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Join us Thursday: Tips for effective advocacy

Beginning at the end of June, Members of Congress will be back at the offices in their home states meeting with constituents. This is a great opportunity to tell your representatives about your support for the Partnership for Sustainable Communities. Join us on Thursday, June 23, 2011 from 2-3 PM...

By Jessica Holmberg, June 21, 2011

Join us on Thursday, June 23, 2011 from 2-3 PM EDT to learn tips for successful advocacy. Click here to sign up for this training.

Among the techniques discussed in this webinar will be how to schedule and hold a successful meeting with your Members of Congress, how to engage others and bring a group to the meeting, and how to effectively talk about the Partnership for Sustainable Communities and its benefits.

Can’t schedule a meeting for this recess? That’s ok. You can still learn useful information from this training opportunity and schedule a meeting in your district office at any time! Contact jholmberg smartgrowthamerica org or 202-207-3355 x121 with any questions.

You can learn about trainings like this before they happen: click here to join the Sustainable Communities Network.