Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Capitol Hill

If you ever get an invitation to be part of a group from the DMA to spend the day on Capitol Hill, take it. It is a very gratifying experience. In one day you are given one on one exposure, up close and personal, to Senators and Representatives who affect the way we do business.

This year we went there with a mission: to make sure that those Senators and Representatives, who hold positions on committees that influence direct mail, are aware of what our positions are on environmental issues, "Do Not Mail" legislation, identity theft and the use of Social Security Numbers.

At each of the seven meetings we had, (which by the way consumed an entire day of walking on concrete or marble floors, traversing multiple House and Senate office buildings), we were with extremely bright and knowledgeable Members of Congress or Staffers. They were all well versed on each of the issues we brought up and understood their individual impact and how they related on the whole to the economy of direct mail. They were genuinely appreciative that we met with them.

Multiply our visit by as many groups, organizations and associations trying to make contact with them and you can respect how hard a job these elected officials and their staff people have.

The take away from this day is this: if you want to make your voice heard, you've got to get involved. I was given access to speak directly to the Congressmen and women who can enact change. It was awesome!

Labels: DMA, legislation

posted by martin stein at 12:30 PM   1 comments

1 Comments:

At November 20, 2007 1:39 PM,  Rob Healy said...

Interesting piece Martin -- and you're right, you really do need to be involved to make a difference. Thanks for sharing!

Hope you and your family have a Great Thanksgiving!

Rob Healy - FCI

 

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