PRAZE DIVISION PRogramming Advocacy Zionism Education New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015

Legacy of Action “If we are Zionists … what is the good of meeting and talking and drinking tea? Let us do something real and practical—let us organize the Jewish women of America...” - Henrietta Szold New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015

PRAZE Division New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015 Domestic Advocacy Zionism and the World Health & Wellness

PRAZE Division New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015 Gender Equity in Medical Research (GEM) Human Trafficking Women’s Preventive Health Affordable Child Care New Research Campaign Every Beat Counts: Hadassah Heart Health Program™ (includes Every Step Counts) Check it Out® Defining Zionism How to Talk About Israel I2I UN Team Curriculum Watch Women Who Learn Day in the District Date with the State Day on the Hill Washington Representative 50 State Advocacy Network National Action Center Swearing In

New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015 Why Advocacy? Empowerment Hadassah is a force for change. Visibility Media attention Community relationships National image Engagement Current and prospective members and donors, especially young women

New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015 Hadassah’s Commitment to Advocacy Founded on two pillars: - Strengthen and support the State of Israel - Support democracy in the U.S. and strengthen American support for Israel Divided into two categories: - Zionist Affairs - American Affairs

Your Role as Presidents New Presidents’ Orientation November Ensure that all Hadassah activities interconnect Zionism, Advocacy, Health & Wellness 2.Membership, Development and PRAZE in every program 3.Annual Planning 4.Rules and Regulations 5.Support local leadership

PRAZE Portfolio New Presidents’ Orientation November Identify a leader in every Unit and Region to take on the PRAZE Portfolio 2.Responsible for incorporating Zionism, Advocacy, and Health & Wellness in local and regional events 3.Will make every effort to participate in PRAZE trainings

New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015 The Benefits of Advocacy Both National surveys and Hadassah surveys have indicated that young women are more likely to get involved & donate to an organization if advocacy is an integral component of every program.

50 State Advocacy Representative New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015 Hadassah has not yet succeeded in identifying one volunteer in every state to be the liaison for all advocacy within that region. We need your help!

Most Days in the District organized Most Day in the District participants Greatest percentage of congressional districts visited 2016 Day in the District Region Awards New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015

Encourage your local members and friends to register for Action Alerts from our National Action Center Consider having a laptop available at your registration table during events Action Network New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015

Zionist Advocacy New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015 Israel The United States must put diplomatic pressure on the Palestinian leadership to condemn the ongoing wave of terrorism and de-escalate the rise in violence. The U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act and supporting the Iron Dome Missile Defense System, which are crucial for Israel’s security. In light of the Iranian nuclear agreement, we urge the United States to ensure funds are allocated to safeguard Israel’s qualitative military edge.

Zionist Advocacy & Education New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015 H ADASSAH. ORG / DEFININGZIONISM

2016 Every Step Counts New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015 hadassah.org/everystepcounts April to July 2016 From HMO to Hadassah Convention, Atlanta

Health & Wellness New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015 hadassah.org/everystepcounts hadassah.org/hearthealth hadassah.org/breastcancer

Forms & Resources New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015 Advocacy Resources on myHadassah Day in the District Unit Coordinators Guide Domestic Advocacy Brochure & Factsheets Training PowerPoints and Videos Template Speeches Unit Sign-on Letters Social Media Kits Advocacy Online Forms Become an Advocate Form: hadassah.org/advocate Day in the District Planning Update Google Form: tiny.cc/DayintheDistrict Curriculum Watch Information Form: hadassah.org/curriculumwatch Heart Health Events: hadassah.org/hearthealthevents

Coalitions New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015 Guide to Permissible Election Year Activities Relationship Building Guidelines & Checklist

In Summary New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015 Incorporate Advocacy [Zionism, Health & Wellness] in every Development event Identify a PRAZE Portfolio Holder Help to identify a 50 State Advocacy Representative in your Region Include 2016 Every Step Counts in your Annual Plan