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LEGISLATIVE AND INDUSTRY ADVOCACY
1st Bi-Annual Meet and Greet at the State Capitol
Join other TFPA members at the State Capitol for an afternoon reception to meet our Congressmen. State Representative Ken Paxton’s will sponsor the Texas Food Processors Association at the Capitol. The purpose of our visit will be to enlighten our Senators and Representatives of the legislative interests and concerns that we face as food processors in Texas such as food safety, immigration and energy. There are 181 Legislative Districts in Texas (150 House and 31 Senate).
Date: January 29, 2009 – Thursday
Location: Legislative Conference Center – Texas State Capital
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Attire: Professional business attire
(Men – suit and tie)
(Women –suits or business dress)
RSVP: Glendy Valdez at legislative@tfpa.org
or call 972-242-7660 if you plan to attend
RSVP no later than January 10, 2009
Hotel is the Omni Austin Southpark Hotel and Lindsay is our contact in the sales office if you have any questions.
http://www.omnihotels.com/
The TFPA Legislative Committee will be putting together goodie bags to leave with our congressmen and they must be valued less than $50. If anyone would like to contribute to the goodie bag please contact Glendy Valdez at legislative@tfpa.org
Here are ten tips to keep in mind when making Congressional visits:
1. Be Informed About Them and Our Topics of Interest
2. Be On Time
3. Be Prepared
4. Be Brief and Focused
5. Be Factual
6. Question Them
7. Be Courteous
8. Be a Constituent
9. Request Something
10. Follow up
We hope to see you there.
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