So much has been going on since my last blog post. Besides appearing on News 12, Jackie and I were also featured in an interview with 1010 Wins radio. With the help of Rita O'Connor, the three of us have been getting our cause out there. We were at the Bethpage fair and currently have more signatures than we originally intended.
Thank you to all of you who came out and signed. As for those of you who did not, don't fear. School doesn't start for me until August 26th, so expect to see me in your neighborhood. That's right, we're doing the old-fashioned 'door-to-door' tactic.
Still, there's just one problem: there's only three of us and 33,000 residents of Bethpage. We are going to need as many volunteers as possible to get as many signatures as we can. I am still discontent with this chlorinated water. If we all unite for this cause, there is a VERY good chance that we will be heard. Please join my cause. And another thing: I keep posting, but no one is commenting. If you're out there reading this, please let me know.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Back on Track
Sorry for the week-long hiatus. Being busy does not excuse not maintaining something of great importance. There's been a lot going on with this venture that I have not yet written about, and now I will share it with you.
Two weeks ago, the 'General Meeting' I advertised to roughly two hundred people primarily consisted of my twin sister and the Bethpage Water District Commissioners. It didn't seem like much of a movement, but my twin sister has the soul of a true PR professional and was able to get some ideas out of this meeting. Still, it just didn't seem to be enough.
I have been watching how my Facebook group is developing, and I am sad to see it now moving at a glacial pace. It may be disheartening, but this cause does not deserve to go without a good fight. On a personal note, I can no longer tolerate the smell, the taste and the expense of this water. I have allergies and this chlorine is not helping. When I ingest this water, it makes my stomach feel so queasy. My family and I are forced to buy water because our town water is making us ill. A staple of my life has been toyed with and it is completely discomforting. I see that I am not alone.
Many people have been commenting on the 'Save Bethpage, NY Water - Say No to Chlorine' page. I read every post (which reminds me, some of you need to watch your language please!). I can emphathize with everyone. Everyone seems greatly perturbed by the chlorination of our water, but it doesn't seem to be enough for some people to take action. However, for others, it has inspired great efforts. Mrs. Rita Sumakis O'Connor is very valuable to the fight for this cause, and I appreciate her efforts.
You see, during this last week, we now have a petition going. After getting some legal counsel, I now know what to do to get noticed. However, Mrs. O'Connor and my twin sister were both brave enough to go out to the 'man on the street' and inform each person they came across about the effort. Enough cannot be said for the efforts of both Mrs. O'Connor and Jacquelyn Aksoy.
It gets even better. Due to Ms. Aksoy's PR spirit, News 12 is now coming to my home tomorrow morning to interview us about this grassroots movement. I truly hope that this sparks an interest in the community about the chlorination of the water and how it truly was not a necessary step. I don't know if or when it will air, but I will be sure to share it with all of you when I find out.
As for this coming week, we will have a booth set up at the Bethpage Fire Department 100th Anniversary Celebration. At this booth, we will have the petition ready for Bethpage citizens to sign. We will answer any questions we can about the situation as well.
Right now, we are taking baby steps. However, this is better than nothing. Something worse than hate is indifference, and talk is cheap. There are many who 'hate' this chlorinated water, but by not taking action, they are only being indifferent. When you take a stand on something, there's a meaning in it. It may be stupid that a nineteen year old college student is spending the majority of her time rallying for non-chlorinated water, but I justify it because it means something to me. If you feel the same way, then please help my cause.
Two weeks ago, the 'General Meeting' I advertised to roughly two hundred people primarily consisted of my twin sister and the Bethpage Water District Commissioners. It didn't seem like much of a movement, but my twin sister has the soul of a true PR professional and was able to get some ideas out of this meeting. Still, it just didn't seem to be enough.
I have been watching how my Facebook group is developing, and I am sad to see it now moving at a glacial pace. It may be disheartening, but this cause does not deserve to go without a good fight. On a personal note, I can no longer tolerate the smell, the taste and the expense of this water. I have allergies and this chlorine is not helping. When I ingest this water, it makes my stomach feel so queasy. My family and I are forced to buy water because our town water is making us ill. A staple of my life has been toyed with and it is completely discomforting. I see that I am not alone.
Many people have been commenting on the 'Save Bethpage, NY Water - Say No to Chlorine' page. I read every post (which reminds me, some of you need to watch your language please!). I can emphathize with everyone. Everyone seems greatly perturbed by the chlorination of our water, but it doesn't seem to be enough for some people to take action. However, for others, it has inspired great efforts. Mrs. Rita Sumakis O'Connor is very valuable to the fight for this cause, and I appreciate her efforts.
You see, during this last week, we now have a petition going. After getting some legal counsel, I now know what to do to get noticed. However, Mrs. O'Connor and my twin sister were both brave enough to go out to the 'man on the street' and inform each person they came across about the effort. Enough cannot be said for the efforts of both Mrs. O'Connor and Jacquelyn Aksoy.
It gets even better. Due to Ms. Aksoy's PR spirit, News 12 is now coming to my home tomorrow morning to interview us about this grassroots movement. I truly hope that this sparks an interest in the community about the chlorination of the water and how it truly was not a necessary step. I don't know if or when it will air, but I will be sure to share it with all of you when I find out.
As for this coming week, we will have a booth set up at the Bethpage Fire Department 100th Anniversary Celebration. At this booth, we will have the petition ready for Bethpage citizens to sign. We will answer any questions we can about the situation as well.
Right now, we are taking baby steps. However, this is better than nothing. Something worse than hate is indifference, and talk is cheap. There are many who 'hate' this chlorinated water, but by not taking action, they are only being indifferent. When you take a stand on something, there's a meaning in it. It may be stupid that a nineteen year old college student is spending the majority of her time rallying for non-chlorinated water, but I justify it because it means something to me. If you feel the same way, then please help my cause.
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