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SOA Watch Grassroots Legislative Workshop - February 2009

SOA Watch Grassroots Lobby Training
Monday, February 16, 2009
Church of the Reformation, 212 E Capitol St. NE

Join the SOA Watch Legislative Working Group for a hands on grassroots lobby training to prepare you for your visits on Capitol Hill during President’s Day weekend events and for building relationships with your Members of Congress during the 111th Congress and beyond!

Hear from seasoned experts on how to best lobby on the issue of closing and investigating the SOA/ WHINSEC and learn valuable skills including:

  • Lobbying tricks of the trade
  • Best arguments (and how to make them) for closing and investigating the school
  • Network with other activists in your region
  • Learn the history of your Members of Congress on their SOA-related voting record
  • Prepare for your meetings, and
  • Receive and utilize the SOA Watch 111th Congress lobbying packet

    Join us for an informative preparation session and be a part of the legislative campaign to close the SOA/ WHINSEC. Be a part of history when we close the school in 2009!


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