for every woman Monthly Legislative Update October 22, 2014

for every woman Agenda 1 Special Guest: Kellie Goodwin McBridePoint of Contact Survey OverviewDiscussion QuestionsStay ENGAGED!Coalition Sign-On Letter Update

for every woman Candidate Forum 2

for every woman Coalition Sign-On Letters CHIP Watchlist DOJ Guidance 3

for every woman Monthly Advocacy Point of Contact Survey We read your surveys and LEARN from YOU We RESPOND to INQUIRIES and TECHNICAL REQUESTS Surveys help us PLAN and give us INSIGHTS 4 Monthly Advocacy POC Surveys matter:

for every woman In recent surveys, 14 local associations reported having had meetings with elected officials. Discussion Question: Are most of your legislative meetings with local or state officials? What topics do you meet about? *** If you are setting up a meeting with Congressional members, we are available to provide fact sheets, talking points, and other resources on priority legislation. We can also connect you with national partners when relevant. us at to discuss further. 5 Monthly Advocacy Point of Contact Survey

for every woman Monthly Advocacy Point of Contact Survey Sneak Preview/ December Monthly Survey Question: What meetings would you like the National Office to set up with Incumbent Members of Congress or Newly Elected Members? 1)Think about who you would like to cultivate relationships with? 2)Who are champions on your issues, but legislators you would like to take it to another level with? 3)Who are the harder relationships to navigate, and you think building a relationship with is worth pursuing? 4)Any Newly Elected Members You Would Like National to Set up Meetings with and starting now would be beneficial? *Note* We will map these meetings out over a period of time but will work with your local association on the request. 6

for every woman 7 Local Associations want to know… Have you raised funds for legislative advocacy? What has been the outcome? What legislative advocacy strategies have worked for you? What has not worked?

for every woman Action Item: Share on a Monthly Call If you would like to share the advocacy work your local association is doing on the federal, state, or local level, OR hear more about a specific topic, please Next meeting date: November 19, 3:00 Eastern ** Please note, there will be no December call. ** 8

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for every woman Questions? Comments? 10 Desiree Hoffman Director of Advocacy and Policy Manages the Advocacy Department and responds to Capitol Hill, White House, Federal Agencies and Local Association Inquiries on all legislation. Specific expertise on Affordable Care Act, Medicare/Medicaid. Qudsia Raja Advocacy and Policy Manager Health & Safety Rights Portfolio Includes: domestic and sexual violence (VAWA/VOCA); trafficking; gun violence; military sexual assault (MJIA). Also available for specific inquiries regarding Week Without Violence (WWV) and the Domestic Violence Mission Impact Group (DVMIG) Danielle Marse-Kapr Senior Advocacy and Policy Associate Economic Empowerment Portfolio Includes: Budget Advocacy (ending sequestration), Workplace Fairness Issues (minimum wage, pregnancy accommodations, fair pay, etc.) and NextGen Affinity Group Tralonne Shorter Senior Advocacy and Policy Associate Racial Justice and Civil Rights Portfolio Includes: Immigration Reform, Voting Rights, Racial Profiling, Affirmative Action and Hate Crimes Holly Jones Director of Member Services Leads local association advocacy capacity building and voter mobilization work