Congressman Sessions of Texas and Congressman Langevin of Rhode Island have introduced bill H CON RES 247 which states the importance of a Down Syndrome Awareness Postage Stamp. Such a stamp will need to be approved by the Citizens Stamp Advisory Council, but a bill stating its importance will go a long way toward seeing it actually created! The process of creating, approving and implementing a new stamp can take as long as three years, so the passage of this bill will speed the process along. As parents and friends of people with Down syndrome, you know the importance of Down syndrome awareness!

The following link will help you locate your congressman.
http://www.house.gov/writerep

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Dear Congressman,

I am writing to let you know that I support Congressman Sessions’ and Congressman Langevin’s Bill HCONRES247 which directs the USPS to create a Down Syndrome Awareness Postage Stamp. I am asking you as my representative to PLEASE sign on as a cosponsor to HCONRES247. This bill will be a step in bringing about positive awareness of individuals with Down syndrome.

Sincerely,

We met and made a decision on when and where our first activity will be. The date will be in early February.

Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks
Board of Directors Meeting Agenda
Monday December 17, 2007

1. Call to Order
2. Approve Minutes from last meeting: Jennifer (11/19/07)
3. Treasure Report –Kelly
4. OLD BUSINESS
   1. Christmas Party
   2. Areas of Operation – Goals & Chair
   3. MSU E-Marketing Plans
   4. Logo
   5. Springfield Cardinals Fundraiser
   6. Policies and Procedures - Membership
5. 5. NEW BUSINESS
   1. Affiliates in Action – February 21-24th
   2. New Board Meeting Date and Place
   3. St. Louis and Kansas City Support for 2008
6. 6. Adjourn

The following donors made our 2007 Christmas party possible : ARC of the Ozarks, Bussen family, the employees of Butler, Rosenbury & Partners, Chik-fil-a, Dairy Queen on S. Campbell, Dickerson Park Zoo, Discovery Center, Drury University Music Therapy department, First Baptist Special Education class, GoalSetters Tupperware team, Incredible Pizza of Springfield, Insurance Depot, Scott McCoy, McDonalds, MSU Lady Bears & Ice Bears, Carolyn Newport, Ray Nichols, Panera Bread, Papa Johns on Republic Rd, Mary Roller, Star Portrait Design, Starbucks, Battlefield Mall, Village Inn, Walmart - Branson West & W. Sunshine.

Saw MSU Marketing presentations, they were very good and gave us some great ideas and inspiration