Organization News

Barbara Coombs Lee at Florida Forum

Barbara Coombs Lee participated in a panel discussion in Florida on February 27, entitled "Is It Compassionate Or Is It A Crime?" The Bartow event was an interactive forum and was open to the public. Other panel members included representatives from the Florida legislature and the University of South Florida, area hospices, and Dr. Timothy Quill.

New Web Site

A new web site for Compassion & Choices will be rolled out this spring. With the domain name www.compassionandchoices.org, our web site will have the latest information on what's happening with Compassion & Choices, with information and interactive tools concerning client support, legislation, and products. Watch your email inbox for the kickoff of our new site!

New Staff

You all know that Compassion & Choices has named new executives and a new board of directors. What about our new additions? Join us in welcoming Peter Freedman as director of development and Roland Halpern, formerly director of Compassion In Dying of Hawaii, as director of chapters and affiliates.

The Advocacy Bulletin

Are you getting your copy of The Advocacy Bulletin? This email publication comes monthly to your inbox. It focuses specifically on the legal and legislative efforts of Compassion & Choices and our local groups. For current, important and immediate communication about law and legislation in your state, email us at legislativeaffairs@compassionandchoices.org.

Where to Pay Dues

When you renew your membership this year, please make your check payable to End-of-Life Choices. Compassion & Choices is a 501(c)(3) organization with two branches, a 501(c)(3) and a 501(c)(4). The 501(c)(4), the membership branch, is called End-of-Life Choices. Find more information on this in our membership article in this issue.