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EVP NOTES — Meeting With Your Legislator: Do & Don'ts
Be thoughtful. Commend the right things your legislator does. Start on the right note! Be reasonable. Recognize that there are legitimate differences of opinion when discussing our pest control legislative agenda. Be accurate and factual. Make sure you have the necessary information from our talking points. These will be electronically sent to all registered attendees. Don't demand anything. There is always the future. Your legislator may be against us on one issue but support us on another. Don't be a busybody. Legislators don't like to be pestered, scolded or preached to. Invite your legislator. Invite your legislator to visit your business. Invite them to speak to your district. Tell them you will keep in touch with them throughout the year. Use talking points. We are preparing talking points on PCOC's Legislative Agenda. You will receive them electronically IF you are a registered attendee. This is invaluable information. We are also preparing a packet for each legislator for you or your group, to leave behind. That's about it. Most importantly, ENJOY yourself! Know that you are performing one of the most basic right in our democratic society. I look forward to seeing you in Sacramento! |
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Our PCOC Leg
Day is fast approaching: March 24-25 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Sacramento.
If you haven't already registered, please do so as soon as possible. Go to the
"Events" section of PCOC.org. Once you've registered, you need to set up an
appointment with you legislator. I wrote about some tips for doing this last
month. I would now like to address some things you may not have thought about
during your legislative meeting:Pest Control Operators of California |
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