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Grass Roots Advocacy
The Appraisal Institute is committed to providing its members with useful and convenient
resources to help them carry important messages to federal, state and local governments.
The Appraisal Institute Washington office is available to help chapters and individual
members with legislative and regulatory advocacy. Whether you need help with coalition
building, policy research, or lobbying, the staff of the Appraisal Institute Washington
office can help. Contact the Appraisal Institute Washington office
for assistance.
The Appraiser’s Advocacy Toolbox
Government Affairs Training
“Appraisers in the Ring: Government Relations for Appraisers and the Appraisal Institute”
The Appraisal Institute has developed a two-hour seminar on government relations
and how it impacts appraisers and Appraisal Institute members. Titled Appraisers
in the Ring, the new seminar provides information on federal, state and local government
processes, best practices for effective government relations programs, and interactive
problem-solving exercises. Information learned from the seminar can assist individuals
or chapters in developing efficient and effective government relations activities
and programs.
Contact your chapter
for more information.
Download a copy of the "Appraisers in the Ring"
PowerPoint Presentation [PPT]
and
supplemental materials [PDF].
Hosting Members of Congress
A great way to communicate with members of Congress is to invite them to local chapter
meetings of the Appraisal Institute. Most members of Congress take periodic trips
to their state/district, setting aside time to hear comments and concerns from constituents.
Meeting with large audiences of constituents also gives elected officials an opportunity
to meet new voters and do so in a way that is easy on their busy schedules. Similarly,
constituent meetings give members of the Appraisal Institute an opportunity to interact
with policymakers who have a say in the laws and regulations that govern their profession.
Members will likely have an opportunity to ask questions about pressing issues impacting
appraisers. At the very least, this interaction helps educate the elected officials
about the appraisal process and the Appraisal Institute.
The next time your chapter is looking for a speaker, consider inviting your members
of Congress!
Download a
list of schedules
[Excel] for members of the 108th Congress,
and contact the
Washington office
if you have any questions or need further assistance.
Useful Resources
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