"I've been involved in grassroots legislative
work and grassroots coalition building for ten years
-- this was a dynamite program."
-- Assistant Legislative Director, American
Legion
"The sample handbook will be very helpful in
developing one for our grassroots network."
"Very informative and it moved along quickly."
"Candid portrayal of the decision-making process
that takes place on Capitol Hill." --
President, Assn. of Oncology Social Work
"Excellent presentation with concrete take-home
actions."
"The program covered basics, but wasn't basic
- it's very easy to apply to group."
"Effective [faculty] with essential information -
our community needs to understand this background
info to have political impact."
"Gave me concrete ideas
of things to do & ways to approach our grassroots.
I would strongly encourage our field dept. to
participate b/c we work together w/grassroots."
-- Public Policy Associate, national association
"Lots of new ideas for my organization.
Can't wait to share info with colleagues."
"Great info & networking opportunity."
-- Grassroots Coordinator, Michigan Credit Union
League
"This session would be very helpful to our advocacy
dept." -- Field Coordinator, national
association
"A wealth of information.....as president of
state association, will be able to encourage
increased activity with government affairs."
"As a leader in my OHN organization, I can bring
this information to our group so others know who and
how to contact Sen. & Rep and have our issues
addressed." -- Workshop Attendee, Ohio Assn.
of Occupational Health Nurses
"Excellent approach - good anecdotes and good
facts....well blended." -- Workshop Attendee, Assn. of Occupational
Health Nurses
"I will immediately implement the tips that I
received today!" -- Workshop Attendee, American Urological
Association
"[Faculty's] expertise & delivery was super
informational & instructive."
"Materials great to take home and work with."
-- Assistant Director, Grassroots Programs, national
association