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2018 National Membership Meeting Tell Your Story, Change the World! November 13 15, 2018 Las Vegas, NV

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2018 National Membership Meeting

Tell Your Story, Change the World!

November 13 – 15, 2018

Las Vegas, NV

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Put a face to the problem...

Your Story is Important!

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The Power Behind Stories

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How do we use stories?

• During district lobby visits

• Speakers at press conferences• Testimony on Capitol Hill• Fulfill TV, print, and digital news

reporters’ requests• Keep our issues relevant and timely

Why We Need Your Story

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What’s the earliest moment you remember

becoming active in the Alliance? Why?

Critical Incident

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Who you are...

Your experience...

Why you became an active retiree...

Ask your friends to share their story!

What still needs to happen...

What Makes an Effective Story?

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Who has a story that they think is compelling, that they would like to share?

Exercise 1 – What is Your Story

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Consider this…

• Do you have a health condition that Medicare helps you address?

• What do you fear would happen if Medicare is cut or privatized?

Not Sure You Have a Story?

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• What about your relatives, would anything happen to them if Medicare were cut or privatized?

• What role does Social Security play in your life?

• What would you do if Social Security were reduced?

Not Sure You Have a Story?

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• Do you have things you need but are unable to afford?

• Have you had to make adjustments in your living situation due to financial or health issues, such as moving in with your adult children?

Not Sure You Have a Story?

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• What would you do with the funds if Social Security benefits were increased by $100 per month?

• Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said that Medicare and Social Security should be cut. What would you say to him if you had the opportunity?

Not Sure You Have a Story?

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For Example...

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Sharing Your Story With Others

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Tell your health care story to your neighbor

Tell your Social Security or pension story to your neighbor

Provide feedback to each other

Exercise 2 – Sharing Your Story

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Go to the Storytelling booth and let us record YOUR story!

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