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HAWAII STATE PTSA's
2006 ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE

What you do to improve laws, policies, and conditions on behalf of children is advocacy, whether at school, in your communities or at the state and federal levels. National PTA defines advocacy as the “act of mobilizing individuals and local units” to work with their State PTA’s and National PTA to spark changes in programs and policies that benefit children. Effective advocacy campaigns are built on activities and events that –

• keep PTA issues visible
• keep members informed on issues affecting children
• motivate people to act

National PTA’s annual resources guide contains a section devoted entirely to empowering local PTA members with effective strategies and resources for advocacy.Local units in good standing may obtain the most recent copy of this valuable resource by contacting their region director or the Hawaii State PTSA office. Members with access may also download this information from National PTA’s website “Members Only” section.

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Your Guide Through the 2006 Hawaii State Legislative Calendar (NEW)

Hawaii State PTSA members may view our complete legislative program, including all position statements and resolutions, by logging on to our Members Area at http://hawaiiptsa.org/members/index.html and clicking on the "Advocacy" link.