Measles Initiative Grassroots Outreach February 28, 2007
Chapters represented at this years meeting: Greenwich Chapter, CT ARC of Greater New York, NY National Capital Area Chapter, DC Carolina Lowcountry Chapter, SC Cincinnati Area Chapter, OH ARC of St. Louis Area, MO Carmel Area, CA National Youth Council
Outreach Resource Development Brochure Slideshow Presentations Starter kit Measles Neighborhood (intranet site) Tool for collaboration and discussion Resources created by and for chapters
Chapter Involvement Looking Ahead Focus efforts on a specific week of targeted outreach Highlight specific campaigns Database tracking activities Recognition is critical
Measles Advocates of the Month: October 2006 Palo Alto Chapter and Youth@PAARC ‘Measly Idol’ Contest
Measles Advocates of the Month: January 2007 Rosedell Elementary School Recycling plastic bottles = $1,500 and reaching over 2,000 people
Outreach Through Partners Internship Program and BD Youth Summit: August 18, 2006
National Measles Task Force Week of April 14th five cities in the US will hold events with a goal of raising $5,000 and reaching over 5,000 people. Boston Houston New York City DC Los Angeles Events sponsored by the National Youth Council
Contact Information Lily Jones Outreach Coordinator 202-303-5213 JonesLil@usa.redcross.org