Resources to Engage Elected Officials in GYSD

GYSD Toolkit

• Section 8: Engaging Government Officials

Tipsheets

• Engaging Elected Officials in GYSD
  
  
• Governmental Proclamations & Citations
  
  
• Inviting Elected Officials - Tips for the Invitation 

Other Ways to Find Elected Officials 

• USA.gov
  
  
• Project Vote Smart

Sample Invitation Letters

• U.S. House Letter page 1 & page 2
  
  
• U.S. Senate Letter page 1 & page 2
  
  
• Governor letter page 1 & pages 2-3  

Sample Proclamations

Each sample contains different language. Feel free to mix and match any "whereas" language you prefer.

• General Sample from Toolkit
  
  
• Mayor
  
  
• Governor
  
  
• U.S. Senate DRAFT 

Other Resources 

• GYSD Press Release
  
  
• Tipsheet: Deepening Your Relationship with Elected Officials

• Link: Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest - Nonprofit Advocacy & Lobbying

• Nine for '09 Candidate Memo

• National Service Caucus - About & Help Grow