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What better way to encourage people you know to participate in TURNOFF WEEK,
in ways they can do it, without feeling too much pressure. Ask them to
participate for one day. For those who would find that impossible, ask them
to give up one source of media, like television, or the video game. For
those who even find that too hard, ask them to give up
one application.
That is why we are calling for everyone to join us
for two events during the April TURNOFF WEEK (April 20-26). Both events will
take place on Saturday, April 25th. Both require your own personal
fortitude, but can be organized if you want to take the lead in your family
or community.
1. The Great American TWEET-OFF to take place on Saturday,
April 25th. Getting people to stay off of Twitter for just ONE day and get
outside. Take the day to speak with real people in real time about anything
at all...but don't do it in 140 characters! Since we won't be
Twittering during TURNOFF WEEK, we won't know if we have a meaningful impact,
but the real challenge is to get people you know to join in...We are only
talking about one day.
2. THE BIG RIDE. We hope everyone who has a
set of self-powered wheels, including bicycles, scooters, skates and the
like, will get out and go as far as they can. Have a picnic lunch and spend
the day with family, friends and neighbors. Take over the neighborhood and
enjoy a day of physical activity, good food and good friends...This too will
take place on Saturday, April 25th...one of the many things you can do to
keep you away from Twitter for the day.
PLEASE, let us know if you can
participate in any of these events, tell us your story and put it on our
FORUM pages. Others get motivated when YOU tell your story.
Remember
it is not too late to order your TURNOFF WEEK materials right here on
line...All materials ordered in April will be good for the September TURNOFF
WEEK as well. Your support is very much appreciated.
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