Persistence (the path of the JDRF-er)
The key to scheduling any meeting is not to give up and be persistent! Following up on meeting requests for each of the target legislators is an important action and helps Campaign Coordinators stay on the radar of the congressional office. Establishing a weekly communication pattern with legislator offices helps the coordinators stay organized and their updating the Promise Admin site with their progress.
Highlight!
In every Promise Campaign, we make an impact and move closer to a cure! Over the coming months we will share with you meetings that have had carried forth the spirit of the Campaign and helped congressional members join our cause to find a cure. This week we would like to share the success JDRF advocates had with Representative Collin Peterson (D-MN-7). Click on the following link to find out how Representative Peterson was convinced to support the Special Diabetes Program: http://bit.ly/crYMT.
Online
Help build the JDRF Advocacy presence online and spread the word about the Promise Campaign. You can do three very simple things using the social networking tools available on the Promise website:
- Share the Promise widget on your favorite social networking website by clicking the ‘F’ icon to connect with your FB account or by clicking the share button to post on one of the other popular sites.
- Ever attend or seen a Promise meeting you wanted to share with your Facebook friends? Well, now you can! Simply click on the ‘F’ icon to share a meeting summary on your profile.
- Help us spread the word about the Promise blog since it also allows you share the postings on popular social networking sites. Also, leave a comment or two letting us know how you think the Campaign is progressing so far.
Legislative Update
Please click the following link to review the official JDRF stance on healthcare reform: http://bit.ly/LApJU.
Thanks for all your efforts!
Michelle Crouse, Promise Co-Chair, South Region
Camille Nash, Promise Co-Chair, Midwest Region
Melinda Rose, Promise Co-Chair, Northeast Region
Stefanie Sonico, Promise Co-Chair, West Region