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Determine
who you want to see and plan your visit carefully.
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Make
an appointment by contacting the Member's appointment
secretary or scheduler. Explain the purpose
for the meeting and who you represent. |
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Be
prompt for the meeting and patient. Also be flexible.
It is not uncommon for a Member to be late, or have
the meeting interrupted, due to crowded schedules.
You might have to continue your meeting with a staff
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Be well-prepared. Bring information and materials
supporting your position. The Member may not know
a lot about the issue, so it is your job to educate
her or him. |
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Be political! Demonstrate the connection between
what you are asking and the Member's constituency.
Tell how you can help and ask the Member for a commitment!
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Follow
up! Be ready to answer questions or provide additional
information. Follow up your meeting with a thank
you letter outlining what you discussed during the
meeting, and send along additional materials or
information requested. |
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