From students in blazers
and sweatshirts to adults in leather jackets and suits, hundreds
joined Governor Deval Patrick, Lt. Governor Timothy Murray, Boston
Mayor Tom Menino and WRD Co-Chairs Former Governor Paul Cellucci
and Northeastern University's Athletic Director Peter Roby at
the State House on February 14, 2008.
We invite any organization, group, town/city/county government,
corporation or other entity (including but not exclusive to Jane
Doe Inc. members) in Massachusetts to become affiliated with the
Massachusetts White Ribbon Campaign 2009.
White Ribbon Day Affiliates make a commitment to the following during
2009:
Operate a local pledge for men
and boys, either called the White Ribbon Campaign, or a pledge initiative
of your own design and wording in your local area; or
Conduct related men's engagement
activities.
We’re also encouraging 2009 White Ribbon Day Affiliates to:
Organize an event the week of
February 8th – 14th around the issuance of city/town/community proclamations.
We will be posting a tool kit on our website soon so check back
for details.
Collaborate and Share Income:
As a demonstration of the commitment to ending violence against
women, men's engagement activities and campaigns (including White
Ribbon Campaigns) that generate resources are encouraged to share
such funds and resources with the local JDI member victims’ services
provider(s) in their areas and Jane Doe Inc., the statewide coalition.
Similarly, we ask that prospective WRD Affiliates, that are not
JDI members, notify the local program(s) of their intention to apply
as Massachusetts White Ribbon Affiliates.
Register
Your Event Information
Jane Doe Inc. will post your local events on our public calendar.
These listings will provide those who visit our site opportunities
to bring to life their White Ribbon Day Pledge. Anything you might
have to offer we will be happy to list, this may include events,
classes, fundraising, or materials.
To sign
up on on-line and become a WRD Affiliate, click here.
or
Download a form to become a WRD Affiliate (pdf)
Where to get White Ribbons
You can order white ribbons from various suppliers or obtain rolls of ribbon and pins and make them on your own. This could be a great project for a men's leadership committee to undertake!
Here are a few vendors and options.
Metal and Plastic White Ribbon pins:
http://www.customizedmemories.com/supportribbons.html
White Ribbons Pre-cut, folded and pinned:
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