1. Arthritis Foundation Arthritis Ambassador Briefing Dial In: 1-866-487-9460 Participant Code: 931 709 2991# Materials available for download at http://www.arthritis.org/ambassador_assignment.php July 10, 2013 3PM Eastern

2. Agenda • Welcome – Laurie Markle • Our Recess Strategy – Laurie Markle • Expert Training - Maija Welton, HLA, Rep. Courtney (CT-2) • July/August Ambassador Assignment: Schedule a District Visit or Attend a Local or Tele Town Hall – Laurie Markle • Accessing the Materials and Resources you need – Laurie Markle • How to Schedule a District Visit – Laurie Markle • What to Expect: First Person Account of a District Visit - NY Arthritis Ambassador, Erin O'Rourke • How to Find a Town Hall & How to Prepare - Lea Diggs, Public Health Policy & Advocacy Intern, Arthritis Foundation • Reporting Your Activity – Laurie Markle 1

3. History of August Recess 2

4. Our Recess Strategy We must capture as many cosponsors as possible during August Recess to ensure this legislation passes! 3

5. Our Recess Strategy 3

6. Expert Training On the phone: Maija Welton, Health Legislative Assistant to Representative Joe Courtney (CT-02) 4

7. July/August Ambassador Assignment 4

8. Resources & Materials 4

9. Resources & Materials 4

10. How to Schedule a District Visit 4

11. What to Expect: District Visit On the phone: Erin O’Rourke, NY Arthritis Ambassador 4

12. How to Attend a Town Hall 4

13. Reporting Your Activity • Email me (lmarkle@arthritis.org) when you’ve scheduled your visit/Town Hall. Include relevant local Arthritis Foundation Staff, if you know them, in the email. • Report at www.arthritis.org/report only when you’ve completed your assignment! 4

14. 2013 Ambassador Briefing Schedule Wednesday August 7, 2013 Wednesday October 2, 2013 Wednesday December 4, 2013 **New Ambassador Orientations will follow after each briefing** 11