Morality in Media - Marathon County in Wausau, WI

MORALITY IN MEDIA, INC.

was established in New York City in 1962 to combat pornography. Now national in scope, MIM works to inform citizens and public officials about the harms of pornography and about what they can do through law to protect their communities and children. MIM also works to maintain standards of decency on TV and in other media. In addition, it serves to advise and educate state and local branches. (www.moralityinmedia.org)

MORALITY IN MEDIA OF MARATHON COUNTY

(formally known as Citizens for Decency - Marathon County) was established in Rothschild, WI in1968.

MISSION:

The mission of the Morality in Media – Marathon County (MIM-MC) is to inform our citizens and public officials about the harms of pornography and to educate them about what they can do through law to protect their communities and children. By initiating and encouraging activities aimed at informing and educating the general public or specialized groups, MIM-MC will help protect and advance public morality in our community.

Activities

• White Ribbons Against Pornography (WRAP) in (October)
• White Carnation Fundraiser on Father’s Day (June)
• Law Enforcement Day Recognition Event. (May)
• Monthly Meeting (2^nd Tuesday of the month)
• Monitoring local media and informing the public
• Speakers
• Boycott of Products
• Protesting outside of businesses (e.g. Family Video)
• Letters to Editors of newspapers
• Letters to public officials

VISION

The vision of the Morality in Media – Marathon County is that all citizens and public officials will recognize the need to maintain standards of decency in dress, speech, action, and all forms of media, in order to protect the human dignity of its citizens.

We would also like to have educational materials consisting of books, magazines, pamphlets, videos, audio- tapes easily available to the community and a website for those preferring Internet access.

(To receive a list of educational materials available, please contact a MIM member. Lists are available in printed form or electronic form, which can be emailed to your address.)

WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT US

If you have any questions, please contact Ron at 842-5368 or email rhp1wau@msn.com