Update: HB 89, the Smoking in Cars with Children bill, was lifted from committee (resurrected from the dead) and sent to the Health and Human Services (HHS) committee! This is an excellent move in the right direction. Now its your turn to take action.
It will be voted on tomorrow (Tues, March 1) in committee at around 8:00 a.m.
I know this is EXTREMELY SHORT NOTICE, but if you can write an email between now and 8, you deserve the Amazing Advocate Award. Here's what to do:
1. Copy and paste the email addresses into the BCC line. Email addresses found HERE.
2. In Subject line, put VOTE YES ON HB89 TODAY
3. In the body of the email, urge the representatives to take a stand to protect Utah's children from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke. See talking points below.
4. Urge them to vote yes!
5. Send BEFORE 8am!
Talking Points:
- Please protect children from a hotbox of toxic air the EPA considers 10x above the hazardous level of toxicity.
- This is not a personal property issue, nor is it a parent's right issue - this is a human rights issue - no individual should be forced to breathe in concentrated tobacco smoke.
- PERSONAL STORY
- You (the legislator) have the opportunity to protect children from the dangers of secondhand, thus saving Utahn's lives and money.
Sorry this is so condensed and on such short notice! I am trying to do better!
28 February, 2011
HHS Committee Emails
pray@utah.gov, evickers@utah.gov, rchouck@utah.gov, dclark@utah.gov, tcosgrove@utah.gov, bdaw@utah.gov, rmenlove@utah.gov, dsanpei@utah.gov, cwatkins@utah.gov
24 February, 2011
CALL TO ACTION! HB 170
Urgent!!
HB 170, the flavored tobacco bill is up for discussion in the Business and Labor Committee at 4p.m. today (Fri, 25 Feb, 2011), and we need to urge the committee to pass it with a favorable recommendation! So, follow the steps:
1. Copy and paste the email addresses into the BCC line. Email addresses found HERE.
2. In Subject line, put VOTE YES ON HB170 TODAY
3. In the body of the email, urge the representatives to take a stand to protect Utah's children from the harmful effects of Big Tobacco. See talking points below.
4. Urge them to vote yes again!
5. Send BEFORE 4pm!
Talking Points:
- Big Tobacco markets tobacco products to attract kids, including flavored tobacco and candy-like shapes and packaging.
- Nicotine levels in many new tobacco products are so high, that if enough is consumed by a child, can cause nicotine poisoning and/or death.
- PERSONAL STORY
- You (the legislator) has the opportunity to protect children from the manipulation from Big Tobacco, thus saving Utahn's lives and money.
GO, FIGHT, WIN!
HB 170, the flavored tobacco bill is up for discussion in the Business and Labor Committee at 4p.m. today (Fri, 25 Feb, 2011), and we need to urge the committee to pass it with a favorable recommendation! So, follow the steps:
1. Copy and paste the email addresses into the BCC line. Email addresses found HERE.
2. In Subject line, put VOTE YES ON HB170 TODAY
3. In the body of the email, urge the representatives to take a stand to protect Utah's children from the harmful effects of Big Tobacco. See talking points below.
4. Urge them to vote yes again!
5. Send BEFORE 4pm!
Talking Points:
- Big Tobacco markets tobacco products to attract kids, including flavored tobacco and candy-like shapes and packaging.
- Nicotine levels in many new tobacco products are so high, that if enough is consumed by a child, can cause nicotine poisoning and/or death.
- PERSONAL STORY
- You (the legislator) has the opportunity to protect children from the manipulation from Big Tobacco, thus saving Utahn's lives and money.
GO, FIGHT, WIN!
House Business and Labor Committee Members
jdunnigan@utah.gov, dpitcher@utah.gov, jbird@utah.gov, jbiskupski@utah.gov, derekbrown@utah.gov, sduckworth@utah.gov, gfroerer@utah.gov, fgibson@utah.gov, dipson@utah.gov, toddkiser@utah.gov, blast@utah.gov, mikemorley@utah.gov, curtwebb@utah.gov, lwiley@utah.gov
11 February, 2011
It's Official!
Just got back from the mailbox. In it was a letter from the IRS. This is what they had to say:
"Dear Applicant:
We are pleased to inform you that upon review of your application for tax-exempt status we have determined that you are exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code."
In layman's terms, that means that Project: 1200 is officially a Non-Profit! Congratulations to everyone who have helped us get this far! This is YOUR success just as much as it is mine. You are awesome, and I look forward to a future of great success!
Yours in the fight,
Peter.Moosman.
09 February, 2011
Surveys and Town Hall Meetings!
Hey everyone!
The Democrat Party has a survey online to learn about the important issues of their constituents. One of the questions deal with the bill regarding smoking in cars with children. Please take the survey and vote in favor! At the end it asks for any comments, so reiterate the importance of this bill there! You can find the survey HERE!
Next, there are some town hall meetings coming up, in which you can talk with legislators! Please attend one (or many!) to let them know how you feel about tobacco, i.e., smoking in cars with children, flavored tobacco, and funding for the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program. Here are the dates:
Saturday, Feb 12:
- Sen. Davis & Reps. Cosgrove, Wiley, Wheatley, and Hemingway
9am, Desert Star Theater, Murray, UT 84107
- Sen. Mayne & Rep Hendrickson
12pm, Eddie P. Mayne Kearns Senior Center, Kearns, UT 84118
Tuesday, February 15:
- Sen. Pat Jones & Rep. Cosgrove
7pm, Murray High School Choral Room, Murray, UT 84107
Thursday, February 17:
- Sen. Ben McAdams & Rep. Joel Briscoe
7pm, Tenth East Senior Center, SLC, UT 84102
The Democrat Party has a survey online to learn about the important issues of their constituents. One of the questions deal with the bill regarding smoking in cars with children. Please take the survey and vote in favor! At the end it asks for any comments, so reiterate the importance of this bill there! You can find the survey HERE!
Next, there are some town hall meetings coming up, in which you can talk with legislators! Please attend one (or many!) to let them know how you feel about tobacco, i.e., smoking in cars with children, flavored tobacco, and funding for the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program. Here are the dates:
Saturday, Feb 12:
- Sen. Davis & Reps. Cosgrove, Wiley, Wheatley, and Hemingway
9am, Desert Star Theater, Murray, UT 84107
- Sen. Mayne & Rep Hendrickson
12pm, Eddie P. Mayne Kearns Senior Center, Kearns, UT 84118
Tuesday, February 15:
- Sen. Pat Jones & Rep. Cosgrove
7pm, Murray High School Choral Room, Murray, UT 84107
Thursday, February 17:
- Sen. Ben McAdams & Rep. Joel Briscoe
7pm, Tenth East Senior Center, SLC, UT 84102
03 February, 2011
Cigarette Branding
Not much to say today, other than a little story:
Once upon a time, I visited my favorite website, fastcodesign.com. While there, I found an interesting article on cigarette branding. It was a great approach to a constant discussion in tobacco prevention. At the end of the article, it had a link to another interesting article about a tactic to discourage smoking. Take a look.
Gotta love designers.
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