Like the phone call, an e-mail is a more time effective direct communication tool. Although a phone call is reserved for time critical issues, an e-mail is an efficient way to get your group up to speed. In many cases some people prefer to recieve information by e-mail.


USES
• Quickly mobilize members and/or supporters in emergency situations (for example, when a vote on key legislation is pending and a barrage of calls, faxes, e-mails, and letters are needed).
• Notify members of meetings, hearings, actions, and last-minute changes.
• Save printing and postage costs involved with communicating brief notices by mail. (Effective tool to reference website for disseminating a document or larger volume of information.)