Portfolio: Statement - Grief Counseling Services

Statement on MADD’s Victim Services and Grief Counseling for September 11 Anniversary

As the country marks the seventh anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, MADD would like to extend our free victim services to those who may need grief counseling during this sad time.

Portfolio: Statement - Brand Week Article

Brand Week contacted MADD to ask if we had an official position on advertising standards. This statement was edited from the longer document posted on the official MADD website.

Portfolio: Press Release - Restaurant Group Supports ABI

MADD Supporters Ask Why Some “Family-Friendly” Restaurants Back Pro-Drunk Driving Group

DALLAS – Thousands of supporters of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) are asking some “family-friendly” chain restaurants to stop hiding behind the American Beverage Institute (ABI) and to withdraw their membership from this restaurant and alcohol industry lobbying group.

Portfolio: Press Release Template - Memorial Day

IGNITION INTERLOCK COMPLIANCE WEAK ACROSS THE BOARD FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW DURING MEMORIAL DAY 2007

MADD’s Court Monitors Tracked DUI Cases Across The Country; New Mexico Still Mandating Interlocks and Challenging Rest of Country to Get On Board

Portfolio: Fact Sheet - Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving

I wrote this fact sheet for inclusion in the official Media Kit, as well as for distribution to field offices, organizational spokespeople and the media. Note: this information was current as of November 2008. This information is not intended for use today, as information may have changed or been updated by the organization since this document was written.

Portfolio: Training Presentation - Media Relations

These slides are excerpted from a training presentation I used to train field offices on maximizing their media exposure and reaching out to local press outlets. 

Portfolio: Enewsletter Article - Operation Memorial Day

This article for the Enewsletter was part of a full media campaign about Operation Memorial Day. The plan included a press release and media outreach. 

Portfolio: Media Statements - Alaska Public Figures

These statements were distributed to field offices to assist in answering potential media questions. I wrote both these statements, and rewrote the Note explaining electioneering issues to clarify the issue and the organization's position. 

Portfolio: Fact Sheet - Underage Drinking

This fact sheet was created for inclusion in the Media Kit, field toolkits, and for distribution to media outlets. Note: this information was current as of the document's creation. This information is not intended for use today, as information may have changed or been updated by the organization.

Portfolio: Op-Ed Published in the Baltimore Sun and the LA Times

This op-ed piece appeared in the Baltimore Sun, with a modified version published by the LA Times approximately two weeks later. I authored the pieced on behalf of the healthcare senior fellow. 

Portfolio: Letter to the Editor - Washington Times

This letter was published in the Washington Times in response to an article touting universal healthcare. I wrote the letter for publication under the name of the healthcare senior fellow. He approved the copy as written, and the letter was published 19 November, 2006.