1. Political Effectiveness:We are Part of the Solution 2011 County Leadership Conference We teach, learn, lead and serve Richard m. Klemme Dean and Director Cooperative Extension

2. Political Effectiveness is… Responsive educational programs Strong relationships with key decision makers Effective communications Fiscal awareness and political sensitivity

3. Resource Advocacy Network Support our work locally, statewide, nationally To date 400 members Members gain access to periodic updates What feedback have you heard? What frequency of engagement should we have?

4. Political Effectiveness Action Team Will implement Political Effectiveness Action Plan Develop core competences, curriculum Communicate, provide resources Infuse political effectiveness into our culture Coordinate activities with administration Currently taking nominations

5. Legislative Visits Working with chancellor’s staff, Rosemary Potter Coordination through Kristine Zaballos Encourage you to continue to build relationships What contacts with state legislators have you had? What have you learned to date? What are your messages?

6. Messages for Legislators, one Example Center for Community Economic Development Creating a series of impact sheets on… Jobs, jobs, jobs Feature economic development in line with UW System Growth Agenda People Jobs Communities Visit Resource Fair to see how you can personalize these impact sheets

7. 2011 Capital Connections, WACEC Visits include 31/33 senators, 90/99 representatives Three buses coming from Quad Counties Visit delegates to include youth, friends, WACEC members Tips to navigate Capitol

8. Purpose of WACEC visits Put a face on our programs for state legislators Talk about economic development work and how we work with county governments to work more effectively Provide first-hand examples of how our work grows people, jobs and communities

9. Answering the Tough Questions What if…. Legislators ask us our opinions about the New Badger Partnership? Elected officials want us to speak to the budget repair bill or next biennium budget? Ask us how we would balance the budget?

10. Questions? Comments?