Teachers Saving Children® of Pennsylvania Inc.
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Volume 2, Number 1
July 2000
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A new bishop was installed in our diocese during my senior year at a Catholic high school. He was the main celebrant and speaker at our baccalaureate Mass. He spoke mainly on the evils of abortion and about his pro-life ministry. I remember being slightly turned off by the topic, as it did not seem relevant to a graduation ceremony. I would have liked something more positive and inspirational at the time. I knew about abortion because we had pro-life speakers come about once a year to our high school with horrible pictures and factual stories about abortion. I formed an early opinion that abortion was wrong, but it was not an important issue I my life. To be honest it made me feel uncomfortable and my opinion on the subject did not become stronger until years later. I jus didn't think too much about it.
Although I still need much more courage and faith to grow in this area, I would like to think I have come a long way since my high school graduation. More recently, I have come to see just how progressive, and even diabolical the anti-life movement actually is. I read an article about the death of former Supreme Court Justice Blackmun and his direct involvement in writing Roe v. Wade. Our local newspaper made it sound like Justice Blackmun anguished over his decision, yet never changed his position as evidence mounted against the validity and sanity of the decision. The newspaper article made him out to be a hero and pioneer, all in the name of "Pro-choice". This attitude both frustrated and enraged me. Around the same time, in the same newspaper, I read that Mrs. Clinton was in Africa encouraging new family planning options (i.e. abortion) for the women in Africa. I was so saddened, but unfortunately not surprised by her actions. I guess "it takes a village ... to kill a child, also, Mrs. Clinton?!" Also, there has been commercials on television put out by a "pro-choice" organization about the importance of being able to choose. The commercials feature a young woman diving into a pool, while a monologue concerning positive aspects of life 'choices" is going on in the background. It is a very well made commercial, but even more diabolical than ever. The commercial is very positive and never explicitly refers to abortion, but inconspicuously implies it. Unfortunately, it is a very clever commercial. We all like the idea of "choice" when it comes to the car we chose to drive, the neighborhood or house we choose to live in, or the kind of person we choose to be. This mind set cannot be applied to life, not after life has been created. If there is a choice, it must come before the act of pro-creation. Once life has begun, we are not the ones to decide when it should end.
(Scott Moyer currently serves as TSC of PA, Inc's Assistant Executive Director. He is a learning support teacher for Colonial I.U. #20 in the Nazareth Area School District.)
SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 2000
Regarding our financial news, the Treasurer presented the financial reviews performed by White & Kersey, Certified Public Accountants, for Board approval. This yearly review is recommended for all non-profit organizations. Finally, TSC of PA, Inc. will again place an advertisement in the PA Pro-life Federation Handbook which will be distributed at the Pro-Life Convention to be held in September. We will also set up a display table at the convention.
The Most Important Question came during my second month of nursing school when our professor gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions, until I read the last one: "What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?" Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the cleaning woman several times. She was tall, dark-haired, and in her 50s, but how would I know her name? I handed in my paper, leaving the last question blank. Before class ended, one student asked if the last question would count toward our quiz grade. "Absolutely," said the professor. "In your careers you will meet many people. All are significant. They deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is smile and say 'hello.'" I've never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her name was Dorothy.
Number Two: Pickup in the Rain
One night, at 11:30 PM, an older African American woman was standing on the side of an Alabama highway trying to endure a lashing rainstorm. Her car had broken down and she desperately needed a ride. Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car. A young white man stopped to help her - generally unheard of in those conflict-filled 1960s. The man took her to safety, helped her get assistance, and put her into a taxicab. She seemed to be in a big hurry! She wrote down his address, thanked him, and drove away. Seven days went by and a knock came on the man's door. To his surprise, a giant console color TV was delivered to his home. A special note was attached. It read: "Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway the other night. The rain had drenched not only my clothes, but my spirits. Then you came along. Because of you, I was able to make it to my dying husband's bedside just before he passed away. God bless you for helping me and unselfishly serving others. Sincerely, Mrs. Nat King Cole."
Number Three: Always Remember Those Who Serve
In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a 10 year old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him. "How much is an ice cream sundae?" "Fifty cents," replied the waitress. The little boy pulled his hand out of his pocket and studied a number of coins in it. "How much is a dish of plain ice cream?" he inquired. Some people were now waiting for a table and the waitress was a bit impatient. "Thirty-five cents," she said brusquely. The little boy again counted the coins. "I'll have the plain ice cream," he said. The waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on the table, and walked away. The boy finished the ice cream, paid the cashier, and departed. When the waitress came back, she began wiping down the table and then swallowed hard at what she saw. There, placed neatly beside the empty dish, were two nickels and five pennies - her tip.
Number Four: The Obstacle in Our Path
In ancient times, a king had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the king for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the big stone out of the way. Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. On approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. As the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the king indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The peasant learned what many others never understand. Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve one's condition.
Number Five: Giving Blood
Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at Stanford Hospital, I got to know a little girl named Liz who was suffering from a rare and serious disease. Her only chance of recovery appeared to be a blood transfusion from her 5-year old brother, who had miraculously survived the same disease, and had developed the antibodies needed to combat the illness. The doctor explained the situation to her little brother, and asked the boy if he would be willing to give his blood to his sister. I saw him hesitate for only a moment before taking a deep breath and saying, "Yes, I'll do it if it will save Liz." As the transfusion progressed, he lay in bed next to his sister and smiled, as we all did, seeing the color returning to her cheeks. Then his face grew pale and his smile faded. He looked up at the doctor and asked with a trembling voice, "will I start to die right away?" Being young, the boy had misunderstood the doctor; he thought he was going to have to give his sister all of his blood. Attitude, after all, is everything.
Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching.
(This article is taken from the Internet (Epix.net). Author and date are unknown.)
(This article is taken from the Internet (Epix.net). George Carlin is given credit for writing it, but the date is unknown. While TSC of PA, Inc. does not agree with all of Mr. Carlin's writing, we felt this one was apropos to our newsletter.)
| Renewals | New | Total | |||||||
| Grand Totals | 44 | 3 | 47 |
| Balance - September 1, 1998 | $1,077.28 | ||
| Receipts: | |||
| Contributions | $145.00 | ||
| Memberships | |||
| '98-'99 | 650.00 | ||
| '99-'00 | 555.00 | ||
| Interest | 20.92 | ||
| $1370.92 | |||
| $2448.20 | |||
| Disbursements: | |||
| Administrative | $ 68.18 | ||
| National Dues: | |||
| '98-'99 | 130.00 | ||
| '99-'00 | 111.00 | ||
| Postage | 247.48 | ||
| Public Relations | |||
| Printing | 84.50 | ||
| Promotion | 9.88 | ||
| Telephone | 14.66 | ||
| $665.70 | |||
| Balance - August 31, 1999 | $1782.50 |
1999-2000 BUDGET
September 1, 1999 - August 31, 2000
| Miscellaneous | $100.00 |
| Audit Fees ($100) | |
| National Dues (In/Out) | 200.00 |
| Office Administration | 200.00 |
| Copier/Fax | |
| Letters & Envelopes | |
| Supplies | |
| Bank Service Fees | |
| Postage | 400.00 |
| Regular Postage | |
| PO Box Annual Fee | |
| Public Relations | 450.00 |
| Advertising | |
| Printing of Newsletters (2) | |
| PA Pro-Life Conference | |
| Telephone | 50.00 |
| Phone Reimbursements | |
| Travel Expenses | 000.00 |
| Board Approved Trips | |
| - Lodging Reimbursement | |
| - Mileage Reimbursement | |
| GRAND TOTAL | $1400.00 |
Scott Moyer, Assistant Executive Director (Northampton County) - Since 1989, Scott has been a special education teacher with Colonial Intermediate Unit #20. He is an NEA member and has held a union office within his local association. He has done volunteer work for PA Pro-Life Federation and Pennsylvanians for Human Life, as well as participated in the annual March for Life. He is also active within his local church.
Barbara Purcell, Secretary (Cumberland County) - Now retired, Barbara taught in a variety of positions and schools for 32 years. While teaching, she was active in PSEA and served in various positions both at the local and state levels, and attended the NEA conventions. For the past 25 years, Barbara has been a member of Pennsylvanians for Human Life, the PA Pro-Life Federation, Human Life International, and several other pro-life organizations.
Linda Burroughs, Treasurer (Warren County) - Since 1985, Linda has been a special education teacher, and more recently as a Reading Specialist, in the Warren County School District. She is also a member of the NEA. Linda was a founding member of her local Crisis Pregnancy Center, served as the director for three years, and has also served as the president of the Board of Directors. She is a member of the PA Pro-Life Federation and has participated in the annual March for Life and Life Chain.
John Barrow (Jefferson County) - John has been teaching since 1985 in the Brockway Area School District. He is a member of the NEA and PSEA and is certified as a principal in PA. He is also a member of his church's pro-life committee, PA's Pro-Life Federation, and the Blue Army. With his wife, he previously taught Natural Family Planning with the Couple-to Couple League.
John Dunkle (Berks County) - Having recently moved from Long Island, John now teaches English at Penn State-Berks Lehigh Valley College. He is the father of five and the grandfather of seven. Formerly, he was active with Father Norman Weslin's Lambs of Christ and with the Rescue Movement.
Lee Keefer (Lancaster County) - Since 1986, Lee has been a school nurse with the Penn Manor School District. She was involved with a writing and picketing campaign through her local unit concerning NEA's stand on abortion. At her local church Lee, along with her husband, team teaches an adult Sunday School class and participates in a prayer ministry.
Cornelia Moyer (Northampton County) - Cornelia has been teaching fifth grade in the Diocese of Allentown since 1989. She also serves as the Language Arts Coordinator. She supports Pennsylvanians for Human Life, Human Life International, the PA Pro-Life Federation, and has participated in the annual March for Life. She is also very active in her local church.
PLEASE KEEP US IN YOUR PRAYERS
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