Contact Your Representative
Find Who Represents You on the State Level and Federal Level
CALL YOUR REP
EMAIL YOUR REP
Step 1: Introduce yourself
Step 2: Share the facts
Ask if the person you are talking to is familiar with bleeding disorders. If not, share the facts about bleeding disorders in Michigan.
Step 3: Make it personal
Share your experience and work to connect with your representative.
Step 4: What’s your ask?
Tell them why you are calling; what can they do for you?
Step 5: Be polite
…and say thank you.
Step 1: Introduce yourself
Step 2: Share the facts
Share a brief explanation about bleeding disorders in Michigan.
Step 3: Make it personal
Share your experience and work to connect with your representative.
Step 4: What’s your ask?
Tell them why you are calling; what can they do for you?
Step 5: Be polite
…and say thank you.
Meet With Your Representative
- Make an appointment. Contact your representative’s office or plan to visit during one of their coffee hours. You can contact HFM’s Advocacy Manager for assistance.
- Be prepared. Bring photos, information on bleeding disorders, and facts to support your position.
- Be patient. Legislators have busy schedules and may not always be on time. Remember, coffee hours can be very busy and you might not have a chance to talk one on one
- Share your story–make it personal.
- Say thank you. Thank them and send a follow up email highlighting the points of your meeting.
Download the HFM Talking Points
Not sure what to say? Download HFM’s legislator talking points here.
Connect on Social Media:
Almost all members of the Michigan Legislature are on Twitter and Facebook. The more touch points you make, the more likely they will remember you and your cause.