{"id":39904,"date":"2012-02-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-02-20T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2012\/02\/20\/delegates-program-helps-supporters-advocate-for-unmc\/"},"modified":"2012-02-20T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2012-02-20T06:00:00","slug":"delegates-program-helps-supporters-advocate-for-unmc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2012\/02\/20\/delegates-program-helps-supporters-advocate-for-unmc\/","title":{"rendered":"Delegates program helps supporters advocate for UNMC"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you know the medical center has a grassroots advocacy program called UNMC Delegates that allows people to advocate on behalf of UNMC?<\/p>\n

Hundreds of people are enrolled in the program, which is run by the UNMC Government Relations Office and helps members stay up to date with governmental issues that affect the medical center. <\/p>\n

An overview of the UNMC Delegates program <\/B><\/p>\n

The Delegates program, started in 2005, is a free information and advocacy program that keeps members informed of state and federal policy issues affecting UNMC. The program includes a monthly electronic newsletter on current and upcoming issues, as well as in-person events throughout the year. For issues that are critical to UNMC’s mission and\/or programs, members receive “calls to action” so willing delegates can take appropriate action. <\/p>\n

Who are the members? <\/B> <\/p>\n

Membership is open to anyone who supports UNMC. Current membership includes people from all across the country including faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends of UNMC. <\/p>\n

Why should I join the program? <\/B> <\/p>\n

The Delegates program is free and is one way for UNMC supporters to stay on top of federal and state issues that affect education, research and patient care. Aside from monthly electronic communication, the program also hosts periodic events during which members can hear from policymakers or UNMC faculty members. Past speakers have included state legislators, a member of the Governor’s cabinet and a U.S. Senate staffer, among others. <\/p>\n

How can I join?<\/B> <\/p>\n

You can join online<\/a>. Membership and all events are free and the program will never provide your information to third parties.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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