Critical Time for Appropriations Conference Highlights
In this series of slides from the March 2015 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar, various key speakers and topics are showcased. From guest speakers like Rep. Barbara Lee to discussions on World TB Day and global poverty campaigns, these visuals provide a glimpse into the important discussions and initiatives in the realm of health and poverty alleviation.
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Critical Time for Appropriations March 14, 2015, 2:00 pm ET For closed captioning of today s call, go to http://west.typewell.com/mfooblfg
2 Welcome from RESULTS Executive Director Dr. Joanne Carter March 2015 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides
3 Group Photo of the Month RESULTS Dallas with Rep. Sam Johnson, February 2015 March 2015 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides
4 Guest Speaker Rep. Barbara Lee (CA-13) First elected in 1998 to represent California s then- 9th Congressional District (now the 13th) Helped form the Congressional Out of Poverty Caucus (COPC) in 2007 Has authored or co-authored every major piece of legislation dealing with global HIV/AIDS issues since she was elected to Congress. This includes legislation that created the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria, and the position of Special Advisor for Orphans and Vulnerable Children. March 2015 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides
5 Guest Speaker Lila Cruikshank speaking with Lisa Marchal, Senior Global Grassroots Associate Ms. Cruikshank has a background in business and global health and currently works as an independent consultant with clients including One Family Health, a primary-care clinic franchise in Rwanda, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. She lives in Durham, North Carolina, and we are grateful to her for sharing her story about the impact of tuberculosis on her life. Lila puts a face what our appropriations requests really mean for individuals and families. March 2015 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides
6 World TB Day March 24 Every year, on March 24, the world marks World TB Day to mobilize political and social commitment for faster progress towards eliminating TB. How will this day be marked in your community? The evening of March 24, there will be a webcast of an event where TB champions will be recognized, including our own Dr. Joanne Carter. Register for the webcast: www.ghdnews.com. Invite your legislators and aides to World TB Day briefings in the Senate (March 24) and the House (March 25). Invitations coming soon. We will be sharing World TB Day-related info on Facebook and Twitter soon, particularly on March 24. Share, share, share! Keep your eyes peeled to spot possible media opportunities in your local area. March 2015 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides
7 Global Poverty Campaigns Update Director of Global Grassroots Advocacy Ken Patterson March 2015 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides
8 Top Global Activities Right Now Making final appropriations requests of representatives and senators (make a plan of action today) Booking face-to-face meetings with representatives & senators (and check out this activist milestone for tips on how!) Planning for the Two Dollar Challenge, April 6-10 March 2015 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides
9 Appropriations 2016 Improve Health & Education March 2015 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides
10 Appropriations Sign-on Letters in the House Issues for these letters - o Global TB o Global maternal/child health, Gavi, and nutrition o Global basic education Get the texts of each letter, some background, and instructions on how to get your representatives onto each letter. March 2015 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides
11 Appropriations Sign-on Letters in the House How many signers do we have so far? As of March 12: Maternal and Child Health, Gavi and Nutrition Letter March 18 deadline o 26 current signers Basic Education and Global Partnership for Education Letter March 18 deadline o 13 current signers Bilateral Tuberculosis Letter March 19 deadline o 13 current signers March 2015 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides
12 Appropriations Laser Talk Engage: We know members of the State and Foreign Operations Subcommittee of Appropriations will soon be considering spending levels for life-saving global development work for the fiscal year 2016 foreign aid spending bill. Problem: As concerned constituents, we are particularly interested in what is at stake when it comes to global development. In addition to saving lives and empowering people to build pathways out of poverty, global development programs also contribute to U.S. economic growth and boost our national security. Inform (choose two or three requests from this list): In the area of Global Health - $850 million for Maternal and Child Health, including $235 million for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and an additional $200 million for Nutrition in Global Health $400 million for bilateral Tuberculosis control efforts $1.35 billion for the multilateral Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria In the area of Education for All - $125 million for the Global Partnership for Education within Basic Education, A total of $925 million for Basic Education Call to Action: Will you speak or write to the leadership of the State and Foreign Operations Subcommittee of Appropriations and ask that they include the following funding levels in their bill? We, as constituents, thank you for your leadership and for considering this request. (Tips for creating your own laser talk can be found online!) March 2015 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides
13 Lila Bartel, RESULTS Topeka Breakthrough with Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-2) March 2015 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides
14 Two Dollar Challenge April 6-10 This is an experiential learning for groups and communities. People can engage a different levels, bridge the empathy gap, recruit new advocates, and even fundraise! Two Dollar Challenge Tutorial, 8 pm ET on March 16. Webinar URL: http://fuze.me/28100430 or dial (201) 479-4595, meeting ID: 28100430# National discussions before (March 24) and after (April 13) the Challenge: http://www.results.org/events/events_calendar/ March 2015 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides
15 Opportunities Applying the Lessons of The Narrative Project, 9 pm ET on March 17. To join the online meeting, go to http://fuze.me/28182850. To join by phone, dial (201) 479-4595 and enter meeting ID 28182850 when prompted. RESULTS Introductory Call, 1 pm ET on Mar. 27. Click to RSVP for the call. RESULTS International Conference, July 18-21. Registration is open! March 2015 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides
16 More Opportunities Congressional Recesses: House and Senate: March 28-April 12. Request face-to-face meetings. Media Training: Using Letters to the Editor and Op-eds to Make a Difference, 8 pm ET on March 18. To join the meeting, go to http://fuze.me/28074102. To join by phone, dial (201) 479-4595 and enter meeting ID 28074102. Maternal/Child Health and Nutrition Issue Briefing, 9 pm on April 1. To join the meeting, go to http://fuze.me/28221138. To join by phone, dial (201) 479-4595 and enter meeting ID 28221138. Stay tuned for information on a Maternal/Child Health and Nutrition Media Training the week of April 6. March 2015 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides
17 Bob Dickerson Leadership Award In celebration of our 35th anniversary, RESULTS is very pleased to announce the inaugural Bob Dickerson Grassroots Leadership Award. This is your chance to nominate a RESULTS volunteer who deserves recognition for their leadership, courage, persistence, and commitment. Two RESULTS volunteers will be honored with this award at our 35th Anniversary RESULTS International Conference July 18-21 in Washington, D.C. and at our special 35th Anniversary Benefit Gala on July 22. To nominate a grassroots volunteer, please email your nomination (no more than one page) to 35years@results.org by Friday, March 20. Please include how this volunteer has contributed to achieving the mission of RESULTS, why they are a model for powerful citizen engagement, and why they inspire you. March 2015 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides
18 In-room Huddle: Face-to-face Meetings Which member of Congress will you meet with face-to-face during the early April recess? (March 28-April 12) March 2015 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides
19 Taking Action Appropriations Sign-on Letters in the House Get the texts of each letter, some background, and instructions on how to get your representatives onto each letter. Make a plan Who will reach out to which representative on Monday? March 2015 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides
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