8th Annual VATA Hit the HILL Sponsored by the Governmental Affairs Committee

5 w’s Who: all Athletic trainers; Clinicians, researchers, students What: Advocating for the profession of athletic training in the commonwealth of Virginia Why: Every year is critical to communicate with our legislators, no one will advocate for our needs except for us When: February 7, 2017. Briefing 0830-0930. Your appointments to follow (typically done at 1200) Note: there are several linked documents in this presentation, you must run as a “presentation” to click on the link

Our goals Increased visibility among Virginia’s legislators and their aides Better understanding by legislators and aides of the work we do and how we help our clients Communication to them about our issues of importance Beginning (or continuation) of an ongoing relationship with legislators

Sign up First, fill out the attached form Second, just wait until sign up closes There may be several of you from the same region. GAC will coordinate with grouping and contact you via phone After you are contacted by the GAC, you will schedule appointments by calling your delegate’s office (do not email) You will be making 2 appointments, one Virginia senator and one Virginia representative Reminder: Find your legislators here LAST SIGN UP DATE IS Jan 23, 2017

What about students? ATEP Students You will not need to make appointments, you will be attached to a group You will still need to sign up Good for networking with other professionals and students Good low pressure introduction for advocacy whether you’re in/out of state

Coordinating instructions We will meet beforehand for a briefing session (0830-0930) University of Richmond Downtown, 626 E. Broad Street, Suite 100, in the Gallery Room. Please plan to be on time Briefing Go over bills and budget issues of importance Discuss the climate for legislating Answer any questions you might have

PDF of Map HERE

Preparation Prepare yourself with this document Additional material will be available at the Briefing If you have questions or have difficulty with the documents in this presentation, contact Jay Sedory (edsedory@gmail.com) or Mike Puglia (pugliamj@gmail.com )

Your Committee Position First Last Title Tanner Howell Chair Interim Jay Sedory Athletic Trainer Future Chair Mike Puglia Co-Chair Jessica Bissinger Officer Matt Gage AT Program Director Lobbyist Becky Bowers-Lanier B2L Consulting Member Jon Almquist Concussion Specialist Jim Buriak Program Director Annemarie Francis John Knaul Associate Athletic Trainer Dave Pawlowski VP Program Anna Lauren Hawkinson Assistant Athletic Trainer Chris Young Director, Athletic Training Services Tanner Howell