[Timothy's Team] The fight goes on....w/ attachment

[Bryan O'Malley]

We apologize for sending this twice, we failed to send the flyer for the
rally with the first e-mail. 

As elections near, it is becoming quite evident that Timothy's Law is a
hot topic around the state.  Some of you may have seen the issue surface
in discussions in your area.  For instance, we know it has been included
in Senator Breslin's campaign mailers in Albany, and both Senator Libous
and his opponent, Eugene Burns have been discussing the topic in the
Southern Tier.  
 
If Timothy's Law has not been included in local election discussions, it
is not to late to make sure they do talk about it.  If your local League
of Women Voters is hosting a debate, try to attend.  Often times they
will accept questions from the audience.  This is no place to be shy,
follow the procedure outlined by the debate hosts and make sure
Timothy's Law is discussed.  You can also ask candidates themselves at
events where they are present.  Raise the issue wherever you can.  If
you would like to see where your candidate stands on Timothy's Law, the
issue of parity was included in a recent candidate survey by the Mental
Health Voter Empowerment Project, which can be accessed at
www.mhanys.org.mhvep.  
 
But there is also life after elections, and we face an enormous
challenge in making sure that Timothy's Law is once again brought to the
fore of public discussion next year.  To do this, we are planning to
once again force ourselves onto the public agenda.  
 
Rally on November 18 - Stand Up For Mental Health
On November 18, Timothy's Law Campaign will be holding a rally outside
the Capital in Albany.  This date was chosen as it is anticipated that
the Senate will be back in Albany - and we are holding out hope that we
can force them to act on Timothy's Law this year.  
 
We will meet at the NYS Museum at 1:00 p.m. and march across the Plaza
to the Capital for a 1:30 rally.  We would encourage you to try to
schedule a meeting with your Senator for before or after the rally
(approximately 2:30 ending).  A flyer for the rally is attached and we
encourage you t odistribute it widely.
 
Additional details on the rally will be posted online at
http://www.mhanys.org/timothyslaw/index.htm, as they become available.
We are trying to find resources to provide for transportation and will
post information on the Timothy's Law message board as it becomes
available.  We also encourage you to use this resource to coordinate
with others that may be coming from your area.  Car-pooling, finding a
ride, offering a ride, nobody should come alone.  Fill your car, fill
your van, fill a bus.  Get to Albany, and bring as many people as you
can with you.  The message board is available at
<http://www.timothyslaw.org.> www.timothyslaw.org. 
 
We need to show that we can not be beaten.  We need to show that we will
be back, for as long as it takes, until Timothy's Law is passed.  We
need to show that the people of this state want Timothy's Law, and that
we will not rest until we get it.  Please take a day and join us in
Albany on November 18.
 
Walk a Mile, or 153...
 
While much of the rally is still being planned, one component we are
sure of is the arrival of some courageous supporters.  These supporters,
led by Alexandra Zimmerman, have announced that they will be walking to
the rally, FROM MIDDLETOWN!!!  After hearing the story of Timothy
O'Clair, and being able to relate it to a story of a late friend, these
supporters felt compelled to take this amazing step to bring more
attention to the issue, and the rally.
 
They will go on a journey that will take them up Route 9W, through small
town's and villages throughout the Hudson Valley, all as part of an
effort to raise the issue of Timothy's Law.  They are encouraging others
to join with them for parts of the journey, and will arrive in Albany in
time for the rally.  They will tell the tale of their trip and you can
hear firsthand the story of why these people took on this task.
 
Because even the most hearty of us need to sleep, we are looking for
businesses or individuals who live along Route 9W to house these
supporters on their voyage.    If you know of a business or a hotel that
is along this route and would like to sponsor them by providing a room
for the evening, contact Bryan O'Malley at (518) 434-0439, ext. 29, or
by e-mail at bomalley at mhanys.org.
 
Project Timmy
To demonstrate that Timothy's story is resonating with everyone
throughout this state, Ryan Deppa, an events planner from Olean, NY, who
also happens to be a Peer Advocate with Directions in Independent
Living, is putting together an album and events to help raise funds and
awareness for Timothy's Law.  This project is set to be a collaboration
of artists and musicians committed to ensuring passage of Timothy's Law.

 
In a unique expression of artistic vision, Ryan has spent the last few
months bringing together artists and musicians from throughout the
state.  Ryan is currently organizing three events in the Southern Tier,
and has heard of possible duplication of his idea in Watertown and
Westchester.  He is also working on putting together a compilation CD
entitled "Sick Beats 4 Sick People".  
 
To find out more about this, or to become involved and/or contribute
work, contact Ryan Deppa at  <mailto:rdeppa_mhadvocate at yahoo.com>
rdeppa_mhadvocate at yahoo.com. 
 
And from the School of "All Politics is Local...."
 
Another strategy TLC is moving forward with is an effort to organize
local contingents of Timothy's Law supporters, in communities throughout
the state, that would be willing to meet with members of the Senate and
Assembly and also with county political leaders.  The most effective
communications with elected representatives, and those who they rely on
for information, are people who live in those communities.  If you, or
someone you know, would be willing to participate in this way, please
contact Michael Seereiter at 518-434-0439 x21 or by e-mail at
mseereiter at mhanys.org.
 
Thanks for your continued support of this issue.  The O'Clair's and all
of us appreciate the hard work that everyone throughout the state has
put forward on this issue.  Without you, the effort to pass Timothy's
Law would not be where it is today.
 
And remember, send this to friends and colleagues by entering their name
in the box below.  That way, they too can sign up to get future e-mails
about Timothy's Law.
 
Also, please do not reply directly to this e-mail.  If you have
questions, e-mail bomalley at mhanys.org.
 
As always, Thank you, we would not be where we are without you.

 

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