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* FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *
* June 23, 1995 *
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The CAT Chronicle is published weekly, every Friday by Children's
Animated Television (CAT). CAT produces educational videos for
children and teens on social issues such as AIDS and diversity, as
well as provide a free public service computer BBS.
WELCOME TO THE "CAT CHRONICLE" !!!
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CAT CURRENTS:
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We are most excited about the latest projects developing at CAT.
The first is a new video program about suicide prevention in
gay, lesbian & bisexual (GLB) teens. The focus will be on improving
self-esteem, presenting role models (teen and adult) and the
importance of saving lives. Our aim is not to condemn or condone.
The goal is to encourage people to become aware of the tragedy
of young people killing themselves, and provide solutions.
Representative Barney Frank of Massachusetts is a supporter of the
project. In a letter to our Executive Director Bessie Hadley he said:
"I believe that the problem of suicide among young gay, lesbian and
bisexual people is a very serious one that society should be
addressing. Those who are working to prevent it have my deep
admiration." This project is in the preliminary stages, but we are
greatly encouraged by the congressman's support and that of others.
Stay tuned for updates!!!
The second ongoing project is to develop a special addition to
"Dr Furball's BBS" (bulletin board service). We are creating the
"Dr Furball's Favorite Files CD-ROM". The CD-ROM is an optical
software disk for computer files or programs. It will include the
best of educational/general software from Shareware authors around
the world. (Shareware is "try before you buy"). Parents, educators
and children will be able to review programs that will be highlighted
in the "Featured Software Conference". In the first week, we have
received software from 6 authors, and 15 of these programs are
already on-line! The responses have come from authors in
Australia, Finland, California, Louisiana, Utah and Canada. Claude
DiDomenica, the system operator of "Dr Furball's BBS" and President
of CAT: "Over the last 2 years, I have learned an awful lot about
Shareware computer programs, which are available on most BBS's.
As a result, I have been working as a consultant for Dan Linton of
Software Creations to prepare shareware programs for their BBS.
I check files for descriptions, content and to assure that the
files are legal. In fact, we have a CAT conference on the Software
Creations BBS. Dan continues to be very supportive of our work.
This experience of working with Shareware has encouraged me to
develop the CD-ROM project as an ongoing fund-raiser for CAT."
ALTRUISM, BENEFIT AND COMPASSION - THE ABC's OF CAT:
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Maybe these are words that sound dated or obsolete. But these
are the words that motivated us to start our dream of CAT.
The need to make a small difference in this big world is why we
keep reaching out to strangers for help. We are looking for a
volunteer to help us create a puppet of Dr Furball (a cat). He is
the main character in our cartoon series. It should be a hand
puppet, with a movable hand attached to a stick. This can be a
really fun project for all you creative cat lover types out there.
Now that summer is here, if you have some free time on your hands,
why not spend it on a labor of love? CAT and Dr Furball need your
artistic hands and feline heart. The puppet will be used for
a monthly television series we are developing. We additionally
anticipate needing other puppets for the series... We are also
looking for volunteers to help with administrative support, to help
maintain the BBS, and to help with fundraising.
DATA UPDATES:
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Our latest and greatest update is that CAT and Dr Furball's BBS will
soon have a Web Home Page on the World Wide Web! The Web can provide
graphics, sound and unlimited access from the Internet. We can list
current events, make appeals for more volunteers (ongoing), applaud
all our supporters and link to other non-profit organizations. The
best thing of all is that we can literally tell the whole world
about CAT!!! One of the most important objectives of CAT is to
spread the word through whatever means are available. This is a way
of using the latest technology available. If you already have access
to the Web, look for our weekly updates on current events. We'll be
posting information about the new CD-ROM project and updates about
CAT and Dr Furball's BBS. We will release the Web site URL (address)
as soon as it is operational. Stay tuned...
HOW YOU CAN HELP...
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We all have demands on our time, money etc. With that in mind,
here are some quick and easy ways make a donation to CAT:
--Write a short article in you company or group's newsletter about
--CAT. Show your co-workers your philanthropic side and also let
--people know about CAT.
--Tell your friends about CAT. Spoken words can be as powerful
--as the written. Use the CAT Chronicle to let people know that
--you care about the future of our children!
--Put up a CAT poster or the latest newsletter in you local library,
--schools or community center. (Available via US Mail upon request)
--When you call other bulletin boards, tell them about CAT. Ask if
--you can post information (which we can provide) about CAT.
--At your next PTA, Girl Scout or youth group meeting, make an
--announcement about CAT.
As you already know, the competition for financial support is very
heavy. But if you feel the need to make an investment in the future
of our children, think about making a financial contribution to CAT.
Recently our Executive Director met with a representative from
a group which councils GLB youth. The consensus of the meeting was
that NOT ENOUGH is being done for the emotional well being of these
precious young lives. Can we at least try???
Small things that you do can really help us out a lot! Thanks
for your time and support.
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CAT is a 501-C-3 non-profit organization and all donations
are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Contact Information:
Bessie Hadley
Executive Director
Children's Animated Television, Inc.
1492 Highland Ave, Suite 3
Needham, MA 02192
Voice: 617-449-9699 FAX: 617-449-2238
Dr Furball's BBS: 617-455-8415 node 1 617-433-0026 node 2
Internet: dr.furball@swcbbs.com
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Copyright 1995 Children's Animated Television, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
This newsletter may be freely distributed as long as it remains
intact and this notice is not removed. Please do not post on USENET,
FIDONET, WILDNET etc. without permission of the conference moderator.
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