Personally, I love to speak at conferences that have sponsorship from companies that violate the International Code...it means I get to not only talk to the non-converted (so important as you say Ellen) but I also get to give my spiel about my presence at the conference not implying agreement with the marketing practices of conference sponsors that breach the Code. As has been said many times, breast pumps are not covered by the code but feeding bottles are and many companies that make and market breastpumps also make and market infant feeding bottles in ways that breach the Code...I'm wondering though if what you really mean is that you differentiate between Medela and other companies that market feeding bottles in ways that breach the Code?? Forgive me if I have misinterpreted what you wrote. Karleen Gribble Australia -----Original Message----- From: Lactation Information and Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of ellen Sent: Wednesday, 9 March 2011 8:56 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: IBCLCs lecturing at WHO code violator sponsored events. The second scenario is IBCLC's who agree to speak at HCP gatherings sponsored by a Code Violator. Again, here we do have opportunity to meet face to face and give our take on many topics which are not always clear to HCP's who usually are not provided with an opportunity to sit and discuss our common interest. As far as I remember, the issue of the Code covers companies who are preaching and giving freebies to the public. But correct me if I am wrong but reps of these companies may turn to and give their information to hcpS. As long as no money is passing from that company to the IBCLC then I honestly don't see anything wrong here. (and even if she does get paid, it is a business agreement and not a sponsorship so here I am not sure about this-very grey area) I personally differentiate between formula manufacturers and pump companies. *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome