Critical Time for Appropriations March 14, 2015, 2:00 pm ET For closed captioning of today’s call, go to //west.typewell.com/mfooblfg.

Critical Time for AppropriationsMarch 14, 2015, 2:00 pm ET

For closed captioning of today’s call, go to http://west.typewell.com/mfooblfg

http://west.typewell.com/mfooblfg

Welcome from RESULTS Executive DirectorDr. Joanne Carter

March 2015 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides

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Group Photo of the MonthRESULTS Dallas with Rep. Sam Johnson, February 2015


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Guest Speaker – Rep. Barbara Lee (CA-13)


• First elected in 1998 to represent California’s then-9th Congressional District (now the 13th)

• Helped form the Congressional Out of Poverty Caucus (COPC) in 2007

• Has authored or co-authored every major piece of legislation dealing with global HIV/AIDS issues since she was elected to Congress. This includes legislation that created the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria, and the position of Special Advisor for Orphans and Vulnerable Children.

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Guest Speaker – Lila Cruikshankspeaking with Lisa Marchal, Senior Global Grassroots Associate


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Ms. Cruikshank has a background in business and global health and currently works as an independent consultant with clients including One Family Health, a primary-care clinic franchise in Rwanda, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

She lives in Durham, North Carolina, and we are grateful to her for sharing her story about the impact of tuberculosis on her life.

Lila puts a face what our appropriations requests really mean for individuals and families.

World TB Day – March 24


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Every year, on March 24, the world marks World TB Day to mobilize political and social commitment for faster progress towards eliminating TB.

How will this day be marked in your community?

The evening of March 24, there will be a webcast of an event where TB champions will be recognized, including our own Dr. Joanne Carter. Register for the webcast: www.ghdnews.com.

• Invite your legislators and aides to World TB Day briefings in the Senate (March 24) and the House (March 25). Invitations coming soon.

• We will be sharing World TB Day-related info on Facebook and Twitter soon, particularly on March 24. Share, share, share!

• Keep your eyes peeled to spot possible media opportunities in your local area.

http://www.stoptb.org/events/world_tb_day/2015/



http://www.ghdnews.com/

Global Poverty Campaigns UpdateDirector of Global Grassroots Advocacy

Ken Patterson


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Top Global Activities Right Now

• Making final appropriations requests of representatives and senators (make a plan of action today)

• Booking face-to-face meetings with representatives & senators (and check out this activist milestone for tips on how!)

• Planning for the Two Dollar Challenge, April 6-10


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http://www.results.org/issues/appropriations

http://www.results.org/issues/appropriations

http://www.results.org/skills_center/milestone_12/

http://www.results.org/events/results_two_dollar_challenge/

Appropriations 2016 Improve Health & Education


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Appropriations Sign-on Letters in the House


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• Issues for these letters - oGlobal TBoGlobal maternal/child health, Gavi, and

nutritionoGlobal basic education

• Get the texts of each letter, some background, and instructions on how to get your representatives onto each letter.

http://www.results.org/blog/building_the_foundation_supporting_appropriations_for_global_development_pr/



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How many signers do we have so far? As of March 12:

• Maternal and Child Health, Gavi and Nutrition Letter – March 18 deadline

o 26 current signers

• Basic Education and Global Partnership for Education Letter – March 18 deadline


• Bilateral Tuberculosis Letter – March 19 deadline


Appropriations Laser TalkEngage: We know members of the State and Foreign Operations Subcommittee of Appropriations will soon be considering spending levels for life-saving global development work for the fiscal year 2016 foreign aid spending bill.

Problem: As concerned constituents, we are particularly interested in what is at stake when it comes to global development. In addition to saving lives and empowering people to build pathways out of poverty, global development programs also contribute to U.S. economic growth and boost our national security.

Inform (choose two or three requests from this list):

In the area of Global Health -• $850 million for Maternal and Child Health, including $235 million for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and an additional

$200 million for Nutrition in Global Health• $400 million for bilateral Tuberculosis control efforts• $1.35 billion for the multilateral Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

In the area of Education for All -• $125 million for the Global Partnership for Education within Basic Education,• A total of $925 million for Basic Education

Call to Action: Will you speak or write to the leadership of the State and Foreign Operations Subcommittee of Appropriations and ask that they include the following funding levels in their bill? We, as constituents, thank you for your leadership and for considering this request.

(Tips for creating your own laser talk can be found online!)


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http://www.results.org/skills_center/empower_yourself_activist_milestone_2/

Lila Bartel, RESULTS Topeka


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Breakthrough with Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-2)

Two Dollar Challenge – April 6-10

• This is an experiential learning for groups and communities. People can engage a different levels, bridge the “empathy gap,” recruit new advocates, and even fundraise!

• Two Dollar Challenge Tutorial, 8 pm ET on March 16. Webinar URL: http://fuze.me/28100430 or dial (201) 479-4595, meeting ID: 28100430#

• National discussions before (March 24) and after (April 13) the Challenge: http://www.results.org/events/events_calendar/


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http://fuze.me/28100430

http://www.results.org/events/events_calendar/

http://www.results.org/events/events_calendar/

Opportunities

• Applying the Lessons of The Narrative Project, 9 pm ET on March 17. To join the online meeting, go to http://fuze.me/28182850. To join by phone, dial (201) 479-4595 and enter meeting ID 28182850 when prompted.

• RESULTS Introductory Call, 1 pm ET on Mar. 27. Click to RSVP for the call.

• RESULTS International Conference, July 18-21. Registration is open!


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http://www.results.org/take_action/become_a_results_activist/#Introductory%20Call

http://www.cvent.com/events/results-2015-international-conference/event-summary-6e6e2b145a02421a805078305ffdcb1f.aspx?i=56691988

More Opportunities

• Congressional Recesses: House and Senate: March 28-April 12. Request face-to-face meetings.

• Media Training: Using Letters to the Editor and Op-eds to Make a Difference, 8 pm ET on March 18. To join the meeting, go to http://fuze.me/28074102. To join by phone, dial (201) 479-4595 and enter meeting ID 28074102.

• Maternal/Child Health and Nutrition Issue Briefing, 9 pm on April 1. To join the meeting, go to http://fuze.me/28221138. To join by phone, dial (201) 479-4595 and enter meeting ID 28221138.

• Stay tuned for information on a Maternal/Child Health and Nutrition Media Training the week of April 6.


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Bob Dickerson Leadership Award

In celebration of our 35th anniversary, RESULTS is very pleased to announce the inaugural Bob Dickerson Grassroots Leadership Award. This is your chance to nominate a RESULTS volunteer who deserves recognition for their leadership, courage, persistence, and commitment.

Two RESULTS volunteers will be honored with this award at our 35th Anniversary RESULTS International Conference July 18-21 in Washington, D.C. and at our special 35th Anniversary Benefit Gala on July 22.

To nominate a grassroots volunteer, please email your nomination (no more than one page) to [email protected] by Friday, March 20. Please include how this volunteer has contributed to achieving the mission of RESULTS, why they are a model for powerful citizen engagement, and why they inspire you.


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http://[email protected]/

In-room Huddle: Face-to-face Meetings


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Which member of Congress will you meet with face-to-face during the early April

recess? (March 28-April 12)

Taking Action



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• Get the texts of each letter, some background, and instructions on how to get your representatives onto each letter.

• Make a plan – Who will reach out to which representative on Monday?

http://www.results.org/blog/building_the_foundation_supporting_appropriations_for_global_development_pr/

“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”

- Jane Goodall

Critical Time for Appropriations March 14, 2015, 2:00 pm ET For closed captioning of today’s call, go to //west.typewell.com/mfooblfg.

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