Script for congressional visit

Script for Congressional Visits - A few more details

• Introductions

   -- business card exchange

• Thank them for taking the time to meet you
• Purpose of Visit

   -- answers their first question "How can I help you today?"
   -- briefly state the Ask so you can quickly move to science

• Science Motivation

   -- why excited by the opportunities presented by the Ask
   -- include work of interest to them, your work, your anecdotes
   -- mention work at risk if we don't get the Ask

• Societal Relevance

   -- include economic impact, next-gen training …
   -- include applications of interest to them, your anecdotes
   -- mention work at risk if we don't get the Ask

• The Ask

   -- give more details here
   -- mention Panels / Reports / Committees that vetted this

• Follow Ups

   -- offer to send them info on something that caught their interest
   -- offer to answer any of their future questions

• Thank them