Wikipedia:Meetup/DC/WikiLoves Capitol Hill

Training focus
The meetup will offer training, for the next Monday, Congressional staff briefings about things Wikipedia. We will get educated about Congress, and drill how to engage in dialogue with the Congressional staff.

Briefings
We will break into two person teams that will be scheduled for hour-long appointments, as available, with various Congressional staffs.

Training schedule

 * 3:30 Welcome
 * Logistics
 * Dress code for effective lobbying (Clean and presentable :)


 * 4:00 Why are we here?
 * Open advocacy
 * Volunteers not paid lobbyists
 * Stick to script, but respond to questions
 * Main objective: take pulse of Congress


 * 5:00 Discuss briefing points
 * What is Wikipedia?
 * What is open source?
 * What is copyright, and how does this interact with public domain?
 * Wikipedia & GLAM


 * 6:00 Small groups, breakout & practice
 * 6:30 Wrap-up

Agenda
The agenda is subject to change, but we will brief our group agenda, not a personal agenda.
 * Congressional briefing agenda

FAQ
Do I have to register to attend, or can I just arrive on the day?
 * Advance RSVP, and training is required to brief. You could audit training alone. Please register which is very helpful for scheduling.
 * Please check who your member is in the online directory, and maybe we can schedule a meeting for you.

Do I have to be a member of Wikimedia DC?
 * No, this event is open to everyone.

What happens if I get hungry?
 * Please bring your own victuals; hot water available

What should I bring?
 * A laptop for training, if you want to take notes
 * Photo ID for security on Capitol Hill
 * Coffee for the morning if you desire - food and drink is permitted

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