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Why?. Be a Leader!Represent your PassengersRepresent your CommunityDon't be the Best Kept Secret in TownCan't develop your service without it. Basic Hints and Tips. Establish a RelationshipGoal: Be a ResourceTalk to AnyoneWork with StaffYou as Citizen
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1. Building a Relationship with Elected Officials Texas ITC
Austin, Texas
2. Why? Be a Leader!
Represent your Passengers
Represent your Community
Dont be the Best Kept Secret in Town
Cant develop your service without it
3. Basic Hints and Tips Establish a Relationship
Goal: Be a Resource
Talk to Anyone
Work with Staff
You as Citizen or You as Agency Representative
4. The Golden Rules Always Follow Up
Always Highlight Your Mission/Values
Always Let Them Know How to Contact You
Never Assume Anything
Always thank elected officials
5. What to Say Good News Shared
Statistics
Service Openings
New Partnerships
Benchmarks
New Equipment
New Goals
6. What to Say Make it Real (Never Waste Their Time)
Connect with Major Local/State/National Events
Human Interest Stories
7. What to Say Your Needs (better if you have a relationship first)
Unserved areas
Unserved programs
Unserved issues
Vehicle/facilities
Have a Solution/Avoid Making Demands
8. What to Say Invitations to Events (anything that makes you look good!)
Special Treatment if they Attend
Avoid Overbearing
Thank Yous
9. How to Say It Press Releases, Faxes
Perfect for good news and invitations
Make personal for friends
Be Strategic
Be Opportunistic
Be succinct and tailor your message
Tie it to your overall objectives
10. How to Say It Emails/Phone Calls
Great for Friends
Personalize and not officious
Solicit a response
Use only when appropriate
Avoid annoying someone
11. How to Say It Meetings/Face-to-Face
Do your homework
Have a purpose theyre busy
Dont be afraid to ask for something they expect it!
Dont do their work for them
Listen
Connect your work with their issues
12. When You Get Home Bogrens Pick 3
Develop Your List
Invite a Visit/Ride-Along/District Visit
Develop Short- and Long-Term Objectives
Use the What to Say and How to Say as Guides
Continue Doing the Great Work You Do!