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All breakout, plenary sessions, and mobile workshops are open to all Summit attendees unless otherwise noted. Let us know you would like to partipate by adding it to your schedule here. Space in all Mobile Workshops is limited, so sign up quick! 

The Active Transportation Leadership Institute is designed for Summit attendees who are staff of local and/or state-wide advocacy organizations.

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The National Bike Summit is the premier bike advocacy event of the year for bike advocates and professionals! 

WITH NEW LEADERSHIP IN THE OVAL OFFICE, we need your voice FOR BIKES on Capitol Hill!  Congress will be in session to hear your voice.

This INSPIRING event builds our movement for 2017 and beyond. Focus will be on regional planning, national and local messaging, and the road map of our work together in advancing the bicycling movement. Networking opportunities, keynote addresses from top government officials, workshops highlighting innovative advocacy ideas, and an organized Lobby Day to bring our pro-bicycling message to our elected officials on Capitol Hill - experience it all during our few days together!

This year’s event will be held March 6-9, 2017 at the Renaissance Hotel in Downtown DC, located at 999 Ninth St. NW Washington, DC 20001. 

Introductory [clear filter]
Monday, March 6
 

10:00am EST

First Timers Meeting
If you have never been to the National Bike Summit before or if you feel like you could use an orientation, then this session is for you. We'll take a look at the schedule, review mobile apps that will make your summit better, and otherwise prepare for an eventful and impactful 3 days.

Speakers
avatar for Ken McLeod

Ken McLeod

Policy Director, League of American Bicyclists
As Policy Director for the League of American Bicyclists I work on a broad portfolio of bicycle-related issues at federal, state, and local levels of government. My current priorities include working with state and local partners to get all 50 states to take our Bicycle Friendly State... Read More →
avatar for Caron Whitaker

Caron Whitaker

Government Relations, League of American Bicyclists
I am responsible for designing and implementing federal policy strategy for the League, and for determining the “ask” for the National Bike Summit lobby day. Talk to me about any questions you may have on lobbying, Congress or federal policy.



Monday March 6, 2017 10:00am - 11:15am EST
Congressional Ballroom A

3:30pm EST

BREAKOUT: Lobbying 101
Does the idea of lobbying make you nervous? Are you new to lobbying, or just have questions? Then this workshop is for you. We'll take the time to go over what happens in a lobby visit and how to prepare, how to message to your legislators, and what to do if they ask you a question you don't know the answer to!  

The most important message is that lobbying is a process and not just one meeting- so you'll learn to not sweat the small stuff and feel confident in your Hill meetings on Wednesday. 

 

Speakers
avatar for Caron Whitaker

Caron Whitaker

Government Relations, League of American Bicyclists
I am responsible for designing and implementing federal policy strategy for the League, and for determining the “ask” for the National Bike Summit lobby day. Talk to me about any questions you may have on lobbying, Congress or federal policy.


Monday March 6, 2017 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST
Grand Ballroom South
 
Tuesday, March 7
 

10:00am EST

Membership Programs Q&A with the League's Membership Director, Kevin Dekkinga
Do you have questions about executing a top-notch membership/individual giving program for your organization? Join Kevin Dekkinga, the League's Membership Director, for a conversation about membership trends, campaigns and best practices. He'll have samples of recent League appeals and promotional items. Feel free to bring your own membership materials to share with the group!

Speakers
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Kevin Dekkinga

Director of Membership & Development, League of American Bicyclists


Tuesday March 7, 2017 10:00am - 11:30am EST
Meeting Room 7

1:45pm EST

Fundraising best practices and Q and A with The League's Deputy Director of Development, KJ Hardy
Let's talk about the ways you can identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward future and current donors.  This is an informal session that will draw on the wisdom of those in the room, and leave you with some new ways to enhance your relationship management and case for support.  Beginners to those in the field for a while are welcome! We can learn from each other.

Bring your fundraising collateral if you'd like some feedback- solicitation letters/emails/annual reports/thank you letters.... 

Speakers
avatar for KJ Hardy

KJ Hardy

Deputy Director of Development, The League of American Bicyclists
Focused on achieving ambitious goals to improve the quality of life for others through my vocation. Talk to me about how to bring people closer to your mission, about how to do deep listening and listen talking, and how to maintain outreach and communication. Specialties: cultivating... Read More →


Tuesday March 7, 2017 1:45pm - 3:15pm EST
Meeting Room 7
 


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