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National Peace Corps Association > District Meeting Days
District Meeting Days
In August 2011, New Mexico Congressman Ben Lujan (front row, 2nd from left) met with area RPCVs at the Farmington home of Amy and Mick O’Neill.
The next big NPCA Advocacy action will not be on Capitol Hill…
It won’t be in Washington, DC…
With your help, the next big NPCA Advocacy action will be this August…right in your backyard!
During the month of August, many lawmakers will be back home in their districts, connecting with constituents. We want you to keep them company!
For the third year in a row, the National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) is working with you to coordinate August District Advocacy meetings.
Our Goal? 70 meetings all across the country!
Why District Meetings?
In advocacy, there is no more important voice than the voice of constituents, meeting with lawmakers or congressional staff to share views on key issues and ask lawmakers for support. While Capitol Hill is ground zero for policy making, it can be difficult for many citizens (due to time and expense) to come to Washington.
(l to r) Last August in Jacksonville Florida, Congressman Ander Crenshaw met with RPCVs David Miron and Martha McManus.
All lawmakers have one or more satellite offices in their district (or state for Senators) to provide constituent service. These offices can also serve as a venue for meetings with local staff, and lawmakers when they are home.
During the month of August, we hope you can organize or take part in Peace Corps advocacy meetings in your state.
Details for this year’s August District Meeting Days are in the works. For now, contact us at advocacy@peacecorpsconnect.org if you are interested in organizing one or more congressional meetings in your neck of the woods!
Be sure to bookmark and revisit this page, as we start to post district meeting coordinators and contact information so you can get connected!
August 2014 meetings being scheduled
(Come back soon for a list and details on meetings being planned. If you are interested in organizing a meeting, contact us so we can list you below!)
