Virtual Workshop
In-District Advocacy: Meetings, Site Visits & More
May 21, 2025
1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET
Don’t wait until August to start thinking about your summer recess strategy! In-district activities such as site visits, facility tours and district office meetings are an important component of a long-term advocate engagement strategy. They offer a unique way to engage and educate legislators as well as energize advocates. Join us to hear strategies to launch or elevate your in-district grassroots activities.
1:30 p.m.
Planning & Preparing for Strategic In-District Engagement
Now is the time to start preparing for August recess! But before you invite a legislator to a site visit or request a meeting, a strategic plan is essential. We will cover the logistics of scheduling, preparing advocates and equipping them with tools to make the most of in-district engagement opportunities.
Speakers will address:
- How to schedule and secure meetings and site visits with legislators
- Best practices for preparing advocates, from messaging to meeting roles, to ensure a compelling and productive conversation
- Strategies for coordinating with internal teams, lobbyists and coalition partners to strengthen outcomes
Public Affairs Council
2:30 p.m.
Break
2:45 p.m.
Executing & Maximizing Impact from In-District Advocacy
Once the meeting or site visit is scheduled, what happens next? This session will focus on the execution of in-district engagements, including site visits, town halls, and congressional office hours, and ensuring follow-up actions that drive long-term advocacy success.
You will learn how to:
- Structure engaging and informative site visits and district meetings that leave a lasting impression on legislators
- Incorporate advocate participation in town halls, office hours and other district-based events to amplify your advocacy message
- Turn one-time interactions into long-term advocacy partnerships through strategic follow-up
American Chemistry Council
American Trucking Associations
3:45 p.m.
Adjourn
American Chemistry Council
Public Affairs Council
American Trucking Associations
This program is eligible for 2 credits toward the Certificate in Government Relations and Lobbying, 2 Elective credits toward the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management and 2 Elective credits toward the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.
Register
Membership Plus: FREE
Members: $339
Non-Members: $449
More Registration Info
Additional discounts may apply to this meeting. These discounts may include:
For multiple registrants: A discount will apply to the standard member/nonmember rate for organizations that register two or more participants for the same meeting. The first registrant will pay full price, the second participant will receive a 10% discount and each additional registrant will receive a 15% discount. To register multiple participants, you may either register online or download the print and fax registration form.
Member discounts: Discounts for members are applied to all Public Affairs Council meetings.
Nonmembers: Join the Council today, and save by registering at the member rate and using the $300 new-member coupon you will receive. Contact our membership team for information about joining the Council.
Questions? Contact us at 202.787.5950.
Questions
Laura Brigandi
Senior Manager, Advocacy & Digital Practice
202.787.5976 | [email protected]