2014 TWW Fly-in

Agenda

1:00PM Welcome, Introductions & Review Agenda 

1:10PM Fly-in Purpose & Expectations 

1:20PM Fly-in Logistics & Tips for Getting Around DC 

1:30PM Preparing for your Meetings with Members/Hill Staff 

1:45PM Delivering Our Messages 

2:10PM Questions & Answers 

Why a Fly-in?

• Demonstrate Need & Support for the Program

• Direct Delivery of Information-Avoid the Spam Folder

• Maintain/Build Lasting Relationships with MOC/Staff

• A Coalition in Action

68 Participants

State Wildlife Grants

Checklist

Schedule your meetings on the Hill

Attend advocacy training

Pick up participant & leave behind packets

Attend your meetings on the Hill

Attend the Receptions

Start Your Follow-up

Advocacy Training

Advocacy Training

State Wildlife Grants

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Hill Meetings

1. BE on-time & respective of time

2. BE yourself (friendly, informative & honest)

3. BE a good listener

4. BE prepared

5. BE adaptable

6. BE grateful

Questions