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OSMAA LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS CHAIRMAN




July 1, 2007
Work with the OSMAA Staff to include a page on the existing Web Site.
OSMAA Staff, Nancy Bennett, Bennett@osmaonline.org

Work with the AMAA Legislative Committee Chairperson to implement new ideas.
www.ama-assn.org/alliance  

Review Legislative Updates from AMAA and forward each on to State President, President Elect, County Presidents and County Legislative Chairs.

Attend OSMAA Summer Retreat

Contact County Presidents and Legislative Chairs concerning their plans for the year regarding legislative activities:  i.e. activities in preparation for this election year (registering voters, assisting with campaigns, etc.), contacting legislators, watching for the Legislative updates from you/AMAA and getting that out to county members,  plans to attend Medicine Day at the Capitol in February, information on National Day at the Capitol with the AMAA, explain LEAP awards and encourage activities.

August 1, 2007: DEADLINE
Submit article for the Sooner Heartbeat Magazine on upcoming legislative issues
to Editor, Marty Laughlin, mlaughlin@swbell.net  

August 31, 2007
Provide a written report on Legislative Issues to the OSMAA Board Meeting.
Submit to Secretary, Gail Gillock, ggillock@swbell.net   

September 10, 2007
Attend OSMAA Fall Board Meeting

October 1, 2007
Assist the OSMAA Staff in keeping the OSMAA membership informed on Legislative issues for the coming 2008 session.  OSMAA Staff, Nancy Bennett, Bennett@osmaonline.org

October 2007 – Leadership Development Conference, Chicago
Try to attend LDC I for training in Legislative Affairs.  Contact President for info.

November 1, 2007:  DEADLINE
Submit an article for the Sooner Heartbeat Magazine on upcoming legislative issues
to Editor, Marty Laughlin, mlaughlin@swbell.net  

December 31, 2007
Provide a written report on Legislative Issues to the OSMAA Winter Board Meeting. Submit to Secretary, Gail Gillock, ggillock@swbell.net   

January 2, 2008:  DEADLINE
Submit an article for the Sooner Heartbeat Magazine on upcoming legislative issues
to Editor, Marty Laughlin, mlaughlin@swbell.net

January 7, 2008 – meeting date
Attend OSMAA Winter Board Meeting

Contact county presidents concerning attendance for “Medicine Day at the Capitol”.

February 2008 – Legislative Advocacy Conference:  Washington D.C. (LDC II)
If unable to attend LDC I, try to attend LDC II for Legislative training. Contact President-Elect,  Marty Laughlin, mlaughlin@swbell.net

February 2008
Attend and assist OSMAA Staff for “Medicine Day at the Capitol”.  OSMAA Staff,
Nancy Bennett, Bennett@osmaonline.org

February 27, 2008
Write an Annual Report for the State Convention Notebook.  Submit to Nancy
Bennett, OSMAA Staff, Bennett@osmaonline.org

March 1, 2008
Update changes in the Timeline Job Description for the next officer. Submit to
Marty Laughlin, mlaughlin@swbell.net

March 5, 2008
Attend OSMAA Pre-Convention Board Meeting.

April 11, 2008
Attend OSMAA Annual State Convention.

Present an award at State Convention for the county with the most attendance at
“Medicine Day at the Capitol” and the greatest Legislative Affairs Involvement.

Last updated:  07-16-06; 03-06-07