Get Involved!

Schedule a Personal Visit

Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2009

At the beginning of the summer, AAI representatives met with the offices of Senator Arlen Specter (D-PA) and U.S. Representatives Allyson Schwartz (D-PA), Patrick Murphy (D-PA), Kathy Dahlkemper (D-PA) and Gary Ackerman (D-NY). These meetings were both productive and informative, yet each of the offices reiterated that they would like to hear more often from their Arab American constituents.

Members of Congress are in their home districts for recess, and they want to hear from their constituents. Make your views about key issues affecting Arab Americans heard by scheduling a personal visit with your Senators or Representative!

Click below to learn how to schedule a personal visit!

Lobby Day Resources

Posted on Tuesday April 10, 2007

National Arab American Lobby Day: Resource Page

Posted on Thursday March 22, 2007

You don’t need to travel to Washington, D.C. to make your views known on Capitol Hill! Schedule a meeting with your elected officials in their district offices on April 11, 2007 and let them know where you and the community stand on Middle East policy, civil liberties, immigration and more.

National Arab American Lobby Day: Sample Letter

Posted on Thursday March 22, 2007

Tips for Meeting with Your Member of Congress

Posted on Thursday March 22, 2007

How to Plan and Hold a Candidates' Meeting

From Courtesy of the League of Women Voters of Cincinnati Area
Posted on Thursday September 14, 2006

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How to set up an Emergency Summit Meeting for your Congressional District

Posted on Monday July 24, 2006

The emergency district meeting provides an opportunity for members of the Arab American community to urgently communicate their concerns to elected officials. Especially in an election year, concerns expressed locally carry as much, if not more, weight than concerns expressed in Washington D.C. We are certain your message will get passed by elected officials (or their staff) to the relevant people in Washington.

How to Choose a Campaign to Get Involved In

Posted on Monday May 15, 2006

You may be faced with a number of campaigns that are worth your time and involvement, as well as your club’s time and involvement. You cannot allow yourself to become swallowed up by the demands of too many candidates – you simply have to recognize the limits of your own and your club’s energy, resources, and experience. You will have to make decisions with, with regard to both local and national contests, that allow you to best meet your needs.

Alabama- How to Become a Member of Your Local Party Committee

Posted on Monday April 24, 2006