"I'm really excited that our Iowa Chapter has adopted
an activist stance for the coming year. We are
working on three major front: increasing public
discussion on end-of-life issues; increasing
membership and increasing personal contact with
legislators.
Believing that we need to get Iowans thinking and
talking about our issues as well as increasing use of
Advance Directives, we are embarking on an outreach
program which we hope will reach several hundred
Iowans and provide Advance Directives to those who
have not yet filled them out -- probably 60% of the
population.
A vigorous Membership Chair, Margaret Foster of Des
Moines, is writing to members to encourage them to
renew their membership and participate in state
activities. To further our push for membership, our
Website Director, Ted Pfeiff of Bettendorf, is planning
three state newsletters this year as well as printing
posters for members to distribute for our various
events.
Thirdly, we are matching members with legislators and
urging our members to get in a conversation with
legislators. We are seeking co-sponsors for a Death
With Dignity Act, a bold move. We may fail, but it
won't be for the lack of trying.
We're asking a lot from our members, but there is lots
to be done. Won't you join us in these important
actions?
Pat Larson, President"
