American Astronomical Society

1. Discover (current events)

[Lead: Executive office policy staff; Supporting role: CAPP]

2. Share (important issues)

(Currently: exec officer decides whether to send out informational emails; action alerts get vetted through CAPP Chair with knowledge of President-seems to be working well let's keep this process) enable chat room?

3. Defend (defend astronomy from adverse government actions)

• Examples: Funding cuts, evolution/creationism

Starts anywhere, CAPP formulates response, Exec/Council approves or iterates with CAPP if it disapproves. Policy (slower) or policy response (more rapid response)- how to deal with these is already codified as a Council resolution. There needs to be different paths, depending on response time, very difficult to codify rules for all circumstances.

4. Advocate (advocacy for astronomy)

• Solve Large Problems (e.g., ITAR, visas)
• Promote new Initiatives
• Provide leadership on policy issues(e.g. develop policy papers on issues such as competitiveness.)

5. Influence (increase influence)

• Examples: IPA's, Congress, increasing number of members who 'know' how Washington works