CONSTITUENT GROUP FORMATION

• Obtain list of APIC legislative contacts for your legislator.
• Discuss selection of constituent group members with association leadership (i.e., president, APIC chair, IFAPAC chair, Government Relations chair, Health chair, association executive and national committeeperson).
• Report the names of the group members to the APIC office at NAIFA National.

MEETING NOTIFICATION

• After the meeting date has been finalized, notify the APIC Office at NAIFA of the meeting date one week in advance to request information on legislative issues.
• Notify the constituent group about the date of your meeting.
• Organize a brief meeting/conference call with your constituent group prior to your meeting to review issues and strategy.

MEETING WITH LEGISLATOR & OTHER CONTACT

• Meet 3-4 times a year with your legislator or as requested.
• Respond as requested to all NAIFA GovAlerts.
• Participate in NAIFA’s Congressional Conference and agent fly-ins to Washington, DC as requested.

REPORTING/FEEDBACK

• Report the results of your meeting to the APIC Office at NAIFA by using the District Meeting Response Form. Be sure to include the following information:
  • Date and location of meeting
  • Issue(s) addressed
  • Suggested follow-up for NAIFA staff
  • Participants (including legislator’s staff, if any)
  • Legislator’s position(s) on issue(s) discussed