Support a truly SOCIAL network!

 In this era of “virtual” communications, we’d like you to consider a true social network this holiday season!

 To make your tax-deductible contribution you may donate electronically by going to: http://www.wman-info.org/whoweare/donate. Or write your check to Western Organization of Resource Councils Education Project/WMAN, and mail to WORC, 220 S. 27th Street, Ste B, Billings, MT  59101.

 Here’s why you should make this contribution:

 As the mining sector globalized, so has the citizen response. For over a decade WMAN has provided a critical forum for communities and people facing mining in the United States and Canada. Nearly 100 organizations participate in this network. They represent the culturally and geographically diverse towns and cities impacted by this issue.

 Together we build relationships that enable mutual support and cooperative action. We also provide trainings and consultation by experts in the fields of mining engineering, chemistry, hydrology, communications, policy, and legal rights.

 WMAN also joins the Indigenous Environmental Network in hosting a mini-grant program which now gives out $150,000 a year in $3,000 increments to locally based groups across the US and Canada. Many of those groups have limited ability to access other sources of funding. Our grantees put the funds to good use for things like mapping local resources, holding public meetings, scientific research, or traveling to meet with decision makers.

 WMAN is a network that runs all of these programs on a shoestring. We don’t compete with the groups that we seek to serve. Instead we raise just enough money to create a network to serve our members by providing access to information and support to help them obtain their goals. We do this by hosting binational conferences, managing list serves for sharing information, providing access to affordable expertise, and supporting “caucus” groups to share common concerns (including caucuses focused on Great Lakes’ area mining, uranium mining, and impacts to indigenous communities).

 Each contribution to WMAN goes a long way -- a long way east, south, west and north -- in support of communities protecting their land, water, air and wildlife. Our health and wellbeing rely on them, on us, doing well.

 Please support this effort by giving to WMAN this year.

 In the event you are an individual or organizational member of WMAN, we hope that you will consider budgeting a contribution for 2012 as you prepare for the year ahead. It’s time to affirm how WMAN creates value for you and your work!

 To make your tax-deductible contribution you may donate electronically by going to: http://www.wman-info.org/whoweare/donate. Or write your check to Western Organization of Resource Councils Education Project/WMAN, and mail to WORC, 220 S. 27th Street, Ste B, Billings, MT  59101.