The Tennessee Tea Party and 9-12 Project Rutherford County, in partnership with the Tennessee Center For Policy Research, Tennessee Eagle Forum, Tennessee Legislative Watch, and the Family Action Council of Tennessee is pleased to present Legislature 101 & 102, a grassroots activists orientation to the legislative process. This exciting education series will provide valuable information and training on how to operate within the state legislative system as a grassroots citizen lobbyist. It is geared to all tea party, 9-12, and conservative activism groups and individuals who have an interest in working with and within our state legislature to ensure that "We The People" have a voice in the process. This is a must have class if you intend on being active within the 107th General Assembly and beyond.
This class will be a full day of training and will include both the 101 and 102 class sections. Full lunch and coffee service included.
Details Bonus Session
Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey has offered to present his portion of the Legislature 102 class in a free session.
When: Thursday March 31, 2011 - 6 - 8 pm.
Where: Rutherford County Courthouse 16 N Public Square Murfreesboro, TN 371730
When: Saturday April 2, 2011 - 8:30am - 5:30pm Registration Opens at 8am
Where: Hampton Inn & Suites 325 N. Thompson Lane Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Cost: $75 per person
Note: Pre-registration is required as this event is limited to 100 participants. Register and purchase tickets online here.
Legislature 101 Speakers and Topics Covered
Justin Owen - Tennessee Center For Policy Research
The Activist Tool Kit How to write/email elected officials persuasively How to call elected officials persuasively How to have an effective meeting with elected officials How to write a letter to the editor and get it published How to write an opinions article and get it published How to call in and get on talk radio How to conduct a local TV interview How to submit an open records request How a bill becomes a law You will also be provided with list of friendly organizations, their contact information, and a list of their "key issues" as well as a pocket U.S. and Tennessee Constitution
A Lobbyist's View From the Inside Introduction What is lobbying? First Things First Build Relationships - Some things to keep in mind Timing Sometimes you have to oppose your friends. Encouragement **********************************************************************************************************************************
Representitive Susan Lynn - Former Tennessee General Assembly Representative, District 57
The State Legislature Purpose of the state legislature How does the state legislature function? Your Legislator a proper perspective, duties schedule of a legislator Timing - understanding the schedule of the legislature
How and where do I get the information I need?
What is a bill? Path it travels from conception to signing, power it has Amendments
What is a resolution? Path it travels from conception to signing, power it has
What is a Private Act? Path it travels from conception to signing, power it has