Tips and guidelines for Environmental Lobby Day team leaders. What to do and know before, during, and after meetings with lawmakers

1. Lobby Day Team Leaders
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moment.
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Many thanks to our Environmental Lobby Day Sponsors:
Mom’s Clean Air Force

2. Ohio Environmental Council
The OEC is Ohio’s most comprehensive and effective
environmental advocate for a healthier, more sustainable Ohio.
Our experts work daily to restore, protect, and strengthen the
quality of life for families and communities—from the air we
breathe and the water we drink to the food we eat and natural
resources we enjoy.
Please join us! OEC members:
 Receive great benefits
 Become part of the community working to restore, protect, and
strengthen the quality of life for families and communities in
Ohio.
Become a member today at www.theOEC.org.

3. THANK YOU!

4. Lobby Day Team Leaders
The purpose of a
Team Lead is to
provide participants
with an experienced
guide to maximize
the benefit of their
Lobby Day
experience.

5. Location:
Columbus Athenaeum
32 North 4th Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Parking:
4th & Elm Garage
80 North 4th Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Lobby Day begins at 8:30 with registration in the Athenaeum.
Lobby Day Logistics

6. Schedule of Lobby Day
8:30 – 9:00 Registration and Breakfast
9:00 – 11:00 Overview of the Day
Issue Training
Team Exercise
11:00 – 5:00 Lawmaker Meetings
12:00 – 1:30 Lunch

7. The Legislative Landscape
 Senate Bill 58
 Idle & Orphan Wells
 Clean Ohio Fund
 Ban on application of manure to frozen land
 Mid-Biennium Budget
*Join us for an in-depth discussion of these issues on
Wednesday, March 19th

8. Before Your Meetings
 Get to know your
teammates
 Prepare for your
meetings
 Identify personal
stories

9. At Your Lawmaker Meetings
 Introduce your team
 Follow the 50/50 rule
 Make the ask
 Flush out answers

10. At Your Lawmaker Meetings
 Keep track of time
 Collect:
 meeting notes
 evaluation forms
 Don’t forget to
have fun!

11. Q & A - Feedback
 Questions?  Feedback?
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