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Wednesday, November 11, 2009 In this issue: · NIWI & NAPNAP Fly in Day – Application Deadline Sunday, November 15 Grassroots Advocacy Award Nomination Request NIWI & NAPNAP Fly in Day The Nurse In Washington Internship (NIWI) Program: is sponsored by The Alliance and provides nurse practitioners and nurses the opportunity to learn how to influence health care through the legislative process.  The program will take place on March 14 - 16, 2010 at the Liaison Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.  NIWI participants have the opportunity to hear health policy experts and government officials speak about current issues in Washington.  The workshop prepares participants for a day on the Hill and you will have the opportunity to visit with health legislative aides and members of Congress from your home state.  Several NAPNAP members have taken advantage of this opportunity and found it very worthwhile. Attendees come back with a wealth of information to share with their chapters. NAPNAP has six $1,500 grants available for Chapter members to attend the program. The grant will help defray the costs of registration, hotel accommodations and travel. To apply for one of the NAPNAP grants, send a C.V. or resume and a letter of interest to Nicole Salomone nsalomone@napnap.org at the National Office. Include in the letter any previous or current legislative experience, and plans for how the program information will be used.  Deadline for contacting the National Office with your interest is November 15th. NAPNAP Fly In:  NAPNAP is also hosting its 3^rd Health Policy Fly In Day to coincide with the NIWI Conference.  Attendees are invited to participate in a day on the Hill, March 16, 2010, to speak with health legislative aides and members of Congress from your state.  This is a great way to use your previous NIWI experience; however, you do not have to have previous NIWI experience to attend this day.  Attendees will be responsible for all travel costs.  **ATTENTION PREVIOUS NIWI/FLY in DAY PARTICIPANTS** Enter for a Chance to Win $200 If you are a previous attendee of NIWI or the NAPNAP Fly in Day, you could be entered in a drawing to win $200.00 that could be used to offset the cost of your hotel room if you attend this year’s Fly in and bring a friend.  To qualify, you must be a NAPNAP member and your friend must be a first time Fly in Day Attendee that is also a member of NAPNAP.  You must fill out the necessary information on the Fly in Day application for drawing qualifications. Not a NAPNAP Member but want to attend the NAPNAP Fly in Day? Do you know someone who is interested in participating in NAPNAP’s Fly in Day but they currently aren’t a NAPNAP member, that’s OK!  Non-NAPNAP members can participate in the Fly in Day program for a fee of $100.00 to offset the costs for materials and other expenses.  Note, for an additional $65.00, non-members could become members of NAPNAP and avoid this program fee and experience the benefits of being a NAPNAP member  Those interested in participating in the Fly In, should fill out an application and send a letter of interest along with their CV or resume to Jennifer Knorr at jknorr@napnap.org at the National Office by February 14^th.  For more information on both programs, please go tohttp://www.napnap.org/aboutUs/AwardsOpportunities/NurseInWashingtonProgram.aspx Grassroots Advocacy Award Nomination Request Nominations are now being accepted for the Grassroots Advocacy Award.  This award recognizes a member who demonstrates sustained advocacy in child health or professional practice issues. Winner determined by review panel.  For submission criteria, please go tohttp://www.napnap.org/Files/2010%20Grassroots%20Advocacy%20Award.doc Email: healthpolicy@napnap.org
SAVE THE DATES: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - NAPNAP Fly In March 14 - 16, 2010  - Nurse In Washington Internship (NIWI) Scholarships are available

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