My message earlier this morning about tonight's webinar caught a couple of you by surprise. Here is the message that Kay sent two weeks ago about it. Dave K1ZZ -----Original Message----- From: arrl-odv [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Craigie, Kay, N3KN Sent: Monday, February 16, 2015 2:36 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:23970] Legislative advocacy So far, I'm aware of Dale Williams's contact with his Congressman and a number of messages sent by Mike Lisenco to Congressional offices he lobbied last year. The results of those two Directors' contacts have been encouraging and productive. I also know that Mike and Dick Isely plan to visit the Hill late this month for in-person advocacy. I have written my Congressman's office but so far have nothing back other than a pro forma acknowledgement. The plan is to get the bill introduced in the House by the end of this month, so efforts to get more original co-sponsors are timely. Congress is out of session until the 24th, but contacts can be made with staff and with local district offices. Please act now to contact Congressmen from your district, state, and/or Division who were co-sponsors last year or who may be receptive now. Dan Henderson will help you in any way possible, as will TKG. Congressman Kinzinger's office plans to distribute a "Dear Colleague" letter to fellow members of the House explaining what the legislation is and promoting support. I do not know at this moment if this will be a joint letter from both Congressman Kinzinger and Congressman Courtney or from Kinzinger only. The text of the letter was drafted by Chris and reviewed by Dave, TKG, and me. It's ready to go as soon as we have a bill number to fill in the blanks. This letter lays important groundwork for future contacts. Finally, because it is our understanding that the bill will be dropped in the hopper by the end of the month, a conference call open to everyone on this reflector with TKG has been scheduled for Monday, March 2, at 9 PM Eastern time. Log-in information will be distributed. On the call we will talk about plans going forward and provide information you need and request to ramp up the action in your Divisions. 73 - Kay N3KN _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv