APHA Leadership Advocacy Training

When: Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Where: San Diego Marriott, Marina Ballroom Salon D

Who: APHA Leaders

What:  A panel of advocacy experts will teach APHA leaders about advocacy, the role of technology, best practices, and offer time for small groups to brainstorm and share information on best practices.

Contact:  Nicky Bassford (202) 777-2513 or nicky.bassford@apha.org)

Speed Mentoring

When:  Sunday, Oct. 26 (2:00 – 3:00 p.m.); Monday, Oct. 27 (12:00 – 1:00 p.m.); Tuesday, Oct. 28 (12:00 – 1: 00 p.m.)

Where: Main exhibit hall

Who: APHA Leaders and Students

What: The purpose of this event is to offer a short interactive experience where current students and recent graduates of public health degree programs can interact with and learn from experienced public health professionals.  Each hour will include 10 mentors and 10 mentees with a five minute discussion for each pair. Each five minutes, a bell will ring and the mentees will move to the next mentor. 

Contact: Tamara Klaiman, tamark@temple.edu  or (267) 408-6934 (Deadline for mentors was Sept. 15, but it cannot hurt to contact Tamara if interested).

APHA Proposed Policy Hearings

When: Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Where: See program (Session #: 260 (Group A); 261 (Group B); 262 (Group C); 263 (Group D))

Who: All

What:  Proposed policy comments presented and discussed

Contact:  CHPPD Section Contact: Shari Kinney, sharik@health.ok.gov.

Please give feedback to policies posted online.  Click here to view by Friday, Oct. 10.

CHPPD Student Session: Strategies to Improve Community-Based Research, Planning and Services

When: Monday, Oct. 27, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Where: SDCC, Meeting Room 29A

Who: All

What: This is the first ever CHPPD Student Session, and we hope to both highlight CHPPD student accomplishments while encouraging more students to submit their best research and become leaders in the Section. Come see our students in action!

How to Write a Good Policy — Session #3005

When: Monday, Oct. 27, 2008:  8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Description:  This discussion, led by members of the Joint Policy Committee, will teach participants how to write a policy for submission into the APHA policy process. Topics discussed will include an overview of the policy development process; the policy development and review timeline/calendar; and guidelines for preparation, submission, review and revision of proposed policies.

Media Advocacy: How to work with media to communicate your public health messages — Session #3101

When: Monday, Oct. 27, 2008:   10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Description:  Interested in learning how to work with media to reach the public and policy-makers with your stories, information and messages? Join our panel of influential journalists who will share inside strategies for pitching stories to media outlets, suggestions for designing stories around the interests of the media and tips for working effectively with reporters. Hear first-hand from those who write and cover health news how to best communicate public health information via the media.

Advocacy Law — Session #3194

When: Monday, Oct. 27, 2008:  12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Description:  Are you interested in advocacy, but unsure if these activities conflict with the terms of your employment? This session is designed to help advocates understand the legalities surrounding lobbying, education and advocacy in relation to their employment situation. Panelists will address advocacy laws and etiquette for employees in non-profit organizations, government agencies and other sensitive positions. Panelists also will discuss how the various non-profit tax statuses differ from each other and impact an organization’s advocacy or lobbying activities. 

Mobilizing a Campaign around a Public Health Issue — Session #3295

When: Monday, Oct. 27, 2008:  2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Description: Learn how to do effective grassroots organizing in support of a public health campaign! This session will give participants the basic tools needed to implement a grassroots campaign on the federal, state or local levels. Participants will receive an overview of the different components to putting together a successful advocacy campaign, such as planning a strategy, developing a message, obtaining funding, and setting and achieving goals. Panelists also will share their perspectives on what works to engage the public, lawmakers, the media and partners in support of public health.