{"id":390,"date":"2010-05-02T18:16:19","date_gmt":"2010-05-02T23:16:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mhmarketingsalesmanagement.com\/blogs\/tonykovach\/political-action-and-lobby-day\/"},"modified":"2010-05-02T18:49:44","modified_gmt":"2010-05-02T23:49:44","slug":"political-action-and-lobby-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/political-action-and-lobby-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Political Action and Lobby Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With so much ground to cover from all of last week\u2019s meetings, I made the decision to do photo highlights tonight for our readers, to be followed by more detailed accounts and viewpoints in the days ahead.<\/p><div id=\"manuf-4158824125\" class=\"manuf-content manuf-entity-placement\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3870480136270376\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3870480136270376\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_391\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-391\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-391\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mhmarketingsalesmanagement.com\/blogs\/tonykovach\/political-action-and-lobby-day\/randy-witter-dsc03968\/\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-391\" title=\"Randy Witter DSC03968\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mhmarketingsalesmanagement.com\/blogs\/tonykovach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Randy-Witter-DSC03968-450x337.jpg\" alt=\"Randy Witter briefing IMHA members before Lobby Day walk to the Capital\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Randy-Witter-DSC03968-450x337.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Randy-Witter-DSC03968-125x93.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Randy-Witter-DSC03968.jpg 783w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-391\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Randy Witter briefing IMHA members before Lobby Day walk to the Capital.  Photo by Tony Kovach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The idea of the Illinois Manufactured Housing Association\u2019s (IMHA) Lobby Day was so intriguing to me&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_392\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-392\" style=\"width: 337px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-392\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mhmarketingsalesmanagement.com\/blogs\/tonykovach\/political-action-and-lobby-day\/il-state-capital-dsc03983\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-392\" title=\"IL State Capital DSC03983\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mhmarketingsalesmanagement.com\/blogs\/tonykovach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/IL-State-Capital-DSC03983-337x450.jpg\" alt=\"IL State Capital is just a short walk from lobbyists Cook-Witter, Inc.'s offices.  Photo by Tony Kovach\" width=\"337\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/IL-State-Capital-DSC03983-337x450.jpg 337w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/IL-State-Capital-DSC03983-93x125.jpg 93w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/IL-State-Capital-DSC03983-576x768.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/IL-State-Capital-DSC03983.jpg 588w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-392\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">IL State Capital is just a short walk from lobbyists Cook-Witter, Inc.&#39;s offices.  Photo by Tony Kovach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_393\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-393\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-393\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mhmarketingsalesmanagement.com\/blogs\/tonykovach\/political-action-and-lobby-day\/bob-theiman-entering-il-state-capital-for-lobby-day\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-393\" title=\"Bob Thieman entering IL State Capital with IMHA members for Lobby Day\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mhmarketingsalesmanagement.com\/blogs\/tonykovach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/bob-theiman-entering-IL-State-Capital-for-Lobby-Day-450x337.jpg\" alt=\"Bob Thieman entering IL State Capital with IMHA members for Lobby Day\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/bob-theiman-entering-IL-State-Capital-for-Lobby-Day-450x337.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/bob-theiman-entering-IL-State-Capital-for-Lobby-Day-125x93.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/bob-theiman-entering-IL-State-Capital-for-Lobby-Day.jpg 783w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-393\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bob Thieman entering IL State Capital with IMHA members for Lobby Day.  Photos by Tony Kovach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Between the pull of meeting privately for close to 3 hours with the legendary George Allen and Ken Rishel, coupled with the draw to participate in IMHA\u2019s Lobby Day Springfield, IL proved irresistible.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_394\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-394\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-394\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mhmarketingsalesmanagement.com\/blogs\/tonykovach\/political-action-and-lobby-day\/il-house-in-session-imha-lobby-day-dsc04023\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-394\" title=\"IL House in Session - IMHA Lobby Day DSC04023\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mhmarketingsalesmanagement.com\/blogs\/tonykovach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/IL-House-in-Session-IMHA-Lobby-Day-DSC04023-450x337.jpg\" alt=\"IL House in Session - IMHA Lobby Day\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/IL-House-in-Session-IMHA-Lobby-Day-DSC04023-450x337.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/IL-House-in-Session-IMHA-Lobby-Day-DSC04023-125x93.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/IL-House-in-Session-IMHA-Lobby-Day-DSC04023.jpg 783w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-394\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">IMHA&#39;s view from the Galley IL House in Session - IMHA Lobby Day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_395\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-395\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-395\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mhmarketingsalesmanagement.com\/blogs\/tonykovach\/political-action-and-lobby-day\/il-house-in-session-dsc04029\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-395\" title=\"IL House in Session DSC04029\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mhmarketingsalesmanagement.com\/blogs\/tonykovach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/IL-House-in-Session-DSC04029-450x337.jpg\" alt=\"Bill being introduced in IL House \" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/IL-House-in-Session-DSC04029-450x337.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/IL-House-in-Session-DSC04029-125x93.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/IL-House-in-Session-DSC04029.jpg 783w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-395\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bill being introduced in IL House <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Lobby Day concept was both simple and profound.  Lobby Day provided the opportunity to watch our elected officials at work.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_396\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-396\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-396\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mhmarketingsalesmanagement.com\/blogs\/tonykovach\/political-action-and-lobby-day\/floor-discussion-on-a-bill-il-house-dsc04036\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-396\" title=\"Floor Discussion on a Bill IL house DSC04036\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mhmarketingsalesmanagement.com\/blogs\/tonykovach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Floor-Discussion-on-a-Bill-IL-house-DSC04036-450x337.jpg\" alt=\"Floor Discussion on a Bill IL house - laptops, lobbyists and staff abound.\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Floor-Discussion-on-a-Bill-IL-house-DSC04036-450x337.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Floor-Discussion-on-a-Bill-IL-house-DSC04036-125x93.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Floor-Discussion-on-a-Bill-IL-house-DSC04036.jpg 783w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-396\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Floor Discussion on a Bill IL house - laptops, lobbyists and staff abound.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Lobby Day also provided the opportunity to be briefed by pros such as Randy Witter, the IMHA\u2019s lobbyist.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_397\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-397\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-397\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mhmarketingsalesmanagement.com\/blogs\/tonykovach\/political-action-and-lobby-day\/lobbyists-in-action-imhas-randy-witter-on-right-dsc04053\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-397\" title=\"Lobbyists in Action, IMHA's Randy Witter on right. DSC04053\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mhmarketingsalesmanagement.com\/blogs\/tonykovach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Lobbyists-in-Action-IMHAs-Randy-Witter-on-right-DSC04053-450x337.jpg\" alt=\"Lobbyists in Action, IMHA's Randy Witter on right.\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Lobbyists-in-Action-IMHAs-Randy-Witter-on-right-DSC04053-450x337.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Lobbyists-in-Action-IMHAs-Randy-Witter-on-right-DSC04053-125x93.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Lobbyists-in-Action-IMHAs-Randy-Witter-on-right-DSC04053.jpg 783w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-397\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lobbyists in Action in the halls at the Capital Building, IMHA&#39;s Randy Witter on right.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The necessity for political engagement, the understanding of the legal processes and dynamics at play along with discussion on how to improve our Industry\u2019s political effectiveness were all among the topics covered.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_399\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-399\" style=\"width: 337px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-399\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mhmarketingsalesmanagement.com\/blogs\/tonykovach\/political-action-and-lobby-day\/bob-theiman-dsc04262\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-399\" title=\"Bob Thieman DSC04262\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mhmarketingsalesmanagement.com\/blogs\/tonykovach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/bob-theiman-DSC04262-337x450.jpg\" alt=\"Bob Thieman introducing Randy Witter to IMHA members.\" width=\"337\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/bob-theiman-DSC04262-337x450.jpg 337w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/bob-theiman-DSC04262-93x125.jpg 93w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/bob-theiman-DSC04262-576x768.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/bob-theiman-DSC04262.jpg 588w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-399\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bob Thieman introducing Randy Witter to IMHA members.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_400\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-400\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-400\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mhmarketingsalesmanagement.com\/blogs\/tonykovach\/political-action-and-lobby-day\/imha-members-dsc04241\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-400\" title=\"IMHA members DSC04241\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mhmarketingsalesmanagement.com\/blogs\/tonykovach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/IMHA-members-DSC04241-450x337.jpg\" alt=\"IMHA members listen to tips and information shared about political lobbying process.\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/IMHA-members-DSC04241-450x337.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/IMHA-members-DSC04241-125x93.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/IMHA-members-DSC04241.jpg 783w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-400\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">IMHA members listen to tips and information shared about political lobbying process<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_401\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-401\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-401\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mhmarketingsalesmanagement.com\/blogs\/tonykovach\/political-action-and-lobby-day\/randy-witter\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-401\" title=\"Randy Witter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mhmarketingsalesmanagement.com\/blogs\/tonykovach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Randy-Witter-450x337.jpg\" alt=\"Randy Witter addresses Illinois Manufactured Housing Association members and leaders about political process.\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Randy-Witter-450x337.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Randy-Witter-125x93.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Randy-Witter.jpg 783w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-401\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Randy Witter addresses Illinois Manufactured Housing Association members and leaders about successful managing the political process.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Kudos to all at IMHA for making Lobby Day a positive learning experience.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Enjoy some Before and After meeting photos below.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_402\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-402\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-402\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mhmarketingsalesmanagement.com\/blogs\/tonykovach\/political-action-and-lobby-day\/george-allen-dsc04197\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-402\" title=\"George Allen DSC04197\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mhmarketingsalesmanagement.com\/blogs\/tonykovach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/George-Allen-DSC04197-450x337.jpg\" alt=\"George Allen regales IMHA members with insider secrets to Mystery Shopping process.\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/George-Allen-DSC04197-450x337.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/George-Allen-DSC04197-125x93.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/George-Allen-DSC04197.jpg 783w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-402\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">George Allen regales IMHA members with insider secrets to Mystery Shopping process.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_405\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-405\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-405\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mhmarketingsalesmanagement.com\/blogs\/tonykovach\/political-action-and-lobby-day\/ken-rishel-dsc04229\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-405\" title=\"Ken Rishel DSC04229\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mhmarketingsalesmanagement.com\/blogs\/tonykovach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Ken-Rishel-DSC04229-450x337.jpg\" alt=\"Ken Rishel speaks to IMHA members about the need for Captive Finance.\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Ken-Rishel-DSC04229-450x337.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Ken-Rishel-DSC04229-125x93.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Ken-Rishel-DSC04229-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-405\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ken Rishel speaks to IMHA members about the need for Captive Finance.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_406\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-406\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-406\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mhmarketingsalesmanagement.com\/blogs\/tonykovach\/political-action-and-lobby-day\/george-allen-and-tony-kovach-dsc04161\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-406\" title=\"George Allen and Tony Kovach DSC04161\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mhmarketingsalesmanagement.com\/blogs\/tonykovach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/George-Allen-and-Tony-Kovach-DSC04161-450x337.jpg\" alt=\"George Allen (right) and Tony Kovach conversed at length to explore ways to collaborate in Industry Publishing and to discussed Industry needs, opportunities and more. \" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/George-Allen-and-Tony-Kovach-DSC04161-450x337.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/George-Allen-and-Tony-Kovach-DSC04161-125x93.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/George-Allen-and-Tony-Kovach-DSC04161.jpg 783w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-406\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">George Allen (right) and Tony Kovach conversed at length to explore ways to collaborate in Industry Publishing and to discussed Industry needs, opportunities and more.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Political Action and Lobby Day<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;The necessity for political engagement, the understanding of the legal processes and dynamics at play along with discussion on how to improve our Industry\u2019s political effectiveness were all among the topics 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