1. Measles Initiative Grassroots Outreach
February 28, 2007

2. 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

4. Outreach Resource Development
Brochure
Slideshow
Presentations
Starter kit
Measles Neighborhood (intranet site)
Tool for collaboration and discussion
Resources created by and for chapters

5. Chapter Involvement Looking Ahead
Focus efforts on a specific week of targeted outreach
Highlight specific campaigns
Database tracking activities
Recognition is critical

6. Measles Advocates of the Month: October 2006 Palo Alto Chapter and Youth@PAARC
‘Measly Idol’ Contest

7. Measles Advocates of the Month: January 2007 Rosedell Elementary School
Recycling plastic bottles = $1,500 and reaching over 2,000 people

8. Outreach Through Partners
Internship Program and
BD Youth Summit: August 18, 2006

9. 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

10. Contact Information
Lily Jones
Outreach Coordinator