1. It’s about relationships!
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Grassroots Advocacy:
It’s about relationships!

2. Who do you listen to?
Why?
What makes what they say important?
How does this sway your opinions or decisions?

3. How do you get to know someone? What questions do you ask?
Breaking the Ice
How do you get to know someone?
What questions do you ask?
How do you find out if they share a common interest?
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4. Who influences your lawmakers?
If not you, who?
Who influences your lawmakers?
How might you recruit those influencers?
What is indirect influence?
Who is impacted by your issue?
Are they engaged?
Turned second bullet into a question
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5. Group Activity Grab a partner and create two lists:
Potential ways to directly engage with lawmakers
Ways to influence them indirectly through other avenues

6. Discussion