Yeah, I know, it's pretty long but still outa turn a few stomachs. 
Nonetheless, some pretty good resources by the looks of it (nope, haven't checked out that stolen gun site yet) & they've done some homework for us.
Too, event schedule for all you who'd care enough to send the very best & get out there yourselves & counter-demo against these nasty folk.
Lot's to work with here, guys & gals ....
AA/labgrade
"> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mary Leigh Blek [SMTP:mom@millionmommarch.com]
> Sent: Friday, July 14, 2000 8:31 AM
> To: Gerard Murphy
> Subject: Taking the Next Steps
>
> ______________________________________
> Thank you for giving us your e-mail address on our Web site or at the
> March. If you DON'T want to get e-mail updates like this one, just
> click here to be removed from the list.
> http://info.millionmommarch.com:81/UM/U.ASP?A101.687.57747
> _______________________________________
>
> Hello Mothers and Others,
>
> It's the 14th of July, and I wish a huge and happy two-month anniversary
> of our historic March to all of you. A lot has happened since our last
> newsletter as the Million Moms march on....
>
> ++++++++++
>
> Prepare to be shocked. Our number of chapters is growing like a
> grassroots wildfire. More than one-hundred additional chapters have
> begun organizing since our last newsletter. We now have more than 230
> chapters in formation across the country. Wow.
>
> For information about joining a chapter (or starting your own) click
> here:
> http://info.millionmommarch.com:81/UM/T.ASP?A101.687.9.1.57747
>
> ++++++++++
>
> More good news on the chapter front. Our Regional Offices are starting
> to see the National Policy Surveys pour in! Keep them coming as they
> are needed for the endorsement process and our strategic planning. So
> put on your t-shirts and go survey your congressional candidates in
> person. It's a lot like helping the kids with their homework, except
> the MMM questions are probably a lot easier!
>
> ++++++++++
>
> Such a deal we have! If you'd like to make a contribution to our cause,
> right now is a great time. During the month of July, Working Assets
> will match your gift dollar for dollar through their new
> WorkingForChange website. To double your gift for gun control by July
> 31st, click here:
> http://info.millionmommarch.com:81/UM/T.ASP?A101.687.9.4.57747
>
> ++++++++++
>
> Speaking of money, we have a movement to fund! As you know, the
> opposition is pouring major dollars into defeating our efforts and we
> need to raise lots of money to keep marching forward. We are conducting
> national mail and telephone campaigns to reach out to as many people as
> possible and ask them to support our cause. Also, we want to thank our
> major donors to the March event, including the Richard & Rhoda Goldman
> Fund, Irene Diamond at the Funders Collaborative, the Barbara Lee Family
> Foundation, the Overbrook Foundation, The David and Lucile Packard
> Foundation, CIBC World Markets, Dannon Yogurt and others.
>
> ++++++++++
>
> Million Mom leaders and organizers met in New York, Chicago, San
> Francisco, Atlanta and just outside Washington, DC last month to learn
> advocacy training and the art of grassroots chapter organizing. One mom
> described her session as a "combination college course in lobbying and
> management, reunion and therapy session." Congratulations to all you
> "graduates."
>
> ++++++++++
>
> A Million Mom March: What Next? workshop was set up by Mayor Marc Morial
> of New Orleans for the moms who attended the march in Washington. Donna
> Dees-Thomases and Jaquie Algee, MMM southeast Regional Director,
> attended the workshop with a dozen or so local moms who shared their
> stories and photos from the Mother's Day event. Since Louisiana has one
> of the highest rates of death by gunfire (and the second poorest state
> laws, next to Maine), these women are very eager to set up Million Mom
> March chapters across the state. You Go Girls!
>
> ++++++++++
>
> The Million Mom March Board of Directors met last week and proudly and
> happily nominated Donna Dees-Thomases to be Chair of the Board.
>
> ++++++++++
>
> And while we're bragging, this Republican was honored to represent all
> of you in testifying before the 2000 Democratic National Convention
> Platform Hearing last week. You can read my testimony on our website.
>
> ++++++++++
> We outta be in pictures! The official Million Mom March video, a
> powerful and moving overview of the Washington March and several other
> rallies around the country, is almost complete. The best place to get
> your copies is our website. Go to http://www.millionmommarch.com the
> week of July 24th for more information and to order your videos.
>
> ++++++++++
>
> Many of you have asked for more information about gun policy and ways to
> explain to your friends and co-workers why we really need licensing and
> registration. We have some info that will help you. Just click here:
> http://info.millionmommarch.com:81/UM/T.ASP?A101.687.9.3.57747
>
> ++++++++++
>
> There have been several major court and legislative victories since our
> last newsletter. Here are some highlights:
>
> There was a huge defeat for the gun lobby in California. The State
> Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of its assault weapons ban,
> one of the strongest gun control measures in America.
>
> Colorado's Supreme Court also dismissed challenges by the gun lobby and
> cleared the way for those who want sensible gun laws. The ruling allows
> proponents to collect enough signatures to put a measure on the ballot
> in November that would close the gun show loophole. Our Colorado moms
> have been working hard to gather petition signatures.
>
> Million Mom Marchers in New York stood vigil with New Yorkers Against
> Gun Violence and helped encourage passage of an historic bill that will
> greatly help the effort to end gun violence. Among other things, the
> bill raises the legal age for purchasing handguns and requires
> background checks on buyers at all gun shows in the state.
>
> And a special congrats to the Oregon moms, led by Lisa Laursen-Thirkill,
> for their great work in helping get enough signatures to put a "close
> the gun show loophole" initiative on the November ballot.
>
> For details of current gun legislation, you can visit:
> http://www.gunfree.org/
>
> ++++++++++
>
> Mom is watching! To find out how your lawmakers have voted on gun
> issues check out our Legislative Action Center. You can search by zip
> code for your federal and local reps, join an action e-list, search by
> zip code for local media contacts, follow Election 2000 and keep on
> marching. The Legislative Action Center is just a click away from the
> MMM home page.
>
> ++++++++++
>
> They say you've finally arrived when you're a clue in a crossword
> puzzle. The puzzle in the June 16th Wall Street Journal had this clue:
> 58 Down "Million Mom March target". The answer is three letters.
>
> And perhaps even more importantly, we were also a question on (lights
> and music, please) Who Wants To Be A Millionaire! "The Million Mom
> March marched for ________." Is that your final answer?
>
> ++++++++++
>
> Congratulations to the Kentucky moms who marched in the 4th of July
> parade in Lexington. The moms report they were cheered along the entire
> parade route and even had Kentucky's Lieutenant Governor who was
> marching just in front of our moms pledging support for our cause.
>
> Also in Kentucky, moms are buying teddy bears and dressing them in
> tshirts that say "no child's life should end with a bang." The bears
> also carry an ear-tag saying teddy bears have to undergo more stringent
> consumer testing in this country than guns. The Kentucky moms will sell
> the bears as a fundraising activity and also give them to legislators.
>
> ++++++
>
> And some Maryland moms and daughters who marched in the Longfellow
> Parade say their reception was hugely gratifying. "Lots and lots of
> recognition and applause, lots of thumbs-up. But the best was a young
> Boy Scout who saw our sign and said, 'Isn't that the moms who marched
> for smarter gun laws?' He was about 8-9 years old and he GOT IT." Great
> news.
>
> ++++++++++
>
> Thanks to everyone from Michigan for updating our information on their
> local marches. If anyone else has updated march information, please let
> us know. In the meantime, you might want to visit Michigan's MMM
> website:
> http://www.gonow.to/mimmm/
>
> And if you have a MMM website you'd like to share, let us know.
>
> ++++++++++
>
> There's a new website designed to allow anyone to trace the history of a
> particular gun. The site allows ordinary citizens as well as law
> enforcement officers to report stolen weapons. The site is free for
> searches, but there is a $5.00 fee to post serial numbers of stolen
> guns.
> http://www.IsThisGunStolen.com
>
> ++++++++++
>
> A collection of recent editorial cartoons on the NRA is available at:
> http://cagle.slate.msn.com/news/nra/
>
> And, a collection of editorial cartoons on school shootings can be found
> at:
> http://cagle.slate.msn.com/news/schoolshooting/
>
> ++++++++++
>
> Two Harvard students have founded a web journal that will publish
> stories from survivors of gun violence as well as stories from people
> who want to speak out against gun trauma. Stories can assume any art
> form from poetry to photographs. A special "Memorial" will list names
> of those who have been lost to or wounded by gun violence. If you'd like
> to participate, please send submissions by August 1, 2000 via mail to
> Artnotguns, PO Box 380689, Cambridge, MA 02238 or email them at
> info@artnotguns.org.
> http://www.artnotguns.org
>
> ++++++++++
>
> SOME DATES TO REMEMBER...
>
> July 18 -- ABC's Good Morning America will feature a Million Mom
> marcher to talk about how she turned a mother's grief and anger into
> changing New York state law. Be sure to tune in!.
>
> July 29 -- Silent March at the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. Thirty
> thousand pairs of shoes will be displayed to represent the 30,000
> Americans who die every year from gun violence. Mary Leigh Blek, your
> Million Mom March President, will speak at 8am. For more information on
> the Silent March activites at the GOP Convention please visit:
> http://www.silentmarch.org
>
> July 30 -- "SLAM the NRA" concert in Philadelphia co-sponsored by HCI
> and SLAM Records.
>
> July 31-August 3 -- The Republican Convention in Philadelphia. We'll be
> there.
>
> August 13-16 -- The Youth Advisory Board of the Million Mom March holds
> its first retreat near San Jose. The members are 18-24 years old, and
> the majority are gunshot victims and survivors. This group of young
> people from diverse communities throughout California will help us
> develop training and materials. Stay tuned for more news on our youth
> programs later this fall.
>
> August 14-17 -- The Democratic Convention in Los Angeles. We'll be
> there.
>
> August 17 -- Just one year ago today Donna Dees-Thomases submitted our
> first permit application to march on Washington for Mother's Day, 2000.
> As usual, we only needed nine months to deliver the goods. Pat
> yourselves on the back, everyone.
>
> August 24 -- The 80th Anniversary of the Ratification of the 19th
> Amendment which gave women the right to vote. Not having email, or a
> website, it took suffragettes 76 years to get the amendment ratified. In
> honor of the Internet, why not jump online today and register to vote.
> BeAVoter allows people in 46 states to complete an online form to vote
> in their particular state. Within ten days, a paper copy of the
> completed registration form arrives in the mail. Sign the form and mail
> it back in a pre-addressed envelope. Remember there are deadlines, so
> register today. And get a friend to register, too.
> http://www.beavoter.org
>
> Speaking of voting, our Westchester County, NY moms have hooked up with
> their League of Women Voters to register people offline. All it takes
> is a card table and some registration forms. The League has the
> registration packets so give them a call, pick up your card table and
> march to your local grocery store or library or mall to help folks sign
> up to vote.
>
> Labor Day -- MARCH AGAIN WITH THE MILLION MOMS!!! On Monday, September
> 4, the Million Moms will march across the Mackinac Bridge as a
> demonstration of their support for common sense gun legislation. The
> March is part of the annual Governor's Labor Day walk across the
> Mackinac Bridge which connects the upper and lower peninsulas of
> Michigan.
>
> Million Mom March organizations from Ohio, Indiana and Illinois are
> invited to join the Michigan Moms in this Midwest demonstration of
> support for common sense gun legislation. It is imperative that we
> illustrate to the citizens of our states and country that we mean
> business, and that we have no intention of forgetting the victims of gun
> violence. It is equally important to reaffirm our commitment in a very
> public fashion just two months before a presidential election that may
> very well be decided by the voters of the Midwest.
>
> For more information please contact the East Metro Detroit Million Mom
> March at 313.821.5357 or mailto:eastmetrommm@home.com.
>
> September 15-17 -- From A March To A Movement. The first annual Million
> Mom March conference will be held in Denver.
>
> October 2 -- First Monday 2000: United to End Gun Violence is a national
> campaign promoting education and action geared toward reducing gun
> violence. Hundreds of events will occur on campuses and in communities
> on or near the first Monday of October.
> http://www.firstmonday2000.com/index.html
>
> November 7 - Election Day. The New York City Chapter of the MMM has
> officially adopted for their chapter the slogans, "Million Mom March. .
> . to the polls!" & "Mama says, Vote!"
>
> And some final thoughts...
>
> Claudette Perry, who is forming our District of Columbia chapter,
> attended the First Monday 2000 Launch earlier this week. The launch
> previewed a new film, "Up in Arms," produced by award-winning filmmakers
> Rory Kennedy and Liz Garbus which highlights the Mother's Day March.
> Claudette reports that every single elected official at the First Monday
> launch mentioned the Million Mom March. A few, however, expressed some
> concern that the MMM'ers have been "too quiet" since the march. Here at
> the Million Mom March we prefer to categorize this post-march,
> pre-election time as our stealth-like stage. This chapter development
> time is really the calm before the storm.
>
> Chapter Development (some of you, I suspect, already hate that phrase)
> is needed to keep building a unified movement so that when serious
> legislation is on the table, we will be able work as a formidable force
> to get it passed. Without chapter development, our efforts will be
> scattered and ineffective as a result. It is also the best way to
> spread the workload so that we do not burn out too quickly. Since our
> ultimate goal is a national licensing and registration program, we have
> a long way to go and we need to pace ourselves. Remember, this is the
> system that worked so successfully for Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
> And it will work for us.
>
> I know many of you feel overwhelmed. This is a period of "positive
> crisis" for us. Many emails, faxes and phone calls are not being
> answered promptly because of the incredible growth of our organization.
> We're working on staffing and our ability to communicate with you more
> quickly. We're making huge strides every day to get this baby up and
> walking. Keep the faith that we're united in a great cause to save
> lives, and we will succeed.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Mary Leigh
>
> Million Mom March
> www.millionmommarch.com
> San Francisco General Hospital
> San Francisco, CA 94110
> toll-free phone: (888) 989-MOMS
> mailto:info@millionmommarch.com
Nonetheless, some pretty good resources by the looks of it (nope, haven't checked out that stolen gun site yet) & they've done some homework for us.Too, event schedule for all you who'd care enough to send the very best & get out there yourselves & counter-demo against these nasty folk.
Lot's to work with here, guys & gals ....
AA/labgrade
"> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mary Leigh Blek [SMTP:mom@millionmommarch.com]
> Sent: Friday, July 14, 2000 8:31 AM
> To: Gerard Murphy
> Subject: Taking the Next Steps
>
> ______________________________________
> Thank you for giving us your e-mail address on our Web site or at the
> March. If you DON'T want to get e-mail updates like this one, just
> click here to be removed from the list.
> http://info.millionmommarch.com:81/UM/U.ASP?A101.687.57747
> _______________________________________
>
> Hello Mothers and Others,
>
> It's the 14th of July, and I wish a huge and happy two-month anniversary
> of our historic March to all of you. A lot has happened since our last
> newsletter as the Million Moms march on....
>
> ++++++++++
>
> Prepare to be shocked. Our number of chapters is growing like a
> grassroots wildfire. More than one-hundred additional chapters have
> begun organizing since our last newsletter. We now have more than 230
> chapters in formation across the country. Wow.
>
> For information about joining a chapter (or starting your own) click
> here:
> http://info.millionmommarch.com:81/UM/T.ASP?A101.687.9.1.57747
>
> ++++++++++
>
> More good news on the chapter front. Our Regional Offices are starting
> to see the National Policy Surveys pour in! Keep them coming as they
> are needed for the endorsement process and our strategic planning. So
> put on your t-shirts and go survey your congressional candidates in
> person. It's a lot like helping the kids with their homework, except
> the MMM questions are probably a lot easier!
>
> ++++++++++
>
> Such a deal we have! If you'd like to make a contribution to our cause,
> right now is a great time. During the month of July, Working Assets
> will match your gift dollar for dollar through their new
> WorkingForChange website. To double your gift for gun control by July
> 31st, click here:
> http://info.millionmommarch.com:81/UM/T.ASP?A101.687.9.4.57747
>
> ++++++++++
>
> Speaking of money, we have a movement to fund! As you know, the
> opposition is pouring major dollars into defeating our efforts and we
> need to raise lots of money to keep marching forward. We are conducting
> national mail and telephone campaigns to reach out to as many people as
> possible and ask them to support our cause. Also, we want to thank our
> major donors to the March event, including the Richard & Rhoda Goldman
> Fund, Irene Diamond at the Funders Collaborative, the Barbara Lee Family
> Foundation, the Overbrook Foundation, The David and Lucile Packard
> Foundation, CIBC World Markets, Dannon Yogurt and others.
>
> ++++++++++
>
> Million Mom leaders and organizers met in New York, Chicago, San
> Francisco, Atlanta and just outside Washington, DC last month to learn
> advocacy training and the art of grassroots chapter organizing. One mom
> described her session as a "combination college course in lobbying and
> management, reunion and therapy session." Congratulations to all you
> "graduates."
>
> ++++++++++
>
> A Million Mom March: What Next? workshop was set up by Mayor Marc Morial
> of New Orleans for the moms who attended the march in Washington. Donna
> Dees-Thomases and Jaquie Algee, MMM southeast Regional Director,
> attended the workshop with a dozen or so local moms who shared their
> stories and photos from the Mother's Day event. Since Louisiana has one
> of the highest rates of death by gunfire (and the second poorest state
> laws, next to Maine), these women are very eager to set up Million Mom
> March chapters across the state. You Go Girls!
>
> ++++++++++
>
> The Million Mom March Board of Directors met last week and proudly and
> happily nominated Donna Dees-Thomases to be Chair of the Board.
>
> ++++++++++
>
> And while we're bragging, this Republican was honored to represent all
> of you in testifying before the 2000 Democratic National Convention
> Platform Hearing last week. You can read my testimony on our website.
>
> ++++++++++
> We outta be in pictures! The official Million Mom March video, a
> powerful and moving overview of the Washington March and several other
> rallies around the country, is almost complete. The best place to get
> your copies is our website. Go to http://www.millionmommarch.com the
> week of July 24th for more information and to order your videos.
>
> ++++++++++
>
> Many of you have asked for more information about gun policy and ways to
> explain to your friends and co-workers why we really need licensing and
> registration. We have some info that will help you. Just click here:
> http://info.millionmommarch.com:81/UM/T.ASP?A101.687.9.3.57747
>
> ++++++++++
>
> There have been several major court and legislative victories since our
> last newsletter. Here are some highlights:
>
> There was a huge defeat for the gun lobby in California. The State
> Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of its assault weapons ban,
> one of the strongest gun control measures in America.
>
> Colorado's Supreme Court also dismissed challenges by the gun lobby and
> cleared the way for those who want sensible gun laws. The ruling allows
> proponents to collect enough signatures to put a measure on the ballot
> in November that would close the gun show loophole. Our Colorado moms
> have been working hard to gather petition signatures.
>
> Million Mom Marchers in New York stood vigil with New Yorkers Against
> Gun Violence and helped encourage passage of an historic bill that will
> greatly help the effort to end gun violence. Among other things, the
> bill raises the legal age for purchasing handguns and requires
> background checks on buyers at all gun shows in the state.
>
> And a special congrats to the Oregon moms, led by Lisa Laursen-Thirkill,
> for their great work in helping get enough signatures to put a "close
> the gun show loophole" initiative on the November ballot.
>
> For details of current gun legislation, you can visit:
> http://www.gunfree.org/
>
> ++++++++++
>
> Mom is watching! To find out how your lawmakers have voted on gun
> issues check out our Legislative Action Center. You can search by zip
> code for your federal and local reps, join an action e-list, search by
> zip code for local media contacts, follow Election 2000 and keep on
> marching. The Legislative Action Center is just a click away from the
> MMM home page.
>
> ++++++++++
>
> They say you've finally arrived when you're a clue in a crossword
> puzzle. The puzzle in the June 16th Wall Street Journal had this clue:
> 58 Down "Million Mom March target". The answer is three letters.
>
> And perhaps even more importantly, we were also a question on (lights
> and music, please) Who Wants To Be A Millionaire! "The Million Mom
> March marched for ________." Is that your final answer?
>
> ++++++++++
>
> Congratulations to the Kentucky moms who marched in the 4th of July
> parade in Lexington. The moms report they were cheered along the entire
> parade route and even had Kentucky's Lieutenant Governor who was
> marching just in front of our moms pledging support for our cause.
>
> Also in Kentucky, moms are buying teddy bears and dressing them in
> tshirts that say "no child's life should end with a bang." The bears
> also carry an ear-tag saying teddy bears have to undergo more stringent
> consumer testing in this country than guns. The Kentucky moms will sell
> the bears as a fundraising activity and also give them to legislators.
>
> ++++++
>
> And some Maryland moms and daughters who marched in the Longfellow
> Parade say their reception was hugely gratifying. "Lots and lots of
> recognition and applause, lots of thumbs-up. But the best was a young
> Boy Scout who saw our sign and said, 'Isn't that the moms who marched
> for smarter gun laws?' He was about 8-9 years old and he GOT IT." Great
> news.
>
> ++++++++++
>
> Thanks to everyone from Michigan for updating our information on their
> local marches. If anyone else has updated march information, please let
> us know. In the meantime, you might want to visit Michigan's MMM
> website:
> http://www.gonow.to/mimmm/
>
> And if you have a MMM website you'd like to share, let us know.
>
> ++++++++++
>
> There's a new website designed to allow anyone to trace the history of a
> particular gun. The site allows ordinary citizens as well as law
> enforcement officers to report stolen weapons. The site is free for
> searches, but there is a $5.00 fee to post serial numbers of stolen
> guns.
> http://www.IsThisGunStolen.com
>
> ++++++++++
>
> A collection of recent editorial cartoons on the NRA is available at:
> http://cagle.slate.msn.com/news/nra/
>
> And, a collection of editorial cartoons on school shootings can be found
> at:
> http://cagle.slate.msn.com/news/schoolshooting/
>
> ++++++++++
>
> Two Harvard students have founded a web journal that will publish
> stories from survivors of gun violence as well as stories from people
> who want to speak out against gun trauma. Stories can assume any art
> form from poetry to photographs. A special "Memorial" will list names
> of those who have been lost to or wounded by gun violence. If you'd like
> to participate, please send submissions by August 1, 2000 via mail to
> Artnotguns, PO Box 380689, Cambridge, MA 02238 or email them at
> info@artnotguns.org.
> http://www.artnotguns.org
>
> ++++++++++
>
> SOME DATES TO REMEMBER...
>
> July 18 -- ABC's Good Morning America will feature a Million Mom
> marcher to talk about how she turned a mother's grief and anger into
> changing New York state law. Be sure to tune in!.
>
> July 29 -- Silent March at the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. Thirty
> thousand pairs of shoes will be displayed to represent the 30,000
> Americans who die every year from gun violence. Mary Leigh Blek, your
> Million Mom March President, will speak at 8am. For more information on
> the Silent March activites at the GOP Convention please visit:
> http://www.silentmarch.org
>
> July 30 -- "SLAM the NRA" concert in Philadelphia co-sponsored by HCI
> and SLAM Records.
>
> July 31-August 3 -- The Republican Convention in Philadelphia. We'll be
> there.
>
> August 13-16 -- The Youth Advisory Board of the Million Mom March holds
> its first retreat near San Jose. The members are 18-24 years old, and
> the majority are gunshot victims and survivors. This group of young
> people from diverse communities throughout California will help us
> develop training and materials. Stay tuned for more news on our youth
> programs later this fall.
>
> August 14-17 -- The Democratic Convention in Los Angeles. We'll be
> there.
>
> August 17 -- Just one year ago today Donna Dees-Thomases submitted our
> first permit application to march on Washington for Mother's Day, 2000.
> As usual, we only needed nine months to deliver the goods. Pat
> yourselves on the back, everyone.
>
> August 24 -- The 80th Anniversary of the Ratification of the 19th
> Amendment which gave women the right to vote. Not having email, or a
> website, it took suffragettes 76 years to get the amendment ratified. In
> honor of the Internet, why not jump online today and register to vote.
> BeAVoter allows people in 46 states to complete an online form to vote
> in their particular state. Within ten days, a paper copy of the
> completed registration form arrives in the mail. Sign the form and mail
> it back in a pre-addressed envelope. Remember there are deadlines, so
> register today. And get a friend to register, too.
> http://www.beavoter.org
>
> Speaking of voting, our Westchester County, NY moms have hooked up with
> their League of Women Voters to register people offline. All it takes
> is a card table and some registration forms. The League has the
> registration packets so give them a call, pick up your card table and
> march to your local grocery store or library or mall to help folks sign
> up to vote.
>
> Labor Day -- MARCH AGAIN WITH THE MILLION MOMS!!! On Monday, September
> 4, the Million Moms will march across the Mackinac Bridge as a
> demonstration of their support for common sense gun legislation. The
> March is part of the annual Governor's Labor Day walk across the
> Mackinac Bridge which connects the upper and lower peninsulas of
> Michigan.
>
> Million Mom March organizations from Ohio, Indiana and Illinois are
> invited to join the Michigan Moms in this Midwest demonstration of
> support for common sense gun legislation. It is imperative that we
> illustrate to the citizens of our states and country that we mean
> business, and that we have no intention of forgetting the victims of gun
> violence. It is equally important to reaffirm our commitment in a very
> public fashion just two months before a presidential election that may
> very well be decided by the voters of the Midwest.
>
> For more information please contact the East Metro Detroit Million Mom
> March at 313.821.5357 or mailto:eastmetrommm@home.com.
>
> September 15-17 -- From A March To A Movement. The first annual Million
> Mom March conference will be held in Denver.
>
> October 2 -- First Monday 2000: United to End Gun Violence is a national
> campaign promoting education and action geared toward reducing gun
> violence. Hundreds of events will occur on campuses and in communities
> on or near the first Monday of October.
> http://www.firstmonday2000.com/index.html
>
> November 7 - Election Day. The New York City Chapter of the MMM has
> officially adopted for their chapter the slogans, "Million Mom March. .
> . to the polls!" & "Mama says, Vote!"
>
> And some final thoughts...
>
> Claudette Perry, who is forming our District of Columbia chapter,
> attended the First Monday 2000 Launch earlier this week. The launch
> previewed a new film, "Up in Arms," produced by award-winning filmmakers
> Rory Kennedy and Liz Garbus which highlights the Mother's Day March.
> Claudette reports that every single elected official at the First Monday
> launch mentioned the Million Mom March. A few, however, expressed some
> concern that the MMM'ers have been "too quiet" since the march. Here at
> the Million Mom March we prefer to categorize this post-march,
> pre-election time as our stealth-like stage. This chapter development
> time is really the calm before the storm.
>
> Chapter Development (some of you, I suspect, already hate that phrase)
> is needed to keep building a unified movement so that when serious
> legislation is on the table, we will be able work as a formidable force
> to get it passed. Without chapter development, our efforts will be
> scattered and ineffective as a result. It is also the best way to
> spread the workload so that we do not burn out too quickly. Since our
> ultimate goal is a national licensing and registration program, we have
> a long way to go and we need to pace ourselves. Remember, this is the
> system that worked so successfully for Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
> And it will work for us.
>
> I know many of you feel overwhelmed. This is a period of "positive
> crisis" for us. Many emails, faxes and phone calls are not being
> answered promptly because of the incredible growth of our organization.
> We're working on staffing and our ability to communicate with you more
> quickly. We're making huge strides every day to get this baby up and
> walking. Keep the faith that we're united in a great cause to save
> lives, and we will succeed.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Mary Leigh
>
> Million Mom March
> www.millionmommarch.com
> San Francisco General Hospital
> San Francisco, CA 94110
> toll-free phone: (888) 989-MOMS
> mailto:info@millionmommarch.com
