Here's a few phrases to work with...if you need further assistance; I'd be happy to help.

Hi Philip: It was good to talk with you earlier tonight! Here's a few phrases to work with...if you need further assistance; I'd be happy to help.Policy Subcommittee (ideas)o Made up of a few board members and interested OOO/MD members.o Would help to determine the Organization's views on legislative and policy issues.o The subcomm. would work with appropriate OOO/MD staff, depending on the issue.o A subcomm. could help spread the word among chapters about important issues affecting people with mental illness. The subcomm. could draft a sample letter on a certain issue to share with chapters so more folks could respond from throughout the state.o The policy subcomm. might want to work with a consultant that is knowledgeable about legislative and policy issues and who is a consumer.o The subcomm. could meet more often during the 3-month legislative session and then less frequently or as the need arises during other months.o Some examples of products the subcomm. could develop: position papers, draft legislation, sample testimony, training program to train consumers on the legislative and policy-making process in Maryland, etc., etc.