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SUMMARY:Center for Lyme Action 2025 Virtual Fly-In
DESCRIPTION:Share this content:On February 18-19\, 2025 Center for Lyme Action will host its annual Virtual Fly-In to connect advocates with their Members of Congress.  Last year more than 400 advocates registered for more than 250 meetings with Congress Members. \nREGISTER HERE! \nA fly-in is an advocacy event where participants from across the United States meet with the DC staff of their elected Representatives and Senators to advocate for increases in federal funding for Lyme disease.  Occasionally the Members make themselves available for the meetings. In addition to the Fly-in meetings we will hold a preparation session and a training session.  See the agendas below. \nAGENDA\nTuesday February 18\, 2025\n3:00pm ET – 5:00pm ET \n\nIntroductions and Agenda\nRemarks from U.S. Representatives and U.S. Senators\nLyme Appropriations Requests Review\nOnline Platform Logistics Overview\nExpert Panel Remarks\nLyme Champion Awards\n\nWednesday February 19\, 2025\n9:00am – 5:00pm ET\n \n\nVirtual Fly-in Meetings with Congress Members\nAll meetings will be scheduled to accommodate time zones.\nEach attendee will be scheduled on average 3 30-minutes meetings.\n\nTRAININGS \nMonday February 10\, 2025\n8:00 – 9:00pm ET / 5:00 – 6:00pm PT\nStorytelling Workshop for advocates \n\nHosted by Generation Lyme\nOptional workshop for all advocates\nLearn to share effective personal stories\n\nWednesday February 12\, 2025\n3:00pm ET – 4:30pm ET / 12:00pm PT – 1:30pm PT\nFly-in 101 Training for new advocates and those who would like additional training \n\nTalking Points for FY26 Appropriations and Legislation\nOnline Platform Logistics Overview\nEssentials for Effective Advocacy\nPractice Session and Role Play\nAdditional Preparation Steps\n\nThursday February 13\, 2024\n4:00pm ET – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm PT – 2:00pm PT\nFast Track Training for experienced advocates \n\nTalking Points for FY26 Appropriations and Legislation\nOnline Platform Logistics Overview\nEssentials for Effective Advocacy\nPractice Session and Role Play\nAdditional Preparation Steps\n\nThursday February 13\, 2025\n8:00pm ET – 9:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT – 6:00pm PT\nProvider Training for healthcare providers \n\nTalking Points for FY26 Appropriations and Legislation\nOnline Platform Logistics Overview\nEssentials for Effective Advocacy\nPractice Session and Role Play\nAdditional Preparation Steps
URL:https://coloradoticks.org/event/center-for-lyme-action-2025-virtual-fly-in/
LOCATION:Zoom Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:National Events,Upcoming,Virtual Event
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