What we’re about
Do you want to make a difference in your community? Do you want to learn how to lobby your representatives? If so, then the Democracy Club is for you!
The Democracy Club is a Meetup group for citizens who want to learn how to make their voices heard in government. We meet at 10 A.M. on the Third Tuesday of every month when the Maine Legislature is not in session, and every Tuesday at 8:30 A.M. while the Maine House and Senate are in session, meeting in the Cross Cafe in the Cross Bldg.
At our meetings, we will provide instructions on how to lobby your representatives, describe different lobbying methods, and introduce you to your representatives. We will also discuss current legislation and how you can help others through advocacy.
We encourage everyone to attend our meetings, regardless of your experience or level of knowledge. We are here to help you learn how to make a difference in your community.
Sign up for our Meetup group today!
Here are some additional details about the club:
Meetings: We meet every Tuesday, while the Maine House and Senate are in session(Jan-July), in the Cross Cafe in the Cross Bldg at 8:30 AM sharp.
We meet every Third Tuesday, while the Maine House and Senate are not in session(Aug-Dec), in the Rotunda on the 2nd floor at 10 AM - 12 PM.
Cost: There is no cost to join the club.
Goals: The goals of the Democracy Club are to:
Teach citizens how to lobby their representatives
Increase civic engagement in Maine
Make a difference in our community
Agenda
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM: Introductions
8:45 AM - 9:30 AM:
-Introduction to Lobbying,
-Learn your "Why"?
-Issue and Ask
-Lobbying Role Playing
-ID Your Representative
9:30 AM - 11:15 AM: Lobbying in the Statehouse
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM: Lobbying Debrief
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Lunch
We hope to see you at our next meeting!
Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Date: Tuesday
Location: Cross Cafe, Cross Bldg, Augusta, Maine
What is lobbying?
What issue are you passionate about?
What do you want your representative to do about this issue?
How can you persuade your representative to take action?
We hope you enjoy your Democracy Club meeting!
