Despite the ease of communication today, many people do not understand how to best grow and nutriture a working relationship with political figures. Far too often there is a disconnect between the working therapist and representatives who enact healthcare policies. Politicians do look for input from personal in healthcare, however, the personal in healthcare do not understand how to have their voice heard. 

At the conclusion of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Understand how to contact their representatives in the most efficient manner;
2. Understand how to concisely communicate information to their representative.

Speaker(s)
Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne proudly represents the 24th Congressional District of Texas, which includes portions of Dallas andTarrant counties. Cities which are wholly, or partially included in the24th District include: Addison, Bedford, Carrollton, Colleyville,Coppell, Dallas, Euless, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Fort Worth,Grapevine, Haltom City, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Lewisville, North RichlandHills, Richardson, Roanoke, Southlake, Trophy Club, Watauga, andWestlake. The DFW International Airport, of which Beth is former board member, is centrally located in the heart of the district.Now in her 2nd term, Beth was selected to serve on the powerfulHouse Ways and Means Committee which is responsible for initiatingtax and financial policies. Assigned to the Taxation and Oversight Subcommittees, Beth is focused on delivering solutions to help individuals keep more of what they earn,businesses to expand operations and compete in globally competitive markets, and hold Administration policies and management accountable for actions which are detrimental to U.S. economic expansion orgrowing prosperity for our families. As a Texan, Beth is particularly interested in fostering policies thatwill empower our country with an abundant, affordable, and reliable energy supply to lower costs for families and deliver the power needed for our nation to enjoy an expansion of U.S. based manufacturing.Beth was also chosen to serve as Chair of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight whereshe concentrates on policies to encourage workforce development, labor participation, and reviews Administration actions directly related to the health and well-being of American small businesses.Prior to being elected to Congress, Beth served as Regional Administrator for the U.S. Department ofHousing and Urban Development (HUD), Mayor of Irving, Irving City Council Member, and a businesswoman. 

Schedule
6:00 - 6:10: Business Announcements
6:10 - 6:25: Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne
6:25 - 7:30: Questions and Answers

Additional Locations
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