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MPHA Policy & Advocacy Training: Raise your voice!
When
December 10, 2018
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location
Bad Weather Brewing Company, 7th Street West, Saint Paul, MN
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Public Health: Learn
to raise your voice!
MPHA's Policy & Advocacy Committee is
planning a meet-up on
Monday, December 10
th
, 5 pm
at
Bad Weather Brewery
in Saint
Paul.
Come to this MPHA event to
learn the
difference between
legislative education and lobbying
, practice the skills involved in each,
and to network with
other potential public health advocates.
Ellie Beaver and Emily Myatt from the American
Cancer Society Cancer Action Network will provide a brief training on the
difference between legislative
advocacy and lobbying and give you an
opportunity to practice your communication skills before the Legislature
convenes in January. There will also be
ample time to meet and network
with other local public health folks.
Register today - s
pace is limited!
Please contact Annie or Laura at policy@mpha.net
with questions.
MPHA Advocacy Training Agenda, December 10, 2018
Bad Weather Brewing Company
4:30 - 5:00 PM - Come early to network!
5-5:10 PM - Welcome and Introductions
Public policy as public health
5:10 – 5:30 PM – Legislative Overview
Get a refresh on the legislative process, how a
bill becomes a law, and how to find out who your lawmakers are.
5:30– 6:10 PM – Advocacy
What is advocacy? What is the difference between
lobbying and education?
Learn more about the Health Care Access Fund and
how you can use your voice and story to advocate for change.
6:10 – 6:25 PM - Advocacy Activity
Craft your public health pitch using the hook,
line and sinker method.
Write a note to your elected officials and
register for the 2019 Minnesotans for a Smoke-Free Generation Day at the
Capitol.
6:25 PM – Questions and Wrap Up