PSNA is issuing a call for participants in the Legislative Ambassador Program 2018. Your professional association is looking for ambitious members – just like yourself – to represent nursing’s voice to Pennsylvania’s legislature. Legislative Ambassadors play a crucial role in advancing the association’s legislative agenda. This year program offers Ambassadors the opportunity to participate in a broad range of advocacy initiatives while building relationships with elected officials.
(Not a member? Join today and get involved.)
Ambassador Roles and Responsibilities:
- Participate in Ambassador conference calls (as needed)
- Be a registered voter
- Send letters of introduction to elected officials
- Attend face-to-face meetings with elected officials
- Communicate with legislators via phone, letter, and email
- Submit Letters to the Editor and Op-Eds (as needed)
- Set aside personal political agendas when representing PSNA
- Maintain robust connection to PSNA
- Inform PSNA of your Legislative Ambassador activities
- Respond to and share PSNA Action Alert emails
- Educate RNs on PSNA’s legislative priorities
Ambassadors Also Receive:
- Advocacy and healthcare updates on a “first-to-know” basis
- PSNA’s Advocacy Academy (includes CNE)
- Ambassador webinars
- Legislative agenda, talking points, policy briefs, and position papers
- Legislative materials to leave with your legislators
- Opportunities to provide testimony
- PSNA Legislative Ambassador business cards
Register Today
Submit Your Name to this important volunteer position.
Send questions to Alex Bonner, PSNA Government Relations Specialist, at [email protected] with the subject line “Legislative Ambassador Program.”