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Alan,
The sun is shining and we’re catching our breath from one of VPIRG’s most successful legislative sessions ever. May is the time we take a little break from politics and focus on community outreach and organizing. On the health care front, there’s certainly no shortage of things to do.
Our work this year on women’s health and insurance coverage for expecting moms spurred many new events and partnerships. Born in Vermont, our interactive art space and workshop series, is approaching its final weeks. It’s been an amazing experience and we still have many exciting events on the calendar. I wanted to fill you in on the schedule in the hopes that you can join us for some (or all) of the activities.
In big news: Governor Shumlin will be signing the Midwife Bill into law next Wednesday, May 18ths at 3pm on the State House Lawn. Please join us at the celebration, which will kick off with a family picnic, music, & kids activities at 2pm. The Governor will join us at 3pm for the public bill signing. This is our chance to get together, celebrate our success and thank the legislators and administration for their support on this important issue! Please bring your family, friends, & co-workers so we can pack the lawn and showcase our strength.
Other events on the Born in Vermont event calendar include:
May 18th at 10am: An intro to the Art of Birth Story Medicine for caregivers and health providers with Marianne Donahue Perchlik
May 21st at 9:30am-11pm: Massage & Aromatherapy for expecting mothers
May 24th from 5pm-7pm: VPIRG Trustee Julie Elmore leads a discussion about her work with Sudanese refugees and efforts to build a health clinic in Sudan.
May 25th from 10am – 12pm: Networking & Entrepreneurship: A roundtable discussion for women who want to kick start their business/non-profit idea
May 25th from 5pm – 6:30pm: Prepping for Birth: A Fathers Only Discussion. Representatives Chris Pearson and Tom Stevens lead a discussion for men about common fears, what to expect, and how to support your partner. Plenty of time for Q & A.
May 26th from 11am – 12pm: Shopping with Confidence: Getting Toxic Products off of Store Shelves. VPIRG’s health care advocate, Charity Carbine, leads a discussion on toxic kids toys and how to create a safe, healthy, & fun household for your kids.
May 27th from 10am – 1pm: Birth Story Workshop: Marianne Donahue Perchlik leads a workshop to help mothers heal from birth trauma using storytelling and art. Limited to 8 participants, pre-registration required.
May 28th from 8am – 11am: Closing Reception and Open House
All of these events are hosted in the Born in Vermont Art Space, located at Splash Naturals, 58 Main Street (upstairs), in Montpelier (map). Check out the Born in Vermont website for more information or find us on Facebook – simply search for “Born in Vermont.”
Check out the on-line calendar by clicking here:
http://bit.ly/BorninVTcalendarI hope you can join us - and bring your friends, family, and colleagues for this celebration of healthy pregnancy and childbirth options for Vermont families.
Best wishes,
Need I say more?