Phthalates ban becomes law, our first donation, and becoming a 501(c)3: Everything happens when I’m relaxing by the lake
First, President Bush signed into law a bill that bans lead and phthalates in toys for kids under 12. (Note to Gov. Pawlenty: Reverse thinking.)
And remember the National Conference on Media Reform? And how they offered to give a $500 contribution to any organization from one lucky attendee who filled out the evaluation? You don’t? Neither did I, until they contacted me and asked for PEM’s address. Thanks to lucky board member Jeff Zuckerman.
Finally, after a gruelling six months of waiting, the IRS has granted Parents for Ethical Marketing nonprofit status. So for today, I get to live my dream of running a small nonprofit.
I should go on vacation more often.
August 15th, 2008 at 7:08 am
It’s like winning the all-around in the do-gooder Olympics!
What would be a good anthem for PEM…?
Congratulations!
August 15th, 2008 at 7:53 am
Thanks Mom. You’ve been supportive every step of the way, so some of the credit goes to you!
August 18th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
congratulations!
August 21st, 2008 at 12:20 pm
That’s great news on the non-profit status. Keep up the great work.
August 22nd, 2008 at 12:49 am
Woohoo! Gotta go to the lake more often then! —Congrats again, Lisa! And your first donation? You’re ahead of Shaping Youth, then! Kidding. (well, sorta…er…I still haven’t put my PayPal button up yet, eesh!) Anyway…frame it, post it, and look at it whenever you need a boost of ‘attagirl!’ (btw, Eco Child’s Play is looking for more writers too, if you’re interested?)
The idea hamster here has been spinning on her wheel, in the Rockies while away off the grid (have you ever made s’mores on solar panels?) Naturally, I’m thinking that since you’re now a 501c3 too, we should put energy on balancing a larger/collaborative entity (blog network style) that unites like-minded souls teaming collectively for media clout when it makes sense to do so…(the .com, .org, .net mind melding)
For example, I’m about to cover the “America the Beautiful” documentary and interview the director when it premieres next week in S.F., and this SCREAMS for blog ring support from us all to promote ‘en masse’ to pay it forward, since it addresses everything from body image to consumerism, vapid values, and soul erosion to boot. More thoughts on this soon…can’t wait to see it and report back. Nancy sent her fan mail so that’s a good sign.
Gonna go wade through my own slush pile. —Back soon, Amy
September 1st, 2008 at 12:00 pm
Congratulations an getting the official nonprofit status! That’s great news.