For decades Rosenberg and a small group of mostly part-time employees have tirelessly cultivated the state's 193 grassroots chapters. Thanks to their tireless efforts, for the first time, MCCL's chapters sponsored educational booths at all 94 Minnesota county fairs this past summer. But there are other benefits as well. The booths also bring new people into the movement, enhance an organization's visibility, and offer a wonderful opportunity to collect petition signatures for legislative action. We want the public and state legislators to see that we are a significant presence with clearly defined priorities.
Most fair booths have a similar look for a very good reason.
Many of the fair booths also feature a set of fetal models. Kids love to cuddle 'the babies' and they have all kinds of questions about the models for mom and dad. To ensure that each fair booth displays fetal models, MCCL helps chapters raise money to purchase a set or the organization sends them a set on loan. Another effective fair booth tool is the ultrasound video. If a booth has an electrical outlet, the state office provides a continually running video of an ultrasound.