From: APA Division Officers list on behalf of Forsyth, Sheila (Education Advocacy)
Sent: Fri 4/22/2011 10:47 AM
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Subject: [DIVOFFICERS] Enroll Now for the 2011 PsycAdvocates Day Training Workshop - Space Limited!
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Hello Everyone...Enrollment for the Thursday, August 4th (9:00 am-4:00 pm) 2011 PsycAdvocates Day training workshop is now open. Space is limited. Therefore, please visit the APA website (noted below) and sign-up as soon as possible if you are interested in participating in this unique training opportunity, which is being offered during the Washington, DC APA convention. No prior advocacy experience is required.
APA Website link to enroll in 2011 PsycAdvocates Training Workshop: http://www.apa.org/convention/ce-workshops/index.aspx
[Click on "Register Now"]
The Education and Public Interest Government Relations Offices will be conducting this special advocacy training workshop, which will also include role playing and other interactive activities provided by Soapbox Consulting staff. The full-day workshop will begin in the morning with an overview of the federal legislative process, strategies for effectively informing and influencing policy makers, and a briefing on current legislative issues. The training will then be followed with afternoon Congressional visits, which will be completed in time for individuals to attend the APA opening session.
PLEASE NOTE: THE CONGRESSIONAL VISITS ARE A REQUIREMENT FOR PARTICIPATION. The workshop is being offered through the APA CE office and will cost: $75 for APA members; $100 for non-members -- with breakfast and lunch provided as part of the enrollment fee.
For further information regarding enrollment, please contact the APA CE Office: 800/374-2721 Ext. 5991.
APA Education Government Relations Office Team:
Nina Gail Levitt, Ed.D. l Associate Executive Director
Jennifer Beard Smulson l Sr. Legislative & Federal Affairs Officer
Whitney B. Warrick, J.D.| Legislative & Federal Affairs Associate
Arielle Eiser| Legislative Assistant
Sheila Lane Forsyth | APA Education GRO Grassroots Consultant
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