Please see below for information about the 2011 PsycAdvocates Day that will be held on August 4, in conjunction with APA Convention in Washington, DC. We would appreciate you sharing this information with your committees and related divisions. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Many thanks,
Diane
Diane Elmore, PhD, MPH Associate Executive Director Director, Congressional Fellowship Program Government Relations Office Public Interest Directorate email: delmore@apa.org | www.apa.org |
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PsycAdvocates™ Day
August 4, 2011
9:00 am-4:00 pm
The APA Education and Public Interest Government Relations Offices invite you to join us for the 2011 PsycAdvocates Day, which provides members with an exciting opportunity to serve as federal policy advocates for psychology. This day-long event, which will end in time for “Opening Session” of the APA convention, will begin with a morning federal advocacy training that will include an overview of the federal legislative process, strategies for effectively informing and influencing policymakers, and a briefing on current legislative issues on APA’s advocacy agenda. The day will culminate with early afternoon visits to Capitol Hill to meet with Members of Congress or their staff to advocate on pressing issues facing the psychology community. The congressional visits are a requirement for participation in the workshop. No prior advocacy experience or preparation is required to participate.
CE Credits: 3
Enrollment Limit: 75
Fee: Member $75
Nonmember $100
(Breakfast and lunch will be provided as part of your enrollment fee.)
Enrollment opens April 15, 2011. Enroll online at http://www.apa.org/convention or call the CEP Office at 800-374-2721, ext. 5991.
For more information or questions about this workshop, please contact Ben Vonachen at (202) 336-6097 or bvonachen@apa.org or visit the PsycAdvocates website at http://www.apa.org/news/events/2011/psycadvocates-day.aspx
