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 The Moroccan Community in the 10th Congressional district of Virginia is not happy about its congressman Frank Wolf's series of position regarding Morocco. The congressman has sided with the Polisario front and its backers and dismissed Morocco's Sahara autonomy plan and supported the referendum option championed by the Polisario.
“It is ironic that the congressman whose district includes a growing Moroccan American Community has staked an anti morocco position” said, Mr. Hassan Samrhouni , president of he Washington Moroccan Club. He added “we are actively putting together a list of concerned Moroccan American eligible voters that will transmit its message of growing frustration with the congressman’s position and hopefully establish a line of communication with him and hope that he will reconsider some of his positions” The state of Virginia being a battle ground state in the upcoming presidential campaign, has engendered a growing interest from various campaigns to the growing demographics in Northern Virginia and their potential impact on national politics.  -
The Washington Moroccan Club is compiling a list of members of the Moroccan American community who are eligible to vote in the 10th congressional district inVirginia.
Congressman Frank Wolff represents the 10th District of Virginia, which stretches from McLean to Winchester and is a fervent supporter of the Polisario Front and its backers. He has expressed his opposition to the Moroccan autonomy plan and is supporting the referendum, an option supported by Polisario.
Just like any American citizen, the Moroccan American community in the 10th Congressional district in Virginia will meet with Congressman Wolfe to explain their position, and enlighten the Congressman so as to convince him to reconsider his position. Hearing directly from constituents is the most effective way to influence a representative.
If you or a friend of yours is willing to take part in this grassroots effort to communicate with your elected official, please contact Hassan Samrhouni at
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Information on VIRGINIA TENTH DISTRICT
FRANK R. WOLF, Republican
http://www.house.gov/wolf
Office Listings
Washington, DC 20515. (202) 225-5136
Chief of Staff / Press Secretary.--Dan Scandling. FAX: 225-0437
Legislative Director.--Janet Shaffron.
Herndon, VA 20171...(703) 709-5800
Director of Constituent Services.--Judy McCary.
Winchester, VA 22601..... (540) 667-0900 Counties: Clarke, Fairfax (part), Fauquier (part), Frederick,
Loudoun, Prince William (part), Warren. Cities: Manassas,
Manassas Park,And Winchester. ZIP Codes:
20101-05, 20107-13, 20115-18, 20120-22, 20129-32, 20134-35,
20137, 20140-44, 20146-49, 20151-53, 20158-60, 20163-67,20170-72,
20175-78, 20180, 20184-90, 20194, 20197-98, 22026, 22033,
22043-44, 22046, 22066-67, 22101, 22106, 22184-85, 22193, 22207,
22556, 22601-04, 22610-11, 22620, 22622, 22624-25, 22630, 22637,
22639, 22642-43, 22645-46, 22649, 22654-57, 22663
These tips are designed to aid community members when they are calling a congressional office to express their views on any issue.
Effective Tips - If it makes you feel more comfortable or helps you organize your thoughts, write your key points on a piece of paper before you call.
- Ask the person's to whom you speak for their name and title and write it down.
- Express how you feel, but avoid being confrontational or argumentative. Always remain polite and professional even if the person you are speaking with seems disinterested or hostile.
- Present your message clearly and simply.
- Get to the point quickly.
- Know what you want the Member to do and ask them to do it. (I want the Congressperson to vote in favor of Legislation X.)
- Ask again for the Congressperson to take action.
- Let the staffer know that you will be following up.
- Using the person's name, tell the staffer you will be calling them back to track the Congressperson's actions on the issue or legislation. (This will create greater responsibility for that particular staffer and will generate more of your comments going directly to the Congressperson.)
- If the Congressperson or the staffer expresses something with which you agree, thank them.
- Lastly, be sure to follow up on your phone call. It is important for the Congressperson to know that they will be held accountable.
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