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Greetings!
Have you ever wanted to really
make a difference
when you presented an issue of concern to an elected official?
I mean really???
This week's CELEBRITY GUEST COLUMNIST,
Stephanie D. Vance, co-founder
of Advocacy  Associates, has more than 15 years of experience in Washington, DC,
both as a lobbyist and a congressional aide, holding positions such as
legislative assistant, legislative director and staff director for various
members of Congress.
I met Stephanie this past summer in Washington D.C. where I listened to her
present one of the most humorous looks at dealing with our elected officials I
have ever heard. Her presentation was filled with terrific pointers and
training, but it was the stories that brought it all home and made contact with
me! I also purchased her book CITIZENS IN ACTION, A Guideline to Influencing Government.
She is the author of
Government by the
People: How to Communicate with Congress
(AdVanced Consulting, 1999) and How to Get a Job on Capitol
Hill (fabjob.com, 2001). As
the self-appointed "Advocacy Guru", her work is based on a deep and abiding
belief that government is effective only when citizens are actively and
responsibly engaged. She states: "Contrary to popular belief, government isn't
broken: people just need to know how to work the system and beat the odds."
Through Advocacy Associates and the online Advocacy Classroom, the Advocacy
Associates team is seeking to deliver this message far and
wide.
Stephanie is a member of:
- Women in Government
Relations
- Public Affairs
Council
- American Society of
Association Executives Government Relations Section Council
- National Speakers
Association
I am
absolutely thrilled to have Stephanie Vance as our CELEBRITY GUEST COLUMNINST and
even more certain you are going to love reading her GREAT article!
Peace,
Susi |
Susi on Catholic Radio
This Friday, December 18th, Susi will be the featured guest on the Queen of Peace Catholic Radio show's Friday LIVE from 5:00-6:00 PM. You can pick
the show up streaming live at www.qopradio.com. Susi will be sharing
her book and answering your "call-in" questions during the hour long show. This
is a great opportunity to visit with the Author. So write this number down and
give her a call on the ON AIR phone line: (904) 241-9497 Friday, December 18th from 5:00-6:00PM.
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Order Your Book Today!
Now also available on KINDLE and as an E-BOOK!
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Susi's Commentary
The real GIFT of the season leaves the material behind! Do you know what it
is?
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Keith Moore's Commentary
W. Keith Moore has written music and lyrics for Father Ron Camarda's
upcoming movie based on his book, Tear in the Desert. He has sent us a
heartfelt commentary on Father Ron's book and we must share it with you! Read it here...
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Commentaries, Tips & Pictures
We invite all of you to visit the STEWARD'S CORNER and share
your thoughts, prayers, pictures, tips, poetry and commentaries with us. This
is your place to share yourself with other stewards. It's the
"open mic" of our website, where we allow you to be you and to share. During
this Christmas Season, take the time to visit the STEWARD'S CORNER and share the
spirit!
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PET OF THE WEEK
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Our PET OF THE WEEK features the fabulous felines of Jon Wilder,
Daphne and Moochie. You may recall that last week Jon shared with us a very
poignant memorial to his cat Smudge. Jon sent us a terrific story about his life
with these three funny felines and so terrific in fact, we wanted to share it
with you.So, sit back and be entertained by a true "cat lover" --who above
anything else-- shares those special moments that only his hilarious
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THANK YOU!
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I want to thank Maureen Gallavan of the Queen of the Angels Catholic Store in Jacksonville, Florida for the opportunity to share her clientele. The Book Signing was a great success and so much fun!
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THE HOLY FATHER THIS WEEK: "GOD MATTERS"
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The Holy Father speaks to the fact that a relationship with God is
"essential for humanity's journey." Read more... |
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I think that Susi is having to adjust from being a pet owner to
also being a grandmother...now that the grandsons are highly mobile these days,
I hear her telling them...NO, SIT, STAY!!
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| CALLING ALL PETS!
We need adorable pet faces willing to inspire and entertain us! Email us
your pet pictures and stories so we can make your pet the star of the week! Visit our STEWARD'S CORNER to submit pictures of your furred or feathered pet family member.
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