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Thank you for this, Courtney. I especially love the Advocacy Toolkit and all its links. Very Helpful! Sharon Kay Edwards, MSLS Legislative Monitor, Tennessee Library Association (931) 619-7863 On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 10:52 AM, Courtney F <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Today we are kicking off National Library Legislative Day > <http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxu639iMQi32VhIZtcwyOmwGpXPkrP0EXQkIRaqP9D2Dlw8hdREbdrnjxwm7veipFKX1qXvRK8brhu97naHJxubKhqZyf-MM5nx0v7X7GReaFsv796RY1ZKE7KkFJiX9XR&lp=0> > in Washington, D.C. and we would like to ask you to help us boost the > signal. In this email, you will find everything you need to let your > Senators and Representatives know how important libraries are to you and > your community. > > *This year's priority asks:* > > - *House & Senate: Reauthorize the Museum and Library Services Act* > - *House & Senate: Fully Fund LSTA / IAL for FY 2019* > - *House & Senate: Support equitable access to broadband* > > To learn more, check out the funding > <http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxOSBH9FQb-Yi1gBZR_1hDmaQ398nR1fvio6GUWXBxGCIHuxNlO15hQI-LVesyiuygUm1lp0BosqugKTv4Ez5Gr8VPC5rAYhw7RpMBqOqkeykE4ZSK0iXwt9b_e_asMa4geMqOIvDpmXQ1Z_b0yAmY_3A-nmEXy7cBFK8EX24dRJomg3eRGUjv5i3OZni2FNGU0ZQTq5yE8Ju_rf43Qcw_Cxao2wRTfDJxATAq9Mm5bALfvWmdqicdoQaG2X-MhTGy2-ajT1N20dciLCP6ojNThaEodDxrd22pIgdSZQQ8Jxw&lp=0> > and broadband > <http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxC9anu8WJJRNblEqe_O7KKGln4o8jFNwzR_fHLryXKZ2LAt2q3Ej8EmIiEmpIYoxshl21n1vzhpWq8VckakXh-8r8NxBiSpGegm2F2zyHO3tKzMY0HTGrd4s0B9Jl7sTqxvMVJMgvtfnQf2YhfdhobvObQF7hGJyq4kAfkOtH41MZdC8dkxedWa_d1n9RSMQ6ejmopFIzAYrUe9UAxG7Y16n4Bs_ASw7qoVAZGlrzfdu1aISM33kV56b5e9JP5QDX&lp=0> > briefs for this year, or visit District Dispatch > <http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxFIW5L_7WD6KveUF6cY1U5O5J3xNif14e1LtVUl0YxRpZw9EFDyhLaUOaeGRa9iJWrsF1xcPP9qs7SZvXfeYgOx6WlKcLazuDkxFB0pGKxoW0VZ5hPX7VID8T6SMl4OjaQmYISVtir5qr2LHVjyHlqA&lp=0> to > catch up on the latest news about these issue areas. > > Want a little more information? Tune in to this year's policy briefing > <http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxQbJ4WaOhu-7FbAPlyq4lphxmnikjVJZkOm-at6XcFD0GY6Q5didInlUmViDUhffWY8XdOaZGwqJ4B-O_9pTuWmeeVeCtKrm0yk0qLHO9XVB0fVKj8SB86v-SHHE8oJXgWIVxD7v7M3C5TApnCyjVoqoDlXtS0x3HKjaRsTL9YFM&lp=0>. > Staff from the ALA Washington Office and other policy experts from > Washington, D.C. will provide background information related to our asks, > so you can be fully prepared to take action today. The livestream will run > from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. eastern. > > *Ready to take action?* > > Head to the ALA Action Center > <http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAx05y0XcA4uNOr1UYsNtozs4vBU4OwhiEWR7ZKv8SZWQfoQoKvj-x5BumRZ0jJTD8Jo7nHUuSIFcQFA-T65HJ1_C0rel1YTbpPaCuXwynJRHqLY5w3Gd6TeBClhV0LWFpDixzt1piUSAw-GwDSb3oc5g&lp=0> to > find talking points and email templates to use when you call or email your > elected officials. Don't forget to personalize your email! Your members of > Congress are most interested in the libraries in their state or district - > use stories or data from your area to increase the impact of your email. > > *Additional resources:* > > Want to do more? Be sure to refer to our Advocacy Toolkit > <http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxehIJltB_qGBgz0Z8BbozAMQ3afR9MZx0EXy4D_lp5TGUUvLe-5FRxtiJM-yERWKzx48iHe_Ugbgj9h4pmuJ20EqVGiVdfnMOgooQO2nPV4MY8t8BcS8FpeYqEwcRdVqg_rsEewRbljH7dPaPpkiff3rNAbM0mYbx_tea5C-Ko7Exh-n4NmG4X2iF1ItUtij86mJOyNNI7K2p7ClRbBfjus2GLCWyXmJICjwPSyQrx6g&lp=0> for > social media tips and other advocacy activities. The toolkit includes: > > - Social media graphics > - Sample tweets and posts > - Project ideas > - Letter and email templates > - Phone call guide > - Flyers for your library > > Thank you for everything you do to advocate for libraries! If you have any > questions, please feel free to contact us <[log in to unmask]> at any > time! We are here to help. > > > > > ~Courtney F. > Tennessee Chapter Councilor >