Now that you have completed Ambassador Basic Training, it's time to take the next steps in your advocacy journey, starting with How to Host A Site Visit.
In this video, you’ll be asked to think of many important aspects involved in planning and hosting a congressional site visit at your golf facility including, who to invite, what to show, and how to show it.
Find out when a town hall meeting might occur, what to expect if attending and how to make the most of this opportunity to meet your representative, senator and their staffs.
Watch this video for tips on setting up a meeting with district staffers, DC staff traveling to the district throughout the year, or a member of Congress when he or she is back home. Each type of meeting has its pros and cons, but all three meetings are beneficial to your advocacy efforts.
If you plan to attend National Golf Day, be sure to watch this video and find out why meeting with and getting to know the policy staff in D.C. is so important. Don’t be disappointed if you don’t get to meet directly with your lawmaker, but instead, take advantage of this opportunity to dig deeper into policy matters with the staff.
Social media is a great way to stay current with members of Congress. Learn about the best ways to utilize Facebook, Twitter and Youtube to interact and communicate with a congressional office.
Find out how to ask your member of Congress to make a statement in support of your facility, an innovative initiative (such as BMP implementation) or something you and your facility have done for the local community. They may be willing to do this in a speech, an article, a Congressional Record statement or a press release.
Take a look at the calendar and plan out how you will engage your member of Congress and staff throughout the year. This video will provide month-to-month tips.
You’ve now learned a lot about how Congress works, how to advocate on issues important to the golf industry, and how to build a relationship with lawmakers, but don’t forget the crucial step of voting. There’s no better way to act on your convictions, so don’t wait, register today and mark election day on your calendar.