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Community Activism

Lobby Day Resources

National Arab American Lobby Day: Resource Page

You don’t need to travel to Washington, D.C. to make your views known on Capitol Hill! Schedule a meeting with your elected officials in their district offices on April 11, 2007 and let them know where you and the community stand on Middle East policy, civil liberties, immigration and more.

National Arab American Lobby Day: Sample Letter

Tips for Meeting with Your Member of Congress

How to Schedule a Personal Visit

Members of Congress are heading back to their home districts for recess, and the 2008 campaigns are in high gear. Make your views about key issues affecting Arab Americans heard by scheduling a personal visit with your Senators or Representative!

Now is the time to contact your Senators and Representative to express your views about key issues affecting Arab Americans!

How to Plan and Hold a Candidates' Meeting

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How to set up an Emergency Summit Meeting for your Congressional District

The emergency district meeting provides an opportunity for members of the Arab American community to urgently communicate their concerns to elected officials. Especially in an election year, concerns expressed locally carry as much, if not more, weight than concerns expressed in Washington D.C. We are certain your message will get passed by elected officials (or their staff) to the relevant people in Washington.

How to Choose a Campaign to Get Involved In

You may be faced with a number of campaigns that are worth your time and involvement, as well as your club’s time and involvement. You cannot allow yourself to become swallowed up by the demands of too many candidates – you simply have to recognize the limits of your own and your club’s energy, resources, and experience. You will have to make decisions with, with regard to both local and national contests, that allow you to best meet your needs.

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