AGE-FRIENDLY ADVOCACY 101
MEDIA STRATEGIES & STORYTELLING FOR CHANGE

IN-PERSON WORKSHOP 

MINNESOTA STATE CAPITOL


MAY 5, 2023

9:00 - 3:30

It’s time to elevate aging


From a tour of the Minnesota State Capitol, lunch from Afro Deli, and guest speakers who were passionate experts, attendees developed a new level of confidence in advocacy as well as how to effectively tell their stories with lawmakers and the media.  We especially encouraged Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to register.



We were able to offer a stipend to help cover up to $100 in expenses associated with attending (e.g. parking fees, transportation, lost wages, child care, etc.).


Help us champion aging as a policy priority!

LEARNING OBJECTIVES


  • Gain a practical understanding of Minnesota's state legislative environment and your power as a citizen advocate
  • Demystify the legislative process by reviewing how an idea can become a law and representation at the local, state and federal levels
  • Gain strategies to ensure successful legislative relationships and meetings
  • Learn proven approaches to effectively connect with policymakers, the media, and engage others
  • Empower more BIPOC advocacy representation of underserved communities at the State Capitol
  • Learn how to develop your message and tell your story
  • Understand and learn how to get more earned media and free publicity


AGENDA


8:30 a.m.      Registration and Welcome


9:00 a.m.     Program Begins

  • Advocacy 101
  • Who Represents Me?
  • Media Strategies and Storytelling for Change
  • How a Bill Becomes a Law
  • Legislative and Advocacy Guests


12:00 noon     Lunch Break and Capitol Tour

                              Lunch provided by Afro Deli


1:30 p.m.     Program Resumes

  • How a Bill Becomes a Law
  • Meeting with your Legislators and Helpful Hints
  • Media Strategies and Storytelling for Change
  • Nonpartisan Voter Engagement and Coalition Work


3:30 noon      Program Adjourn

PROGRAM FACULTY

List of Services

AUDIENCE

All are welcome at our events. We especially encourage Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to register. This program was built for individuals serving in a variety of roles across Minnesota's aging sector, with a particular emphasis on people working with underserved communities. You did not need to be a Minnesota Leadership Council on Aging member to register for this event.

REGISTRATION FEE

This program was provided at no cost thanks to an Age-Friendly Minnesota Technical Assistance Provider grant.

Registration was required to receive agenda materials and ensure meal counts and comfortable seating.

STIPENDS

Stipends are being processed by adam@mnlcoa.org.


CERTIFICATE + DIGITAL BADGE

A printable certificate of attendance and a digital badge are available to all registered attendees. This program has been designed to meet CEU approval criteria for the Minnesota Board of Nursing. Minnesota Leadership Council on Aging is an approved provider of continuing education for the Minnesota Board of Social Work. Participants may attend the live session to earn 5 CEUs.

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