stage are to describe what will help and make an The solution or what will help should be stated simply. In our demo, what “ask” will help is accompanied by a couple of talking points that help support What will help and “ask” the solution. should be stated simply The solution is followed by the or what action or position you “ask,” Repeat second stage if you would like your policymaker to take on your issue. The should be “ask” have another issue or two as specific as possible. This is necessary in order to get a response that lets you know if you can count on your policymaker or not. After the is a natural point to draw your meeting to a close. If you “ask” have another issue or two that you’d like to discuss and have time, you may repeat the stage 2 process to deliver your message(s) before closing the meeting. Take a moment to find what will help others and the in the demo. “ask” Why is the solution and important to a meeting with your “ask” policymaker? [Ask a volunteer or two to comment.] The third stage of your meeting is Close on a positive note. This Worksheet: slide 16 cont. includes saying thank you, but also includes some options for furthering Checklist for Approx. 7 min your relationship. Like the opening of a meeting, it is an important time to Meeting Your Total time: 1 hr develop a positive connection. Policymaker Core Concepts The third stage is to Close One option that close on a positive note is to provide information. A on a positive note fact sheet on your issue or a general fact sheet on mental illness is an excellent for your policymaker. Another leave-behind that is “leave-behind” Provide info with fact useful is a folder with information on your organization’s legislative sheets or legislative priorities. packets; also business card and brochures To get the most mileage from your leave-behinds, write the bill number for your lead issue across the top. This will ensure that your materials are filed Offer to be a resource on with the file” and don’t go in the file,” or recycling bin. “bill “round mental health issues
stage are to describe what will help and make an “ask” What will help and “ask” should be stated simply Repeat second stage if you have another issue or two The solution or what will help should be stated simply. In our demo, what will help is accompanied by a couple of talking points that help support the solution. The solution is followed by the “ask,” or what action or position you would like your policymaker to take on your issue. The “ask” should be as specific as possible. This is necessary in order to get a response that lets you know if you can count on your policymaker or not. After the “ask” is a natural point to draw your meeting to a close. If you have another issue or two that you’d like to discuss and have time, you may repeat the stage 2 process to deliver your message(s) before closing the meeting. Take a moment to find what will help others and the “ask” in the demo. Why is the solution and “ask” important to a meeting with your policymaker? [Ask a volunteer or two to comment.] slide 16 cont. Approx. 7 min Total time: 1 hr Core Concepts The third stage is to Close on a positive note Provide info with fact sheets or legislative packets; also business card and brochures Offer to be a resource on mental health issues The third stage of your meeting is Close on a positive note. This includes saying thank you, but also includes some options for furthering your relationship. Like the opening of a meeting, it is an important time to develop a positive connection. One option that close on a positive note is to provide information. A fact sheet on your issue or a general fact sheet on mental illness is an excellent “leave-behind” for your policymaker. Another leave-behind that is useful is a folder with information on your organization’s legislative priorities. To get the most mileage from your leave-behinds, write the bill number for your lead issue across the top. This will ensure that your materials are filed with the “bill file” and don’t go in the “round file,” or recycling bin. Worksheet: Checklist for Meeting Your Policymaker
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