A Critical Time: The Board of Pharmacy has decided that they will be changing their current Draft Proposal ( which currently supports the right to conscience) due to the overwhelming letters and e-mails opposing it (2500 opposing vs. 33 in support) Please involve EACH of your supportive family members, friends and colleagues in the activities below. EVERY letter and e-mail counts!! Note: All who support our efforts can participate. Age/Voter status of those who write letters, e-mails and/or speak does not matter as these are the unofficial ways Washington residents may voice their concerns. DEADLINES:
***************************************************************************************** SIX Ways YOU Can Help: 1) E-Petition to the Board of Pharmacy: Send E-Petition, NOW! 2) Send E-mails AND letters to ALL of the following: A. Washington State Board of Pharmacy Members B. Washington State Representatives and Senators - Find your Washington legislator, here. C. Washington State Governor, Christine Gregoire Create your own or use Sample Letter. 3) Spread the word A. Organize a Simple Campaign * Highest Priority Great for churches, faith organizations, clubs, workplaces, neighborhoods and families. Create your own materials or use ours, below. Need more help to plan/organize? Contact Us B. Gather Petition Signatures Print out this FORM and collect signatures whenever and wherever the opportunity arises. C. Referrals Refer all your supportive family members, friends and colleagues to this website. Click HERE for Website referral card. Campaign Preparation: 1. Get permission from pastor, organization, etc. Contact Us for assistance. 2. Assign volunteers to hand out/receive signed letters 2. Set-up tables at EACH exit (sides, main, social hall) 3. Prepare each location w/pens, clipboards, boxes for completed forms, and copies of the forms, below. Campaign Forms: 1. Petition Letters for each Board Member * Highest Priority 2. Website Referral Card 3. Petition Signatures Form 4. Bulletin Inserts: For private groups, Parishes. Optional Informational Sheets:
4) Voice concerns in person to the Board of Pharmacy The Board of Pharmacy HIGHLY values ALL public input. On August 31, 2006, the board will have a session to hear public comment on this issue. Anyone of any age or voter status may speak for 2 minutes before the Board. Please come to speak OR just come to support us in numbers! For more information, click HERE. 5) Write a letter to a Newspaper Project your voice by writing a Guest Opinion or Letter to the Editor and send it to all Washington State Newspapers.
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