Grassroots

United Families International is pleased to report on the activities of our existing and newest member chapters.  State chapters play an integral role in protecting the family by providing opportunities to unite pro-family individuals and organizations by educating on local and state issues. UFI chapters make a difference where it counts most…in your own backyard...

UNITED FAMILIES ARIZONA
Lina Hatch, UFA’s new chapter president has been busy establishing a board of directors to oversee chapter activities and organizing families to speak out in favor of the Arizona marriage amendment that was referred to the ballot for a vote in November. Lina stated, “Now that the legislative work is behind us, UFA will concentrate on educating the public on the importance of protecting traditional marriage, life and parental rights. Our main focus will be educating to ensure the passage of the marriage referendum”.  Visit the website at www.unitedfamiliesarizona.org for more information.

UNITED FAMILIES CALIFORNIA
Newly-named President Kerry Anderson aims to focus on achieving success for the state marriage ballot initiative in November. “We will need a strong grassroots organization in order to secure a victory in November,” she said. “The people in California who believe in the sanctity of marriage need to rise up and be counted. Now is the time for everyone to participate.” To volunteer to help Kerry protect families, visit www.unitedfamilies.org/state/ca.

UNITED FAMILIES GEORGIA
Led by Linda Hollist, UFG is one of the newest state chapters aiming to secure a future for the family. Linda has a history of working on family issues and is the mother of seven beautiful children. If you would like more information, please contact Linda at lholister@unitedfamilies.org.

UNITED FAMILIES IDAHO
Mike Duff is the president of the Idaho chapter.  Mike has been instrumental in the campaign to educate the public and law makers on the importance of family friendly public policy and how state policy can have a positive impact on the success of the family. Visit the website for more information at www.unitedfamiliesidaho.org.

UNITED FAMILIES NEW MEXICO
The New Mexico chapter is organizing a steering committee to work with President Angela Bentley. UFNM’s greatest effort thus far has been to successfully combat the same-sex “marriage” bill that came before the legislature in early spring.  Chapter representatives have begun forming working relationships with pro-family legislators and members of Congress in hopes of influencing favorable bills. Contact Angela for more information at abentley@unitedfamilies.org

UNITED FAMILIES UTAH
UFU is emerging as a power house on family issues. Members of the steering committee consist of Laura Bunker, Rosemarie Schmutz, Rose Marie Murray, AnneMarie Oborne, Lauralee Christensen and Cynthia Haller.  UFU testified to the Senate Committee on a bill that stopped municipal domestic partner registry. UFU’s goals include educating families and individuals on Utah related issues and giving them the tools they need to express their opinions to their elected officials. For more information on the Utah chapter of UFI, please visit the website at
www.unitedfamiliesutah.org

Is your home state not listed?  Unite the family voices in your area!  If you are interested in having a chapter started in your state or taking a leadership role for starting a chapter in your state please contact Carol Soelberg Chapter Development Director for United Families International.