New York State Cancer Consortium Sustainability Training Hillary Clarke Regional Advocacy Director Lakes and Western Regions.

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New York State Cancer Consortium Sustainability Training Hillary Clarke Regional Advocacy Director Lakes and Western Regions

Agenda Introductions and Overview What is and is NOT lobbying Legislative Process 101 Communicating with Elected Officials Activities to Educate and Inform

Introductions: Who are we, and what do we do? American Cancer Society Advocacy Team – promotes public policies at all levels of government which support prevention and detection, enhance access to care, and improve the quality of life for those impacted by cancer Legislative Ambassadors ACS Cancer Action Network

Why are we here? To support the work of the New York State Cancer Consortium! – Prevention and Detection – Tobacco Control – Workforce Shortages – Palliative Care It will take a collective effort and many voices to secure necessary policy change and funding for these initiatives in the current fiscal climate

What can we do? Inform decision makers about the role of policy change in the fight against cancer Build a persuasive case for a particular piece of legislation and/or funding level Engage the community (providers, patients, caregivers) to support our cause and advocate with us

LUNCH BREAK

What is and is NOT lobbying

What IS lobbying… Attempting to influence the outcome of legislation: – “Assemblyman Smith, I am asking for your vote in favor of A.2720, a bill requiring calorie posting at chain restaurants.” State dollars may not be used to convey this type of message.

What IS lobbying… Asking others to influence the outcome of legislation: – “Time is running out! Contact your Assembly member today and urge him/her to vote for the calorie posting bill (A.2720).” * State dollars may not be used to convey this type of message either.

What is NOT lobbying… Educating decision makers and/or others about public health problems and solutions Example: “Research shows that the earlier breast cancer is detected and treated, the better the survival rate. When breast cancer is diagnosed at an early stage, the 5-year survival rate is 98%.”

What is NOT lobbying… Participating in a gov’t sponsored hearing where your participation was specifically requested Disseminating poll results on community knowledge & attitudes, or data about current cancer screening and prevention trends Educating elected officials on the cancer burden in your community and your role in addressing it

Illustrating the Difference Not Lobbying “At current funding levels, the New York State Cancer Services Program helps fewer than 20% of the women who don't have insurance and can't afford a mammogram.” Lobbying “If the legislature wants to avoid closing down screening programs and turning women away, we urge you to allocate $29 million in the Budget.”

Legislative Process 101 Legislature in session from Jan-Jun 212 members Assembly –led by Speaker Sheldon Silver – Currently ruled by Dems, who hold more seats Senate –led by Majority Leader Malcolm Smith – Flipped to Dem control after November ‘08 elections Decisions made by leadership (“3 men in a room”)

How a Bill Becomes a Law The Idea Bill Drafting Introduction – (sponsorship in each house) Committee Vote Floor Vote Conference Committee The Governor

2009 Legislative Timeline December 16, 2008 – Governor’s budget introduced (earlier than usual this year) January 7, 2009 – State of the State Address February 2 – Health budget hearings January thru March – outreach to legislators, district meetings on health budget issues Late March – Joint Budget Committee meetings April 1 – State budget due April 2 thru late June – non-budget issues June 22 – end of active session

Key Players All Senators and Assembly members from your area! Governor (upper Manhattan) – Health Commissioner, Governor’s Health & Budget Staff Assembly – Speaker-Sheldon Silver (lower Manhattan) – Assembly Health Chair- Dick Gottfried (lower Manhattan) – Assembly Insurance Chair – Joseph Morelle (Rochester) – Ways & Means Chair – Herman “Denny” Farrell (upper Manhattan) Senate – Majority Leader –Malcolm Smith (Queens) – Senate Health Chair –Tom Duane (Manhattan) – Senate Insurance Chair – Neil Breslin (Albany) – Senate Finance Chairs – Carl Kruger (Brooklyn) +Liz Krueger (Manh)

Who represents you? NY Senate District 56

Communicating with Elected Officials

General local statistics Not lobbying How state & fed money is being spent in the district Not lobbying Real-life stories that personalize the issue Not lobbying Your visibility and momentum as a group Not lobbying What specific legislative action would make you happy Lobbying!! Stay on message… Five Conversations Your Legislators Want to Have

What are the Key Messages? State the basic value Overcome the barrier Demonstrate the need Echo the vision

The In-District Visit Call district office with meeting request – Each office has different process – Get to know the scheduler During session, members are in Albany Mon thru Wed or Thurs, in district on Fridays Staff meetings are GOOD! Keep attendee # manageable (3-4) Plan for 20 minutes – you might get more Leave a packet of materials

Maintaining Your Visibility …with legislators and their staff, year round! Regular communication (info about your program, newsletters, drop-by office) Send copy of all local press clips w/ letter Forward your relevant research/surveys Testify at hearings and public forums Invite to programs, or co-host events (make sure you can accommodate them) Honor champions at awards events

Activities to Educate and Inform Materials for legislators – Fact sheets, postcards describing your program/issue Meetings – In-district visits without a specific ask Story collection – Personal stories from your program! Many uses! Media advocacy – Letters to the editor, op-eds, featured personal stories – Invite media to your events Engage your providers – They have firsthand knowledge of the value of our programs!

Final Thoughts Pay attention to the political process – Watch for town hall meetings, hearings – Know the state legislative calendar – Be aware of current legislative issues Make sure your elected officials know who you are and what you do Emphasize the unmet needs Publicize your successes and use them to build your reputation

CONTACT US! Hillary Clarke

Questions? Thank You!