meet the governor [RE-wrenches]

Sun Apr 20 20:22:21 PDT 2003

The other thing is to try to have one or two "throw aways". Something that
the Gov can do for you without having to do too much. It helps establish a
win-win philosophy, and helps to (maybe) get his attention focused on your
issues for a longer term. If the throw away is something like coming to a
dedication, or touring your plant / office, it's a good way to get more time
with the gov later. Helping him to get some favorable press is almost always
welcome.

Understand that everyone that sees the Gov wants something. Try to go and
bring him something as well.

And don't be too surprised if you meet a very different person than you're
ready for. I've found the public personna's and the private people to
sometimes be quite different.

You'll also have at least one other person from the gov's staff in the
meeting, possibly several others. Try to find out ahead of time who they are
and what their roles are. It will give you an idea about where the gov
thinks the meeting will go.

Plan on getting about 30 minutes at best.

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: Ray Walters [mailto:remotech at taosnm.com]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2003 12:23 PM
To: RE-wrenches at topica.com
Subject: Re: meet the governor [RE-wrenches]

Hi Keith:

I've had the chance to meet with a governor and a couple of congressional
leaders in the past. They are very used to lobbyists pushing BS. Tell the
truth and act real. Don't be tempted to kiss A... Concise frank objective
info will stand out. They are real people with real concerns trying to do a
very difficult job.
I usually meditate right before, asking for the right words to come at the
right time. Skip the script: they'll start yawning 5 seconds into it.

Good Luck, Don't get scared, You'll do us all proud,

  Ray

At 08:09 PM 4/16/2003 -1000, you wrote:
>Hello
>
>I have the unique opportunity to meet the governor tomorrow with the
>Hawaii Solar Energy Association (HSEA).  Glenn Hamer from SEIA, will
>also be in town to meet with us as well as extol the virtues of
>renewables.  I am the first elected PV guy for the association. Hawaii
>has the distinction of being predominantly hot water, weighted in
>respect to membership.
>
>Any thoughts on short and sweet poignant words?
>
>I understand throughout the country, it is generally the opposite. Do
>any of you have any feedback with meeting highly elected officials and
>can offer some subtle sticking points?  I am encouraged to be semi
>scripted because the hot water gang is hanging on for dear life here.
>They are looking at another 4 year extension to their "temporary"
>business models.  I appreciate my daily bread from the electrical
>contracting industry, with a strong desire to penetrate the PV market.
>The task is daunting here.  Even with high utility rates, people would
>just rather write the check every month.  We are eager to see incentives
>in Hawaii, waiting with anticipation from our legislature to raise the
>$1750 pv tax credit to $5000.  I think for many of the California folks,
>(correct me if I am wrong), the incentives really kicked their
>businesses into high gear.  I hope the current legislative team can
>realize the benefit to the community from a multitude of standpoints:
>creating jobs, stabilizing the atmosphere, increasing tax coffers, and
>fundamentally changing the habit of our energy consumption for
>generations to come.
>
>Diatribe off!
>
>Aloha for now
>
>Everyday is a gift!
>
>
>Keith Cronin
>Island Energy Solutions
>318 A Kuulei Road
>Kailua, Hawaii 96734
>808-262-3268 Tel
>808-263-0338 Fax
>www.islandenergy.net
>
>
>
>
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