Return-Path: <nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.9.3/8.9.0.Beta5/980425bjb) with SMTP id KAA08005; Fri, 25 Feb 2000 10:59:14 -0500 (EST) Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2000 10:59:14 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <NCBBKFFJMKFIFAGAFGNEGEFICGAA.tpeyton@famlit.org> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Tony Peyton" <tpeyton@famlit.org> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-FAMILY:2755] Advocacy X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook IMO, Build 9.0.2416 (9.0.2910.0) Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Type: text/plain; Status: O Content-Length: 2071 Lines: 49 Advocacy: What better way to educate your elected officials about family literacy than by inviting them to attend an event at your program. If you plan to invite an elected official to your event, it's important to write your Congressperson, Senator or other local official early! Letters that count with policy makers are those that show evidence of thought and commitment. The letter is the most popular choice of communication with a congressional office. If you decide to write a letter, consider this list of helpful suggestions as a way to improve your chances of getting your Congressperson or Senator to attend your event. Suggestions: · Tell briefly about yourself and your involvement with family literacy. The personal touch is a great way to call attention to your request. · State your purpose for writing in the first paragraph of the letter, i.e., why you want the official to attend your event. · State specifically what you want the official to do at your event. · Be original. Never use a form letter or send copies as originals. Don't worry about typing -- sometimes handwritten letters are best (just make sure it's legible!) · Be courteous, to the point, and include key information about how you plan to celebrate the day. · Follow up with the official's scheduler. · Let them know that you may have media at the event and that you are distributing press releases for a local event that has a national focus. · Address correspondence (you can find out your Representatives and Senators at the following Web sites: www.house.gov/writerep www.senate.gov/contacting/index_by_state.cfm ) (To a Senator) The Honorable (full name) United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 (To a Representative) The Honorable (full name) United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Or, if you have your Senator's or Congressperson's local address, it's preferable to send the letter to the local office. Finally, if your elected official cannot attend your event, suggest the attendance of an alternative staff member. Tony Peyton Alan Lopatin
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