Ambassador Program What is the Ambassador Program A

Ambassador Program

What is the Ambassador Program? A grassroots network which will consist of nurse practitioners who will serve as the official MICNP liaison to their state representative or senator. Why have an Ambassador Program? The Legislative Ambassadors Program will be the cornerstone of MICNP’s advocacy efforts Will help build relationships with legislators so that we can continue to advance our legislative agenda for nurse practitioners in Michigan. Qualifications to be an Ambassador: Michigan resident Constituent of your Representative and/or Senator MICNP member APRN Certification Licensed in Michigan (In good standing) The ambassador is the key link between MICNP and district legislators & legislative communicator to their chapter.

Each Legislative Ambassador will have 3 -4 targeted assignments over the course of the year, including coordinating a visit in the district with their legislator and attending various local legislative events on MICNP’s behalf. (Inviting to chapter meetings, other duties as assigned) An ambassador will serve for one year.

Develop the Relationship! 1. Find out who your legislator is! Read about them!

Develop the Relationship! 2. Find out what they are up to! Legislature. mi. gov

Develop the Relationship! 3. DO YOUR HOMEWORK! You are the expert.

Develop the Relationship! 4. Offer to become a resource for them.

Develop the Relationship! 5. BE AWARE OF YOUR OPPOSITION!

Follow-Up!

Utilize legislative toolkits (Talking points, letter templates, etc. ) Fill out the legislative visit report Post on your social media using #micnp Utilize public speaking training videos Turn on google alerts Send photos and articles to design@micnp. org https: //www. micnp. org/legislative-outreach-tools Track your progress!

Legislator assignments emailed out to you: November 17, 2020 Kick-Off Call December 17, 2020 Ambassadors begin reach out to lawmakers January 2021 Ambassador Touch Base Call February 2021 Ambassador Touch Base Call June 2021 Ambassador Touch Base Call September 2021 Ambassador Touch Base Call December 2021 Program Evaluation January 2022 Complete this training What’s Next? 6: 30 pm

Questions? Email Jackie director@micnp. org

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