The following resources and materials will help you in developing and implementing your strategies and tactics to wage a successful campaign on the legislative, media, and grassroots organizing fronts:
Legislative
- Lobbying Tips - some suggestions on how to plan and organize a successful lobby visit. [Word document]
- Sample Legislative Letter - a sample legislative letter on the issues. [Word document]
- Thank You Letter to State Legislator - a sample thank you letter to a state legislator that voted in a way that is consistent with your organization's position on the issues. [Word document]
- Sample Expert Testimony of John McDonald, M.D., Ph.D. to the US Senate Commerce Committee Science Subcommittee, June 12, 2003. [Word document]
- Sample Patient Testimony of James Cordy to the US Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education May 22, 2003. [Word document]
Media
Organizing
- Organizing Tips - suggestions on successful organizing strategies. [Word document]
- Action Alert - sample alert to activists on the issues. [Word document]
- Forum Flyer - a template to use in promoting your community education event. [Adobe PDF] Also available as an Adobe InDesign Document.
- Legislator Postcard - a postcard template front [Adobe PDF] and customizable back with sample language that activists can sent to their state legislators. [Word document]
- Sample Petition - a petition template with sample language that you can circulate at community forums and other events. [Word document]
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