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We just got an email that made our day, from Lisa Arkin at Oregon Toxics Alliance:
I wanted to share a very fun thing with you! I was reading the Meyer Memorial Trust blog and saw an entry by Bob Reeves, the Executive Director of the Eugene Science Factory. He mentioned his willingness to share the museum’s space with other non-profits for an event.
When I read his blog post, it sparked an idea that I had been mulling about – holding an event where parents could bring newly purchased holiday toys for testing to make sure they are toxics-free! So, I called the Science Factory and suggested we do this – they were thrilled and supportive. We have already chosen a date and working on the details together.
Not only would this bring two non-profits together for an unusual collaboration, it would also provide a community service. In addition, it helps bring potential new members (and more kids) to the Science Factory.
Also, this project furthers our on-going work in Toxics Use Reduction for which MMT funded us way back in 2001 and 2003! Currently, OTA is helping build public support for a legislative proposal to ban certain toxic chemicals in toys and establish a protocol for reducing toxic chemicals in children’s products. This work is part of our partnership in the Oregon Chemical Policy Workgroup with Oregon Environmental Council, Oregon Center for Environmental Health and Physicians for Social Responsibility.
The company who manufactures the testing equipment has agreed to provide the equipment and the operator for FREE for an entire weekend! I am also thinking of holding a similar event at a children’s museum in Portland the next day.
So, I guess this is a fine example of the good things that come out of the MMT blog!
Why, yes, it is! This letter made our day! We love the idea that our blog might be facilitating connections and fostering collaboration in ways we don't even know!
What about you? Do you have examples of ways that any of MMT's communications efforts have been put to good use for your organization? We'd love to know if so.... so go ahead, you too can make our day...
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