Strengthening Grassroots Advocacy: The Advocacy Network

Advocis’ Government Relations Committee (GRC) continued to have productive meetings throughout the year and carried on the implementation of the strategic advocacy plan adopted in 2020. The plan, which consists in the development of the wider Advocacy Network, was based on stronger synergy between PACs and Chapter Leadership; better equipping of our advocacy volunteers with the tools they need to succeed; and improving our networks’ organization by creating a simple database for all advocacy volunteers across the country.

The Advocacy Network is exclusive to Advocis members in good standing and is free of charge. As members of the network, several benefits include:

• Being connected with members from their area who share their passion for advocacy

• Invitations to participate in Legislature Days (which are exclusive to members of the Advocacy Network or PACs)

• Support from experienced Advocis GR staff to help maximize their advocacy potential

• Advocacy Updates from AGC staff

At the time of the launch in 2020, the Advocacy Network had over 100 members. By the end of 2022, the network had over 200 members.