2015 CCSA Mobile Conference App To Download & Launch the App: Search “confservices” in the app store on your device Open the app and enter event code: 2015 Set Up Your Account: Once you’ve completed the steps above, select “My Account” button to log into the app Enter your address and the password “2015” to complete this step Note: Directions are also listed on pg. 3 of the printed program. Share Your Experience | #CCSACon | #OMMV

2015 CCSA Mobile App Session Evaluations Share Your Experience | #CCSACon | #OMMV Provide your feedback on all CCSA breakout sessions directly from the app: Select PROGRAM Button Under programming header tap the strand that corresponds to the session you want to evaluate Use the arrows on the top to make sure you’re on the correct date Scroll down until you find the session title When you are inside a session description, click on the “Complete Session Evaluation” link under the pink “Resources” header to complete a quick evaluation for that particular session. Note: Directions are listed on the logistics button of the app. Thank You!

Effectively Engaging Your Elected Officials Carlos Marquez: Political Director, CCSA Advocates Emily Gold: Parent Organizer, Los Angeles Gary Davis: Director, Board Engagement and Leadership Development Miles Durfee: Managing Regional Director, Southern California Nicole Bautista: General Manager, Government Affairs

Session Agenda 1.Opening Question 2.Some Useful Strategies 3.Some Useful Resources 4.Practice 5.Break-Out Groups 6.Share-out/Q & A 7.Closing

What do all Politicians Need? Money Are you using their very limited time wisely and efficiently? Votes Does a relationship with you lead to more votes? Time Direct and Indirect Funds to run and win future campaigns

Need #1: Time Who is your elected official? - identify the elected official - get to know the elected official; bio Know who has jurisdiction over what you want Be prepared for every conversation: succinct, clear, easily digestible, and specific Get to know the staff!

Need # 2: Votes Invite elected officials to events Provide access to their constituents Choose your representatives strategically Don’t let yourself get isolated as a charter leader- build coalition Have your school be seen as a voting bloc Publicize elections at your school Know the rules of the game

Need #2 (cont.): Mobilization Charter Leaders are Masterful Mobilizers –Mobilization is really just education and communication Be a Conduit for information –Both good and bad outcomes –Give Awards and Recognitions when Appropriate –Let them know your community is listening and watching Know the Rules – But Don’t Be Afraid –501c3 Organizations and Leaders can lobby –Individuals Citizens can lobby, have positions on candidates, and ballot measures (See Handout and Check with Legal)

Need #3: Money Be a Donor: find and attend fundraising events Be seen as gatekeeper to other donors Take opportunities to sponsor or host events Contribute to causes you both care about

Resources For You 1.Resources Sheet 2.Do’s and Don’ts Guide 3.Messaging worksheet 4.Alliance for Justice: California Guide and Grassroots Lobbying Guidelines

Let’s Practice! Toni Atkins (D-78) Use the bio and questions provided to practice researching an elected official. We’ll be here to answer your questions!

Small Group Time Using the resources provided and your smart device, find an elected official that you want to engage with Keeping your new strategies in mind, make a plan for reaching out to them