The Government Affairs Academy (GAA) is an annual conference that has been created and taught by our Government Affairs Department staff. Commencing in 2006, the GAA consists of our members and Affiliate staff who in solidarity, want to learn how to effectively lobby their elected officials and become agents of change.

The GAA is rapidly becoming one of HPBA's most anticipated events, as well as the largest event for the Goverment Affairs Department. For a week, attendees participate in rigorous electives around lobbying, initiating grassroots advocacy campaigns, communicating with Congress and learning how to become spokespeople for the hearth industry and promote HPBA's legislative agenda.

The Government Affairs Academy Archives

2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2011

Graduate List

The 2011 GAA will be in Washington D.C., from May 15- 18. To register for The Government Affairs Academy 2011, please contact us at: governmentaffairs@hpba.org.