Mailgrams are a quick, dramatic alternative to the standard letter. They may be sent anywhere and delivered the following day. The minimum charge allows for 50 words. Faxing is a way to get your message to the committee immediately. You can also call the committee directly with your message, be sure to get their fax number at the same time.
Timing is everything.
Make your call at a strategic time - just before a vote, for instance, or immediately following action by your legislator in support of your cause. Write when you know a particular piece of legislation is pending before a committee or when a bill is about to come before the full House or Senate. Win or lose, a stint as lobbyist will leave you better equipped to move effectively in the political arena when the opportunity arises again. The frustrations associated with lobbying can be great, but the knowledge gained about both overt and covert political actions and reactions, the relationships established with major and minor political decision makers, and the gratification of having personally participated in the political process far outweigh the frustrations. If you're new to this site, we strongly recommend that you visit our home page to get a better sense of all that we have to offer.