Visit the Hill

American Associations Day (March 14-15, 2012)

Register here for full or education/networking program

“Thank you for organizing such a valuable event; I believe that our visits truly did make a difference, especially in regard to repealing the 1099 provision.” - 2011 Attendee

American Associations Day (#pwra) (schedule) is the only legislative fly-in where association professionals like you can connect with Congressional offices and share your story on important association issues, like health care reform, tax reform, or nonprofit governance.
This unique opportunity allows you, as an association professional, to create connections with policy-makers that will not only advance the association industry, but your own organization as well. And ASAE will even provide you with a scholarship to do it.
The event is open to any association executive, staff member, or leadership volunteer that is passionate about association issues and wants to make a difference, as well as meet and network with fellow advocates from across the country. Registration is free, and out-of-town attendees are eligible to receive a scholarship of up to $300 to reimburse travel costs if they visit their members of Congress.

Associations have achieved so many legislative successes over the past few years: repealing the new 1099 requirement, protecting the charitable deduction, adding nonprofits to a small employer tax credit, and promoting association meetings as economic drivers.  Those successes are due to association executives creating lasting connections with their members of Congress.  American Associations Day is your chance to create those connections and lay the groundwork for future legislative successes, both for the association community and your own association.

 

2012 Fly-In Links

Registration page (with scholarship application)
To apply for a scholarship: Select the “Request Scholarship” option on the reservation page.  ASAE staff will then send notification to recipients based on availability.  Applying for one is as easy as clicking a button!

Travel scholarship guidelines
Draft schedule of events (will be updated as event approaches)
Q&A on why you should attend the fly-in
Social media guide for fly-in attendees (new!)

Hill Visit Information
Make your appointments with the House via email or printed letter
Make your appointments with the Senate via email or printed letter
Report your Hill visits here
List of Senate constituent breakfasts (thanks to HIMSS)

Articles to Help You Prepare for Your Visit
“Grassroots Efforts That Work” Associations Now, October 11
ASAE press release on American Associations Day 2011
“Building Relationships with the Big Dogs” by Amy Showalter Associations Now, August 2009
“What Does It Take to Get Legislative Staff to Remember Your Information” by Amy Showalter
“Perceptions and Use of Social Media on Capitol Hill” by the Congressional Management Foundation
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