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Breastfeeding Coalition of South Central Wisconsin

introducing…

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• Madison Breastfeeding Promotion Network (1999)

• 11 annual symposiums• 3 years of community breastfeeding awards• Legislative efforts• Milk Depot/Milk Bank

Evolution…

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• Early 2011 – “Coalition”-building meetings

Initial Board:Alice Meyer, RN, BSNCathy Szudy, CNM, IBCLCIldi Martonffy, MDAlison Dodge, CLCAnne Eglash, MDSara Downie, RN

IBCLCs & CLCs,Physicians, Doulas, MidwivesCommunity Members, Business Owners, Meriter & St. Mary’s, MBC& OOH Midwives,Public Health & AccessUW Health and more!

• Chose a direction… formal non-profit coalition

• Small group of initial directors

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We’ve been busy!

• Incorporated• Written bylaws• Created website• 501c3 application

Coalition Mission:

“Improving the health of residents in South Central Wisconsin by

bringing together community members to protect, promote,

and support breastfeeding. ”

Ready to roll!

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• Over ten counties represented here tonight!

• Please consider joining!

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Members receive…

• A vote!• “Do-gooder” status • Networking

opportunities & parties• Coalition, non-profits,

and corporate members’ logos will be included prominently on the BCSCW website.

Charter Membership…

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• Individual dues: – $15 per year or – $60 for a 5-year membership

• Charter membership: Add $50 

• Businesses & non-profits may also join

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• Join via our website

• Application in your folder

• Stop by our table at the back

Hoping for 20+ new members tonight!

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It takes a village!

“Make SC WI famous for

breastfeeding support”

“Self-sustaining

milk banks”

“Meet 2020 WI/US

breastfeeding goals”

“Insurance coverage for LCs”

“Ban formula-bags in

hospitals”

“Work-site support”

Dream big!

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