Texas State Organization Legislation Committee. Legislative Purposes: To initiate, endorse, and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors.
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Texas State Organization
Legislation Committee
Legislative Purposes
To initiate endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interest of education and of women educators
To inform the members of current economic social political and educational issues so that they mayparticipate effectively in a world society
Suggestions for Programs
1048696 Invite your legislator to a meeting during the time the legislature is NOT in session
1048696 Invite your State Board of Education member to be a guest speaker at a chapter meeting
1048696 Contact your US Congressman to share input regarding Alpha Statersquos Legislative priorities
1048696 Ask a School Board member to attend a chapter meeting
When Planning Programs to Share with Your Chapter Work With
Program Committee
Music Committee
Research Committee
Yearbook Committee
Professional Affairs Committee
Personal Growth and Services Committee
Keep in MindThe society cannot endorse a candidate or spend
money for a candidatersquos campaign
The society cannot initiate endorse or support legislation unless it relates to the improvement of
education or the status of educators
Participate in political forums and rallies
DKG Chapter and Area meetingsDKG State ConventionsTexas Political Forum
National Political Forum
Questions For Each Action We Support Or Do Not Support
Questions For Exploration
Remain InformedInform Your Chapter
To Locate Mobile numbers of legislatorsWWWUSAgov
Capital GuidesLeague of Women Voters of Texas Education Fund 1212 Guadalupe St 107
Austin TX 78701 512-472-1100
lwvtexaslwvtexasorg wwwlwvtexasorg
Online Legislative Alerts and Updates Dr Angela O Bedenbaugh Usforuminfousmedu
Texas Legislative Online wwwcapitolstatetxus
Texas Education Agency httpwwwteastatetxus
The Education Advocate Online httpwwwneaorglac
Childrenrsquos Defense Fund Update Listhttpwwwchildrensdefenseorg
House Education and the Workforce Committeehttpwwwhousegoveco
Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committeehttpwwwsenategovlabor
editorpoliticsolcom (PoliticsOLcom Editor)
American Society for Curriculum and Developmentascdsmartbriefcom (ASCD SmartBrief)
Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts)
TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association)httptctaorg
TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association)wwwtepsaorg
ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators)305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300
Austin TX 78752-3792wwwatpeorg
TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association)httptstaorg
Texas Retired Teachers Associationhttptrtaorg
Contact college and university political science departments
Electronic Contact
-WebsitesWhite House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact
Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm
Representatives httpwwwhousegov
Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact
Congress httpwwwcongressorg
Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml
-Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg
httptwittercomUSAgov
-Blog httpblogusagovroller
-Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov
-Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
Web Sites for Texans
Texas Legislature On Line wwwcapitolstatetxus
Texas Legislative Council wwwtlcstatetxus
Texas State Board of Education wwteastatetxussboe
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society Internationalwwwdeltakappagammaorg
Alpha Statewwwalphastatetexasorg
Communicating with Policy Makers
1 Office Visits
2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails
3 Writing Letters
Communicating with Policy Makers
1 Office Visits
Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers
Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present
Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak
Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed
Arrive on time and leave on time
Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later
Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues
Thank them for hisher time
Communicating with Policy Makers
2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails
These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a
policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately
State your name and place of residence
Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide
Identify the issue or specific bill
Give bill number and name if possible
Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district
State your position
Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
Communicating with Policy Makers
3 Writing LettersLetters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical
Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters
Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page
Identify the issue clearly
State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents
Be informed and accurate
State your position
State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position
Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
All elected officials should be addressed as
The honorable (name)
The House of RepresentativesPO Box 2910
Austin TX 76768-2910
Texas SenatorsPO Box 12068
Austin TX 78711
Governorrsquos OfficePO Box 12328
Austin TX 78711
After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
US Senators From Texas
Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator
Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934
US House of Representative
Name ______(for your district)___________
Communicating with Policy Makers
Dorsquos and DonrsquotrsquosMeetings
Letters
Phone Calls
Keeping in Touch
Visiting Elected Officials
Dates of InterestSept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote
Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting
Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked)
Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting
Nov 6 2012 Election Day
Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon
May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session
Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr
Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
TSO Capitol Rally
Date to be announced
Late February Early March
Alpha State Legislation Committee
Committee Chairman Suzanne Bathe Lambda Gamma Area 18
Committee MembersLaura Schmidt Kappa Pi Area 1Pat Brashear Zeta Rho Area 5 Betty Peebles Kappa Pi Area 2Latrese Lytle Lambda Mu Area 13Ruthie Estes Delta Mu Area 3 Janie Wigley Gamma Eta Area 12 Carolyn Grantham Mu Kappa Area 15 Rexena ldquoCelinardquo Walden Iota Eta Area 11 Charlotte Nyman Alpha Pi Area 17 Marilyn Leasure Beta Gamma Area 16 Anne Butcher Kappa Psi Area 9 Bobbi Duncan Theta Mu Area 14 Wynonna Lipsett Tau Area 8 Ann Hunter Alpha Chi Area 7 Emma Jean Tanner Eta Omega Area 4 Mary Jo Riojas Kappa Delta Area 10 Joanne Davis ex officio Beta Zeta Area 6
The Delta Kappa Gamma
Society International
- Texas State Organization Legislation Committee
- Legislative Purposes To initiate endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interest of education and of women educators To inform the members of current economic social political and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society
- Suggestions for Programs 1048696 Invite your legislator to a meeting during the time the legislature is NOT in session 1048696 Invite your State Board of Education member to be a guest speaker at a chapter meeting 1048696 Contact your US Congressman to share input regarding Alpha Statersquos Legislative priorities 1048696 Ask a School Board member to attend a chapter meeting
- Keep in Mind
- Participate in political forums and rallies DKG Chapter and Area meetings DKG State Conventions Texas Political Forum National Political Forum
- Questions For Each Action We Support Or Do Not Support
- Questions For Exploration
- Remain Informed Inform Your Chapter
- Online Legislative Alerts and Updates Dr Angela O Bedenbaugh Usforuminfousmedu Texas Legislative Online wwwcapitolstatetxus Texas Education Agency httpwwwteastatetxus The Education Advocate Online httpwwwneaorglac Childrenrsquos Defense Fund Update List httpwwwchildrensdefenseorg House Education and the Workforce Committee httpwwwhousegoveco Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee httpwwwsenategovlabor editorpoliticsolcom (PoliticsOLcom Editor) American Society for Curriculum and Development ascdsmartbriefcom (ASCD SmartBrief)
- Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts) TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association) httptctaorg TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association) wwwtepsaorg ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators) 305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300 Austin TX 78752-3792 wwwatpeorg TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association) httptstaorg Texas Retired Teachers Association httptrtaorg Contact college and university political science departments
- Electronic Contact -Websites White House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm Representatives httpwwwhousegov Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact Congress httpwwwcongressorg Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml -Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg httptwittercomUSAgov -Blog httpblogusagovroller -Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov -Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails 3 Writing Letters
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed Arrive on time and leave on time Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues Thank them for hisher time
- Communicating with Policy Makers 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately State your name and place of residence Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide Identify the issue or specific bill Give bill number and name if possible Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district State your position Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
- Communicating with Policy Makers 3 Writing Letters Letters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page Identify the issue clearly State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents Be informed and accurate State your position State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
- All elected officials should be addressed as The honorable (name) The House of Representatives PO Box 2910 Austin TX 76768-2910 Texas Senators PO Box 12068 Austin TX 78711 Governorrsquos Office PO Box 12328 Austin TX 78711 After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
- US Senators From Texas Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922 Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934 US House of Representative Name ______(for your district)___________
- Communicating with Policy Makers
- Dates of Interest Sept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked) Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting Nov 6 2012 Election Day Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
- TSO Capitol Rally
- Alpha State Legislation Committee
- Slide 24
Legislative Purposes
To initiate endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interest of education and of women educators
To inform the members of current economic social political and educational issues so that they mayparticipate effectively in a world society
Suggestions for Programs
1048696 Invite your legislator to a meeting during the time the legislature is NOT in session
1048696 Invite your State Board of Education member to be a guest speaker at a chapter meeting
1048696 Contact your US Congressman to share input regarding Alpha Statersquos Legislative priorities
1048696 Ask a School Board member to attend a chapter meeting
When Planning Programs to Share with Your Chapter Work With
Program Committee
Music Committee
Research Committee
Yearbook Committee
Professional Affairs Committee
Personal Growth and Services Committee
Keep in MindThe society cannot endorse a candidate or spend
money for a candidatersquos campaign
The society cannot initiate endorse or support legislation unless it relates to the improvement of
education or the status of educators
Participate in political forums and rallies
DKG Chapter and Area meetingsDKG State ConventionsTexas Political Forum
National Political Forum
Questions For Each Action We Support Or Do Not Support
Questions For Exploration
Remain InformedInform Your Chapter
To Locate Mobile numbers of legislatorsWWWUSAgov
Capital GuidesLeague of Women Voters of Texas Education Fund 1212 Guadalupe St 107
Austin TX 78701 512-472-1100
lwvtexaslwvtexasorg wwwlwvtexasorg
Online Legislative Alerts and Updates Dr Angela O Bedenbaugh Usforuminfousmedu
Texas Legislative Online wwwcapitolstatetxus
Texas Education Agency httpwwwteastatetxus
The Education Advocate Online httpwwwneaorglac
Childrenrsquos Defense Fund Update Listhttpwwwchildrensdefenseorg
House Education and the Workforce Committeehttpwwwhousegoveco
Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committeehttpwwwsenategovlabor
editorpoliticsolcom (PoliticsOLcom Editor)
American Society for Curriculum and Developmentascdsmartbriefcom (ASCD SmartBrief)
Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts)
TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association)httptctaorg
TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association)wwwtepsaorg
ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators)305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300
Austin TX 78752-3792wwwatpeorg
TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association)httptstaorg
Texas Retired Teachers Associationhttptrtaorg
Contact college and university political science departments
Electronic Contact
-WebsitesWhite House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact
Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm
Representatives httpwwwhousegov
Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact
Congress httpwwwcongressorg
Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml
-Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg
httptwittercomUSAgov
-Blog httpblogusagovroller
-Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov
-Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
Web Sites for Texans
Texas Legislature On Line wwwcapitolstatetxus
Texas Legislative Council wwwtlcstatetxus
Texas State Board of Education wwteastatetxussboe
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society Internationalwwwdeltakappagammaorg
Alpha Statewwwalphastatetexasorg
Communicating with Policy Makers
1 Office Visits
2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails
3 Writing Letters
Communicating with Policy Makers
1 Office Visits
Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers
Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present
Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak
Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed
Arrive on time and leave on time
Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later
Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues
Thank them for hisher time
Communicating with Policy Makers
2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails
These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a
policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately
State your name and place of residence
Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide
Identify the issue or specific bill
Give bill number and name if possible
Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district
State your position
Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
Communicating with Policy Makers
3 Writing LettersLetters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical
Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters
Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page
Identify the issue clearly
State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents
Be informed and accurate
State your position
State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position
Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
All elected officials should be addressed as
The honorable (name)
The House of RepresentativesPO Box 2910
Austin TX 76768-2910
Texas SenatorsPO Box 12068
Austin TX 78711
Governorrsquos OfficePO Box 12328
Austin TX 78711
After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
US Senators From Texas
Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator
Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934
US House of Representative
Name ______(for your district)___________
Communicating with Policy Makers
Dorsquos and DonrsquotrsquosMeetings
Letters
Phone Calls
Keeping in Touch
Visiting Elected Officials
Dates of InterestSept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote
Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting
Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked)
Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting
Nov 6 2012 Election Day
Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon
May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session
Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr
Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
TSO Capitol Rally
Date to be announced
Late February Early March
Alpha State Legislation Committee
Committee Chairman Suzanne Bathe Lambda Gamma Area 18
Committee MembersLaura Schmidt Kappa Pi Area 1Pat Brashear Zeta Rho Area 5 Betty Peebles Kappa Pi Area 2Latrese Lytle Lambda Mu Area 13Ruthie Estes Delta Mu Area 3 Janie Wigley Gamma Eta Area 12 Carolyn Grantham Mu Kappa Area 15 Rexena ldquoCelinardquo Walden Iota Eta Area 11 Charlotte Nyman Alpha Pi Area 17 Marilyn Leasure Beta Gamma Area 16 Anne Butcher Kappa Psi Area 9 Bobbi Duncan Theta Mu Area 14 Wynonna Lipsett Tau Area 8 Ann Hunter Alpha Chi Area 7 Emma Jean Tanner Eta Omega Area 4 Mary Jo Riojas Kappa Delta Area 10 Joanne Davis ex officio Beta Zeta Area 6
The Delta Kappa Gamma
Society International
- Texas State Organization Legislation Committee
- Legislative Purposes To initiate endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interest of education and of women educators To inform the members of current economic social political and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society
- Suggestions for Programs 1048696 Invite your legislator to a meeting during the time the legislature is NOT in session 1048696 Invite your State Board of Education member to be a guest speaker at a chapter meeting 1048696 Contact your US Congressman to share input regarding Alpha Statersquos Legislative priorities 1048696 Ask a School Board member to attend a chapter meeting
- Keep in Mind
- Participate in political forums and rallies DKG Chapter and Area meetings DKG State Conventions Texas Political Forum National Political Forum
- Questions For Each Action We Support Or Do Not Support
- Questions For Exploration
- Remain Informed Inform Your Chapter
- Online Legislative Alerts and Updates Dr Angela O Bedenbaugh Usforuminfousmedu Texas Legislative Online wwwcapitolstatetxus Texas Education Agency httpwwwteastatetxus The Education Advocate Online httpwwwneaorglac Childrenrsquos Defense Fund Update List httpwwwchildrensdefenseorg House Education and the Workforce Committee httpwwwhousegoveco Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee httpwwwsenategovlabor editorpoliticsolcom (PoliticsOLcom Editor) American Society for Curriculum and Development ascdsmartbriefcom (ASCD SmartBrief)
- Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts) TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association) httptctaorg TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association) wwwtepsaorg ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators) 305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300 Austin TX 78752-3792 wwwatpeorg TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association) httptstaorg Texas Retired Teachers Association httptrtaorg Contact college and university political science departments
- Electronic Contact -Websites White House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm Representatives httpwwwhousegov Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact Congress httpwwwcongressorg Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml -Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg httptwittercomUSAgov -Blog httpblogusagovroller -Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov -Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails 3 Writing Letters
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed Arrive on time and leave on time Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues Thank them for hisher time
- Communicating with Policy Makers 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately State your name and place of residence Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide Identify the issue or specific bill Give bill number and name if possible Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district State your position Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
- Communicating with Policy Makers 3 Writing Letters Letters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page Identify the issue clearly State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents Be informed and accurate State your position State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
- All elected officials should be addressed as The honorable (name) The House of Representatives PO Box 2910 Austin TX 76768-2910 Texas Senators PO Box 12068 Austin TX 78711 Governorrsquos Office PO Box 12328 Austin TX 78711 After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
- US Senators From Texas Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922 Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934 US House of Representative Name ______(for your district)___________
- Communicating with Policy Makers
- Dates of Interest Sept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked) Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting Nov 6 2012 Election Day Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
- TSO Capitol Rally
- Alpha State Legislation Committee
- Slide 24
Suggestions for Programs
1048696 Invite your legislator to a meeting during the time the legislature is NOT in session
1048696 Invite your State Board of Education member to be a guest speaker at a chapter meeting
1048696 Contact your US Congressman to share input regarding Alpha Statersquos Legislative priorities
1048696 Ask a School Board member to attend a chapter meeting
When Planning Programs to Share with Your Chapter Work With
Program Committee
Music Committee
Research Committee
Yearbook Committee
Professional Affairs Committee
Personal Growth and Services Committee
Keep in MindThe society cannot endorse a candidate or spend
money for a candidatersquos campaign
The society cannot initiate endorse or support legislation unless it relates to the improvement of
education or the status of educators
Participate in political forums and rallies
DKG Chapter and Area meetingsDKG State ConventionsTexas Political Forum
National Political Forum
Questions For Each Action We Support Or Do Not Support
Questions For Exploration
Remain InformedInform Your Chapter
To Locate Mobile numbers of legislatorsWWWUSAgov
Capital GuidesLeague of Women Voters of Texas Education Fund 1212 Guadalupe St 107
Austin TX 78701 512-472-1100
lwvtexaslwvtexasorg wwwlwvtexasorg
Online Legislative Alerts and Updates Dr Angela O Bedenbaugh Usforuminfousmedu
Texas Legislative Online wwwcapitolstatetxus
Texas Education Agency httpwwwteastatetxus
The Education Advocate Online httpwwwneaorglac
Childrenrsquos Defense Fund Update Listhttpwwwchildrensdefenseorg
House Education and the Workforce Committeehttpwwwhousegoveco
Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committeehttpwwwsenategovlabor
editorpoliticsolcom (PoliticsOLcom Editor)
American Society for Curriculum and Developmentascdsmartbriefcom (ASCD SmartBrief)
Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts)
TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association)httptctaorg
TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association)wwwtepsaorg
ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators)305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300
Austin TX 78752-3792wwwatpeorg
TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association)httptstaorg
Texas Retired Teachers Associationhttptrtaorg
Contact college and university political science departments
Electronic Contact
-WebsitesWhite House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact
Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm
Representatives httpwwwhousegov
Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact
Congress httpwwwcongressorg
Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml
-Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg
httptwittercomUSAgov
-Blog httpblogusagovroller
-Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov
-Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
Web Sites for Texans
Texas Legislature On Line wwwcapitolstatetxus
Texas Legislative Council wwwtlcstatetxus
Texas State Board of Education wwteastatetxussboe
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society Internationalwwwdeltakappagammaorg
Alpha Statewwwalphastatetexasorg
Communicating with Policy Makers
1 Office Visits
2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails
3 Writing Letters
Communicating with Policy Makers
1 Office Visits
Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers
Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present
Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak
Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed
Arrive on time and leave on time
Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later
Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues
Thank them for hisher time
Communicating with Policy Makers
2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails
These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a
policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately
State your name and place of residence
Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide
Identify the issue or specific bill
Give bill number and name if possible
Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district
State your position
Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
Communicating with Policy Makers
3 Writing LettersLetters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical
Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters
Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page
Identify the issue clearly
State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents
Be informed and accurate
State your position
State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position
Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
All elected officials should be addressed as
The honorable (name)
The House of RepresentativesPO Box 2910
Austin TX 76768-2910
Texas SenatorsPO Box 12068
Austin TX 78711
Governorrsquos OfficePO Box 12328
Austin TX 78711
After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
US Senators From Texas
Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator
Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934
US House of Representative
Name ______(for your district)___________
Communicating with Policy Makers
Dorsquos and DonrsquotrsquosMeetings
Letters
Phone Calls
Keeping in Touch
Visiting Elected Officials
Dates of InterestSept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote
Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting
Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked)
Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting
Nov 6 2012 Election Day
Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon
May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session
Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr
Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
TSO Capitol Rally
Date to be announced
Late February Early March
Alpha State Legislation Committee
Committee Chairman Suzanne Bathe Lambda Gamma Area 18
Committee MembersLaura Schmidt Kappa Pi Area 1Pat Brashear Zeta Rho Area 5 Betty Peebles Kappa Pi Area 2Latrese Lytle Lambda Mu Area 13Ruthie Estes Delta Mu Area 3 Janie Wigley Gamma Eta Area 12 Carolyn Grantham Mu Kappa Area 15 Rexena ldquoCelinardquo Walden Iota Eta Area 11 Charlotte Nyman Alpha Pi Area 17 Marilyn Leasure Beta Gamma Area 16 Anne Butcher Kappa Psi Area 9 Bobbi Duncan Theta Mu Area 14 Wynonna Lipsett Tau Area 8 Ann Hunter Alpha Chi Area 7 Emma Jean Tanner Eta Omega Area 4 Mary Jo Riojas Kappa Delta Area 10 Joanne Davis ex officio Beta Zeta Area 6
The Delta Kappa Gamma
Society International
- Texas State Organization Legislation Committee
- Legislative Purposes To initiate endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interest of education and of women educators To inform the members of current economic social political and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society
- Suggestions for Programs 1048696 Invite your legislator to a meeting during the time the legislature is NOT in session 1048696 Invite your State Board of Education member to be a guest speaker at a chapter meeting 1048696 Contact your US Congressman to share input regarding Alpha Statersquos Legislative priorities 1048696 Ask a School Board member to attend a chapter meeting
- Keep in Mind
- Participate in political forums and rallies DKG Chapter and Area meetings DKG State Conventions Texas Political Forum National Political Forum
- Questions For Each Action We Support Or Do Not Support
- Questions For Exploration
- Remain Informed Inform Your Chapter
- Online Legislative Alerts and Updates Dr Angela O Bedenbaugh Usforuminfousmedu Texas Legislative Online wwwcapitolstatetxus Texas Education Agency httpwwwteastatetxus The Education Advocate Online httpwwwneaorglac Childrenrsquos Defense Fund Update List httpwwwchildrensdefenseorg House Education and the Workforce Committee httpwwwhousegoveco Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee httpwwwsenategovlabor editorpoliticsolcom (PoliticsOLcom Editor) American Society for Curriculum and Development ascdsmartbriefcom (ASCD SmartBrief)
- Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts) TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association) httptctaorg TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association) wwwtepsaorg ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators) 305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300 Austin TX 78752-3792 wwwatpeorg TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association) httptstaorg Texas Retired Teachers Association httptrtaorg Contact college and university political science departments
- Electronic Contact -Websites White House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm Representatives httpwwwhousegov Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact Congress httpwwwcongressorg Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml -Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg httptwittercomUSAgov -Blog httpblogusagovroller -Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov -Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails 3 Writing Letters
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed Arrive on time and leave on time Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues Thank them for hisher time
- Communicating with Policy Makers 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately State your name and place of residence Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide Identify the issue or specific bill Give bill number and name if possible Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district State your position Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
- Communicating with Policy Makers 3 Writing Letters Letters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page Identify the issue clearly State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents Be informed and accurate State your position State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
- All elected officials should be addressed as The honorable (name) The House of Representatives PO Box 2910 Austin TX 76768-2910 Texas Senators PO Box 12068 Austin TX 78711 Governorrsquos Office PO Box 12328 Austin TX 78711 After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
- US Senators From Texas Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922 Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934 US House of Representative Name ______(for your district)___________
- Communicating with Policy Makers
- Dates of Interest Sept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked) Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting Nov 6 2012 Election Day Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
- TSO Capitol Rally
- Alpha State Legislation Committee
- Slide 24
When Planning Programs to Share with Your Chapter Work With
Program Committee
Music Committee
Research Committee
Yearbook Committee
Professional Affairs Committee
Personal Growth and Services Committee
Keep in MindThe society cannot endorse a candidate or spend
money for a candidatersquos campaign
The society cannot initiate endorse or support legislation unless it relates to the improvement of
education or the status of educators
Participate in political forums and rallies
DKG Chapter and Area meetingsDKG State ConventionsTexas Political Forum
National Political Forum
Questions For Each Action We Support Or Do Not Support
Questions For Exploration
Remain InformedInform Your Chapter
To Locate Mobile numbers of legislatorsWWWUSAgov
Capital GuidesLeague of Women Voters of Texas Education Fund 1212 Guadalupe St 107
Austin TX 78701 512-472-1100
lwvtexaslwvtexasorg wwwlwvtexasorg
Online Legislative Alerts and Updates Dr Angela O Bedenbaugh Usforuminfousmedu
Texas Legislative Online wwwcapitolstatetxus
Texas Education Agency httpwwwteastatetxus
The Education Advocate Online httpwwwneaorglac
Childrenrsquos Defense Fund Update Listhttpwwwchildrensdefenseorg
House Education and the Workforce Committeehttpwwwhousegoveco
Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committeehttpwwwsenategovlabor
editorpoliticsolcom (PoliticsOLcom Editor)
American Society for Curriculum and Developmentascdsmartbriefcom (ASCD SmartBrief)
Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts)
TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association)httptctaorg
TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association)wwwtepsaorg
ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators)305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300
Austin TX 78752-3792wwwatpeorg
TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association)httptstaorg
Texas Retired Teachers Associationhttptrtaorg
Contact college and university political science departments
Electronic Contact
-WebsitesWhite House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact
Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm
Representatives httpwwwhousegov
Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact
Congress httpwwwcongressorg
Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml
-Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg
httptwittercomUSAgov
-Blog httpblogusagovroller
-Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov
-Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
Web Sites for Texans
Texas Legislature On Line wwwcapitolstatetxus
Texas Legislative Council wwwtlcstatetxus
Texas State Board of Education wwteastatetxussboe
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society Internationalwwwdeltakappagammaorg
Alpha Statewwwalphastatetexasorg
Communicating with Policy Makers
1 Office Visits
2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails
3 Writing Letters
Communicating with Policy Makers
1 Office Visits
Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers
Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present
Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak
Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed
Arrive on time and leave on time
Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later
Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues
Thank them for hisher time
Communicating with Policy Makers
2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails
These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a
policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately
State your name and place of residence
Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide
Identify the issue or specific bill
Give bill number and name if possible
Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district
State your position
Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
Communicating with Policy Makers
3 Writing LettersLetters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical
Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters
Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page
Identify the issue clearly
State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents
Be informed and accurate
State your position
State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position
Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
All elected officials should be addressed as
The honorable (name)
The House of RepresentativesPO Box 2910
Austin TX 76768-2910
Texas SenatorsPO Box 12068
Austin TX 78711
Governorrsquos OfficePO Box 12328
Austin TX 78711
After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
US Senators From Texas
Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator
Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934
US House of Representative
Name ______(for your district)___________
Communicating with Policy Makers
Dorsquos and DonrsquotrsquosMeetings
Letters
Phone Calls
Keeping in Touch
Visiting Elected Officials
Dates of InterestSept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote
Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting
Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked)
Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting
Nov 6 2012 Election Day
Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon
May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session
Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr
Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
TSO Capitol Rally
Date to be announced
Late February Early March
Alpha State Legislation Committee
Committee Chairman Suzanne Bathe Lambda Gamma Area 18
Committee MembersLaura Schmidt Kappa Pi Area 1Pat Brashear Zeta Rho Area 5 Betty Peebles Kappa Pi Area 2Latrese Lytle Lambda Mu Area 13Ruthie Estes Delta Mu Area 3 Janie Wigley Gamma Eta Area 12 Carolyn Grantham Mu Kappa Area 15 Rexena ldquoCelinardquo Walden Iota Eta Area 11 Charlotte Nyman Alpha Pi Area 17 Marilyn Leasure Beta Gamma Area 16 Anne Butcher Kappa Psi Area 9 Bobbi Duncan Theta Mu Area 14 Wynonna Lipsett Tau Area 8 Ann Hunter Alpha Chi Area 7 Emma Jean Tanner Eta Omega Area 4 Mary Jo Riojas Kappa Delta Area 10 Joanne Davis ex officio Beta Zeta Area 6
The Delta Kappa Gamma
Society International
- Texas State Organization Legislation Committee
- Legislative Purposes To initiate endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interest of education and of women educators To inform the members of current economic social political and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society
- Suggestions for Programs 1048696 Invite your legislator to a meeting during the time the legislature is NOT in session 1048696 Invite your State Board of Education member to be a guest speaker at a chapter meeting 1048696 Contact your US Congressman to share input regarding Alpha Statersquos Legislative priorities 1048696 Ask a School Board member to attend a chapter meeting
- Keep in Mind
- Participate in political forums and rallies DKG Chapter and Area meetings DKG State Conventions Texas Political Forum National Political Forum
- Questions For Each Action We Support Or Do Not Support
- Questions For Exploration
- Remain Informed Inform Your Chapter
- Online Legislative Alerts and Updates Dr Angela O Bedenbaugh Usforuminfousmedu Texas Legislative Online wwwcapitolstatetxus Texas Education Agency httpwwwteastatetxus The Education Advocate Online httpwwwneaorglac Childrenrsquos Defense Fund Update List httpwwwchildrensdefenseorg House Education and the Workforce Committee httpwwwhousegoveco Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee httpwwwsenategovlabor editorpoliticsolcom (PoliticsOLcom Editor) American Society for Curriculum and Development ascdsmartbriefcom (ASCD SmartBrief)
- Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts) TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association) httptctaorg TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association) wwwtepsaorg ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators) 305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300 Austin TX 78752-3792 wwwatpeorg TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association) httptstaorg Texas Retired Teachers Association httptrtaorg Contact college and university political science departments
- Electronic Contact -Websites White House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm Representatives httpwwwhousegov Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact Congress httpwwwcongressorg Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml -Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg httptwittercomUSAgov -Blog httpblogusagovroller -Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov -Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails 3 Writing Letters
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed Arrive on time and leave on time Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues Thank them for hisher time
- Communicating with Policy Makers 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately State your name and place of residence Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide Identify the issue or specific bill Give bill number and name if possible Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district State your position Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
- Communicating with Policy Makers 3 Writing Letters Letters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page Identify the issue clearly State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents Be informed and accurate State your position State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
- All elected officials should be addressed as The honorable (name) The House of Representatives PO Box 2910 Austin TX 76768-2910 Texas Senators PO Box 12068 Austin TX 78711 Governorrsquos Office PO Box 12328 Austin TX 78711 After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
- US Senators From Texas Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922 Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934 US House of Representative Name ______(for your district)___________
- Communicating with Policy Makers
- Dates of Interest Sept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked) Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting Nov 6 2012 Election Day Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
- TSO Capitol Rally
- Alpha State Legislation Committee
- Slide 24
Keep in MindThe society cannot endorse a candidate or spend
money for a candidatersquos campaign
The society cannot initiate endorse or support legislation unless it relates to the improvement of
education or the status of educators
Participate in political forums and rallies
DKG Chapter and Area meetingsDKG State ConventionsTexas Political Forum
National Political Forum
Questions For Each Action We Support Or Do Not Support
Questions For Exploration
Remain InformedInform Your Chapter
To Locate Mobile numbers of legislatorsWWWUSAgov
Capital GuidesLeague of Women Voters of Texas Education Fund 1212 Guadalupe St 107
Austin TX 78701 512-472-1100
lwvtexaslwvtexasorg wwwlwvtexasorg
Online Legislative Alerts and Updates Dr Angela O Bedenbaugh Usforuminfousmedu
Texas Legislative Online wwwcapitolstatetxus
Texas Education Agency httpwwwteastatetxus
The Education Advocate Online httpwwwneaorglac
Childrenrsquos Defense Fund Update Listhttpwwwchildrensdefenseorg
House Education and the Workforce Committeehttpwwwhousegoveco
Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committeehttpwwwsenategovlabor
editorpoliticsolcom (PoliticsOLcom Editor)
American Society for Curriculum and Developmentascdsmartbriefcom (ASCD SmartBrief)
Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts)
TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association)httptctaorg
TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association)wwwtepsaorg
ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators)305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300
Austin TX 78752-3792wwwatpeorg
TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association)httptstaorg
Texas Retired Teachers Associationhttptrtaorg
Contact college and university political science departments
Electronic Contact
-WebsitesWhite House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact
Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm
Representatives httpwwwhousegov
Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact
Congress httpwwwcongressorg
Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml
-Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg
httptwittercomUSAgov
-Blog httpblogusagovroller
-Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov
-Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
Web Sites for Texans
Texas Legislature On Line wwwcapitolstatetxus
Texas Legislative Council wwwtlcstatetxus
Texas State Board of Education wwteastatetxussboe
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society Internationalwwwdeltakappagammaorg
Alpha Statewwwalphastatetexasorg
Communicating with Policy Makers
1 Office Visits
2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails
3 Writing Letters
Communicating with Policy Makers
1 Office Visits
Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers
Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present
Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak
Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed
Arrive on time and leave on time
Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later
Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues
Thank them for hisher time
Communicating with Policy Makers
2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails
These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a
policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately
State your name and place of residence
Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide
Identify the issue or specific bill
Give bill number and name if possible
Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district
State your position
Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
Communicating with Policy Makers
3 Writing LettersLetters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical
Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters
Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page
Identify the issue clearly
State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents
Be informed and accurate
State your position
State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position
Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
All elected officials should be addressed as
The honorable (name)
The House of RepresentativesPO Box 2910
Austin TX 76768-2910
Texas SenatorsPO Box 12068
Austin TX 78711
Governorrsquos OfficePO Box 12328
Austin TX 78711
After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
US Senators From Texas
Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator
Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934
US House of Representative
Name ______(for your district)___________
Communicating with Policy Makers
Dorsquos and DonrsquotrsquosMeetings
Letters
Phone Calls
Keeping in Touch
Visiting Elected Officials
Dates of InterestSept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote
Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting
Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked)
Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting
Nov 6 2012 Election Day
Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon
May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session
Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr
Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
TSO Capitol Rally
Date to be announced
Late February Early March
Alpha State Legislation Committee
Committee Chairman Suzanne Bathe Lambda Gamma Area 18
Committee MembersLaura Schmidt Kappa Pi Area 1Pat Brashear Zeta Rho Area 5 Betty Peebles Kappa Pi Area 2Latrese Lytle Lambda Mu Area 13Ruthie Estes Delta Mu Area 3 Janie Wigley Gamma Eta Area 12 Carolyn Grantham Mu Kappa Area 15 Rexena ldquoCelinardquo Walden Iota Eta Area 11 Charlotte Nyman Alpha Pi Area 17 Marilyn Leasure Beta Gamma Area 16 Anne Butcher Kappa Psi Area 9 Bobbi Duncan Theta Mu Area 14 Wynonna Lipsett Tau Area 8 Ann Hunter Alpha Chi Area 7 Emma Jean Tanner Eta Omega Area 4 Mary Jo Riojas Kappa Delta Area 10 Joanne Davis ex officio Beta Zeta Area 6
The Delta Kappa Gamma
Society International
- Texas State Organization Legislation Committee
- Legislative Purposes To initiate endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interest of education and of women educators To inform the members of current economic social political and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society
- Suggestions for Programs 1048696 Invite your legislator to a meeting during the time the legislature is NOT in session 1048696 Invite your State Board of Education member to be a guest speaker at a chapter meeting 1048696 Contact your US Congressman to share input regarding Alpha Statersquos Legislative priorities 1048696 Ask a School Board member to attend a chapter meeting
- Keep in Mind
- Participate in political forums and rallies DKG Chapter and Area meetings DKG State Conventions Texas Political Forum National Political Forum
- Questions For Each Action We Support Or Do Not Support
- Questions For Exploration
- Remain Informed Inform Your Chapter
- Online Legislative Alerts and Updates Dr Angela O Bedenbaugh Usforuminfousmedu Texas Legislative Online wwwcapitolstatetxus Texas Education Agency httpwwwteastatetxus The Education Advocate Online httpwwwneaorglac Childrenrsquos Defense Fund Update List httpwwwchildrensdefenseorg House Education and the Workforce Committee httpwwwhousegoveco Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee httpwwwsenategovlabor editorpoliticsolcom (PoliticsOLcom Editor) American Society for Curriculum and Development ascdsmartbriefcom (ASCD SmartBrief)
- Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts) TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association) httptctaorg TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association) wwwtepsaorg ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators) 305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300 Austin TX 78752-3792 wwwatpeorg TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association) httptstaorg Texas Retired Teachers Association httptrtaorg Contact college and university political science departments
- Electronic Contact -Websites White House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm Representatives httpwwwhousegov Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact Congress httpwwwcongressorg Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml -Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg httptwittercomUSAgov -Blog httpblogusagovroller -Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov -Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails 3 Writing Letters
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed Arrive on time and leave on time Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues Thank them for hisher time
- Communicating with Policy Makers 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately State your name and place of residence Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide Identify the issue or specific bill Give bill number and name if possible Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district State your position Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
- Communicating with Policy Makers 3 Writing Letters Letters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page Identify the issue clearly State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents Be informed and accurate State your position State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
- All elected officials should be addressed as The honorable (name) The House of Representatives PO Box 2910 Austin TX 76768-2910 Texas Senators PO Box 12068 Austin TX 78711 Governorrsquos Office PO Box 12328 Austin TX 78711 After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
- US Senators From Texas Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922 Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934 US House of Representative Name ______(for your district)___________
- Communicating with Policy Makers
- Dates of Interest Sept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked) Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting Nov 6 2012 Election Day Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
- TSO Capitol Rally
- Alpha State Legislation Committee
- Slide 24
Participate in political forums and rallies
DKG Chapter and Area meetingsDKG State ConventionsTexas Political Forum
National Political Forum
Questions For Each Action We Support Or Do Not Support
Questions For Exploration
Remain InformedInform Your Chapter
To Locate Mobile numbers of legislatorsWWWUSAgov
Capital GuidesLeague of Women Voters of Texas Education Fund 1212 Guadalupe St 107
Austin TX 78701 512-472-1100
lwvtexaslwvtexasorg wwwlwvtexasorg
Online Legislative Alerts and Updates Dr Angela O Bedenbaugh Usforuminfousmedu
Texas Legislative Online wwwcapitolstatetxus
Texas Education Agency httpwwwteastatetxus
The Education Advocate Online httpwwwneaorglac
Childrenrsquos Defense Fund Update Listhttpwwwchildrensdefenseorg
House Education and the Workforce Committeehttpwwwhousegoveco
Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committeehttpwwwsenategovlabor
editorpoliticsolcom (PoliticsOLcom Editor)
American Society for Curriculum and Developmentascdsmartbriefcom (ASCD SmartBrief)
Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts)
TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association)httptctaorg
TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association)wwwtepsaorg
ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators)305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300
Austin TX 78752-3792wwwatpeorg
TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association)httptstaorg
Texas Retired Teachers Associationhttptrtaorg
Contact college and university political science departments
Electronic Contact
-WebsitesWhite House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact
Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm
Representatives httpwwwhousegov
Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact
Congress httpwwwcongressorg
Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml
-Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg
httptwittercomUSAgov
-Blog httpblogusagovroller
-Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov
-Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
Web Sites for Texans
Texas Legislature On Line wwwcapitolstatetxus
Texas Legislative Council wwwtlcstatetxus
Texas State Board of Education wwteastatetxussboe
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society Internationalwwwdeltakappagammaorg
Alpha Statewwwalphastatetexasorg
Communicating with Policy Makers
1 Office Visits
2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails
3 Writing Letters
Communicating with Policy Makers
1 Office Visits
Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers
Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present
Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak
Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed
Arrive on time and leave on time
Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later
Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues
Thank them for hisher time
Communicating with Policy Makers
2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails
These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a
policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately
State your name and place of residence
Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide
Identify the issue or specific bill
Give bill number and name if possible
Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district
State your position
Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
Communicating with Policy Makers
3 Writing LettersLetters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical
Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters
Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page
Identify the issue clearly
State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents
Be informed and accurate
State your position
State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position
Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
All elected officials should be addressed as
The honorable (name)
The House of RepresentativesPO Box 2910
Austin TX 76768-2910
Texas SenatorsPO Box 12068
Austin TX 78711
Governorrsquos OfficePO Box 12328
Austin TX 78711
After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
US Senators From Texas
Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator
Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934
US House of Representative
Name ______(for your district)___________
Communicating with Policy Makers
Dorsquos and DonrsquotrsquosMeetings
Letters
Phone Calls
Keeping in Touch
Visiting Elected Officials
Dates of InterestSept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote
Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting
Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked)
Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting
Nov 6 2012 Election Day
Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon
May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session
Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr
Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
TSO Capitol Rally
Date to be announced
Late February Early March
Alpha State Legislation Committee
Committee Chairman Suzanne Bathe Lambda Gamma Area 18
Committee MembersLaura Schmidt Kappa Pi Area 1Pat Brashear Zeta Rho Area 5 Betty Peebles Kappa Pi Area 2Latrese Lytle Lambda Mu Area 13Ruthie Estes Delta Mu Area 3 Janie Wigley Gamma Eta Area 12 Carolyn Grantham Mu Kappa Area 15 Rexena ldquoCelinardquo Walden Iota Eta Area 11 Charlotte Nyman Alpha Pi Area 17 Marilyn Leasure Beta Gamma Area 16 Anne Butcher Kappa Psi Area 9 Bobbi Duncan Theta Mu Area 14 Wynonna Lipsett Tau Area 8 Ann Hunter Alpha Chi Area 7 Emma Jean Tanner Eta Omega Area 4 Mary Jo Riojas Kappa Delta Area 10 Joanne Davis ex officio Beta Zeta Area 6
The Delta Kappa Gamma
Society International
- Texas State Organization Legislation Committee
- Legislative Purposes To initiate endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interest of education and of women educators To inform the members of current economic social political and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society
- Suggestions for Programs 1048696 Invite your legislator to a meeting during the time the legislature is NOT in session 1048696 Invite your State Board of Education member to be a guest speaker at a chapter meeting 1048696 Contact your US Congressman to share input regarding Alpha Statersquos Legislative priorities 1048696 Ask a School Board member to attend a chapter meeting
- Keep in Mind
- Participate in political forums and rallies DKG Chapter and Area meetings DKG State Conventions Texas Political Forum National Political Forum
- Questions For Each Action We Support Or Do Not Support
- Questions For Exploration
- Remain Informed Inform Your Chapter
- Online Legislative Alerts and Updates Dr Angela O Bedenbaugh Usforuminfousmedu Texas Legislative Online wwwcapitolstatetxus Texas Education Agency httpwwwteastatetxus The Education Advocate Online httpwwwneaorglac Childrenrsquos Defense Fund Update List httpwwwchildrensdefenseorg House Education and the Workforce Committee httpwwwhousegoveco Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee httpwwwsenategovlabor editorpoliticsolcom (PoliticsOLcom Editor) American Society for Curriculum and Development ascdsmartbriefcom (ASCD SmartBrief)
- Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts) TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association) httptctaorg TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association) wwwtepsaorg ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators) 305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300 Austin TX 78752-3792 wwwatpeorg TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association) httptstaorg Texas Retired Teachers Association httptrtaorg Contact college and university political science departments
- Electronic Contact -Websites White House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm Representatives httpwwwhousegov Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact Congress httpwwwcongressorg Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml -Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg httptwittercomUSAgov -Blog httpblogusagovroller -Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov -Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails 3 Writing Letters
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed Arrive on time and leave on time Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues Thank them for hisher time
- Communicating with Policy Makers 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately State your name and place of residence Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide Identify the issue or specific bill Give bill number and name if possible Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district State your position Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
- Communicating with Policy Makers 3 Writing Letters Letters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page Identify the issue clearly State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents Be informed and accurate State your position State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
- All elected officials should be addressed as The honorable (name) The House of Representatives PO Box 2910 Austin TX 76768-2910 Texas Senators PO Box 12068 Austin TX 78711 Governorrsquos Office PO Box 12328 Austin TX 78711 After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
- US Senators From Texas Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922 Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934 US House of Representative Name ______(for your district)___________
- Communicating with Policy Makers
- Dates of Interest Sept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked) Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting Nov 6 2012 Election Day Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
- TSO Capitol Rally
- Alpha State Legislation Committee
- Slide 24
Questions For Each Action We Support Or Do Not Support
Questions For Exploration
Remain InformedInform Your Chapter
To Locate Mobile numbers of legislatorsWWWUSAgov
Capital GuidesLeague of Women Voters of Texas Education Fund 1212 Guadalupe St 107
Austin TX 78701 512-472-1100
lwvtexaslwvtexasorg wwwlwvtexasorg
Online Legislative Alerts and Updates Dr Angela O Bedenbaugh Usforuminfousmedu
Texas Legislative Online wwwcapitolstatetxus
Texas Education Agency httpwwwteastatetxus
The Education Advocate Online httpwwwneaorglac
Childrenrsquos Defense Fund Update Listhttpwwwchildrensdefenseorg
House Education and the Workforce Committeehttpwwwhousegoveco
Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committeehttpwwwsenategovlabor
editorpoliticsolcom (PoliticsOLcom Editor)
American Society for Curriculum and Developmentascdsmartbriefcom (ASCD SmartBrief)
Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts)
TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association)httptctaorg
TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association)wwwtepsaorg
ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators)305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300
Austin TX 78752-3792wwwatpeorg
TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association)httptstaorg
Texas Retired Teachers Associationhttptrtaorg
Contact college and university political science departments
Electronic Contact
-WebsitesWhite House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact
Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm
Representatives httpwwwhousegov
Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact
Congress httpwwwcongressorg
Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml
-Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg
httptwittercomUSAgov
-Blog httpblogusagovroller
-Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov
-Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
Web Sites for Texans
Texas Legislature On Line wwwcapitolstatetxus
Texas Legislative Council wwwtlcstatetxus
Texas State Board of Education wwteastatetxussboe
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society Internationalwwwdeltakappagammaorg
Alpha Statewwwalphastatetexasorg
Communicating with Policy Makers
1 Office Visits
2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails
3 Writing Letters
Communicating with Policy Makers
1 Office Visits
Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers
Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present
Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak
Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed
Arrive on time and leave on time
Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later
Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues
Thank them for hisher time
Communicating with Policy Makers
2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails
These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a
policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately
State your name and place of residence
Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide
Identify the issue or specific bill
Give bill number and name if possible
Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district
State your position
Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
Communicating with Policy Makers
3 Writing LettersLetters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical
Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters
Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page
Identify the issue clearly
State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents
Be informed and accurate
State your position
State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position
Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
All elected officials should be addressed as
The honorable (name)
The House of RepresentativesPO Box 2910
Austin TX 76768-2910
Texas SenatorsPO Box 12068
Austin TX 78711
Governorrsquos OfficePO Box 12328
Austin TX 78711
After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
US Senators From Texas
Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator
Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934
US House of Representative
Name ______(for your district)___________
Communicating with Policy Makers
Dorsquos and DonrsquotrsquosMeetings
Letters
Phone Calls
Keeping in Touch
Visiting Elected Officials
Dates of InterestSept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote
Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting
Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked)
Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting
Nov 6 2012 Election Day
Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon
May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session
Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr
Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
TSO Capitol Rally
Date to be announced
Late February Early March
Alpha State Legislation Committee
Committee Chairman Suzanne Bathe Lambda Gamma Area 18
Committee MembersLaura Schmidt Kappa Pi Area 1Pat Brashear Zeta Rho Area 5 Betty Peebles Kappa Pi Area 2Latrese Lytle Lambda Mu Area 13Ruthie Estes Delta Mu Area 3 Janie Wigley Gamma Eta Area 12 Carolyn Grantham Mu Kappa Area 15 Rexena ldquoCelinardquo Walden Iota Eta Area 11 Charlotte Nyman Alpha Pi Area 17 Marilyn Leasure Beta Gamma Area 16 Anne Butcher Kappa Psi Area 9 Bobbi Duncan Theta Mu Area 14 Wynonna Lipsett Tau Area 8 Ann Hunter Alpha Chi Area 7 Emma Jean Tanner Eta Omega Area 4 Mary Jo Riojas Kappa Delta Area 10 Joanne Davis ex officio Beta Zeta Area 6
The Delta Kappa Gamma
Society International
- Texas State Organization Legislation Committee
- Legislative Purposes To initiate endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interest of education and of women educators To inform the members of current economic social political and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society
- Suggestions for Programs 1048696 Invite your legislator to a meeting during the time the legislature is NOT in session 1048696 Invite your State Board of Education member to be a guest speaker at a chapter meeting 1048696 Contact your US Congressman to share input regarding Alpha Statersquos Legislative priorities 1048696 Ask a School Board member to attend a chapter meeting
- Keep in Mind
- Participate in political forums and rallies DKG Chapter and Area meetings DKG State Conventions Texas Political Forum National Political Forum
- Questions For Each Action We Support Or Do Not Support
- Questions For Exploration
- Remain Informed Inform Your Chapter
- Online Legislative Alerts and Updates Dr Angela O Bedenbaugh Usforuminfousmedu Texas Legislative Online wwwcapitolstatetxus Texas Education Agency httpwwwteastatetxus The Education Advocate Online httpwwwneaorglac Childrenrsquos Defense Fund Update List httpwwwchildrensdefenseorg House Education and the Workforce Committee httpwwwhousegoveco Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee httpwwwsenategovlabor editorpoliticsolcom (PoliticsOLcom Editor) American Society for Curriculum and Development ascdsmartbriefcom (ASCD SmartBrief)
- Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts) TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association) httptctaorg TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association) wwwtepsaorg ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators) 305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300 Austin TX 78752-3792 wwwatpeorg TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association) httptstaorg Texas Retired Teachers Association httptrtaorg Contact college and university political science departments
- Electronic Contact -Websites White House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm Representatives httpwwwhousegov Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact Congress httpwwwcongressorg Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml -Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg httptwittercomUSAgov -Blog httpblogusagovroller -Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov -Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails 3 Writing Letters
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed Arrive on time and leave on time Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues Thank them for hisher time
- Communicating with Policy Makers 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately State your name and place of residence Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide Identify the issue or specific bill Give bill number and name if possible Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district State your position Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
- Communicating with Policy Makers 3 Writing Letters Letters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page Identify the issue clearly State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents Be informed and accurate State your position State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
- All elected officials should be addressed as The honorable (name) The House of Representatives PO Box 2910 Austin TX 76768-2910 Texas Senators PO Box 12068 Austin TX 78711 Governorrsquos Office PO Box 12328 Austin TX 78711 After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
- US Senators From Texas Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922 Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934 US House of Representative Name ______(for your district)___________
- Communicating with Policy Makers
- Dates of Interest Sept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked) Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting Nov 6 2012 Election Day Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
- TSO Capitol Rally
- Alpha State Legislation Committee
- Slide 24
Questions For Exploration
Remain InformedInform Your Chapter
To Locate Mobile numbers of legislatorsWWWUSAgov
Capital GuidesLeague of Women Voters of Texas Education Fund 1212 Guadalupe St 107
Austin TX 78701 512-472-1100
lwvtexaslwvtexasorg wwwlwvtexasorg
Online Legislative Alerts and Updates Dr Angela O Bedenbaugh Usforuminfousmedu
Texas Legislative Online wwwcapitolstatetxus
Texas Education Agency httpwwwteastatetxus
The Education Advocate Online httpwwwneaorglac
Childrenrsquos Defense Fund Update Listhttpwwwchildrensdefenseorg
House Education and the Workforce Committeehttpwwwhousegoveco
Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committeehttpwwwsenategovlabor
editorpoliticsolcom (PoliticsOLcom Editor)
American Society for Curriculum and Developmentascdsmartbriefcom (ASCD SmartBrief)
Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts)
TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association)httptctaorg
TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association)wwwtepsaorg
ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators)305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300
Austin TX 78752-3792wwwatpeorg
TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association)httptstaorg
Texas Retired Teachers Associationhttptrtaorg
Contact college and university political science departments
Electronic Contact
-WebsitesWhite House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact
Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm
Representatives httpwwwhousegov
Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact
Congress httpwwwcongressorg
Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml
-Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg
httptwittercomUSAgov
-Blog httpblogusagovroller
-Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov
-Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
Web Sites for Texans
Texas Legislature On Line wwwcapitolstatetxus
Texas Legislative Council wwwtlcstatetxus
Texas State Board of Education wwteastatetxussboe
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society Internationalwwwdeltakappagammaorg
Alpha Statewwwalphastatetexasorg
Communicating with Policy Makers
1 Office Visits
2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails
3 Writing Letters
Communicating with Policy Makers
1 Office Visits
Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers
Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present
Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak
Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed
Arrive on time and leave on time
Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later
Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues
Thank them for hisher time
Communicating with Policy Makers
2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails
These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a
policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately
State your name and place of residence
Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide
Identify the issue or specific bill
Give bill number and name if possible
Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district
State your position
Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
Communicating with Policy Makers
3 Writing LettersLetters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical
Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters
Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page
Identify the issue clearly
State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents
Be informed and accurate
State your position
State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position
Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
All elected officials should be addressed as
The honorable (name)
The House of RepresentativesPO Box 2910
Austin TX 76768-2910
Texas SenatorsPO Box 12068
Austin TX 78711
Governorrsquos OfficePO Box 12328
Austin TX 78711
After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
US Senators From Texas
Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator
Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934
US House of Representative
Name ______(for your district)___________
Communicating with Policy Makers
Dorsquos and DonrsquotrsquosMeetings
Letters
Phone Calls
Keeping in Touch
Visiting Elected Officials
Dates of InterestSept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote
Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting
Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked)
Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting
Nov 6 2012 Election Day
Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon
May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session
Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr
Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
TSO Capitol Rally
Date to be announced
Late February Early March
Alpha State Legislation Committee
Committee Chairman Suzanne Bathe Lambda Gamma Area 18
Committee MembersLaura Schmidt Kappa Pi Area 1Pat Brashear Zeta Rho Area 5 Betty Peebles Kappa Pi Area 2Latrese Lytle Lambda Mu Area 13Ruthie Estes Delta Mu Area 3 Janie Wigley Gamma Eta Area 12 Carolyn Grantham Mu Kappa Area 15 Rexena ldquoCelinardquo Walden Iota Eta Area 11 Charlotte Nyman Alpha Pi Area 17 Marilyn Leasure Beta Gamma Area 16 Anne Butcher Kappa Psi Area 9 Bobbi Duncan Theta Mu Area 14 Wynonna Lipsett Tau Area 8 Ann Hunter Alpha Chi Area 7 Emma Jean Tanner Eta Omega Area 4 Mary Jo Riojas Kappa Delta Area 10 Joanne Davis ex officio Beta Zeta Area 6
The Delta Kappa Gamma
Society International
- Texas State Organization Legislation Committee
- Legislative Purposes To initiate endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interest of education and of women educators To inform the members of current economic social political and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society
- Suggestions for Programs 1048696 Invite your legislator to a meeting during the time the legislature is NOT in session 1048696 Invite your State Board of Education member to be a guest speaker at a chapter meeting 1048696 Contact your US Congressman to share input regarding Alpha Statersquos Legislative priorities 1048696 Ask a School Board member to attend a chapter meeting
- Keep in Mind
- Participate in political forums and rallies DKG Chapter and Area meetings DKG State Conventions Texas Political Forum National Political Forum
- Questions For Each Action We Support Or Do Not Support
- Questions For Exploration
- Remain Informed Inform Your Chapter
- Online Legislative Alerts and Updates Dr Angela O Bedenbaugh Usforuminfousmedu Texas Legislative Online wwwcapitolstatetxus Texas Education Agency httpwwwteastatetxus The Education Advocate Online httpwwwneaorglac Childrenrsquos Defense Fund Update List httpwwwchildrensdefenseorg House Education and the Workforce Committee httpwwwhousegoveco Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee httpwwwsenategovlabor editorpoliticsolcom (PoliticsOLcom Editor) American Society for Curriculum and Development ascdsmartbriefcom (ASCD SmartBrief)
- Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts) TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association) httptctaorg TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association) wwwtepsaorg ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators) 305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300 Austin TX 78752-3792 wwwatpeorg TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association) httptstaorg Texas Retired Teachers Association httptrtaorg Contact college and university political science departments
- Electronic Contact -Websites White House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm Representatives httpwwwhousegov Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact Congress httpwwwcongressorg Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml -Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg httptwittercomUSAgov -Blog httpblogusagovroller -Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov -Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails 3 Writing Letters
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed Arrive on time and leave on time Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues Thank them for hisher time
- Communicating with Policy Makers 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately State your name and place of residence Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide Identify the issue or specific bill Give bill number and name if possible Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district State your position Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
- Communicating with Policy Makers 3 Writing Letters Letters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page Identify the issue clearly State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents Be informed and accurate State your position State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
- All elected officials should be addressed as The honorable (name) The House of Representatives PO Box 2910 Austin TX 76768-2910 Texas Senators PO Box 12068 Austin TX 78711 Governorrsquos Office PO Box 12328 Austin TX 78711 After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
- US Senators From Texas Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922 Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934 US House of Representative Name ______(for your district)___________
- Communicating with Policy Makers
- Dates of Interest Sept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked) Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting Nov 6 2012 Election Day Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
- TSO Capitol Rally
- Alpha State Legislation Committee
- Slide 24
Remain InformedInform Your Chapter
To Locate Mobile numbers of legislatorsWWWUSAgov
Capital GuidesLeague of Women Voters of Texas Education Fund 1212 Guadalupe St 107
Austin TX 78701 512-472-1100
lwvtexaslwvtexasorg wwwlwvtexasorg
Online Legislative Alerts and Updates Dr Angela O Bedenbaugh Usforuminfousmedu
Texas Legislative Online wwwcapitolstatetxus
Texas Education Agency httpwwwteastatetxus
The Education Advocate Online httpwwwneaorglac
Childrenrsquos Defense Fund Update Listhttpwwwchildrensdefenseorg
House Education and the Workforce Committeehttpwwwhousegoveco
Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committeehttpwwwsenategovlabor
editorpoliticsolcom (PoliticsOLcom Editor)
American Society for Curriculum and Developmentascdsmartbriefcom (ASCD SmartBrief)
Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts)
TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association)httptctaorg
TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association)wwwtepsaorg
ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators)305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300
Austin TX 78752-3792wwwatpeorg
TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association)httptstaorg
Texas Retired Teachers Associationhttptrtaorg
Contact college and university political science departments
Electronic Contact
-WebsitesWhite House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact
Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm
Representatives httpwwwhousegov
Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact
Congress httpwwwcongressorg
Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml
-Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg
httptwittercomUSAgov
-Blog httpblogusagovroller
-Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov
-Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
Web Sites for Texans
Texas Legislature On Line wwwcapitolstatetxus
Texas Legislative Council wwwtlcstatetxus
Texas State Board of Education wwteastatetxussboe
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society Internationalwwwdeltakappagammaorg
Alpha Statewwwalphastatetexasorg
Communicating with Policy Makers
1 Office Visits
2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails
3 Writing Letters
Communicating with Policy Makers
1 Office Visits
Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers
Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present
Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak
Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed
Arrive on time and leave on time
Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later
Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues
Thank them for hisher time
Communicating with Policy Makers
2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails
These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a
policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately
State your name and place of residence
Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide
Identify the issue or specific bill
Give bill number and name if possible
Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district
State your position
Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
Communicating with Policy Makers
3 Writing LettersLetters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical
Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters
Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page
Identify the issue clearly
State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents
Be informed and accurate
State your position
State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position
Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
All elected officials should be addressed as
The honorable (name)
The House of RepresentativesPO Box 2910
Austin TX 76768-2910
Texas SenatorsPO Box 12068
Austin TX 78711
Governorrsquos OfficePO Box 12328
Austin TX 78711
After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
US Senators From Texas
Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator
Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934
US House of Representative
Name ______(for your district)___________
Communicating with Policy Makers
Dorsquos and DonrsquotrsquosMeetings
Letters
Phone Calls
Keeping in Touch
Visiting Elected Officials
Dates of InterestSept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote
Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting
Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked)
Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting
Nov 6 2012 Election Day
Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon
May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session
Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr
Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
TSO Capitol Rally
Date to be announced
Late February Early March
Alpha State Legislation Committee
Committee Chairman Suzanne Bathe Lambda Gamma Area 18
Committee MembersLaura Schmidt Kappa Pi Area 1Pat Brashear Zeta Rho Area 5 Betty Peebles Kappa Pi Area 2Latrese Lytle Lambda Mu Area 13Ruthie Estes Delta Mu Area 3 Janie Wigley Gamma Eta Area 12 Carolyn Grantham Mu Kappa Area 15 Rexena ldquoCelinardquo Walden Iota Eta Area 11 Charlotte Nyman Alpha Pi Area 17 Marilyn Leasure Beta Gamma Area 16 Anne Butcher Kappa Psi Area 9 Bobbi Duncan Theta Mu Area 14 Wynonna Lipsett Tau Area 8 Ann Hunter Alpha Chi Area 7 Emma Jean Tanner Eta Omega Area 4 Mary Jo Riojas Kappa Delta Area 10 Joanne Davis ex officio Beta Zeta Area 6
The Delta Kappa Gamma
Society International
- Texas State Organization Legislation Committee
- Legislative Purposes To initiate endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interest of education and of women educators To inform the members of current economic social political and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society
- Suggestions for Programs 1048696 Invite your legislator to a meeting during the time the legislature is NOT in session 1048696 Invite your State Board of Education member to be a guest speaker at a chapter meeting 1048696 Contact your US Congressman to share input regarding Alpha Statersquos Legislative priorities 1048696 Ask a School Board member to attend a chapter meeting
- Keep in Mind
- Participate in political forums and rallies DKG Chapter and Area meetings DKG State Conventions Texas Political Forum National Political Forum
- Questions For Each Action We Support Or Do Not Support
- Questions For Exploration
- Remain Informed Inform Your Chapter
- Online Legislative Alerts and Updates Dr Angela O Bedenbaugh Usforuminfousmedu Texas Legislative Online wwwcapitolstatetxus Texas Education Agency httpwwwteastatetxus The Education Advocate Online httpwwwneaorglac Childrenrsquos Defense Fund Update List httpwwwchildrensdefenseorg House Education and the Workforce Committee httpwwwhousegoveco Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee httpwwwsenategovlabor editorpoliticsolcom (PoliticsOLcom Editor) American Society for Curriculum and Development ascdsmartbriefcom (ASCD SmartBrief)
- Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts) TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association) httptctaorg TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association) wwwtepsaorg ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators) 305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300 Austin TX 78752-3792 wwwatpeorg TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association) httptstaorg Texas Retired Teachers Association httptrtaorg Contact college and university political science departments
- Electronic Contact -Websites White House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm Representatives httpwwwhousegov Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact Congress httpwwwcongressorg Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml -Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg httptwittercomUSAgov -Blog httpblogusagovroller -Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov -Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails 3 Writing Letters
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed Arrive on time and leave on time Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues Thank them for hisher time
- Communicating with Policy Makers 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately State your name and place of residence Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide Identify the issue or specific bill Give bill number and name if possible Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district State your position Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
- Communicating with Policy Makers 3 Writing Letters Letters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page Identify the issue clearly State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents Be informed and accurate State your position State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
- All elected officials should be addressed as The honorable (name) The House of Representatives PO Box 2910 Austin TX 76768-2910 Texas Senators PO Box 12068 Austin TX 78711 Governorrsquos Office PO Box 12328 Austin TX 78711 After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
- US Senators From Texas Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922 Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934 US House of Representative Name ______(for your district)___________
- Communicating with Policy Makers
- Dates of Interest Sept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked) Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting Nov 6 2012 Election Day Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
- TSO Capitol Rally
- Alpha State Legislation Committee
- Slide 24
Online Legislative Alerts and Updates Dr Angela O Bedenbaugh Usforuminfousmedu
Texas Legislative Online wwwcapitolstatetxus
Texas Education Agency httpwwwteastatetxus
The Education Advocate Online httpwwwneaorglac
Childrenrsquos Defense Fund Update Listhttpwwwchildrensdefenseorg
House Education and the Workforce Committeehttpwwwhousegoveco
Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committeehttpwwwsenategovlabor
editorpoliticsolcom (PoliticsOLcom Editor)
American Society for Curriculum and Developmentascdsmartbriefcom (ASCD SmartBrief)
Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts)
TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association)httptctaorg
TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association)wwwtepsaorg
ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators)305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300
Austin TX 78752-3792wwwatpeorg
TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association)httptstaorg
Texas Retired Teachers Associationhttptrtaorg
Contact college and university political science departments
Electronic Contact
-WebsitesWhite House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact
Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm
Representatives httpwwwhousegov
Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact
Congress httpwwwcongressorg
Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml
-Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg
httptwittercomUSAgov
-Blog httpblogusagovroller
-Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov
-Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
Web Sites for Texans
Texas Legislature On Line wwwcapitolstatetxus
Texas Legislative Council wwwtlcstatetxus
Texas State Board of Education wwteastatetxussboe
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society Internationalwwwdeltakappagammaorg
Alpha Statewwwalphastatetexasorg
Communicating with Policy Makers
1 Office Visits
2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails
3 Writing Letters
Communicating with Policy Makers
1 Office Visits
Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers
Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present
Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak
Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed
Arrive on time and leave on time
Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later
Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues
Thank them for hisher time
Communicating with Policy Makers
2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails
These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a
policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately
State your name and place of residence
Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide
Identify the issue or specific bill
Give bill number and name if possible
Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district
State your position
Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
Communicating with Policy Makers
3 Writing LettersLetters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical
Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters
Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page
Identify the issue clearly
State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents
Be informed and accurate
State your position
State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position
Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
All elected officials should be addressed as
The honorable (name)
The House of RepresentativesPO Box 2910
Austin TX 76768-2910
Texas SenatorsPO Box 12068
Austin TX 78711
Governorrsquos OfficePO Box 12328
Austin TX 78711
After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
US Senators From Texas
Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator
Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934
US House of Representative
Name ______(for your district)___________
Communicating with Policy Makers
Dorsquos and DonrsquotrsquosMeetings
Letters
Phone Calls
Keeping in Touch
Visiting Elected Officials
Dates of InterestSept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote
Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting
Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked)
Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting
Nov 6 2012 Election Day
Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon
May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session
Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr
Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
TSO Capitol Rally
Date to be announced
Late February Early March
Alpha State Legislation Committee
Committee Chairman Suzanne Bathe Lambda Gamma Area 18
Committee MembersLaura Schmidt Kappa Pi Area 1Pat Brashear Zeta Rho Area 5 Betty Peebles Kappa Pi Area 2Latrese Lytle Lambda Mu Area 13Ruthie Estes Delta Mu Area 3 Janie Wigley Gamma Eta Area 12 Carolyn Grantham Mu Kappa Area 15 Rexena ldquoCelinardquo Walden Iota Eta Area 11 Charlotte Nyman Alpha Pi Area 17 Marilyn Leasure Beta Gamma Area 16 Anne Butcher Kappa Psi Area 9 Bobbi Duncan Theta Mu Area 14 Wynonna Lipsett Tau Area 8 Ann Hunter Alpha Chi Area 7 Emma Jean Tanner Eta Omega Area 4 Mary Jo Riojas Kappa Delta Area 10 Joanne Davis ex officio Beta Zeta Area 6
The Delta Kappa Gamma
Society International
- Texas State Organization Legislation Committee
- Legislative Purposes To initiate endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interest of education and of women educators To inform the members of current economic social political and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society
- Suggestions for Programs 1048696 Invite your legislator to a meeting during the time the legislature is NOT in session 1048696 Invite your State Board of Education member to be a guest speaker at a chapter meeting 1048696 Contact your US Congressman to share input regarding Alpha Statersquos Legislative priorities 1048696 Ask a School Board member to attend a chapter meeting
- Keep in Mind
- Participate in political forums and rallies DKG Chapter and Area meetings DKG State Conventions Texas Political Forum National Political Forum
- Questions For Each Action We Support Or Do Not Support
- Questions For Exploration
- Remain Informed Inform Your Chapter
- Online Legislative Alerts and Updates Dr Angela O Bedenbaugh Usforuminfousmedu Texas Legislative Online wwwcapitolstatetxus Texas Education Agency httpwwwteastatetxus The Education Advocate Online httpwwwneaorglac Childrenrsquos Defense Fund Update List httpwwwchildrensdefenseorg House Education and the Workforce Committee httpwwwhousegoveco Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee httpwwwsenategovlabor editorpoliticsolcom (PoliticsOLcom Editor) American Society for Curriculum and Development ascdsmartbriefcom (ASCD SmartBrief)
- Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts) TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association) httptctaorg TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association) wwwtepsaorg ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators) 305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300 Austin TX 78752-3792 wwwatpeorg TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association) httptstaorg Texas Retired Teachers Association httptrtaorg Contact college and university political science departments
- Electronic Contact -Websites White House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm Representatives httpwwwhousegov Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact Congress httpwwwcongressorg Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml -Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg httptwittercomUSAgov -Blog httpblogusagovroller -Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov -Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails 3 Writing Letters
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed Arrive on time and leave on time Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues Thank them for hisher time
- Communicating with Policy Makers 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately State your name and place of residence Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide Identify the issue or specific bill Give bill number and name if possible Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district State your position Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
- Communicating with Policy Makers 3 Writing Letters Letters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page Identify the issue clearly State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents Be informed and accurate State your position State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
- All elected officials should be addressed as The honorable (name) The House of Representatives PO Box 2910 Austin TX 76768-2910 Texas Senators PO Box 12068 Austin TX 78711 Governorrsquos Office PO Box 12328 Austin TX 78711 After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
- US Senators From Texas Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922 Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934 US House of Representative Name ______(for your district)___________
- Communicating with Policy Makers
- Dates of Interest Sept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked) Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting Nov 6 2012 Election Day Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
- TSO Capitol Rally
- Alpha State Legislation Committee
- Slide 24
Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts)
TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association)httptctaorg
TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association)wwwtepsaorg
ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators)305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300
Austin TX 78752-3792wwwatpeorg
TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association)httptstaorg
Texas Retired Teachers Associationhttptrtaorg
Contact college and university political science departments
Electronic Contact
-WebsitesWhite House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact
Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm
Representatives httpwwwhousegov
Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact
Congress httpwwwcongressorg
Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml
-Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg
httptwittercomUSAgov
-Blog httpblogusagovroller
-Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov
-Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
Web Sites for Texans
Texas Legislature On Line wwwcapitolstatetxus
Texas Legislative Council wwwtlcstatetxus
Texas State Board of Education wwteastatetxussboe
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society Internationalwwwdeltakappagammaorg
Alpha Statewwwalphastatetexasorg
Communicating with Policy Makers
1 Office Visits
2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails
3 Writing Letters
Communicating with Policy Makers
1 Office Visits
Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers
Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present
Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak
Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed
Arrive on time and leave on time
Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later
Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues
Thank them for hisher time
Communicating with Policy Makers
2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails
These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a
policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately
State your name and place of residence
Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide
Identify the issue or specific bill
Give bill number and name if possible
Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district
State your position
Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
Communicating with Policy Makers
3 Writing LettersLetters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical
Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters
Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page
Identify the issue clearly
State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents
Be informed and accurate
State your position
State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position
Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
All elected officials should be addressed as
The honorable (name)
The House of RepresentativesPO Box 2910
Austin TX 76768-2910
Texas SenatorsPO Box 12068
Austin TX 78711
Governorrsquos OfficePO Box 12328
Austin TX 78711
After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
US Senators From Texas
Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator
Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934
US House of Representative
Name ______(for your district)___________
Communicating with Policy Makers
Dorsquos and DonrsquotrsquosMeetings
Letters
Phone Calls
Keeping in Touch
Visiting Elected Officials
Dates of InterestSept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote
Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting
Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked)
Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting
Nov 6 2012 Election Day
Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon
May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session
Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr
Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
TSO Capitol Rally
Date to be announced
Late February Early March
Alpha State Legislation Committee
Committee Chairman Suzanne Bathe Lambda Gamma Area 18
Committee MembersLaura Schmidt Kappa Pi Area 1Pat Brashear Zeta Rho Area 5 Betty Peebles Kappa Pi Area 2Latrese Lytle Lambda Mu Area 13Ruthie Estes Delta Mu Area 3 Janie Wigley Gamma Eta Area 12 Carolyn Grantham Mu Kappa Area 15 Rexena ldquoCelinardquo Walden Iota Eta Area 11 Charlotte Nyman Alpha Pi Area 17 Marilyn Leasure Beta Gamma Area 16 Anne Butcher Kappa Psi Area 9 Bobbi Duncan Theta Mu Area 14 Wynonna Lipsett Tau Area 8 Ann Hunter Alpha Chi Area 7 Emma Jean Tanner Eta Omega Area 4 Mary Jo Riojas Kappa Delta Area 10 Joanne Davis ex officio Beta Zeta Area 6
The Delta Kappa Gamma
Society International
- Texas State Organization Legislation Committee
- Legislative Purposes To initiate endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interest of education and of women educators To inform the members of current economic social political and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society
- Suggestions for Programs 1048696 Invite your legislator to a meeting during the time the legislature is NOT in session 1048696 Invite your State Board of Education member to be a guest speaker at a chapter meeting 1048696 Contact your US Congressman to share input regarding Alpha Statersquos Legislative priorities 1048696 Ask a School Board member to attend a chapter meeting
- Keep in Mind
- Participate in political forums and rallies DKG Chapter and Area meetings DKG State Conventions Texas Political Forum National Political Forum
- Questions For Each Action We Support Or Do Not Support
- Questions For Exploration
- Remain Informed Inform Your Chapter
- Online Legislative Alerts and Updates Dr Angela O Bedenbaugh Usforuminfousmedu Texas Legislative Online wwwcapitolstatetxus Texas Education Agency httpwwwteastatetxus The Education Advocate Online httpwwwneaorglac Childrenrsquos Defense Fund Update List httpwwwchildrensdefenseorg House Education and the Workforce Committee httpwwwhousegoveco Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee httpwwwsenategovlabor editorpoliticsolcom (PoliticsOLcom Editor) American Society for Curriculum and Development ascdsmartbriefcom (ASCD SmartBrief)
- Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts) TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association) httptctaorg TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association) wwwtepsaorg ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators) 305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300 Austin TX 78752-3792 wwwatpeorg TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association) httptstaorg Texas Retired Teachers Association httptrtaorg Contact college and university political science departments
- Electronic Contact -Websites White House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm Representatives httpwwwhousegov Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact Congress httpwwwcongressorg Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml -Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg httptwittercomUSAgov -Blog httpblogusagovroller -Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov -Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails 3 Writing Letters
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed Arrive on time and leave on time Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues Thank them for hisher time
- Communicating with Policy Makers 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately State your name and place of residence Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide Identify the issue or specific bill Give bill number and name if possible Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district State your position Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
- Communicating with Policy Makers 3 Writing Letters Letters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page Identify the issue clearly State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents Be informed and accurate State your position State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
- All elected officials should be addressed as The honorable (name) The House of Representatives PO Box 2910 Austin TX 76768-2910 Texas Senators PO Box 12068 Austin TX 78711 Governorrsquos Office PO Box 12328 Austin TX 78711 After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
- US Senators From Texas Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922 Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934 US House of Representative Name ______(for your district)___________
- Communicating with Policy Makers
- Dates of Interest Sept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked) Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting Nov 6 2012 Election Day Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
- TSO Capitol Rally
- Alpha State Legislation Committee
- Slide 24
Electronic Contact
-WebsitesWhite House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact
Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm
Representatives httpwwwhousegov
Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact
Congress httpwwwcongressorg
Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml
-Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg
httptwittercomUSAgov
-Blog httpblogusagovroller
-Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov
-Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
Web Sites for Texans
Texas Legislature On Line wwwcapitolstatetxus
Texas Legislative Council wwwtlcstatetxus
Texas State Board of Education wwteastatetxussboe
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society Internationalwwwdeltakappagammaorg
Alpha Statewwwalphastatetexasorg
Communicating with Policy Makers
1 Office Visits
2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails
3 Writing Letters
Communicating with Policy Makers
1 Office Visits
Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers
Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present
Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak
Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed
Arrive on time and leave on time
Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later
Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues
Thank them for hisher time
Communicating with Policy Makers
2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails
These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a
policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately
State your name and place of residence
Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide
Identify the issue or specific bill
Give bill number and name if possible
Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district
State your position
Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
Communicating with Policy Makers
3 Writing LettersLetters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical
Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters
Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page
Identify the issue clearly
State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents
Be informed and accurate
State your position
State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position
Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
All elected officials should be addressed as
The honorable (name)
The House of RepresentativesPO Box 2910
Austin TX 76768-2910
Texas SenatorsPO Box 12068
Austin TX 78711
Governorrsquos OfficePO Box 12328
Austin TX 78711
After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
US Senators From Texas
Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator
Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934
US House of Representative
Name ______(for your district)___________
Communicating with Policy Makers
Dorsquos and DonrsquotrsquosMeetings
Letters
Phone Calls
Keeping in Touch
Visiting Elected Officials
Dates of InterestSept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote
Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting
Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked)
Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting
Nov 6 2012 Election Day
Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon
May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session
Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr
Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
TSO Capitol Rally
Date to be announced
Late February Early March
Alpha State Legislation Committee
Committee Chairman Suzanne Bathe Lambda Gamma Area 18
Committee MembersLaura Schmidt Kappa Pi Area 1Pat Brashear Zeta Rho Area 5 Betty Peebles Kappa Pi Area 2Latrese Lytle Lambda Mu Area 13Ruthie Estes Delta Mu Area 3 Janie Wigley Gamma Eta Area 12 Carolyn Grantham Mu Kappa Area 15 Rexena ldquoCelinardquo Walden Iota Eta Area 11 Charlotte Nyman Alpha Pi Area 17 Marilyn Leasure Beta Gamma Area 16 Anne Butcher Kappa Psi Area 9 Bobbi Duncan Theta Mu Area 14 Wynonna Lipsett Tau Area 8 Ann Hunter Alpha Chi Area 7 Emma Jean Tanner Eta Omega Area 4 Mary Jo Riojas Kappa Delta Area 10 Joanne Davis ex officio Beta Zeta Area 6
The Delta Kappa Gamma
Society International
- Texas State Organization Legislation Committee
- Legislative Purposes To initiate endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interest of education and of women educators To inform the members of current economic social political and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society
- Suggestions for Programs 1048696 Invite your legislator to a meeting during the time the legislature is NOT in session 1048696 Invite your State Board of Education member to be a guest speaker at a chapter meeting 1048696 Contact your US Congressman to share input regarding Alpha Statersquos Legislative priorities 1048696 Ask a School Board member to attend a chapter meeting
- Keep in Mind
- Participate in political forums and rallies DKG Chapter and Area meetings DKG State Conventions Texas Political Forum National Political Forum
- Questions For Each Action We Support Or Do Not Support
- Questions For Exploration
- Remain Informed Inform Your Chapter
- Online Legislative Alerts and Updates Dr Angela O Bedenbaugh Usforuminfousmedu Texas Legislative Online wwwcapitolstatetxus Texas Education Agency httpwwwteastatetxus The Education Advocate Online httpwwwneaorglac Childrenrsquos Defense Fund Update List httpwwwchildrensdefenseorg House Education and the Workforce Committee httpwwwhousegoveco Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee httpwwwsenategovlabor editorpoliticsolcom (PoliticsOLcom Editor) American Society for Curriculum and Development ascdsmartbriefcom (ASCD SmartBrief)
- Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts) TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association) httptctaorg TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association) wwwtepsaorg ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators) 305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300 Austin TX 78752-3792 wwwatpeorg TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association) httptstaorg Texas Retired Teachers Association httptrtaorg Contact college and university political science departments
- Electronic Contact -Websites White House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm Representatives httpwwwhousegov Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact Congress httpwwwcongressorg Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml -Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg httptwittercomUSAgov -Blog httpblogusagovroller -Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov -Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails 3 Writing Letters
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed Arrive on time and leave on time Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues Thank them for hisher time
- Communicating with Policy Makers 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately State your name and place of residence Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide Identify the issue or specific bill Give bill number and name if possible Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district State your position Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
- Communicating with Policy Makers 3 Writing Letters Letters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page Identify the issue clearly State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents Be informed and accurate State your position State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
- All elected officials should be addressed as The honorable (name) The House of Representatives PO Box 2910 Austin TX 76768-2910 Texas Senators PO Box 12068 Austin TX 78711 Governorrsquos Office PO Box 12328 Austin TX 78711 After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
- US Senators From Texas Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922 Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934 US House of Representative Name ______(for your district)___________
- Communicating with Policy Makers
- Dates of Interest Sept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked) Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting Nov 6 2012 Election Day Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
- TSO Capitol Rally
- Alpha State Legislation Committee
- Slide 24
Web Sites for Texans
Texas Legislature On Line wwwcapitolstatetxus
Texas Legislative Council wwwtlcstatetxus
Texas State Board of Education wwteastatetxussboe
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society Internationalwwwdeltakappagammaorg
Alpha Statewwwalphastatetexasorg
Communicating with Policy Makers
1 Office Visits
2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails
3 Writing Letters
Communicating with Policy Makers
1 Office Visits
Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers
Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present
Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak
Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed
Arrive on time and leave on time
Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later
Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues
Thank them for hisher time
Communicating with Policy Makers
2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails
These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a
policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately
State your name and place of residence
Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide
Identify the issue or specific bill
Give bill number and name if possible
Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district
State your position
Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
Communicating with Policy Makers
3 Writing LettersLetters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical
Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters
Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page
Identify the issue clearly
State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents
Be informed and accurate
State your position
State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position
Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
All elected officials should be addressed as
The honorable (name)
The House of RepresentativesPO Box 2910
Austin TX 76768-2910
Texas SenatorsPO Box 12068
Austin TX 78711
Governorrsquos OfficePO Box 12328
Austin TX 78711
After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
US Senators From Texas
Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator
Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934
US House of Representative
Name ______(for your district)___________
Communicating with Policy Makers
Dorsquos and DonrsquotrsquosMeetings
Letters
Phone Calls
Keeping in Touch
Visiting Elected Officials
Dates of InterestSept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote
Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting
Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked)
Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting
Nov 6 2012 Election Day
Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon
May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session
Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr
Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
TSO Capitol Rally
Date to be announced
Late February Early March
Alpha State Legislation Committee
Committee Chairman Suzanne Bathe Lambda Gamma Area 18
Committee MembersLaura Schmidt Kappa Pi Area 1Pat Brashear Zeta Rho Area 5 Betty Peebles Kappa Pi Area 2Latrese Lytle Lambda Mu Area 13Ruthie Estes Delta Mu Area 3 Janie Wigley Gamma Eta Area 12 Carolyn Grantham Mu Kappa Area 15 Rexena ldquoCelinardquo Walden Iota Eta Area 11 Charlotte Nyman Alpha Pi Area 17 Marilyn Leasure Beta Gamma Area 16 Anne Butcher Kappa Psi Area 9 Bobbi Duncan Theta Mu Area 14 Wynonna Lipsett Tau Area 8 Ann Hunter Alpha Chi Area 7 Emma Jean Tanner Eta Omega Area 4 Mary Jo Riojas Kappa Delta Area 10 Joanne Davis ex officio Beta Zeta Area 6
The Delta Kappa Gamma
Society International
- Texas State Organization Legislation Committee
- Legislative Purposes To initiate endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interest of education and of women educators To inform the members of current economic social political and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society
- Suggestions for Programs 1048696 Invite your legislator to a meeting during the time the legislature is NOT in session 1048696 Invite your State Board of Education member to be a guest speaker at a chapter meeting 1048696 Contact your US Congressman to share input regarding Alpha Statersquos Legislative priorities 1048696 Ask a School Board member to attend a chapter meeting
- Keep in Mind
- Participate in political forums and rallies DKG Chapter and Area meetings DKG State Conventions Texas Political Forum National Political Forum
- Questions For Each Action We Support Or Do Not Support
- Questions For Exploration
- Remain Informed Inform Your Chapter
- Online Legislative Alerts and Updates Dr Angela O Bedenbaugh Usforuminfousmedu Texas Legislative Online wwwcapitolstatetxus Texas Education Agency httpwwwteastatetxus The Education Advocate Online httpwwwneaorglac Childrenrsquos Defense Fund Update List httpwwwchildrensdefenseorg House Education and the Workforce Committee httpwwwhousegoveco Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee httpwwwsenategovlabor editorpoliticsolcom (PoliticsOLcom Editor) American Society for Curriculum and Development ascdsmartbriefcom (ASCD SmartBrief)
- Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts) TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association) httptctaorg TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association) wwwtepsaorg ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators) 305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300 Austin TX 78752-3792 wwwatpeorg TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association) httptstaorg Texas Retired Teachers Association httptrtaorg Contact college and university political science departments
- Electronic Contact -Websites White House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm Representatives httpwwwhousegov Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact Congress httpwwwcongressorg Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml -Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg httptwittercomUSAgov -Blog httpblogusagovroller -Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov -Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails 3 Writing Letters
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed Arrive on time and leave on time Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues Thank them for hisher time
- Communicating with Policy Makers 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately State your name and place of residence Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide Identify the issue or specific bill Give bill number and name if possible Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district State your position Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
- Communicating with Policy Makers 3 Writing Letters Letters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page Identify the issue clearly State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents Be informed and accurate State your position State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
- All elected officials should be addressed as The honorable (name) The House of Representatives PO Box 2910 Austin TX 76768-2910 Texas Senators PO Box 12068 Austin TX 78711 Governorrsquos Office PO Box 12328 Austin TX 78711 After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
- US Senators From Texas Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922 Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934 US House of Representative Name ______(for your district)___________
- Communicating with Policy Makers
- Dates of Interest Sept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked) Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting Nov 6 2012 Election Day Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
- TSO Capitol Rally
- Alpha State Legislation Committee
- Slide 24
Communicating with Policy Makers
1 Office Visits
2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails
3 Writing Letters
Communicating with Policy Makers
1 Office Visits
Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers
Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present
Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak
Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed
Arrive on time and leave on time
Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later
Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues
Thank them for hisher time
Communicating with Policy Makers
2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails
These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a
policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately
State your name and place of residence
Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide
Identify the issue or specific bill
Give bill number and name if possible
Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district
State your position
Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
Communicating with Policy Makers
3 Writing LettersLetters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical
Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters
Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page
Identify the issue clearly
State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents
Be informed and accurate
State your position
State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position
Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
All elected officials should be addressed as
The honorable (name)
The House of RepresentativesPO Box 2910
Austin TX 76768-2910
Texas SenatorsPO Box 12068
Austin TX 78711
Governorrsquos OfficePO Box 12328
Austin TX 78711
After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
US Senators From Texas
Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator
Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934
US House of Representative
Name ______(for your district)___________
Communicating with Policy Makers
Dorsquos and DonrsquotrsquosMeetings
Letters
Phone Calls
Keeping in Touch
Visiting Elected Officials
Dates of InterestSept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote
Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting
Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked)
Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting
Nov 6 2012 Election Day
Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon
May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session
Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr
Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
TSO Capitol Rally
Date to be announced
Late February Early March
Alpha State Legislation Committee
Committee Chairman Suzanne Bathe Lambda Gamma Area 18
Committee MembersLaura Schmidt Kappa Pi Area 1Pat Brashear Zeta Rho Area 5 Betty Peebles Kappa Pi Area 2Latrese Lytle Lambda Mu Area 13Ruthie Estes Delta Mu Area 3 Janie Wigley Gamma Eta Area 12 Carolyn Grantham Mu Kappa Area 15 Rexena ldquoCelinardquo Walden Iota Eta Area 11 Charlotte Nyman Alpha Pi Area 17 Marilyn Leasure Beta Gamma Area 16 Anne Butcher Kappa Psi Area 9 Bobbi Duncan Theta Mu Area 14 Wynonna Lipsett Tau Area 8 Ann Hunter Alpha Chi Area 7 Emma Jean Tanner Eta Omega Area 4 Mary Jo Riojas Kappa Delta Area 10 Joanne Davis ex officio Beta Zeta Area 6
The Delta Kappa Gamma
Society International
- Texas State Organization Legislation Committee
- Legislative Purposes To initiate endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interest of education and of women educators To inform the members of current economic social political and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society
- Suggestions for Programs 1048696 Invite your legislator to a meeting during the time the legislature is NOT in session 1048696 Invite your State Board of Education member to be a guest speaker at a chapter meeting 1048696 Contact your US Congressman to share input regarding Alpha Statersquos Legislative priorities 1048696 Ask a School Board member to attend a chapter meeting
- Keep in Mind
- Participate in political forums and rallies DKG Chapter and Area meetings DKG State Conventions Texas Political Forum National Political Forum
- Questions For Each Action We Support Or Do Not Support
- Questions For Exploration
- Remain Informed Inform Your Chapter
- Online Legislative Alerts and Updates Dr Angela O Bedenbaugh Usforuminfousmedu Texas Legislative Online wwwcapitolstatetxus Texas Education Agency httpwwwteastatetxus The Education Advocate Online httpwwwneaorglac Childrenrsquos Defense Fund Update List httpwwwchildrensdefenseorg House Education and the Workforce Committee httpwwwhousegoveco Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee httpwwwsenategovlabor editorpoliticsolcom (PoliticsOLcom Editor) American Society for Curriculum and Development ascdsmartbriefcom (ASCD SmartBrief)
- Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts) TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association) httptctaorg TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association) wwwtepsaorg ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators) 305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300 Austin TX 78752-3792 wwwatpeorg TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association) httptstaorg Texas Retired Teachers Association httptrtaorg Contact college and university political science departments
- Electronic Contact -Websites White House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm Representatives httpwwwhousegov Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact Congress httpwwwcongressorg Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml -Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg httptwittercomUSAgov -Blog httpblogusagovroller -Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov -Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails 3 Writing Letters
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed Arrive on time and leave on time Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues Thank them for hisher time
- Communicating with Policy Makers 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately State your name and place of residence Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide Identify the issue or specific bill Give bill number and name if possible Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district State your position Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
- Communicating with Policy Makers 3 Writing Letters Letters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page Identify the issue clearly State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents Be informed and accurate State your position State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
- All elected officials should be addressed as The honorable (name) The House of Representatives PO Box 2910 Austin TX 76768-2910 Texas Senators PO Box 12068 Austin TX 78711 Governorrsquos Office PO Box 12328 Austin TX 78711 After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
- US Senators From Texas Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922 Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934 US House of Representative Name ______(for your district)___________
- Communicating with Policy Makers
- Dates of Interest Sept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked) Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting Nov 6 2012 Election Day Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
- TSO Capitol Rally
- Alpha State Legislation Committee
- Slide 24
Communicating with Policy Makers
1 Office Visits
Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers
Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present
Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak
Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed
Arrive on time and leave on time
Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later
Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues
Thank them for hisher time
Communicating with Policy Makers
2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails
These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a
policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately
State your name and place of residence
Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide
Identify the issue or specific bill
Give bill number and name if possible
Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district
State your position
Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
Communicating with Policy Makers
3 Writing LettersLetters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical
Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters
Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page
Identify the issue clearly
State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents
Be informed and accurate
State your position
State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position
Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
All elected officials should be addressed as
The honorable (name)
The House of RepresentativesPO Box 2910
Austin TX 76768-2910
Texas SenatorsPO Box 12068
Austin TX 78711
Governorrsquos OfficePO Box 12328
Austin TX 78711
After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
US Senators From Texas
Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator
Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934
US House of Representative
Name ______(for your district)___________
Communicating with Policy Makers
Dorsquos and DonrsquotrsquosMeetings
Letters
Phone Calls
Keeping in Touch
Visiting Elected Officials
Dates of InterestSept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote
Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting
Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked)
Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting
Nov 6 2012 Election Day
Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon
May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session
Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr
Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
TSO Capitol Rally
Date to be announced
Late February Early March
Alpha State Legislation Committee
Committee Chairman Suzanne Bathe Lambda Gamma Area 18
Committee MembersLaura Schmidt Kappa Pi Area 1Pat Brashear Zeta Rho Area 5 Betty Peebles Kappa Pi Area 2Latrese Lytle Lambda Mu Area 13Ruthie Estes Delta Mu Area 3 Janie Wigley Gamma Eta Area 12 Carolyn Grantham Mu Kappa Area 15 Rexena ldquoCelinardquo Walden Iota Eta Area 11 Charlotte Nyman Alpha Pi Area 17 Marilyn Leasure Beta Gamma Area 16 Anne Butcher Kappa Psi Area 9 Bobbi Duncan Theta Mu Area 14 Wynonna Lipsett Tau Area 8 Ann Hunter Alpha Chi Area 7 Emma Jean Tanner Eta Omega Area 4 Mary Jo Riojas Kappa Delta Area 10 Joanne Davis ex officio Beta Zeta Area 6
The Delta Kappa Gamma
Society International
- Texas State Organization Legislation Committee
- Legislative Purposes To initiate endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interest of education and of women educators To inform the members of current economic social political and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society
- Suggestions for Programs 1048696 Invite your legislator to a meeting during the time the legislature is NOT in session 1048696 Invite your State Board of Education member to be a guest speaker at a chapter meeting 1048696 Contact your US Congressman to share input regarding Alpha Statersquos Legislative priorities 1048696 Ask a School Board member to attend a chapter meeting
- Keep in Mind
- Participate in political forums and rallies DKG Chapter and Area meetings DKG State Conventions Texas Political Forum National Political Forum
- Questions For Each Action We Support Or Do Not Support
- Questions For Exploration
- Remain Informed Inform Your Chapter
- Online Legislative Alerts and Updates Dr Angela O Bedenbaugh Usforuminfousmedu Texas Legislative Online wwwcapitolstatetxus Texas Education Agency httpwwwteastatetxus The Education Advocate Online httpwwwneaorglac Childrenrsquos Defense Fund Update List httpwwwchildrensdefenseorg House Education and the Workforce Committee httpwwwhousegoveco Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee httpwwwsenategovlabor editorpoliticsolcom (PoliticsOLcom Editor) American Society for Curriculum and Development ascdsmartbriefcom (ASCD SmartBrief)
- Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts) TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association) httptctaorg TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association) wwwtepsaorg ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators) 305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300 Austin TX 78752-3792 wwwatpeorg TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association) httptstaorg Texas Retired Teachers Association httptrtaorg Contact college and university political science departments
- Electronic Contact -Websites White House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm Representatives httpwwwhousegov Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact Congress httpwwwcongressorg Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml -Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg httptwittercomUSAgov -Blog httpblogusagovroller -Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov -Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails 3 Writing Letters
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed Arrive on time and leave on time Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues Thank them for hisher time
- Communicating with Policy Makers 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately State your name and place of residence Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide Identify the issue or specific bill Give bill number and name if possible Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district State your position Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
- Communicating with Policy Makers 3 Writing Letters Letters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page Identify the issue clearly State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents Be informed and accurate State your position State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
- All elected officials should be addressed as The honorable (name) The House of Representatives PO Box 2910 Austin TX 76768-2910 Texas Senators PO Box 12068 Austin TX 78711 Governorrsquos Office PO Box 12328 Austin TX 78711 After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
- US Senators From Texas Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922 Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934 US House of Representative Name ______(for your district)___________
- Communicating with Policy Makers
- Dates of Interest Sept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked) Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting Nov 6 2012 Election Day Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
- TSO Capitol Rally
- Alpha State Legislation Committee
- Slide 24
Communicating with Policy Makers
2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails
These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a
policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately
State your name and place of residence
Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide
Identify the issue or specific bill
Give bill number and name if possible
Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district
State your position
Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
Communicating with Policy Makers
3 Writing LettersLetters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical
Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters
Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page
Identify the issue clearly
State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents
Be informed and accurate
State your position
State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position
Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
All elected officials should be addressed as
The honorable (name)
The House of RepresentativesPO Box 2910
Austin TX 76768-2910
Texas SenatorsPO Box 12068
Austin TX 78711
Governorrsquos OfficePO Box 12328
Austin TX 78711
After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
US Senators From Texas
Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator
Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934
US House of Representative
Name ______(for your district)___________
Communicating with Policy Makers
Dorsquos and DonrsquotrsquosMeetings
Letters
Phone Calls
Keeping in Touch
Visiting Elected Officials
Dates of InterestSept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote
Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting
Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked)
Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting
Nov 6 2012 Election Day
Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon
May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session
Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr
Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
TSO Capitol Rally
Date to be announced
Late February Early March
Alpha State Legislation Committee
Committee Chairman Suzanne Bathe Lambda Gamma Area 18
Committee MembersLaura Schmidt Kappa Pi Area 1Pat Brashear Zeta Rho Area 5 Betty Peebles Kappa Pi Area 2Latrese Lytle Lambda Mu Area 13Ruthie Estes Delta Mu Area 3 Janie Wigley Gamma Eta Area 12 Carolyn Grantham Mu Kappa Area 15 Rexena ldquoCelinardquo Walden Iota Eta Area 11 Charlotte Nyman Alpha Pi Area 17 Marilyn Leasure Beta Gamma Area 16 Anne Butcher Kappa Psi Area 9 Bobbi Duncan Theta Mu Area 14 Wynonna Lipsett Tau Area 8 Ann Hunter Alpha Chi Area 7 Emma Jean Tanner Eta Omega Area 4 Mary Jo Riojas Kappa Delta Area 10 Joanne Davis ex officio Beta Zeta Area 6
The Delta Kappa Gamma
Society International
- Texas State Organization Legislation Committee
- Legislative Purposes To initiate endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interest of education and of women educators To inform the members of current economic social political and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society
- Suggestions for Programs 1048696 Invite your legislator to a meeting during the time the legislature is NOT in session 1048696 Invite your State Board of Education member to be a guest speaker at a chapter meeting 1048696 Contact your US Congressman to share input regarding Alpha Statersquos Legislative priorities 1048696 Ask a School Board member to attend a chapter meeting
- Keep in Mind
- Participate in political forums and rallies DKG Chapter and Area meetings DKG State Conventions Texas Political Forum National Political Forum
- Questions For Each Action We Support Or Do Not Support
- Questions For Exploration
- Remain Informed Inform Your Chapter
- Online Legislative Alerts and Updates Dr Angela O Bedenbaugh Usforuminfousmedu Texas Legislative Online wwwcapitolstatetxus Texas Education Agency httpwwwteastatetxus The Education Advocate Online httpwwwneaorglac Childrenrsquos Defense Fund Update List httpwwwchildrensdefenseorg House Education and the Workforce Committee httpwwwhousegoveco Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee httpwwwsenategovlabor editorpoliticsolcom (PoliticsOLcom Editor) American Society for Curriculum and Development ascdsmartbriefcom (ASCD SmartBrief)
- Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts) TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association) httptctaorg TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association) wwwtepsaorg ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators) 305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300 Austin TX 78752-3792 wwwatpeorg TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association) httptstaorg Texas Retired Teachers Association httptrtaorg Contact college and university political science departments
- Electronic Contact -Websites White House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm Representatives httpwwwhousegov Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact Congress httpwwwcongressorg Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml -Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg httptwittercomUSAgov -Blog httpblogusagovroller -Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov -Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails 3 Writing Letters
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed Arrive on time and leave on time Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues Thank them for hisher time
- Communicating with Policy Makers 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately State your name and place of residence Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide Identify the issue or specific bill Give bill number and name if possible Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district State your position Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
- Communicating with Policy Makers 3 Writing Letters Letters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page Identify the issue clearly State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents Be informed and accurate State your position State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
- All elected officials should be addressed as The honorable (name) The House of Representatives PO Box 2910 Austin TX 76768-2910 Texas Senators PO Box 12068 Austin TX 78711 Governorrsquos Office PO Box 12328 Austin TX 78711 After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
- US Senators From Texas Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922 Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934 US House of Representative Name ______(for your district)___________
- Communicating with Policy Makers
- Dates of Interest Sept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked) Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting Nov 6 2012 Election Day Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
- TSO Capitol Rally
- Alpha State Legislation Committee
- Slide 24
Communicating with Policy Makers
3 Writing LettersLetters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical
Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters
Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page
Identify the issue clearly
State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents
Be informed and accurate
State your position
State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position
Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
All elected officials should be addressed as
The honorable (name)
The House of RepresentativesPO Box 2910
Austin TX 76768-2910
Texas SenatorsPO Box 12068
Austin TX 78711
Governorrsquos OfficePO Box 12328
Austin TX 78711
After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
US Senators From Texas
Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator
Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934
US House of Representative
Name ______(for your district)___________
Communicating with Policy Makers
Dorsquos and DonrsquotrsquosMeetings
Letters
Phone Calls
Keeping in Touch
Visiting Elected Officials
Dates of InterestSept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote
Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting
Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked)
Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting
Nov 6 2012 Election Day
Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon
May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session
Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr
Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
TSO Capitol Rally
Date to be announced
Late February Early March
Alpha State Legislation Committee
Committee Chairman Suzanne Bathe Lambda Gamma Area 18
Committee MembersLaura Schmidt Kappa Pi Area 1Pat Brashear Zeta Rho Area 5 Betty Peebles Kappa Pi Area 2Latrese Lytle Lambda Mu Area 13Ruthie Estes Delta Mu Area 3 Janie Wigley Gamma Eta Area 12 Carolyn Grantham Mu Kappa Area 15 Rexena ldquoCelinardquo Walden Iota Eta Area 11 Charlotte Nyman Alpha Pi Area 17 Marilyn Leasure Beta Gamma Area 16 Anne Butcher Kappa Psi Area 9 Bobbi Duncan Theta Mu Area 14 Wynonna Lipsett Tau Area 8 Ann Hunter Alpha Chi Area 7 Emma Jean Tanner Eta Omega Area 4 Mary Jo Riojas Kappa Delta Area 10 Joanne Davis ex officio Beta Zeta Area 6
The Delta Kappa Gamma
Society International
- Texas State Organization Legislation Committee
- Legislative Purposes To initiate endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interest of education and of women educators To inform the members of current economic social political and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society
- Suggestions for Programs 1048696 Invite your legislator to a meeting during the time the legislature is NOT in session 1048696 Invite your State Board of Education member to be a guest speaker at a chapter meeting 1048696 Contact your US Congressman to share input regarding Alpha Statersquos Legislative priorities 1048696 Ask a School Board member to attend a chapter meeting
- Keep in Mind
- Participate in political forums and rallies DKG Chapter and Area meetings DKG State Conventions Texas Political Forum National Political Forum
- Questions For Each Action We Support Or Do Not Support
- Questions For Exploration
- Remain Informed Inform Your Chapter
- Online Legislative Alerts and Updates Dr Angela O Bedenbaugh Usforuminfousmedu Texas Legislative Online wwwcapitolstatetxus Texas Education Agency httpwwwteastatetxus The Education Advocate Online httpwwwneaorglac Childrenrsquos Defense Fund Update List httpwwwchildrensdefenseorg House Education and the Workforce Committee httpwwwhousegoveco Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee httpwwwsenategovlabor editorpoliticsolcom (PoliticsOLcom Editor) American Society for Curriculum and Development ascdsmartbriefcom (ASCD SmartBrief)
- Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts) TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association) httptctaorg TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association) wwwtepsaorg ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators) 305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300 Austin TX 78752-3792 wwwatpeorg TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association) httptstaorg Texas Retired Teachers Association httptrtaorg Contact college and university political science departments
- Electronic Contact -Websites White House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm Representatives httpwwwhousegov Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact Congress httpwwwcongressorg Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml -Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg httptwittercomUSAgov -Blog httpblogusagovroller -Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov -Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails 3 Writing Letters
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed Arrive on time and leave on time Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues Thank them for hisher time
- Communicating with Policy Makers 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately State your name and place of residence Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide Identify the issue or specific bill Give bill number and name if possible Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district State your position Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
- Communicating with Policy Makers 3 Writing Letters Letters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page Identify the issue clearly State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents Be informed and accurate State your position State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
- All elected officials should be addressed as The honorable (name) The House of Representatives PO Box 2910 Austin TX 76768-2910 Texas Senators PO Box 12068 Austin TX 78711 Governorrsquos Office PO Box 12328 Austin TX 78711 After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
- US Senators From Texas Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922 Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934 US House of Representative Name ______(for your district)___________
- Communicating with Policy Makers
- Dates of Interest Sept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked) Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting Nov 6 2012 Election Day Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
- TSO Capitol Rally
- Alpha State Legislation Committee
- Slide 24
All elected officials should be addressed as
The honorable (name)
The House of RepresentativesPO Box 2910
Austin TX 76768-2910
Texas SenatorsPO Box 12068
Austin TX 78711
Governorrsquos OfficePO Box 12328
Austin TX 78711
After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
US Senators From Texas
Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator
Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934
US House of Representative
Name ______(for your district)___________
Communicating with Policy Makers
Dorsquos and DonrsquotrsquosMeetings
Letters
Phone Calls
Keeping in Touch
Visiting Elected Officials
Dates of InterestSept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote
Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting
Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked)
Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting
Nov 6 2012 Election Day
Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon
May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session
Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr
Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
TSO Capitol Rally
Date to be announced
Late February Early March
Alpha State Legislation Committee
Committee Chairman Suzanne Bathe Lambda Gamma Area 18
Committee MembersLaura Schmidt Kappa Pi Area 1Pat Brashear Zeta Rho Area 5 Betty Peebles Kappa Pi Area 2Latrese Lytle Lambda Mu Area 13Ruthie Estes Delta Mu Area 3 Janie Wigley Gamma Eta Area 12 Carolyn Grantham Mu Kappa Area 15 Rexena ldquoCelinardquo Walden Iota Eta Area 11 Charlotte Nyman Alpha Pi Area 17 Marilyn Leasure Beta Gamma Area 16 Anne Butcher Kappa Psi Area 9 Bobbi Duncan Theta Mu Area 14 Wynonna Lipsett Tau Area 8 Ann Hunter Alpha Chi Area 7 Emma Jean Tanner Eta Omega Area 4 Mary Jo Riojas Kappa Delta Area 10 Joanne Davis ex officio Beta Zeta Area 6
The Delta Kappa Gamma
Society International
- Texas State Organization Legislation Committee
- Legislative Purposes To initiate endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interest of education and of women educators To inform the members of current economic social political and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society
- Suggestions for Programs 1048696 Invite your legislator to a meeting during the time the legislature is NOT in session 1048696 Invite your State Board of Education member to be a guest speaker at a chapter meeting 1048696 Contact your US Congressman to share input regarding Alpha Statersquos Legislative priorities 1048696 Ask a School Board member to attend a chapter meeting
- Keep in Mind
- Participate in political forums and rallies DKG Chapter and Area meetings DKG State Conventions Texas Political Forum National Political Forum
- Questions For Each Action We Support Or Do Not Support
- Questions For Exploration
- Remain Informed Inform Your Chapter
- Online Legislative Alerts and Updates Dr Angela O Bedenbaugh Usforuminfousmedu Texas Legislative Online wwwcapitolstatetxus Texas Education Agency httpwwwteastatetxus The Education Advocate Online httpwwwneaorglac Childrenrsquos Defense Fund Update List httpwwwchildrensdefenseorg House Education and the Workforce Committee httpwwwhousegoveco Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee httpwwwsenategovlabor editorpoliticsolcom (PoliticsOLcom Editor) American Society for Curriculum and Development ascdsmartbriefcom (ASCD SmartBrief)
- Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts) TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association) httptctaorg TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association) wwwtepsaorg ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators) 305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300 Austin TX 78752-3792 wwwatpeorg TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association) httptstaorg Texas Retired Teachers Association httptrtaorg Contact college and university political science departments
- Electronic Contact -Websites White House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm Representatives httpwwwhousegov Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact Congress httpwwwcongressorg Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml -Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg httptwittercomUSAgov -Blog httpblogusagovroller -Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov -Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails 3 Writing Letters
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed Arrive on time and leave on time Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues Thank them for hisher time
- Communicating with Policy Makers 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately State your name and place of residence Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide Identify the issue or specific bill Give bill number and name if possible Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district State your position Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
- Communicating with Policy Makers 3 Writing Letters Letters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page Identify the issue clearly State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents Be informed and accurate State your position State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
- All elected officials should be addressed as The honorable (name) The House of Representatives PO Box 2910 Austin TX 76768-2910 Texas Senators PO Box 12068 Austin TX 78711 Governorrsquos Office PO Box 12328 Austin TX 78711 After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
- US Senators From Texas Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922 Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934 US House of Representative Name ______(for your district)___________
- Communicating with Policy Makers
- Dates of Interest Sept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked) Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting Nov 6 2012 Election Day Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
- TSO Capitol Rally
- Alpha State Legislation Committee
- Slide 24
US Senators From Texas
Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator
Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934
US House of Representative
Name ______(for your district)___________
Communicating with Policy Makers
Dorsquos and DonrsquotrsquosMeetings
Letters
Phone Calls
Keeping in Touch
Visiting Elected Officials
Dates of InterestSept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote
Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting
Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked)
Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting
Nov 6 2012 Election Day
Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon
May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session
Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr
Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
TSO Capitol Rally
Date to be announced
Late February Early March
Alpha State Legislation Committee
Committee Chairman Suzanne Bathe Lambda Gamma Area 18
Committee MembersLaura Schmidt Kappa Pi Area 1Pat Brashear Zeta Rho Area 5 Betty Peebles Kappa Pi Area 2Latrese Lytle Lambda Mu Area 13Ruthie Estes Delta Mu Area 3 Janie Wigley Gamma Eta Area 12 Carolyn Grantham Mu Kappa Area 15 Rexena ldquoCelinardquo Walden Iota Eta Area 11 Charlotte Nyman Alpha Pi Area 17 Marilyn Leasure Beta Gamma Area 16 Anne Butcher Kappa Psi Area 9 Bobbi Duncan Theta Mu Area 14 Wynonna Lipsett Tau Area 8 Ann Hunter Alpha Chi Area 7 Emma Jean Tanner Eta Omega Area 4 Mary Jo Riojas Kappa Delta Area 10 Joanne Davis ex officio Beta Zeta Area 6
The Delta Kappa Gamma
Society International
- Texas State Organization Legislation Committee
- Legislative Purposes To initiate endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interest of education and of women educators To inform the members of current economic social political and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society
- Suggestions for Programs 1048696 Invite your legislator to a meeting during the time the legislature is NOT in session 1048696 Invite your State Board of Education member to be a guest speaker at a chapter meeting 1048696 Contact your US Congressman to share input regarding Alpha Statersquos Legislative priorities 1048696 Ask a School Board member to attend a chapter meeting
- Keep in Mind
- Participate in political forums and rallies DKG Chapter and Area meetings DKG State Conventions Texas Political Forum National Political Forum
- Questions For Each Action We Support Or Do Not Support
- Questions For Exploration
- Remain Informed Inform Your Chapter
- Online Legislative Alerts and Updates Dr Angela O Bedenbaugh Usforuminfousmedu Texas Legislative Online wwwcapitolstatetxus Texas Education Agency httpwwwteastatetxus The Education Advocate Online httpwwwneaorglac Childrenrsquos Defense Fund Update List httpwwwchildrensdefenseorg House Education and the Workforce Committee httpwwwhousegoveco Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee httpwwwsenategovlabor editorpoliticsolcom (PoliticsOLcom Editor) American Society for Curriculum and Development ascdsmartbriefcom (ASCD SmartBrief)
- Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts) TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association) httptctaorg TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association) wwwtepsaorg ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators) 305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300 Austin TX 78752-3792 wwwatpeorg TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association) httptstaorg Texas Retired Teachers Association httptrtaorg Contact college and university political science departments
- Electronic Contact -Websites White House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm Representatives httpwwwhousegov Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact Congress httpwwwcongressorg Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml -Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg httptwittercomUSAgov -Blog httpblogusagovroller -Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov -Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails 3 Writing Letters
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed Arrive on time and leave on time Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues Thank them for hisher time
- Communicating with Policy Makers 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately State your name and place of residence Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide Identify the issue or specific bill Give bill number and name if possible Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district State your position Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
- Communicating with Policy Makers 3 Writing Letters Letters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page Identify the issue clearly State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents Be informed and accurate State your position State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
- All elected officials should be addressed as The honorable (name) The House of Representatives PO Box 2910 Austin TX 76768-2910 Texas Senators PO Box 12068 Austin TX 78711 Governorrsquos Office PO Box 12328 Austin TX 78711 After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
- US Senators From Texas Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922 Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934 US House of Representative Name ______(for your district)___________
- Communicating with Policy Makers
- Dates of Interest Sept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked) Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting Nov 6 2012 Election Day Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
- TSO Capitol Rally
- Alpha State Legislation Committee
- Slide 24
Communicating with Policy Makers
Dorsquos and DonrsquotrsquosMeetings
Letters
Phone Calls
Keeping in Touch
Visiting Elected Officials
Dates of InterestSept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote
Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting
Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked)
Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting
Nov 6 2012 Election Day
Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon
May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session
Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr
Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
TSO Capitol Rally
Date to be announced
Late February Early March
Alpha State Legislation Committee
Committee Chairman Suzanne Bathe Lambda Gamma Area 18
Committee MembersLaura Schmidt Kappa Pi Area 1Pat Brashear Zeta Rho Area 5 Betty Peebles Kappa Pi Area 2Latrese Lytle Lambda Mu Area 13Ruthie Estes Delta Mu Area 3 Janie Wigley Gamma Eta Area 12 Carolyn Grantham Mu Kappa Area 15 Rexena ldquoCelinardquo Walden Iota Eta Area 11 Charlotte Nyman Alpha Pi Area 17 Marilyn Leasure Beta Gamma Area 16 Anne Butcher Kappa Psi Area 9 Bobbi Duncan Theta Mu Area 14 Wynonna Lipsett Tau Area 8 Ann Hunter Alpha Chi Area 7 Emma Jean Tanner Eta Omega Area 4 Mary Jo Riojas Kappa Delta Area 10 Joanne Davis ex officio Beta Zeta Area 6
The Delta Kappa Gamma
Society International
- Texas State Organization Legislation Committee
- Legislative Purposes To initiate endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interest of education and of women educators To inform the members of current economic social political and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society
- Suggestions for Programs 1048696 Invite your legislator to a meeting during the time the legislature is NOT in session 1048696 Invite your State Board of Education member to be a guest speaker at a chapter meeting 1048696 Contact your US Congressman to share input regarding Alpha Statersquos Legislative priorities 1048696 Ask a School Board member to attend a chapter meeting
- Keep in Mind
- Participate in political forums and rallies DKG Chapter and Area meetings DKG State Conventions Texas Political Forum National Political Forum
- Questions For Each Action We Support Or Do Not Support
- Questions For Exploration
- Remain Informed Inform Your Chapter
- Online Legislative Alerts and Updates Dr Angela O Bedenbaugh Usforuminfousmedu Texas Legislative Online wwwcapitolstatetxus Texas Education Agency httpwwwteastatetxus The Education Advocate Online httpwwwneaorglac Childrenrsquos Defense Fund Update List httpwwwchildrensdefenseorg House Education and the Workforce Committee httpwwwhousegoveco Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee httpwwwsenategovlabor editorpoliticsolcom (PoliticsOLcom Editor) American Society for Curriculum and Development ascdsmartbriefcom (ASCD SmartBrief)
- Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts) TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association) httptctaorg TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association) wwwtepsaorg ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators) 305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300 Austin TX 78752-3792 wwwatpeorg TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association) httptstaorg Texas Retired Teachers Association httptrtaorg Contact college and university political science departments
- Electronic Contact -Websites White House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm Representatives httpwwwhousegov Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact Congress httpwwwcongressorg Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml -Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg httptwittercomUSAgov -Blog httpblogusagovroller -Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov -Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails 3 Writing Letters
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed Arrive on time and leave on time Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues Thank them for hisher time
- Communicating with Policy Makers 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately State your name and place of residence Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide Identify the issue or specific bill Give bill number and name if possible Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district State your position Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
- Communicating with Policy Makers 3 Writing Letters Letters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page Identify the issue clearly State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents Be informed and accurate State your position State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
- All elected officials should be addressed as The honorable (name) The House of Representatives PO Box 2910 Austin TX 76768-2910 Texas Senators PO Box 12068 Austin TX 78711 Governorrsquos Office PO Box 12328 Austin TX 78711 After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
- US Senators From Texas Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922 Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934 US House of Representative Name ______(for your district)___________
- Communicating with Policy Makers
- Dates of Interest Sept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked) Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting Nov 6 2012 Election Day Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
- TSO Capitol Rally
- Alpha State Legislation Committee
- Slide 24
Dates of InterestSept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote
Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting
Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked)
Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting
Nov 6 2012 Election Day
Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon
May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session
Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr
Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
TSO Capitol Rally
Date to be announced
Late February Early March
Alpha State Legislation Committee
Committee Chairman Suzanne Bathe Lambda Gamma Area 18
Committee MembersLaura Schmidt Kappa Pi Area 1Pat Brashear Zeta Rho Area 5 Betty Peebles Kappa Pi Area 2Latrese Lytle Lambda Mu Area 13Ruthie Estes Delta Mu Area 3 Janie Wigley Gamma Eta Area 12 Carolyn Grantham Mu Kappa Area 15 Rexena ldquoCelinardquo Walden Iota Eta Area 11 Charlotte Nyman Alpha Pi Area 17 Marilyn Leasure Beta Gamma Area 16 Anne Butcher Kappa Psi Area 9 Bobbi Duncan Theta Mu Area 14 Wynonna Lipsett Tau Area 8 Ann Hunter Alpha Chi Area 7 Emma Jean Tanner Eta Omega Area 4 Mary Jo Riojas Kappa Delta Area 10 Joanne Davis ex officio Beta Zeta Area 6
The Delta Kappa Gamma
Society International
- Texas State Organization Legislation Committee
- Legislative Purposes To initiate endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interest of education and of women educators To inform the members of current economic social political and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society
- Suggestions for Programs 1048696 Invite your legislator to a meeting during the time the legislature is NOT in session 1048696 Invite your State Board of Education member to be a guest speaker at a chapter meeting 1048696 Contact your US Congressman to share input regarding Alpha Statersquos Legislative priorities 1048696 Ask a School Board member to attend a chapter meeting
- Keep in Mind
- Participate in political forums and rallies DKG Chapter and Area meetings DKG State Conventions Texas Political Forum National Political Forum
- Questions For Each Action We Support Or Do Not Support
- Questions For Exploration
- Remain Informed Inform Your Chapter
- Online Legislative Alerts and Updates Dr Angela O Bedenbaugh Usforuminfousmedu Texas Legislative Online wwwcapitolstatetxus Texas Education Agency httpwwwteastatetxus The Education Advocate Online httpwwwneaorglac Childrenrsquos Defense Fund Update List httpwwwchildrensdefenseorg House Education and the Workforce Committee httpwwwhousegoveco Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee httpwwwsenategovlabor editorpoliticsolcom (PoliticsOLcom Editor) American Society for Curriculum and Development ascdsmartbriefcom (ASCD SmartBrief)
- Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts) TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association) httptctaorg TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association) wwwtepsaorg ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators) 305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300 Austin TX 78752-3792 wwwatpeorg TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association) httptstaorg Texas Retired Teachers Association httptrtaorg Contact college and university political science departments
- Electronic Contact -Websites White House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm Representatives httpwwwhousegov Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact Congress httpwwwcongressorg Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml -Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg httptwittercomUSAgov -Blog httpblogusagovroller -Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov -Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails 3 Writing Letters
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed Arrive on time and leave on time Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues Thank them for hisher time
- Communicating with Policy Makers 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately State your name and place of residence Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide Identify the issue or specific bill Give bill number and name if possible Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district State your position Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
- Communicating with Policy Makers 3 Writing Letters Letters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page Identify the issue clearly State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents Be informed and accurate State your position State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
- All elected officials should be addressed as The honorable (name) The House of Representatives PO Box 2910 Austin TX 76768-2910 Texas Senators PO Box 12068 Austin TX 78711 Governorrsquos Office PO Box 12328 Austin TX 78711 After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
- US Senators From Texas Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922 Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934 US House of Representative Name ______(for your district)___________
- Communicating with Policy Makers
- Dates of Interest Sept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked) Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting Nov 6 2012 Election Day Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
- TSO Capitol Rally
- Alpha State Legislation Committee
- Slide 24
TSO Capitol Rally
Date to be announced
Late February Early March
Alpha State Legislation Committee
Committee Chairman Suzanne Bathe Lambda Gamma Area 18
Committee MembersLaura Schmidt Kappa Pi Area 1Pat Brashear Zeta Rho Area 5 Betty Peebles Kappa Pi Area 2Latrese Lytle Lambda Mu Area 13Ruthie Estes Delta Mu Area 3 Janie Wigley Gamma Eta Area 12 Carolyn Grantham Mu Kappa Area 15 Rexena ldquoCelinardquo Walden Iota Eta Area 11 Charlotte Nyman Alpha Pi Area 17 Marilyn Leasure Beta Gamma Area 16 Anne Butcher Kappa Psi Area 9 Bobbi Duncan Theta Mu Area 14 Wynonna Lipsett Tau Area 8 Ann Hunter Alpha Chi Area 7 Emma Jean Tanner Eta Omega Area 4 Mary Jo Riojas Kappa Delta Area 10 Joanne Davis ex officio Beta Zeta Area 6
The Delta Kappa Gamma
Society International
- Texas State Organization Legislation Committee
- Legislative Purposes To initiate endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interest of education and of women educators To inform the members of current economic social political and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society
- Suggestions for Programs 1048696 Invite your legislator to a meeting during the time the legislature is NOT in session 1048696 Invite your State Board of Education member to be a guest speaker at a chapter meeting 1048696 Contact your US Congressman to share input regarding Alpha Statersquos Legislative priorities 1048696 Ask a School Board member to attend a chapter meeting
- Keep in Mind
- Participate in political forums and rallies DKG Chapter and Area meetings DKG State Conventions Texas Political Forum National Political Forum
- Questions For Each Action We Support Or Do Not Support
- Questions For Exploration
- Remain Informed Inform Your Chapter
- Online Legislative Alerts and Updates Dr Angela O Bedenbaugh Usforuminfousmedu Texas Legislative Online wwwcapitolstatetxus Texas Education Agency httpwwwteastatetxus The Education Advocate Online httpwwwneaorglac Childrenrsquos Defense Fund Update List httpwwwchildrensdefenseorg House Education and the Workforce Committee httpwwwhousegoveco Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee httpwwwsenategovlabor editorpoliticsolcom (PoliticsOLcom Editor) American Society for Curriculum and Development ascdsmartbriefcom (ASCD SmartBrief)
- Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts) TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association) httptctaorg TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association) wwwtepsaorg ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators) 305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300 Austin TX 78752-3792 wwwatpeorg TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association) httptstaorg Texas Retired Teachers Association httptrtaorg Contact college and university political science departments
- Electronic Contact -Websites White House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm Representatives httpwwwhousegov Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact Congress httpwwwcongressorg Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml -Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg httptwittercomUSAgov -Blog httpblogusagovroller -Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov -Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails 3 Writing Letters
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed Arrive on time and leave on time Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues Thank them for hisher time
- Communicating with Policy Makers 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately State your name and place of residence Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide Identify the issue or specific bill Give bill number and name if possible Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district State your position Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
- Communicating with Policy Makers 3 Writing Letters Letters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page Identify the issue clearly State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents Be informed and accurate State your position State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
- All elected officials should be addressed as The honorable (name) The House of Representatives PO Box 2910 Austin TX 76768-2910 Texas Senators PO Box 12068 Austin TX 78711 Governorrsquos Office PO Box 12328 Austin TX 78711 After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
- US Senators From Texas Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922 Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934 US House of Representative Name ______(for your district)___________
- Communicating with Policy Makers
- Dates of Interest Sept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked) Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting Nov 6 2012 Election Day Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
- TSO Capitol Rally
- Alpha State Legislation Committee
- Slide 24
Alpha State Legislation Committee
Committee Chairman Suzanne Bathe Lambda Gamma Area 18
Committee MembersLaura Schmidt Kappa Pi Area 1Pat Brashear Zeta Rho Area 5 Betty Peebles Kappa Pi Area 2Latrese Lytle Lambda Mu Area 13Ruthie Estes Delta Mu Area 3 Janie Wigley Gamma Eta Area 12 Carolyn Grantham Mu Kappa Area 15 Rexena ldquoCelinardquo Walden Iota Eta Area 11 Charlotte Nyman Alpha Pi Area 17 Marilyn Leasure Beta Gamma Area 16 Anne Butcher Kappa Psi Area 9 Bobbi Duncan Theta Mu Area 14 Wynonna Lipsett Tau Area 8 Ann Hunter Alpha Chi Area 7 Emma Jean Tanner Eta Omega Area 4 Mary Jo Riojas Kappa Delta Area 10 Joanne Davis ex officio Beta Zeta Area 6
The Delta Kappa Gamma
Society International
- Texas State Organization Legislation Committee
- Legislative Purposes To initiate endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interest of education and of women educators To inform the members of current economic social political and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society
- Suggestions for Programs 1048696 Invite your legislator to a meeting during the time the legislature is NOT in session 1048696 Invite your State Board of Education member to be a guest speaker at a chapter meeting 1048696 Contact your US Congressman to share input regarding Alpha Statersquos Legislative priorities 1048696 Ask a School Board member to attend a chapter meeting
- Keep in Mind
- Participate in political forums and rallies DKG Chapter and Area meetings DKG State Conventions Texas Political Forum National Political Forum
- Questions For Each Action We Support Or Do Not Support
- Questions For Exploration
- Remain Informed Inform Your Chapter
- Online Legislative Alerts and Updates Dr Angela O Bedenbaugh Usforuminfousmedu Texas Legislative Online wwwcapitolstatetxus Texas Education Agency httpwwwteastatetxus The Education Advocate Online httpwwwneaorglac Childrenrsquos Defense Fund Update List httpwwwchildrensdefenseorg House Education and the Workforce Committee httpwwwhousegoveco Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee httpwwwsenategovlabor editorpoliticsolcom (PoliticsOLcom Editor) American Society for Curriculum and Development ascdsmartbriefcom (ASCD SmartBrief)
- Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts) TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association) httptctaorg TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association) wwwtepsaorg ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators) 305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300 Austin TX 78752-3792 wwwatpeorg TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association) httptstaorg Texas Retired Teachers Association httptrtaorg Contact college and university political science departments
- Electronic Contact -Websites White House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm Representatives httpwwwhousegov Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact Congress httpwwwcongressorg Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml -Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg httptwittercomUSAgov -Blog httpblogusagovroller -Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov -Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails 3 Writing Letters
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed Arrive on time and leave on time Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues Thank them for hisher time
- Communicating with Policy Makers 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately State your name and place of residence Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide Identify the issue or specific bill Give bill number and name if possible Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district State your position Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
- Communicating with Policy Makers 3 Writing Letters Letters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page Identify the issue clearly State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents Be informed and accurate State your position State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
- All elected officials should be addressed as The honorable (name) The House of Representatives PO Box 2910 Austin TX 76768-2910 Texas Senators PO Box 12068 Austin TX 78711 Governorrsquos Office PO Box 12328 Austin TX 78711 After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
- US Senators From Texas Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922 Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934 US House of Representative Name ______(for your district)___________
- Communicating with Policy Makers
- Dates of Interest Sept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked) Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting Nov 6 2012 Election Day Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
- TSO Capitol Rally
- Alpha State Legislation Committee
- Slide 24
The Delta Kappa Gamma
Society International
- Texas State Organization Legislation Committee
- Legislative Purposes To initiate endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interest of education and of women educators To inform the members of current economic social political and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society
- Suggestions for Programs 1048696 Invite your legislator to a meeting during the time the legislature is NOT in session 1048696 Invite your State Board of Education member to be a guest speaker at a chapter meeting 1048696 Contact your US Congressman to share input regarding Alpha Statersquos Legislative priorities 1048696 Ask a School Board member to attend a chapter meeting
- Keep in Mind
- Participate in political forums and rallies DKG Chapter and Area meetings DKG State Conventions Texas Political Forum National Political Forum
- Questions For Each Action We Support Or Do Not Support
- Questions For Exploration
- Remain Informed Inform Your Chapter
- Online Legislative Alerts and Updates Dr Angela O Bedenbaugh Usforuminfousmedu Texas Legislative Online wwwcapitolstatetxus Texas Education Agency httpwwwteastatetxus The Education Advocate Online httpwwwneaorglac Childrenrsquos Defense Fund Update List httpwwwchildrensdefenseorg House Education and the Workforce Committee httpwwwhousegoveco Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee httpwwwsenategovlabor editorpoliticsolcom (PoliticsOLcom Editor) American Society for Curriculum and Development ascdsmartbriefcom (ASCD SmartBrief)
- Collaborate with other professional organizations (these organizations also provide legislative alerts) TCTA (Texas Classroom Teachers Association) httptctaorg TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association) wwwtepsaorg ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators) 305 E Huntland Dr Suite 300 Austin TX 78752-3792 wwwatpeorg TSTA (Texas State Teachers Association) httptstaorg Texas Retired Teachers Association httptrtaorg Contact college and university political science departments
- Electronic Contact -Websites White House httpwwwwhitehousegovcontact Senators httpwwwsenategovgeneralcontact_informationsenators_cfmcfm Representatives httpwwwhousegov Governor httpwwwgovernorstatetxuscontact Congress httpwwwcongressorg Elected officials httpwwwUSAgovContactElectedshtml -Tweet a message to your representative http2govorg httptwittercomUSAgov -Blog httpblogusagovroller -Facebook of legislators wwwfacebookcomUSAgov -Youtube httpwwwyoutubecomUSGovernment
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails 3 Writing Letters
- Communicating with Policy Makers 1 Office Visits Personal visits alone or in a small group are the most effective way to communicate with policy makers Schedule an appointment and indicate who will be present Draft an agenda list issues to be discussed and decide who will speak Provide a written one-page summary of your position on each issue to be discussed Arrive on time and leave on time Be open to and ready for questions If you do not know the answer provide an answer later Ask for the lawmakerrsquos support of your issues Thank them for hisher time
- Communicating with Policy Makers 2 Telephone Calls and E-Mails These methods are effective especially when timing is critical and a policymakerrsquos support or vote is needed immediately State your name and place of residence Ask to speak to the lawmaker or aide Identify the issue or specific bill Give bill number and name if possible Explain briefly why the bill is important in your district State your position Ask the legislator for support or to vote against the bill
- Communicating with Policy Makers 3 Writing Letters Letters not only alert policymakers to your views but they also help educate legislators about issues Use when time is not critical Write by hand or type in your own words Do not use form letters Be brief and to the point limit your writing to one page Identify the issue clearly State how the issue will effect the legislatorrsquos constituents Be informed and accurate State your position State the position of Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas if you know the position Ask for the legislatorrsquos support
- All elected officials should be addressed as The honorable (name) The House of Representatives PO Box 2910 Austin TX 76768-2910 Texas Senators PO Box 12068 Austin TX 78711 Governorrsquos Office PO Box 12328 Austin TX 78711 After action has been taken follow up by communicating your appreciation andor disappointment
- US Senators From Texas Sen Kay B Hutchison (202) 224-5922 Effective 12013 we will have a new Senator Sen John Cornyn (202) 224-2934 US House of Representative Name ______(for your district)___________
- Communicating with Policy Makers
- Dates of Interest Sept 7 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail Oct 9 Last Day to Register to Vote Oct 22 First Day of Early Voting Oct 30 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by mail (Received not postmarked) Nov 2 Last Day of Early Voting Nov 6 2012 Election Day Jan 8 2013 83rd Legislature Convenes at noon May 272013 Last Day of 82nd Legislature regular session Oct 24 2012 Texas Conference for Women Austin TX Conv Ctr Nov 14-17 2013 State Board of Education Meeting
- TSO Capitol Rally
- Alpha State Legislation Committee
- Slide 24
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