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P. Maureen Scott is an ardent American patriot who was born in Pittsburgh, PA, and retired to Richmond, VA, in 2000. Free from the nine-to-five grind of writing for employers and clients, she began writing political commentary to please herself and express her convictions.The accomplishment of which she is most proud is her volunteer work at an Army base where
Maureen ScottMarch 1, 2013
"Obama comes from a community organizer background where it's us against them. But that's not who we are. And that's not the position the leader of our Nation . . .
she looked into the eyes and hearts of the service members who protect our country.Our Pledge of Allegiance, a military band playing the National Anthem, and the wisdom of our Founding Fathers, inspire her passion and views. Her life is guided by a firm belief that truth is the most important virtue, and that God knows what He is doing with her.
Heritage Action For America Skills Clinic: Gainesville, GA
Are you tired of being frustrated with Congress and your elected representatives?
You are the key to change the course of our country. Let us show you how! Our funand informal Skills Clinic will teach you the nuts and bolts of how to take action. We will equip you with the information you need to take meaningfun action and amplify your voice to promote limited government policy, and to hold Congress accountable. You can make a difference, even with a busy schedule!
Our Skills Clinics are part of the Heritage Action Sentinel Program. We equip our Sentinelsto:
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KNOW the issues. We provide the information needed to understand Federal policy issues.
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GROW their activist skills and networks. We work with Sentinels one on one.
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GO out and lead in their communities. Sentinels won’t be alone; we’ve got your back!
We understand your concerns and have put together this great program to help you engage in national politics in an effective and time-efficient manner. This will be a fantastic opportunity to interact with other concerned conservatives from your area and build your relationship with Katie Spee, your Heritage Action Regional Coordinator.
The skills you learn will help you amplify your voice not only in Washington, D.C., but on a local level too! We'll make sense out of the jumble of social media, give you strategies for meeting with and influencing your Congressman, and explain how the Heritage Action Sentinel program can benefit you!
Session Topics include:
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Networking: With other local activists to create more effective teams in your area.
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Print Media Impact: How to write an effective letter to the editor AND get it published!
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Understanding and using Social Media: We will discuss blogs, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, YouTube
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Twitter Training: For new and advanced users! Get started, build and deploy a Twitter Army
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Legislative Training: Using the Heritage Action Dashboard and other resources to Hold Congress Accountable. We will also cover how to arrange and plan an effective meeting with your Congressman.
Heritage Action For America is the ACTION arm of the pre-eminent conservative think tank,The Heritage Foundation. We take the conservative policy visions outlined by our sister organization, The Heritage Foundation, and make them a reality. We ensure members of Congress hear directly from their constituents, people just like you.
At Heritage Action we have a widely respected government relations team and a growing network of dedicated grassroots activists, working to advance conservative policy. With your help, we can hold Congress accountable and restore our country to constitutional values.
Bring a friend, bring your tea party, or other conservative / limited govt group!
Don't see a Skills Clinic in your area? Request one today!
Katie Spee, Southeast Regional Coordinator
Georgia and South Carolina
Contact Katie: (202) 368-5142 http://heritageaction.com/atlanta/
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Facebook: HeritageforAmerica
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Invite us to speak at your next meeting or teach a Heritage Action Skills Clinic to your group!
