Escolar Documentos
Profissional Documentos
Cultura Documentos
“Grantee agrees to
advocacy make an effort to
publicize this service-
learning project in local
media and provide YSA
with copies and/or
shows the world that youth can make a difference notification of any media
impressions. When
submitting press
clippings, please make
can generate new partnerships / funding sure you identify the
name, date, city and
state of the publication.”
– STEMester of Service
connects your success with the community MOU
part of your project
creative writing
online experience
marketing adds more!
illustrations!
photography!
graphic design!
storytelling!
public speaking!
passive programs!
creating your story
newspapers
penny savers
blogs
tv / radio
other organizations
How many
elected officials
are there in
the United States?
Engaging Elected Officials
511,039
U.S. Government - 542 (<.2%)
• Mayor
• City Manager
• City Council
• Staff
• Police Chief
• Fire Chief
Who: County
• County Executive
• County Supervisors,
Commissioners, or
Board Members
• County Attorney
• Judges
• Sheriff
• Staff
Who: School District
• Superintendent
• School Board
Members
• Principals
• PTO/PTA Officers
Who: State
• U.S. Representative
• U.S. Senator
• Federal Offices
• Administration
What: Participate in Projects & Events
• Speak
• Participate in project
• Policy
Dialogue/Discussion
• PSAs
• Speeches
• Websites
• Awards
• Letters of Support
• Public Meetings
Mayor Cook (El Paso, TX) recognizes GYSD 2009 GYSD Proclamation from Texas Gov. Rick Perry
participants at City Council meeting.
What: Support Projects
• Staff time
• Financial support
www.GYSD.org/share/media
How: Staff
Events
Scheduler / Assistant / Secretary
Media / PR
Communications / Press
Awards/Proclamations
Ceremonial Services / Constituent Services
• Have a Plan B.
• Logistics
• Templates
How: Putting Youth At The Center
• Relationship Mapping
– Who do you know?
• Connect to Learning
– Civics/Government
– Writing (persuasive, expository, letter)
– Professional communication (calls, speaking)
How: Follow Up
• Media
• Reports, Etc.
Contact Mike @
mminks@ysa.org
202.296.2992 x125
Brandon @
bgryde@ysa.org
202.296.2992 x128