Your 2009 ASC Advocacy Calendar
With a new president in the White House, some new faces on Capitol Hill and many members of Congress returning to complete the work they've already begun, ASC advocacy efforts from individual ASCs are more important than ever.
Now is the time to start working on your ASC's plans and activities for 2009. The calendar on these pages gives you 12 ideas you can put into action throughout the year. If you follow this planning guide and participate in just one activity each month, you will reach both local and national policy makers, key staff members, members of the media and the people who live and work in your community.
Please share your plans and your activity reports with us throughout the year. Also, please call on us whenever and wherever we can help. You can reach us by phone at 703.836.8808 or by email at ASC@ascassociation.org. Together, let's make 2009 the "Year of the ASC!"
januaryASC Letter DriveCongratulate and educate your new members of Congress about the benefits of ASCs. |
februaryDistrict MeetingsMeet with your local health legislative staffer to educate him or her about the benefits of ASCs and invite your district office staff to tour your ASC. |
marchShow SupportHost a fundraiser for your local member of Congress. |
aprilASCs 2009 Annual MeetingAttend the ASC Association's 2009 Annual Meeting in Nashville, April 22–25. Stop by the ASC Association's booth and make your ASC's voice heard. |
mayMedia MonthEducate your community's media on the benefits of ASCs with media outreach activities. • Letters to the Editor • Meetings with your editorial board • Take a reporter to lunch |
juneASC Legislative & Compliance SeminarMake your voice heard in Washington at our annual legislative and compliance seminar June 4–5 when you will meet with your legislators to discuss ASC legislation and regulatory issues. |
julyASC Letter DriveThank your members of Congress and staff for meeting with you and continue to enlist their support for ASC legislation. |
augustNational ASC Open House DayOpen your doors to your members of Congress and their staff August 11 to show them the benefits ASCs provide. |
septemberShow SupportHost a fundraiser for your local member of Congress. |
octoberASC Letter DriveContinue to enlist the support of your member of Congress for ASC legislation. |
novemberASC Letter DriveContinue to enlist the support of your member of Congress for ASC legislation. |
decemberCelebrate Your Success!Reach out to your members of Congress and thank them for their continued support in 2010 and beyond. |
