Grassroots Guide

Make Your Voice Heard!

Become a Floral Industry Grassroots Advocate

SAF's grassroots program is designed to put you in position to build a relationship with your lawmakers. Congressmen need to hear from their constituents, and by connecting a face to a name you can start developing your relationship today. SAF is making it easy for you to reach out to your Congressmen and Senators with our Guide to Grassroots Survival.

What more can I do?

Where do I start?
What's the best way?

• Do you know who your Representative is? Go here to find yours.
• Do you know your two Senators? Not sure, find out here.
• Have you attended SAF's Congressional Action Days (CAD)?
• Got Questions? We are here to help; contact Brian Gamberini .

This page is designed to help you develop an influential relationship with your lawmakers. To make a difference and be heard by your lawmakers, you don't have to be one of the major power brokers here in Washington, DC, but you must be active! When it comes to grabbing the attention of Congress, constituents have the most strength. Your voice as much as your vote helps shape the policies that are passed on Capitol Hill and how they affect the floriculture industry. Use these tabs below to begin making an impression on your lawmakers in 2011 and beyond.

Got Questions, Contact SAF!
SAF GR Contact Information

What is a Grassroots Campaign?

Grassroots activism is a coordinated effort from a group of people who believe in a certain cause ; in our case the promotion of the floral industry. SAF connects you to people in the floral industry who are concerned about these issues. To have a successful grassroots campaign, efforts must be timely and coherent. The floral industry needs to speak with a unified voice in order to influence the power players at the highest level.

Where do I Start?

Do you know who your Representative is? Go here to find yours.
Do you know who your two Senators are? Find out here.
Have you attending SAF Congressional Action Days (CAD)?
Go Questions? Contact Brian Gamberini for Help.

What is the Best Way to Contact My Lawmaker?

EMAIL, EMAIL, EMAIL!! No more snail mail! Mailed letters take too long to get to their office.
Call your legislator in Washington DC or in their district office.

What More Can I Do?

Attend a Town Hall meeting in your district
Participate in SAFPAC and support the industry's only political action committee
Host a Tour of your business for your lawmaker.
When is the best time to do these things? Recess periods -- check our the 2011 recess calendar here.

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