Government Relations Resources Idea Exchange Webinar for PHCC State and Local Executives/Presidents March 2011 We Will Begin at 2:00pm EDT
Government Relations
Purpose – to influence lawmakers/policy through education
Government Relations Resources Four Specific Services 1. Representation Capitol Hill – Agencies • • • • • • • •
Make-up of 112th Congress Legislation Budget – CRs Form 1099 Repeal – Senate & House Perkins Act Estate Tax 3% withholding Tax credits
Government Relations Resources 2. State & Local Affairs • State Net • ”Day at the Capitol” Toolkit
Government Relations Resources 3. Grassroots/Grasstops (Database) • • • • •
Convey issue positions PAC contributions Media Industry Data – statistics – information Recruit association members – political offices
Government Relations Resources 4. Political Action Committee (PAC) • Fundraising • Contributions
Legislative Conference 2011 Real People Making a Real Impact! Your legislators want to see you and hear from you! Let your voice be heard on issues like Form 1099 repeal, reinstatement of energy efficient tax credits to original levels, permanent repeal of the estate tax and extension of capital gains and dividend rates! Register at www.phccweb.org!
PHCC Legislative Conference Washington, DC May 11 – 12, 2011 Wednesday May 11, 2011 10 am to 1:30 pm Registration 1:30 to 4:45 pm Legislative Briefing & Orientation 5:30 pm PHCC Group Picture on Capitol Hill Steps 6 to 8 pm Congressional Reception
Thursday, May 12, 2011 7:30 to 10 am Legislative Breakfast 10:30 am to 3:30 pm Congressional Visits 4:30 to 6 pm PHCC Congressional Award Reception 6:30 to 9 pm Washington, DC Monument Bus Tour
Legislative Conference 2011 Go to www.phccweb.org for more information or to register online. Questions about today’s webinar? Contact Mark Riso (800)533-7694
[email protected] Government Relations Resources Thank You for joining us today. Please join us for our April Webinar Safety & Risk Management Resources Tuesday, April 26, 2011 3-4 pm ET