RESULTS

Many, many years ago, when our children were small, three of the MAU co-founders were inspired and trained by this incredible citizen activist organization. RESULTSawakened our activism. It is a phenomenally tenacious and effective organization and will help any of us—with zero experience or decades—find our voice on issues of hunger and poverty.

From their Website: Meet Our Everyday Heroes

Everyday heroes come from all circumstances, continents, and walks of life. They contribute to the goal of ending poverty through their voices, their time, their money, their collaboration, and their passionate commitment to a more just world.

Each of these people, and hundreds more, have found what they’re looking for—a way to act on their vision of a world without poverty—through the powerful support of RESULTS and RESULTS EDUCATION FUND (REF). By giving people the training, tools, and support needed to make their voices heard in the corridors of power, RESULTS changes lives—of those who don’t believe they can make a difference and of those living in poverty.

In light of all this, the MAU Board & Staff give our Seal of Gratitude and Respect toRESULTS and recommend that MAU Mavens check them out.

#onemoms

First off, you’ve got Bono and his brilliant strategy to bring partisan elected leaders into a non-partisan conversation about global poverty and preventable disease. Then you’ve got the incredibly savvy and focused work of the grassroots organizers with ONE. Then the huge U2 concerts in which hundreds of thousands of people are inspired, educated and engaged in taking ACTION in one evening. Then you have#ONEmoms with entries like these:

• Rachel Fox, a nurse, mom and ONE Congressional District leader, says being a ONE mom is simple and empowering. Read her story and take action. I remember lying in bed when I was little, wondering what needed to happen to make the world a fair place …
• Shayne Moore, ONE mom blogger, member and author of the book “Global Soccer Mom,” shares the funny, touching story of how she became an activist. People always ask, “How did you, a stay-at-home mom, get involved with global issues of HIV/AIDS and extreme poverty?”
• Elisa Morgan, ONE mom blogger and publisher of FullFill Magazine, urges people take action on the world’s injustices—not tune them out. It happened one night. I was watching “Nightly News with Brian Williams.” I was just sitting on my couch on a weeknight evening …
• Jennifer James, ONE mom blogger and founder of Mom Bloggers Club, reflects on what it means to be an activist. Do you consider yourself an activist? I didn’t either, but the more I think about it the more I am beginning to embrace the notion that I am indeed …
• Jyl Johnson Pattee, ONE mom blogger, mompreneur and founder of Mom it Forward, reflects on the marvels of modern medicine, a luxury that only a fraction of the world has access to. Without it, she would have had a harder time becoming a mom.

Each one of these posts packs enough inspiration to ripple out to thousands, inciting many of us to step into our own strength and public leadership. In light of all this, the MAU Board & Staff give our Seal of Gratitude and Respect to ONE and#ONEmoms and recommend that MAU Mavens check them out. To get involved with the ONE Moms program, get in touch with Lauren Balog: lauren.balog@one.org.

What do cosmetics have to do with breast cancer?

Only 11% of chemicals used in cosmetics,
personal care products, and baby toys in the
U.S. have been assessed for safety for human
health and the environment.

A growing body of scientific research suggest that exposure
to toxic chemicals—even very early in life—are contributing to
high breast cancer rates, other cancers, reproductive harm,
and other health problems.

The Women’s Lobby of Colorado and the Campaign for Safe
Cosmetics invite you to join us for a FREE EVENT to learn more!

Tuesday, October 27th – 6 p.m.
Panelists:
State Rep. Dianne Primavera (D-Broomfield & Boulder County), four-time
cancer survivor
Susan Roll, founding member of the National Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and
board member of the Women’s Lobby of Colorado
Robyn O’Brien, Founder of AllergyKids, author of The Unhealthy Truth and board
member of the Environmental Working Group
Josh Onysko, Founder & CEO of Boulder-based Pangea Organics

Location:
First Baptist Church
1237 Pine St.
Boulder, CO 80302

Parking is available in the Spruce Lots or on the street
Light refreshments will be provided and get a free goodie bag!
Meet local companies doing good work in Colorado…

RSVP by October 23 at coloradowomenslobby.org. The first 100 people to register will receive a free goodie bag of safe cosmetics from Colorado companies

Mothers Day Events 2009

Mothers Acting Up is shaking everything up this year. In this new era, we are turning are attention to more mother leadership and more action!!! We will not have our Mother’s Day Parade down Pearl Street, but hope you will join us on May 29th on a field trip to our Members of Congress! We’ll be riding on the New Era bus!!! Please check out the special events and gatherings that will happen all month long! To volunteer for any of these events, please email kelye_lotz@hotmail.com.

Friday May 1 (M)other presented by Beth Osnes followed by potluck dinner and the workshop: Empowering Mother Voices 5:30pm to 8:30pm Christ Church, 690 Colorado Boulevard, Denver (M)other explores how to get the people of one nation to authentically care about the children of other nations. It is an intimate, funny and provocative look at one mother’s personal transformation, moving from concern to action on behalf of the world’s children. Hosted by Christ Church United Methodist Church and The Gathering Place in partnership with Mothers Acting Up and Philanthropiece, this event will uniquely bring together groups of women who would normally never meet, breaking down stereotypes and reaching across class lines, reinforcing that each of us is part of a global community of mothers. Childcare will be provided; for more info, contact Louana George at westsidebirthservice@juno.com

May 1, FabFacets Jewelry Open House to benefit MAU By Linda Shoemaker 4 to 8 pm This event is in Boulder, RVSP for directions to Claire@lindashoemaker.com FabFacets jewelry is hand-crafted from natural stones by Boulder’s own Linda Shoemaker. 50% of sales will be donated to Mothers Acting Up.

Saturday, May 2 Celebrate Fair Trade and Mothers! 1 to 7pm Momentum 1625 Pearl Street, Boulder Come hear Peruvian artisans Ayde Riveros (finger puppet maven!) and Evangelina Pizaros’ compelling stories of their turbulent lives and how Fair Trade has helped them achieve economic and social stability. They will be at Momentum from 1-3pm creating crafts, selling products, and sharing their stories. Momentum will be honoring the work of Mothers Acting Up (MAU) with 10% of the day’s profits. This extra special May day at Momentum will conclude with a wine and fair trade chocolate reception from 3 to 7 pm for all who believe that each of us can make the world a better place one step at a time. Come celebrate with us!

Saturday, May 9 Longmont Moms Go Green for Mother’s Day! Homemade, organic potluck 6:30pm Contact Holly for to RSVP and for directions in Longmont: hollyaneff at hotmail.com Longmont Moms Go Green, a MAU Chapter, hosts speakers each month on topics such as: green investing and interior design, eco-cooking, permaculture, and zero waste home. Join in some Mother’s Day weekend renewal to the commitment to live a sustainable life for the health of the planet and the future of the world’s children. We’ll watch “The Eleventh Hour” with Leonardo DiCaprio and discuss ways to live more simply, consume less, and preserve nature.

Sunday, May 10 Mother’s Day Walk in Niwot! 9am Beginning at Left Hand Grange Park to Niwot Market, Niwot Join us for a festive morning walk to Stand for the World’s Children, with moms, dads, kids, dogs, friends and neighbors. At the end of the walk we’ll sign and decorate messages to Congress, asking lawmakers to prioritize kids. There’ll be opportunities to help a school in Uganda, ideas for inspiring kids to service, and plenty of coffee & MAU Mother’s Day cake. See you there! For more information email Kathy, Michelle or Linda at niwot@mothersactingup.org

Monday, May 11 Big Screen Premiere The Moment local action . . . global change Monday ~ May 11th 6:30 pm Main Boulder Public Library Gallery, Auditorium & the Channel 8 studio 1000 Canyon Boulevard, Boulder Mothers Acting Up, The City of Boulder’s Office of Environmental Affairs & Channel 8 invite you to celebrate the premiere of our new TV show The Moment The debut of The Moment will be accompanied by comedian Jeff Wozer and the fabulous Beth Osnes, appetizers & dessert, information & door prizes, and live taping in Channel 8 studios. Come celebrate this new show with your kids, grandparents & neighbors and this zero waste reception & event. Get your dose of good news and inspirations for the week!

Sunday, May 17 Awakening the Dreamer Symposium 1 to 5 pm (Limited space available) Center for Conscious Living, 1637 28th Street, just west of the Q’doba in Boulder To RSVP or for more information contact: Register online at www.awakeningthedreamer.org For questions, contact: Erica Shafroth at 303-473-0108 Mothers Acting Up is teaming up with a very exciting grass roots, social/political movement gaining momentum across the country and across the globe. The mission for the Awakening the Dreamer Symposium is to bring forth an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling and socially just human presence on the planet. View the introductory video at http://awakeningthedreamer.org/content/view/115/135/

Tuesday, May 19 10:00am Jewelry Show to Benefit MAU! Join Janna for a morning playdate and Silpada show to benefit MAU! Sparrow Gabriel has generously offered to hold this show and donate 10% of all sales this day to MAU!!! Stop by anytime between 10 and noon. You may also check out the catalog on the web at http://www.mysilpada.com/sparrow.gabriel and email orders to Janna. We will also be collecting signature post cards to be delivered to our members of congress on May 29. Please stop by to sign a card if you have not signed one already! These cards will ask our M.O.C. to put children first in public policy! Please also visit the site http://www.standfortheworldschildren.org and sign the online pledge. We will also have some great FREE Mothers Acting Up stuff to give away! Don't miss it! :) Email jannavance at gmail dot com for directions!

Friday, May 29 (1st Day of Summer Vacation) STAND FOR THE WORLD’S CHILDREN: A field trip to our Members of Congress 9:30 to 3:30 pm (possible to join the trip for half a day) Meet at 2025 16th Street, Boulder Get on the BUS with Mothers Acting Up, New Era Colorado, and the local High School Peace Jam Groups as we visit Rep. Betsy Markey and Jared Polis AND Senators Michael Bennet and Mark Udall. Be a part of presenting this year’s agenda on behalf of the world’s children. Lunch will be provided, bring snacks and a reusable water bottle. Read about the campaign and RSVP for the trip at www.standfortheworldschildren.org.

Mothers Acting Up (MAU) is a locally grown organization uniting 1 million mothers to advocate on behalf of the world’s children. MAU inspires, educates and engages mothers - a gigantic force to be reckoned with - to prioritize children in our corporate and public policies. MAU believes that when mothers lead, generations of global citizens will follow. For more info visit www.mothersactingup.org

Meetings This Week

Please join us for our one or all of these local events, coming soon!

• Mothers Acting Up and the Boulder Bookstore will host a panel discussion, "Inspiring Mother Voices." Wednesday, December 3rd at 7:30 pm. Join us for a conversation on what mother* leadership looks like, featuring Shari MacDonald Strong, editor of The Maternal is Political, co-founder Juliana Forbes of Mothers Acting Up and creator of The Moment, a calendar and guide for advocating, and Amie Brooke Nelson, currently writing Inspiring Mothers. Mothers* all over the world are doing incredible work to inspire, educate and engage their communities -- come learn about their work. The Boulder Bookstore is located at 1107 Pearl Street in Boulder.
• What will more than likely be our last planning meeting at PlayGrounds Cafe, before they close their doors, will take place Monday, December 8th at 10:00 am. Please come share your ideas for a sustainable holiday season and your dreams for our newest members of congress and administration! PlayGrounds is located at 4550 Broadway in North Boulder.
• The next meeting of the Longmont Mothers Acting Up chapter, Longmont Moms Go Green, will be Tuesday, December 9th at 7:00 pm at Holly's House. We will share ideas on how to have a green holiday (most of my experience comes from Christmas, but I'd love to hear any ideas on Hanukah, Kwanzah, etc.) We will discuss green gifts, wrapping ideas, etc. We'll also share ideas for recycled/homemade gifts. Please RSVP to and request directions from Holly.

We hope to see you soon!

In spirited partnership,

The MAU Mamas

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