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What will Capwiz do for AzVMA Members?
Action
Alerts
Now AzVMA can send all members an
action alert when a pressing issue arises in the legislature. You will be
able to send a targeted message directly to your legislator in just a few
minutes.
Elected
Officials Database
With just a zip code or postal address,
you will be able to research and send messages to local, state, and
national legislators. This resource provides information such as:
- Legislator Profiles
Find an elected official's photo, biography, contact information,
committee membership, term of service, contribution history, staff
members, and more
- Compose Message Links
Send an e-mail, fax, or printed letter to a specific legislator from
his or her profile page
- Voting Histories
Review key vote and co-sponsorship information for Members of Congress
and state legislators
- Optional Comments or Linked Resources
Find additional information and/or links, which can include how your
organization ranks a particular legislator
Search
Features
You will have multiple search functions,
including:
- ZIP Search
Type in a five-digit ZIP code to find specific federal officials'
biography pages and see how they voted on certain legislation
- Interactive Map
Utilize the interactive map to locate the governor and congressional
representatives for a particular state/district
- Name Search
Find a federal official by typing in part of his or her last name
Media
Guide
You can look up local and national media outlets in your area
(newspapers, magazines, political publications, radio stations, and
television stations) and send letters to the editor or coverage requests
to reporters and editors.
You will also be able to directly send messages to selected outlets
and find press release contact information for major newspapers.
Election
Guide
This feature includes:
- Directory of Legislative Candidates
Find a candidate's party affiliation, previous occupation(s),
political background, education, and committees
- Candidate Endorsements or Disclaimers
Read notes or comments posted by your organization about a candidate
- Volunteer and Donation Links
Donate funds or volunteer with a certain candidate's office
- Voter Registration Tool
Complete online registration forms, which are available in English and
Spanish and include processing instructions
- Voter Guide
Stay updated with timely updates on ballot initiatives, key dates,
poll locations, and other election information
- Absentee Ballots
Request absentee ballots online
Issues and
Legislation
This function provides tools that enable you to:
- Current Legislation
Find updated information on votes and bills important to veterinary
medicine
- Voter Scorecards
See which legislators support issues important to AzVMA (including
votes for select states)
- Tips and Best Practices
Learn how to better communicate with Congress and state legislatures
Go to AzVMA's Capwiz
site: http://capwiz.com/azvma/ |