking points on both sides of an issue. That way we can be cogniscent of the good intensions on both sides and siphon out the overemotionalism and misreporting on either side.

David Rosenkoetter
Kansas City, MO

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I found these 5 Keys for Advocating" that I wrote down at the 2010 MCB
convention, during a break-out session with our ACB President, Mitch
Pomerantz as speaker.  It was a very informative session, and I want to
share these tips with you that he gave us.  Maybe this will help some of you
for Washington D.C. and Legislative Days in Jeff City.  I am soory I can't
attend, but wish you all the best in your advocacy adventure!!  See the 5
keys below my name.

Julie Chinn

 

5 Keys for Advocating

 

1.    Be a responsible advocate.  Do what you can legally.  Know the law.
Pick your battles. 

2.    Be as knowledgeable as possible regarding the subject. Do your
homework; never fake it. (ADA requires equal access, but not a leg up) Find
out who will respond to your issue(s).Do your research. (Talking to your
mayor is one example of a way to get research.) 

3.    Be prepared to compromise - Keep in mind the ideal (of what you want),
but decide what you'll settle for.  

4.    Do not be intimidated!!!  Keep your cool. 

5.    Dress appropriately - it maintains credibility.  Look the part of a
serious advocate.  You need to let your colleagues know if they are not
dressed appropriately.  (Business casual - pantsuit, blazer/skirt, cress,
etc.  Hair needs to be clean and tidy) 

 

 

 

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