2014 TWW Fly-in

Agenda 1:00PM Welcome, Introductions & Review Agenda 1:10PM   1:10PM Fly-in Purpose & Expectations 1:20PM Fly-in Logistics & Tips for Getting Around DC 1:30PM Preparing for your Meetings with Members/Hill Staff 1:45PM Delivering Our Messages 2:10PM Questions & Answers Go to Google Maps

Why a Fly-in? Demonstrate Need & Support for the Program Direct Delivery of Information-Avoid the Spam Folder Maintain/Build Lasting Relationships with MOC/Staff A Coalition in Action Go to Google Maps

68 Participants Historical funding of state F&W agencies excise taxes (90% of funding for 10% of species). After nearly 25 years of advocacy SWG was created. Not at sufficient level to meet goal

State Wildlife Grants Historical funding of state F&W agencies excise taxes (90% of funding for 10% of species). After nearly 25 years of advocacy SWG was created. Not at sufficient level to meet goal

Checklist Schedule your meetings on the Hill Attend advocacy training Pick up participant & leave behind packets Attend your meetings on the Hill Attend the Receptions Start Your Follow-up Go to Google Maps

Advocacy Training Historical funding of state F&W agencies excise taxes (90% of funding for 10% of species). After nearly 25 years of advocacy SWG was created. Not at sufficient level to meet goal

Advocacy Training Historical funding of state F&W agencies excise taxes (90% of funding for 10% of species). After nearly 25 years of advocacy SWG was created. Not at sufficient level to meet goal

State Wildlife Grants Millions of $’s Fiscal Year Historical funding of state F&W agencies excise taxes (90% of funding for 10% of species). After nearly 25 years of advocacy SWG was created. Not at sufficient level to meet goal Fiscal Year

Hill Meetings BE on-time & respective of time BE yourself (friendly, informative & honest) BE a good listener BE prepared BE adaptable BE grateful Go to Google Maps

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