AMAC Action Delegate Orientation

Lesson Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

  • Understand the mission and purpose of AMAC Action.
  • Explain the difference between AMAC, AMAC Action, and the AMAC Foundation.
  • Describe the role and responsibilities of an AMAC Action Delegate.
  • Identify the tools, resources, and support available to Delegates.
  • Understand the next steps required to officially begin your Delegate role.

1. What Is AMAC Action?

AMAC Action is the advocacy arm of AMAC, the Association of Mature American Citizens. AMAC Action exists to give mature Americans and patriotic citizens a stronger voice in the legislative process.

AMAC Action is a proud conservative organization. While our principles reflect conservative values, AMAC Action is not affiliated with and does not endorse any political party, candidate, or elected official. Instead, AMAC Action focuses on advancing and supporting policy and legislation that aligns with its mission and the interests of AMAC members.

AMAC Action works to defend values such as:

  • Faith, family, and freedom
  • Fiscal responsibility
  • Election integrity
  • Law and order
  • Parental rights
  • The sanctity of life
  • Support for veterans
  • Protection of Social Security and senior benefits
  • Defense of the United States Constitution

AMAC Action turns concerned citizens into informed and effective advocates.

2. Understanding the AMAC Family

There are three important parts of the AMAC family that every Delegate should understand.

AMAC

AMAC, the Association of Mature American Citizens, was founded in 2007 by Daniel C. Weber. AMAC was created to give America’s seniors a voice rooted in faith, family, freedom, personal responsibility, and traditional American values.

What began as one man’s vision has grown into a nationwide movement of millions of patriotic members committed to preserving the American way of life.

AMAC Action

AMAC Action was launched in 2010 as the advocacy arm of AMAC. Its purpose is to help members and volunteers engage directly with lawmakers and influence policy at the local, state, and federal levels.

AMAC Action operates as a 501(c)(4) organization and relies on the generous support of its donors and advocates.

Important reminder: The mission of AMAC Action Delegates is not to sell AMAC memberships. Your mission is to spread the word about AMAC Action, support its legislative priorities, and help amplify the voices of AMAC members.

AMAC Foundation

The AMAC Foundation was founded in 2013 by Daniel C. Weber. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization designed to help Americans navigate the challenges of aging with dignity and purpose.

The Foundation provides free professional guidance on Social Security, Medicare, and retirement-related issues. It also promotes patriotism, community service, lifelong learning, and support for veterans through educational programs and outreach.

3. The Power of Citizen Advocacy

Citizen advocacy is one of the most effective ways to influence public policy. When citizens contact elected officials, attend town halls, send emails, make phone calls, or meet directly with lawmakers and staff, they help personalize the issues that matter most.

Elected officials pay attention to constituent engagement. A single letter may be noted, but dozens, hundreds, or thousands of messages on the same issue show that voters are paying attention.

As an AMAC Action Delegate, you help represent thousands of AMAC members in your district. Your voice carries weight because you are not just speaking for yourself. You are helping communicate the concerns and priorities of a broader grassroots movement.

Effective advocacy can:

  • Hold elected officials accountable.
  • Shape how bills are written, amended, and prioritized.
  • Build trusted relationships with lawmakers and staff.
  • Bring personal stories into policy discussions.
  • Increase awareness of important issues.
  • Strengthen AMAC Action’s influence at every level of government.

Grassroots advocacy works because there is strength in numbers.

4. Ways to Get Involved with AMAC Action

AMAC Action offers several levels of involvement for members and volunteers.

Member Advocate

Member Advocates participate in online calls to action, events, and community Freedom Forums. They lend their voice to push back against harmful policies and stand up for America’s seniors.

Member Advocates help strengthen AMAC Action’s grassroots reach by responding when action is needed.

Ambassador

Ambassadors go a step further. They receive access to online calls to action, meetups, welcome calls, and exclusive resources that help them inspire change in their communities.

Ambassadors help grow AMAC Action’s reach and multiply its impact around the country.

Delegate

Delegates serve as AMAC Action’s liaisons to local congressional offices, elected officials, and communities. Delegates help ensure that AMAC members’ voices are heard by lawmakers.

As a Delegate, you may meet with congressional offices, connect with staff, support statewide initiatives, host local events, and help lead Freedom Forums in your district.

5. The Role of an AMAC Action Delegate

AMAC Action Delegates are top-tier volunteers who serve on the front lines in their communities.

As a Delegate, you help lead AMAC members and like-minded citizens toward meaningful action. You serve as a district-level liaison to congressional offices and may also engage with state legislators on policy issues that align with AMAC Action’s mission.

Your responsibilities may include:

  • Meeting with members of Congress or their staff.
  • Meeting with state elected officials.
  • Hosting or helping organize Freedom Forums.
  • Supporting candidate forums or educational issue-based events.
  • Sharing AMAC Action calls to action.
  • Encouraging others to become involved.
  • Reviewing legislative priorities and policy briefings.
  • Communicating important issues to your community.
  • Working with other Delegates in your district or state.
  • Bringing relevant state-level legislation to AMAC Action’s attention.

You are not expected to do this alone. AMAC Action staff and regional representatives are available to support, train, and guide you.

6. Freedom Forums and Local Events

Delegates have the opportunity to host or assist with events that bring people together around important issues.

These may include:

  • Meet and greets with elected officials
  • Freedom Forums
  • Candidate forums
  • Town hall-style meetings
  • Meetings with members of Congress
  • Meetings with state elected officials
  • Virtual policy discussions
  • Community education events

These events help AMAC Action members stay informed, engaged, and connected.

Important reminder: AMAC Action does not endorse candidates or elected officials. Events should focus on education, policy, legislation, and civic engagement.

7. Calls to Action

AMAC Action hosts calls to action on important state and federal issues.

The process usually includes:

  1. Identifying a critical issue.
  2. Determining the proper target, such as the U.S. House, U.S. Senate, a committee, state legislators, an individual elected official, or a governor.
  3. Mobilizing AMAC members to send messages.
  4. Showing lawmakers that voters are engaged and paying attention.

Calls to action are one of AMAC Action’s most powerful tools. They allow members across the country to speak with one voice on issues that matter.

Since AMAC Action began, millions of people have reached out to elected officials through these efforts.

8. AMAC Action Legislative Priorities

AMAC Action focuses on policy areas that align with its mission and the interests of AMAC members.

Key legislative priorities include:

  • Election integrity
  • Parental rights
  • Immigration
  • Healthcare
  • Social Security
  • Fiscal responsibility
  • Sanctity of life
  • Veterans issues
  • Support and defense of the United States Constitution

Delegates should become familiar with these priorities and use AMAC Action resources to stay informed.

9. Benefits of Serving as a Delegate

Serving as an AMAC Action Delegate gives you access to resources, training, and opportunities to make a real impact.

Delegate benefits include:

  • The opportunity to meet directly with congressional offices and staff.
  • Access to policy experts.
  • Monthly training webinars.
  • Invitations to topic-driven meetings.
  • Regular policy briefings.
  • Access to the Delegate Resource Library.
  • Support from AMAC Action staff and regional representatives.
  • Opportunities to host or support local events.
  • The opportunity to attend AMAC Action’s annual Hill Day in Washington, D.C.
  • A stronger role in helping shape grassroots advocacy in your district and state.

Delegates are trusted local voices who help connect AMAC Action’s national mission to real communities.

10. The Constitutional Advocacy Academy

Delegates are also encouraged to explore the Constitutional Advocacy Academy.

This free, non-mandatory training is offered through a joint initiative of the AMAC Foundation and the Leadership Institute. It is a year-long, three-phase leadership and advocacy training program designed to equip citizens with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become more effective advocates.

Participants learn how to:

  • Communicate persuasively with elected officials.
  • Understand how the legislative branch operates.
  • Advocate effectively at the federal and state levels.
  • Use the right to petition government as part of self-governance.
  • Build confidence as civic leaders.

Participants may choose individual course topics or complete the full program. Those who complete the full course requirements may receive a Constitutional Advocacy Academy diploma branded and signed by the Leadership Institute and the AMAC Foundation.

11. Your Support Team

As a Delegate, you are never going it alone. AMAC Action has an advocacy support team available to assist you.

For help, questions, materials, or guidance, contact:

AMAC Action Advocacy Support
Phone: 855-809-6976
Email: [email protected]
Website: amacaction.org

Other helpful websites:

AMAC: amac.us
AMAC Foundation: amacfoundation.org

Use these contacts whenever you need support, have questions, or want to request materials for a scheduled meeting or event.

12. What Happens Next?

After completing orientation, there are several important next steps.

You will receive a welcome packet by FedEx. This packet may include:

  • Your AMAC Action Delegate certificate
  • Branded collateral to share
  • Magazines
  • Pens
  • Window clings
  • Palm card brochures
  • AMAC, AMAC Action, and AMAC Foundation materials
  • A Delegate badge
  • An AMAC Action lapel pin

You will also be redirected to register for the Delegate Resource Library.

13. Getting Started as a New Delegate

Once you are officially registered and have signed your guidelines acknowledgement form, begin with these first steps:

  • Log in to the Delegate Resource Library.
  • Review the resources available to you.
  • Read through the materials that interest you most.
  • Watch for your introduction email connecting you with regional representatives and any other Delegates in your district.
  • Review your starter materials.
  • Order your business cards.
  • Open and read AMAC Action emails regularly.
  • Attend monthly engagement and empowerment webinars.
  • Contact advocacy support if you need materials for a meeting.
  • Begin thinking about how you can support Freedom Forums, local meetings, and calls to action.

Important reminder: Please open AMAC Action emails. If emails go unopened for too long, your email provider may begin moving AMAC Action communications to your junk folder. Also, please do not unsubscribe from AMAC Action communications, as these emails are an important part of your Delegate role.

14. Delegate Action Checklist

Use this checklist to make sure you are ready to begin.

  • I understand the mission of AMAC Action.
  • I understand that AMAC Action does not endorse candidates or political parties.
  • I understand that my role is not to sell AMAC memberships.
  • I know how to contact AMAC Action advocacy support.
  • I have registered for the Delegate Resource Library.
  • I have signed the Volunteer Technology, Communications, and Legislative Engagement Guidelines form.
  • I have reviewed the Delegate Resource Library.
  • I know who my regional representative is.
  • I understand how calls to action work.
  • I understand the importance of opening AMAC Action emails.
  • I am ready to help represent AMAC members in my district.

15. Reflection Questions

Before moving forward, take a few minutes to think through these questions:

  1. Why did you choose to become an AMAC Action Delegate?
  2. Which AMAC Action legislative priority matters most to you personally?
  3. How can you help educate or engage people in your community?
  4. What local elected officials or offices should you begin learning more about?
  5. What kind of event or Freedom Forum would be most useful in your district?

16. Key Takeaways

AMAC Action Delegates play a vital role in strengthening grassroots advocacy across the country.

As a Delegate, you help:

  • Amplify the voices of AMAC members.
  • Build relationships with elected officials.
  • Educate your community on important issues.
  • Support calls to action.
  • Host and promote local events.
  • Strengthen AMAC Action’s influence at the local, state, and federal levels.

Your willingness to serve makes a difference. As the saying goes, “There is nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer.”

Thank you for stepping forward to serve as an AMAC Action Delegate. Welcome to the AMAC Action advocacy team.