The following resources were developed for organizations to engage their elected officials in Global Youth Service Day; however, they are good examples for use any time throughout the year.

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

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