ACTION BULLETIN: AIDS FOUNDATION OF CHICAGO

www.aidschicago.org � February 2004 � Alert No. 4

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ACTION = LIFE: AFC Releases 2004 Policy Priorities



In ACTION = LIFE, AFC outlines a package of federal, state, and local
policy initiatives, budget priorities, and grassroots advocacy
activities designed to expand AIDS prevention education and care.



Download a copy at
http://www.aidschicago.org/advocacy/policy_priorities.php or call Amy
at 312-922-2322 to receive one by mail.





February 17 is the Deadline for Registering to Vote in March
Primaries


Send your voter registration cards in today to be eligible to vote in
Illinois' March 16 primaries.



For more information go to:
http://www.aidschicago.org/advocacy/vote.php



Stay Informed with Positively Aware


Published bimonthly by Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN) in Chicago,
Positively Aware is the nation's most widely read HIV/AIDS magazine.
TPAN collaborates closely with AFC on important policy and advocacy
issues. To order Positively Aware for yourself or your agency,
contact Keith Green at 773-989-9400 x 236.




2004 HIV/AIDS Advocacy and Lobby Days, Springfield IL, March 30 - 31,
2004


Attend the advocacy training and reception on Tuesday, March 30 and
meet with and educate state lawmakers about local HIV/AIDS issues on
Wednesday, March 31. Download registration and scholarship forms at
www.aidschicago.org/events/lobby_savedate.php or call Grisel at 312-
922-2322 to have one faxed or mailed.




"Advocacy 101: Take action in 2004"



Attend the Advocacy Forum on Wednesday, February 25 to discuss
effective advocacy strategies with new and seasoned AIDS advocates.



February 25, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., dinner included

TPAN (Test Positive Aware Network), 5537 N. Broadway, Chicago

For more information, go to
http://www.aidschicago.org/events/advocacy_forum.php




AIDS Drug Assistance Programs Need "Refill"


Join efforts to raise awareness among state and federal elected
officials about the urgent need for increased ADAP funding.



Act Now: www.aidschicago.org/advocacy/action_alert.php





Fight AIDS: Help Build the Network



Please encourage others to join AFC's Statewide Advocacy Network and
receive

breaking news on AIDS policy issues and information on how to make a
difference.

http://www.aidschicago.org/advocacy/join_network.php




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