Events

Bringing public health leaders together through both virtual and in-person events

State Health Leadership Initiative (SHLI) Networking Meeting, March 9-10

Where: ASTHO Headquarters, Arlington, VA
Reception and Dinner: Tuesday, March 9, 5:00-8:30 PM
Meeting: Wednesday, March 10, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

The SHLI Networking Meeting, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, is intended primarily for newly appointed state health officials, but, any ASTHO member may attend. This meeting brings together new state and territorial Health Officials to exchange peer-to-peer lessons learned from early challenges in the position. The sessions are designed to help new ASTHO members become effective public health leaders quickly and focuses on practical but essential skills, such as working with your governor, legislators, the media, and local public health.

ASTHO Hill Day, March 10-11

Hill Day gives ASTHO members the opportunity to educate policymakers on the need for greater funding support for a variety of public health programs. In most states, 50-90% of the health department’s budget comes from federal resources. An ASTHO member meeting with his or her own congressional delegation to discuss the impact of congressional action on their constituents is invaluable. Making Appointments to Visit Your Members of Congress

Where: Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, VA and Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.

Orientation to Federal Policymaking Wednesday, March 10, 5:30-6:30 PM, Hyatt Regency Crystal City

For new health officials or interested in learning more about federal advocacy

Strategy Dinner Briefing: Wednesday, March 10, 6:30-8:30 PM, Hyatt Regency Crystal City

The briefing features an overview of ASTHO’s legislative priorities, the materials, talking points, and other key info for successful visits.

Hill Day Meetings: Thursday, March 11, 8:00 AM-6:00 PM (as scheduled), Capitol Hill

Thursday, March 11 is ASTHO Hill Day. Your office should begin scheduling your congressional visits as soon as possible. For helpful hints on setting up appointments with members of your state’s delegation, please click here. As soon as you have made your appointments, please send fill out the Hill Day reporting form, so we can assist you in preparing for and making visits.

ASTHO’s 2009 advocacy materials will be posted on the ASTHO web site the first week of March. You will receive printed packets at the Wednesday evening dinner. Please supplement the ASTHO materials with state specific information.

Board of Directors Meeting, March 12

Where: ASTHO Headquarters, Arlington, VA
Board Meeting: March 12, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM,

The ASTHO Board Meeting begins at 8:00 AM and ends no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, March 13. The meeting will include discussions with key appropriations staff and Administration leaders as well as ASTHO business. All ASTHO Board Members are expected to attend. Other ASTHO Members may attend if they wish.

Please register February 16 if you plan to participate in the SHLI Networking Meeting, Hill Day, and/or the Board Meeting. Log-in using your user name and password to ASTHO’s secure site. If you need assistance with registration, please contact Liz Hayes (571-527-3143, lhayes@astho.org). Click here for assistance in making travel arrangements