2025 SGRC Regional Advocacy Meeting Phoenix
The AOA State Government Relations Committee (SGRC) will host two regional advocacy meetings this summer and fall to collaborate with optometry's state advocacy teams and build on the profession's historic momentum. Consult the schedule below for more information about the Phoenix meeting.
The AOA State Government Relations Committee (SGRC) will host two regional advocacy meetings with topics ranging from Advocacy 101 (for doctors new to advocacy) building your PAC, creating a strategic advocacy plan, growing your advocacy team, facing opposition attacks, and developing media skills. These sessions are designed to empower state advocacy for everyone from newcomers to seasoned veterans. Celebrate victories from around the country and start planning for the next success in your state.
Topics:
- PAC-Peer to Peer Fundraising
- How to Empower Your Team
- Media Training
- Creating a Strategic Plan
- Opposition Attacks
- Advocacy 101 (This will be for members who are new to advocacy)
Housing reservations close on Sept. 16, 2025.
Bring your state advocacy team to connect with other affiliate advocates in a collaborative environment focused on state advocacy best practices and pitfalls to avoid. State advocacy teams are encouraged to join either of this year's AOA SGRC Regional Advocacy Meetings, also including:
