Sample Telephone Outline

Hello, Representative Caresalot
Hello, Senator Commongood

Introduce self.

• My name is Stephanie Greenbriar
• I am a small business owner
• Alumna of UMass Amherst
• Parent of current student.

Purpose of call.

• Thank her/him for previous support of UMass
• Ask for continued support of UMass
• UMass system line item number is 7100-0200.

Talking Points:

• Acknowledge the legislator(s) connection to public higher education.
• Ask to support steady stable funding for UMass.
• Note UMass Amherst's added value to family;
  • daughter successful in engineering program;
  • began business with assistance from
  • Family Business Center and
  • the Small Business Development Center at UMass Amherst.

Closing

• Thank her/him for listening to concerns.
• Hope s/he will support the University.

Follow up

• Send thank you note.
• Attend district meeting hours.

 

Thank you for your UMass Amherst Advocacy.