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PA Pro-Life Online News

October 15, 2007

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A publication of the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation
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In this issue:

Don't Delay! Register for Our 2007 Pennsylvania Pro-Life Conference Today!
Top 10 Reasons for Attending Our Pro-Life Conference
Truth Booth Makes an Impact
Real Women's Voices Set for October 18th in D.C.
Unity Key to Restoring Protection for Innocent Human Life
Find Us on Your Cell
Pennsylvania Chapters Featured in National Right to Life Publication
Scholarships Offered to Pro-Life Law Students
Help Us Spread the Pro-Life Word!
Chapter Information from Around the State!

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Don't Delay! Register for Our 2007 Pennsylvania Pro-Life Conference Today!

Today is the perfect day to register for Pennsylvania's pro-life event of the year--the 2007 Pennsylvania Pro-Life Conference. Registration is easy--all you have to do is go to www.paprolife.org and click the links under our keynote speaker Gianna Jessen's picture. You won't want to miss Gianna's amazing testimony of being aborted as a child--and living to tell about it. You'll also hear stirring words from Michael Clancy, the photographer who captured the famous picture of Baby Samuel reaching out from his mother's womb. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to hear about incredible adult stem cell research breakthroughs from stem cell transplant expert Dr. James Rossetti. We'll also be offering sessions on such hot topics as preparing Pennsylvania for an overturn of Roe v. Wade, reaching out to Generation Y, breaking through the media madness, and the untold story of the post-abortive woman. Special student breakout sessions will also be held, so teens and college students are encouraged to attend at a special reduced rate! To register, visit www.paprolife.org now or call 717-541-0034. Don't miss out on this incredible pro-life event!

Top 10 Reasons for Attending Our Conference

By Maria Vitale, Education Director (vitale@paprolife.org)

From the home office in Harrisburg, here are the top 10 reasons for attending the 2007 Pennsylvania Pro-Life Conference:

Number 10--You'll learn how best to communicate the pro-life message with members of Generation Y--some of whom may be members of your own family.

Number 9--You'll learn from the experts about how to do your part to prepare Pennsylvania for an overturn of Roe v. Wade.

Number 8--You'll learn how to get your letter to the editor published in your local newspaper--even if it is a pro-abortion publication.

Number 7--You'll see the face behind the pro-life news service known as LifeNews.com, Steven Ertelt.

Number 6--You'll have a chance to meet and network with pro-lifers from around the Commonwealth who share your commitment to restoring legal protection to unborn children and their mothers.

Number 5--You'll be able to visit fabulous exhibits displayed by our pro-life vendors.

Number 4--You'll hear about amazing adult stem cell breakthroughs from Dr. James Rossetti, a noted researcher in the field.

Number 3--You'll hear how the Baby Samuel picture changed the life of photographer Michael Clancy.

Number 2--You'll be touched by the spirit and song of abortion survivor Gianna Jessen.

And the Number 1 reason to attend the 2007 Pennsylvania Pro-Life Conference: You'll be part of Keystone State history!

Again, to register, all you have to do is visit www.paprolife.org or call us at 717-541-0034.

Truth Booth Makes an Impact!

The Truth Booth is having an impact! The display, which features 3D and 4D ultrasounds of unborn babies, appears to be a hit at the Gallery Mall in Philadelphia, where it will be on exhibit until October 31st. Southeast Regional Coordinator Gail Kilby reports she's heard a number of positive comments about the booth, such as "Beautiful," "It's a miracle!" and "I wish that the Truth Booth was around when I was pregnant." The mall is located at 9th and Market Streets in Philadelphia, and the display is on the 2nd level near Kmart. If you live in Philadelphia or are planning to visit the area, be sure to stop by. Chances are, you'll be inspired.

Real Women's Voices Set for October 18th in D.C.

The abortion lobby continues to peddle myths that all women are "pro-choice" despite the fact that polls show that Americans--including women--are more pro-life than ever. Now it's time for women to set the record straight.

This year Real Women's Voices, sponsored by National Right to Life, will combine cutting-edge, political activist training with advanced grassroots lobbying training on Capitol Hill.

We know that pro-life women have the passion to make a difference for the unborn.

Real Women's Voices 2007 will transform that zeal into action with the practical nuts and bolts skills necessary to help pro-life candidates win. Women activists will learn the practical skills to impact the 2008 elections for Life. In addition to offering this outstanding political training opportunity, Real Women's Voices 2007 will continue the tradition of training citizen women lobbyists and offer the opportunity for women to lobby their own legislators for Life on Capitol Hill.

Pro-Life Women are a powerful force in the fight to end abortion-on-demand in this country! They are in a unique position to tell the story that abortion is harmful to both unborn children and their mothers.

Spread the word to the Real Women that you know that they can make an impact for the unborn.

The October 18th event costs just $30 ($15 for students) and will include:

* Breakfast and Congressional Briefing
* Training sessions and exclusive training manuals
* Reception on Capitol Hill with pro-life members of Congress and leaders of the participating organizations

To register, visit http://www.realwomensvoices.net/

Unity: The Key to Restoring Protection for Innocent Human Life--Protection of Human Life Must Remain the Paramount Issue to Attain Victory

By Mary Beliveau, Legislative/PAC Director (beliveau@paprolife.org)

This is the first of two articles that deal with the need for unity in the pro-life movement to attain our goal of restoring the protection for innocent human life. This article discusses the need for pro-life groups to keep the pro-life coalition together and not to divert into other issues. Those issues could destroy the coalition built around the "right to life," lose members presently in the coalition and divert attention away from the goal--restoring legal protection for innocent human life. The next article will address the need to unify politically to gain the margin of victory necessary to win.

Unity--the key to victory. It is critical that the pro-life movement does not lose sight of its goal--to restore legal protection for unborn children and protect the lives of the disabled and vulnerable elderly. This issue-- the protection of innocent human life from the beginning to end--was the reason National Right to Life (NRLC) and state pro-life groups began organizing over 34 years ago, after the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its sweeping 1973 decision that legalized abortion on demand and struck down state laws in all 50 states that protected unborn children. The decision was so sweeping that attorneys reading the decision at that time expressed concern that the lives of the disabled and elderly would be in jeopardy. more...

Find Us on Your Cell!

You can now find out about the latest events being offered by the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation--courtesy of your handy cell phone. The Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation recently launched http://www.paprolife.mobi/ for cell phone and PDA users. The website tells you about us, offers help to those facing unexpected pregnancies, informs you about upcoming events, and makes it super-easy to contact us. If you have the capability, why not check out http://www.paprolife.mobi/ today?

Pennsylvania Chapters Featured in National Right to Life Publication

A recent edition of National Right to Life's chapter newsletter featured three chapters of the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation. The newsletter included mention of the work of Citizens Concerned for Human Life Centre County, York County Pennsylvanians for Human Life, and People for Life Erie County. You can read the newsletter by visiting
http://www.nrlchapters.org/contact%20issues/Conact%200910%2007%20Web.pdf.

Scholarships Offered to Pro-Life Law Students

The Ave Maria School of Law is offering up to five "Advocate for Life" scholarships to incoming students who have been involved in pro-life organizations. Eligible students should have been involved in pro-life groups at the city, state, regional, or national level. For more information, visit http://www.avemarialaw.edu/prospective/admissions/adm12.cfm.

Help Us Spread the Pro-Life Word!

If you've been enjoying what you've been reading in the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Online News, please forward it to your friends and encourage them to sign up to receive our informative e-mail newsletter twice a month. It's more important than ever that pro-lifers have up-to-date facts on the life issues, and the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Online News is a wonderful way to stay abreast of the latest pro-life information, both in the state and nationwide. Anyone interested in subscribing should send an e-mail to lifelines@paprolife.org with the word "subscribe" in the subject line.

Chapter Information from Around the State

The south hills chapter of the Allegheny County Pennsylvanians for Human Life will meet on October 16th. If you live in the south hills, and are interested in getting involved with a pro-life chapter, you will want to attend this meeting. For more information, call Bryce McMinn at 412-835-2812, or e-mail him at mcminn@paprolife.org.

Live in Southeast PA? Contact SE Regional Coordinator Gail Kilby to find out more about joining a chapter in Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, or Philadelphia County. You can reach Gail by e-mail at kilby@paprolife.org or you can call her at 215-884-5805.

Live in the Southwest? If you'd like to become involved in a chapter, contact Southwest Regional Coordinator Bryce McMinn, who recently set up a regional office in Washington County. Here's his contact information: Bryce C. McMinn, Southwest Regional Coordinator; Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation; 74 Oak Spring Road, Suite 101; Washington, PA 15301; Work Phone: 724-228-1162; Cell Phone: 412-835-2812; E-Mail: mcminn@paprolife.org.

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