DADS and MOMS of Michigan eNewsletter
March 2008
We educate over 200 families each month and growing with more than 20,000 constituents. By the end of 2008, we will have 40,000. Your volunteer efforts are incredible. New legislation was introduced on protecting families; however that is the mission of DADS of Michigan PAC. DADS and MOMS of Michigan and Dads and Moms University are focused on delivering services to help families and are growing.
It will not change until it changes for all of us. It is confirmed now by the U.S. Department of Human Services that ‘The Best Interest of The Child’ is both parents and they are trying to make it happen. The best parent is both parents. Have you known a government organization that is more effective than a private organisation. Join up with one of the many blossoming local groups or create your own group.
We are proud to have launched the first national student organization at the University of Michigan. It is not formally established but will happen.
DADS and MOMS of Michigan has grown its focus on education to expand education programs around the state. We meet monthly with the Board of DADS and MOMS University and recruited more staff to teach classes. We have partnered with some new groups. For information and to help, call 248-559-DADS (3237). Sign up for our eNewsletter at www.dadsofmichigan.org
Dads and Moms University Presents
DADS OF MICHIGAN FAMILY FORUM
BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HOUSE,
380 S BATES, BIRMINGHAM,MI 48009
| 7:00 - 7:30: |
Dads Presentation |
| 7:30 - 8:30: |
Topic, Candidate Forum with Judge Candidates |
| 8:30 - 9:30: |
LEGAL ROUNDTABLE |
| For information, call 248-559 DADS (3237) |
April 8, 2008: 7:00 PM
DADS AND MOMS OF MICHIGAN ANNUAL GALA AND AWARDS BANQUET
March 15, 2008 - SOUTHFIELD, MI
Thank you very much for your hard work and contribution to strengthen families in Michigan.
DADS and MOMS of Michigan is hosting a DADS and MOMS of Michigan Gala and Awards Banquet on Saturday, March 15, 2008 at the Westin Hotel in Southfield, Michigan. The Gala is a first class event and allows parents, legislators, judiciary, and family supporters to interact and celebrate recent successes for supporting family. We receive a great deal of positive feedback from this event. We invite you to be honored at this event.
Some of our confirmed attendees:
- Supreme Justice Elizabeth Weaver
- Wayne Circuit Judge William Callahan
- Wayne Circuit Judge Kathleen McCarthy
- Genesee County Judge David NewBlatt
- Oakland County Judge Martha Anderson
- Author Robin Wright-King
- Author Lashon Williams
We have met with many people this year delivering education, the legislature, judiciary, groups, and Michiganders to help promote and support marriage, families and children. We are working very hard to ensure that families stay together and children have the best opportunities available. We expect some exciting results.
DADS and MOMS of Michigan (www.dadsofmichigan.org) and its’ affiliate organizations are responsible parent education and advocacy organizations that are dedicated to keeping both biological parents actively engaged in the lives of their children despite divorce and custody, in most instances. They believe men and women should be viewed equally under the law and their credo is: "fathers are responsible parents too...because the best parent is both parents."
Please RSVP and details are available at www.dadsofmichigan.org or by calling 248-559-3237 or Jim Semerad at 248-467-1204.
Sincerely,
James Semerad
Board of Directors
2008 ANNUAL GALA AND AWARDS BANQUET, Saturday, March 15, 2008
Featured Speaker: Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Weaver
Westin Hotels & Resorts: 248-827-4000
1500 Town Ctr
Southfield, MI 48075, US
Open Bar from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Dinner at 7: 00 p.m.
Business Attire, Black Tie optional
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For more information, call 248-559-DADS (3237) or check our web site at http://www.dadsofmichigan.org/
You Are Invited to CTV's Legislative Briefing. Tuesday, March 11, 2008
You are invited to our once-a-year Legislative Briefing on Tuesday, March 11, 2008, downtown Lansing. You will hear the inside scoop on hot button issues and efforts being made to preserve traditional and family values in Michigan. A lot is at stake this year, not just on the national presidential level but here in Michigan.
Now, more than ever, we must be informed and ready for action. The CTV briefing provides a unique opportunity to hear from Michigan's conservative leaders about the important legislative and election related issues facing us in 2008.
FEATURED SPEAKERS:
- Mike Bishop, MI Senate Majority Leader
- Barb Listing, President, MI Right to Life
- Mike Cox, MI Attorney General
- Terri Lynn Land, MI Secretary of State
- and more!
When: Tuesday, March 11, 2008, 9:30 AM - 4 PM
Cost: Free and open to the public.
Where: Boji Tower, 124 W Allegan St, downtown Lansing
(parking) (directions)
Child Support Review
Please read the following report to understand how the States are addressing Child Support.
http://courts.michigan.gov/scao/services/focb/CSPR12-06ReportAndRecommendations.pdf
The CSPR report is available on the FOCB website at:
http://courts.michigan.gov/scao/services/focb/focb.htm
Presidential Candidate Information & Voter Guides
Vote-Smart.org
(includes campaign websites, bios, campaign finances, endorsements and more)
C-SPAN's Candidate Information
(includes vote database)
EasyVoter.org
(includes comparison on a range of issues)
You need to meet with your candidates, find out what they represent, and join their campaign when they are on the family side. Please become a Precinct Delegate and call us to sign up.
Tune In and Take Action in Michigan
Get Off The Bench TalkShoe
Hosted by Bob Norton and Lary Holland
Sunday evenings at 8:00 pm
Wednesday evenings at 8:30 pm
To participate:
Dial: (724) 444-7444
Enter: 43507 # (Talkcast ID)
Enter: 1 # or your PIN
Join: http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/userCreate1.jsp
Download: http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/Downloads.jsp
Listen: http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/43507
Show Archive: http://www.getyourjusticelive.com
ChildrenNeedBothParents TalkShoe
Hosted by Ron Smith and Rockin Robin Denison
Thursdays evenings at 9:00 pm
To participate:
Dial: (724) 444-7444
Enter: 53118 # (Talkcast ID)
Enter: 1 # or your PIN
Join: http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/userCreate1.jsp
Download: http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/Downloads.jsp
Listen: http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/53118
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Fathers & Families: Advocacy for the Child-Father Bond
http://www.fathersandfamilies.org/site/index.php
Fathers & Families is a non-profit organization advocating for the right of every child to have two parents. Called by some a "fathers' rights organization," Fathers & Families is made up of men and women who believe that fathers are an essential part of a child's life and that divorce or separation should not change this. www.FathersandFamilies.org
DADS Merchandise
http://www.dadsofmichigan.org/merchandise.html
Consider ordering some DADS merchandise for your favorite DAD this holiday season. Soon we will be adding MOMS merchandise. Sorry Moms, Stepparents and Grandparents, you are as important.
Dads and Moms of Michigan (www.dadsofmichigan.org) includes Dads of Michigan, Moms of Michigan, and Dads of Michigan PAC. These are volunteer responsible parenthood education organizations for fathers and mothers. They instruct on the importance of involved biological parents to the successful development of their children. Dads of Michigan PAC is an independent volunteer political advocacy group dedicated to legislation keeping both biological parents actively engaged in the lives of their children despite divorce and custody, in most instances. They believe men and women should be viewed equally under the law and their credo is: "fathers are responsible parents too...because the best parent is both parents." Dads of Michigan, the Michigan affiliate of the American Coalition for Fathers and Children, is also the developer of the Dads and Moms University of responsible education for teenage, divorced, and unmarried parents. This educational program employs several features to either directly or indirectly benefit nearly 2 million men, women, and grandparents and just under one-half million children each year in Michigan. For more information, please contact us at (248) 559-DADS (3237) or email info@dadsofmichigan.org.
DADS and MOMS of Michigan Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
"Fathers are responsible parents too...because the best parent is both parents"
