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Powerpoint Presentations Click on the images below to start powerpoint show you want to see. If you do not see 7 slide presentations here, please refresh your browser. ADVOCACY The most effective forms of advocacy are in this order: Face to Face Handwritten Letter Phone call Email Petition “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead Tips to Be an Effective Advocate - Know the facts. If you want a lawmaker to take you seriously, you should know both sides of the issue. - Appeal to sense of duty to citizens. Remember, the person you are communicating with may not have the same passion for your project that you do. An example is advocating for Bear Resistant trash cans. While your passion may be to save the iconic Florida Black Bear, the lawmaker may be tasked with overseeing the health, safety and welfare of the community. You will be better received if you explain how bear resistant trash cans will benefit the citizens. - Register to Vote Lawmakers check. - If your lawmaker disagrees, make contact anyway. Communicating your position along with others may result in your lawmaker avoiding conflict by requesting that the bill not be brought up for a vote. -The Lawmaker’s Aide may be your contact person in some cases. See this as an opportunity to have your voice heard. The aide will present your request to the lawmaker and will get back to you with the answer. This will give you the opportunity to work with the aide to overcome any objections. - Be Patient. Making changes takes time and perseverance. Advocating at a Face to Face Meeting - Meet with the lawmaker from your district. Your lawmaker wants your vote and your neighbor's votes too. - Get to know the person. You are meeting with by reading their bio and about current projects they are working on. - Dress accordingly. This is a professional meeting. - Leave your emotions at home. - Be on time for your appointment. - Greet the person with a warm handshake, make eye contact and show you appreciate the person by thanking them sincerely for their time. Connect with your lawmakers by commenting on their college team or on a project they are currently working on or have had success with. - State your position and support it with facts you have gathered. - Answer questions based on what you know. If you don’t know, let the person know you will find out and report back. Then do it. - Leave your contact information and ask for the best way to make contact again. Advocating at a Public Meeting- - Research how many minutes you will be given to speak. Prepare your speech and practice to stay within the minutes allotted. - Fill the room with as many people from the community that you can. It’s great to wear matching colors to show unity. - Speakers from the district are who lawmakers want to hear from since they are the ones [...]
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How to be an advocate for ordinances and resolutions to your county commissioners
Your local officials want to hear from you, their constituents. They are citizens just like you. Whether you are good at public speaking or not, talk to your officials like a friend. Tell them your concerns and offer a solution. You never know when a brainstorming idea will become a law for the safety of all of us and our wildlife. Here is a sample powerpoint presentation.
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This white paper just released from the Dr. Matthew J. Aresco
Director, Nokuse Plantation, Joseph M. Guthrie, M.S.
Conservation Biologist, and Dr. Joseph Travis
Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor
Department of Biological Science
Florida State University to the FWC has stated everything our research team has been saying along. Click on the picture to read.
The Florida Black Bear (Ursus americanus floridanus) is a subspecies of the American black bear.
Although classified as carnivores, the Florida black bear’s diet consists of 80% plant material, 15% insects, and 5% animal matter. A major source of the bear’s diet, saw palmetto berries, has been harvested by humans for years. The berries are sold as herbal supplements.
FWC Statistics for the 2015 Bear hunt
This FWC spreadsheet shows the data collected from killed bears brought to the check stations during the Hunt. This chart includes number of lactating momma bears, gender, place where killed, fines issued to hunters and more.
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