Hi, All,

GREAT NEWS !

Stephanie Weishaar has succeeded in getting breastfeeding checks made.

Here are the details:

>Date: Sun, 22 Nov 1998 10:29:59 -0500
>To: [log in to unmask]
>From: Stephanie Weishaar <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Lactivist: Finally, BF Checks!
>From: Stephanie Weishaar <[log in to unmask]>
>
>Well, I just returned from our LLL Area Conference and am feeling pumped up
>(haha!) about breastfeeding advocacy. The Message!Products folks sent me
>free ads that show a picture of the final breastfeeding check and I
>distributed almost 200 of them. If I was more high-tech, I'd scan the ad in
>and send it to you all. Sadly, you'll have to settle for a texty description.
>
>By the way, thank you all VERY much for the input you gave me in the check
>design. I sent all of your slogan suggestions and comments on appropriate
>artwork. I hope you'll like what was chosen.
>
>The check background is light blue with a swirly, rainbow border on the top
>and bottom. In the center of the check is a screen of some clipart from the
>ProMom site. (#5) It shows a dark-haired woman, who could be one of several
>different ethnicities, nursing her dark-haired baby in a cradle hold. Over
>the signature line are the words "Breastfeeding: Baby's Best Start." The
>checks are printed on recycled paper with soy inks.
>
>The ad that Message!Products sent us shows a picture of the check (with a
>fake name and address) alongside the headline: "Breastfeeding: an
>investment in the future." Under the headline it reads, "You don't have to
>buy your checks at the bank. Breastfeeding Checks feature the bank, a
>breastfeeding mother and baby, with the slogan 'Breastfeeding: Baby's Best
>Start.' Every order raises money for La Leche League of Harrisburg. Join
>this unique campaign and order today!"
>
>Ordering information is also on the ad. You can get 200 single checks for
>$13.95 or 150 duplicate checks for $14.95. Shipping and handling is $1.75
>per box and you only pay tax if you are in MN. Delivery takes 2-3 weeks.
>(You can get your checks in 10 days if you pay $3.50 for first class
>delivery.) You can order by phone at 1-800-243-2565 or fax at
>1-800-790-6684 or online at <www.messagecheck.com>
>
>If you have any questions, you can always contact me. Thanks again for your
>help!
>
>-Steph
>
>PS- could someone please forward this to Lactnet? Thanks!
>
>^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>Stephanie Weishaar
>LLL Leader
>15 Deer Run Drive
>Etters, PA 17319
>(717)932-3035
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Never does nature say one thing and wisdom another.
                                             -  Juvenal
   Only G-d knows the formula for mother's milk

          L. Jonathan Kramer, P.E.
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       Graduate Breastfeeding Counselor
         Student Lactation Consultant
      Certified Medela Nursing Bra Fitter