The Third House: Workshop on Legislative Lobbying

The Third House: Workshop on Lobbying is a day-long series of training workshops and lectures on how to effectively lobby the Illinois General Assembly.

Participants will receive vital information on lobbying ethics, strategy, tactics, and resources from various experienced and successful lobbyists. Sponsored by the Institute for Legislative Studies and Illinois Issues magazine.

Featured speakers:

Paula Johnson Purdue, Contract Lobbyist
Cindi Canary, Illinois Campaign for Political Reform
Michael McClain, Awerkamp & McClain, P.C.
Randy Witter, Cook-Witter, Inc.
Tom Ryder, Contract Lobbyist

Panel Discussions:

"Effective Grassroots Efforts", moderated by Doub Dobmeyer, Dobmeyer Communications. Panelists include:

Jim Duffet, Illinois Camapign for Helath Care
Keith Sias, Illinois Credit Union League
Anita Bedell, Illinois Church Action on Alcohol and Addiction Problems
Rick Garcia, Equality Illinois

"Successful Campaign Strategies and Contributions", moderated by Kent D. Redfield, Institute for Legislative Studies. Panelists include:

Howard Peters III, Illinois Hospital Association
Bob Myers, Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois
Jim Reed, Illinois Education Association

Who Should Attend:

Lobbyists,
Prospective Lobbyists,
Legislative Liaisons,
Government Affairs Representatives,
Members of the Media,
Interested Citizens, and
Advocates in Not-for Profit Groups and Local Governments

What Will You Learn?

Practical Lobbying Skills,
Grassroots Lobbying Techniques,
Lobbying Ethics and Regulations,
Budget Consensus and Considerations, and
Political Campaign and Contributions Strategies

Participants will receive a complimentary copy of Lobbying Illinois: How You Can Make A Difference In Public Policy.