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SUMMARY: Social Security Spousal Benefits: What Living Spouses May be Missing – Advanced Strategies for Multiple Marriages\, Divorce\, Remarriage 
DESCRIPTION:Session 2 of the webinar series\, Social Security Spousal Benefits: What Living Spouses May Be Missing - A Two-Part Series On How Spousal Benefits Work And How To Maximize Them.   Learn how to map your claiming strategy if you have multiple marriages and/or divorces.   \n\n\n\n\n\nOr Register for the Series Here:  \n\n\n\nhttps://web.bigmarker.com/series/social-security-spousal-bene/series_summit
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/social-security-spousal-benefits-what-living-spouses-may-be-missing-advanced-strategies-for-multiple-marriages-divorce-rem/
LOCATION:Virtual Seminar\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T140000
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SUMMARY:The Power of Citizen Advocacy - Constructional Academy (Course 5)
DESCRIPTION:Why Grassroots Engagement Shapes Policy\n\n\n\nWhy does grassroots engagement matter? Because elected officials listen when informed\, motivated citizens speak up. In this session\, participants will explore how personal stories\, constituent relationships\, and consistent advocacy can shape legislative priorities and influence public policy. This class serves as a motivational turning point in Phase II\, helping advocates understand the real impact of their voices and the collective power they bring to the movement. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives \n\n\n\n\nExplain why citizen advocacy is influential to elected officials.\n\n\n\nDescribe how constituent relationships shape legislative perspectives.\n\n\n\nUnderstand the impact of personal stories and grassroots engagement.\n\n\n\nRecognize the collective power of organized\, consistent advocacy.
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/the-power-of-citizen-advocacy/
CATEGORIES:Constitutional Academy
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ORGANIZER;CN="The AMAC Foundation":MAILTO:Info@amacfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T140000
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SUMMARY:Communicating for Influence - Constitutional Academy (Course 6)
DESCRIPTION:Writing and Speaking Effectively to Elected Officials\n\n\n\nEffective advocacy depends on clear\, confident communication. In this session\, participants will learn how to write and speak persuasively to elected officials through calls\, emails\, letters\, and in-person conversations. The class will also cover how legislative offices handle constituent outreach\, how to tailor value-based messages for greater impact\, and how to navigate conversations with staff and gatekeepers effectively. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives \n\n\n\n\nCommunicate effectively through calls\, letters\, emails\, and in-person conversations.\n\n\n\nCraft clear\, value-based messages tailored to elected officials and staff.\n\n\n\nUnderstand how legislative offices prioritize constituent communications.\n\n\n\nConfidently navigate interactions with gatekeepers at congressional offices.
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/communicating-for-influence-writing-and-speaking-effectively-to-elected-officials-constructional-academy-course-6/
CATEGORIES:Constitutional Academy
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ORGANIZER;CN="The AMAC Foundation":MAILTO:Info@amacfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T150000
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SUMMARY:Civility\, Persuasion\, and Bipartisan Influence - Constitutional Academy (Course 7)
DESCRIPTION:Winning Support Without Burning Bridges \n\n\n\nLasting influence requires more than passion—it requires credibility\, respect\, and the ability to engage others thoughtfully. In this session\, participants will learn how to navigate policy disagreements with civility\, apply persuasive techniques that build trust\, and respond to objections in a constructive way. The class will also highlight the value of working across party lines\, maintaining faith in the legislative process\, and developing the maturity needed for long-term effectiveness in advocacy. \n\n\n\n\nEngage in respectful\, productive political discourse across policy disagreements.\n\n\n\nApply persuasion techniques grounded in civility and mutual respect.\n\n\n\nAddress objections and concerns constructively.\n\n\n\nUnderstand the importance of maintaining faith in the legislative process and working across party lines.\n\n\n\nCredibility\, maturity\, and long-term effectiveness.
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/civility-persuasion-and-bipartisan-influence-winning-support-without-burning-bridges-constitutional-academy-course-7/
CATEGORIES:Constitutional Academy
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ORGANIZER;CN="The AMAC Foundation":MAILTO:Info@amacfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T150000
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SUMMARY:Do Your Homework - Constitutional Academy (Course 8)
DESCRIPTION:Researching Your Member of Congress Before the Meeting \n\n\n\nEffective advocacy starts with preparation. In this session\, participants will learn how to research their Member of Congress using reliable resources\, understand that legislator’s background and priorities\, and review key committee assignments\, voting records\, and public statements. The class will help advocates prepare strategically for congressional meetings and make every interaction more informed and impactful. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives \n\n\n\n\nBy the end of this class\, participants will be able to:\n\n\n\nPrepare strategically for congressional meetings based on research findings.\n\n\n\nResearch a Member of Congress using reliable digital resources.\n\n\n\nIdentify a legislator’s background\, priorities\, and committee assignments.\n\n\n\nAnalyze voting records and public statements relevant to policy goals.
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/do-your-homework-researching-your-member-of-congress-before-the-meeting-constitutional-academy-course-8/
CATEGORIES:Constitutional Academy
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ORGANIZER;CN="The AMAC Foundation":MAILTO:Info@amacfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T140000
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SUMMARY:Inside the Congressional Meeting - Constitutional Academy - (Course 9)
DESCRIPTION:How to Be an Effective Constituent Advocate\n\n\n\nWhat happens inside a congressional meeting can make all the difference. In this session\, participants will learn how to prepare for productive meetings with Members of Congress and staff\, present themselves confidently as both constituents and organizational representatives\, and make the most of limited time. The class will also focus on building strong\, lasting relationships with congressional staff to strengthen long-term advocacy efforts. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives \n\n\n\n\nPrepare for and conduct effective meetings with Members of Congress or staff.\n\n\n\nPresent themselves confidently as constituents and organizational representatives.\n\n\n\nManage time effectively during short meetings.\n\n\n\nBuild and sustain professional relationships with congressional staffers.
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/inside-the-congressional-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Constitutional Academy
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ORGANIZER;CN="The AMAC Foundation":MAILTO:Info@amacfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T150000
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SUMMARY:Influencing Policy Close to Home - Constitutional Advocacy (Class 10)
DESCRIPTION:Effective Advocacy at the State Level\n\n\n\nAdvocacy does not stop in Washington—it starts in your own state. In this session\, participants will learn how state legislative processes differ\, how to effectively engage part-time and short-session lawmakers\, and how to apply proven advocacy skills in state-level policy environments. As the beginning of Phase III\, this class helps participants expand their influence and grow as leaders within their communities. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives \n\n\n\n\nRecognize differences in legislative processes across states.\n\n\n\nEffectively engage part-time and short-session legislators.\n\n\n\nApply advocacy skills in state-level policy environments.
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/influencing-policy-close-to-home-constitutional-advocacy-class-10/
CATEGORIES:Constitutional Academy
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ORGANIZER;CN="The AMAC Foundation":MAILTO:Info@amacfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T150000
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SUMMARY:Leading by Example - Constitutional Advocacy (Course 11)
DESCRIPTION:Civic Engagement in Your Community\n\n\n\nStrong communities are built by citizens who lead through action. In this session\, participants will explore how to model civic responsibility\, encourage greater grassroots involvement in elections and campaigns\, and inspire others to stay engaged. The class will also highlight opportunities for local leadership and show how individual participation can strengthen communities and advance lasting civic influence. \n\n\n\nLearning ObjectivesBy the end of this class\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify ways to model civic responsibility in their communities.\n\n\n\nUnderstand the role of grassroots involvement in elections and campaigns.\n\n\n\nExplore opportunities to serve in local leadership roles.\n\n\n\nEncourage civic participation among peers and community members.
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/leading-by-example-constitutional-advocacy-course-10/
CATEGORIES:Constitutional Academy
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ORGANIZER;CN="The AMAC Foundation":MAILTO:Info@amacfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T150000
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SUMMARY:Building Coalitions and Influence Networks - Constitutional Academy (Course 12)
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening the Movement Through Relationships\n\n\n\nLasting impact is built through strong relationships. In this session\, participants will learn how to build and maintain networks within key centers of influence\, collaborate effectively with like-minded organizations\, and engage community stakeholders who support shared policy goals. The class will show how strategic relationship-building can strengthen advocacy efforts and grow a more connected\, effective movement. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives \n\n\n\nBy the end of this class\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nBuild and maintain networks within centers of influence.\n\n\n\nCollaborate effectively with like-minded organization\n\n\n\nIdentify and engage community stakeholders who support policy goals.\n\n\n\nStrengthen long-term advocacy efforts through relationship-building.
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/building-coalitions-and-influence-networks-constitutional-academy-course-12/
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