1.	Know What You Want		Figuring Out What You Want
2.	Know Who To Ask		Figuring Out Who To Talk To
3.	Know What You're Talking About		What You Want...Policy Resources
4.	Be Polite, Personal, Thoughtful, and Rational		Delivering Your Message
5.	Pick a Method of Communication that Works for You and Your Message		Delivering Your Message
6.	Know When to Ask		Legislative Process
7.	Don't Underestimate the Value of Staff		Who to Talk To...Staff
8.	Follow Up		Delivering Your Message
9.	Understand the Limitations of the System		Key Themes
10.	Have fun!

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