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Dave Goerlitz - Former Winston Man turned anti-tobacco activist
Posted by: andyberndt November 19, 2008Dave Goerlitz was a model for Winston cigarettes longer than any other spokesperson.Then in November, 1988, Dave took an historic stand against the tobacco industries by condemning their targeting and selling their lethal products... »MORE
Instant Activism Presentation
Posted by: andyberndt November 19, 2008This is how to get active, RIGHT NOW! It gives you a variety of ways to get involved in the fight against the tobacco industry. If you need help adapting these to your area,... »MORE
Smoking is a good source o Vitamin A??
Posted by: andyberndt November 17, 2008So my friend Matt is really "into" history. Like "read really old newspaper for sport" into history. He found this old newspaper from Frederick Maryland in 1966. It reads: "A researcher has discovered evidence that... »MORE
Save the Date! Catalyst Mini Summit - January 17th - Duluth, MN!
Posted by: andyberndt November 11, 2008So big news here at Catalyst HQ, we are expanding our focus to work on healthy eating and nutrition, and we want to celebrate with all of you! We will still be working... »MORE
Help Make Minneapolis Parks Smokefree!
Posted by: andyberndt November 10, 2008Help Association for Nonsmokers- MN make the biggest park system in Minnesota Smokefree! We're all meeting up to start on this project. Email andy@bethecatalyst.org if you're interested. November 20th - 4:00pmNorthpoint Health & Wellness1313 Penn Ave NMinneapolis,... »MORE
Tobacco Underground Gameshow
Posted by: andyberndt November 05, 2008This is the gameshow edition of Tobacco Underground. It's FUN! And EASY! Did I mention FUN? It's a very easy game to play, you can play teams, you can have teams buzz in, however... »MORE
Catalyst Summit Video 2008!
Posted by: andyberndt November 03, 2008The Catalyst Summit Video is done! Here it is in all it's glory. We're very proud of it, and hope you like it! Catalyst Summit Video 2008 from Catalyst Movement on Vimeo. You... »MORE
Coolest Campaign in IA, you gotta check it out!
Posted by: andyberndt October 31, 2008So obviously we've always loved the folks in IA, but they've outdone themselves. First go this website. http://www.whattownisnext.com/ The campaign has raised so much attention that it has been covered by media outlets across... »MORE
Andy in San Diego at Public Health Conference
Posted by: andyberndt October 27, 2008Hey posse! I'm out there learning all sorts of new things at the American Health Public Association conference. I'm here to keep up to date on all things tobacco and health and learn a thing... »MORE
Spud Cigarettes - The most awesomely ridiculous cigarette brand
Posted by: andyberndt October 23, 2008I was perusing Archive.org and saw this ad, it's so wonderfully fantastic. There are tons more like it here. Check them out! »MORE
Catalyst Youth Board Rocks the Ropes!!!
Posted by: hollyaprea October 21, 2008The YB met October 10th to 12th at Camp Ihduhapi in Loretto, MN to start planning for Catalyst 2009! They are working to plan a Catalyst mini-summit, a one day summit extravaganza that will be... »MORE
Catalyst Celebrates One Year of Fresh Air!
Posted by: hollyaprea October 21, 2008Sorry for the delay everyone! It's been a busy few weeks for Catalyst - with the Freedom to Breathe Act celebrating its first anniversary on October 1, 2008, and the Catalyst Youth board Retreat October... »MORE
Youth Fighting the Tobacco Industry in Bangladesh
Posted by: andyberndt October 07, 2008This is a video of current tobacco control going on in Bangladesh. It's kind of like the Catalyst summit video only in a different country. They are working on a variety of similar issues,... »MORE
Killer Quotes Tour Video!
Posted by: andyberndt September 23, 2008We finally finished the Killer Quotes video, hope you love it!! Killer Quotes Video from Catalyst Movement on Vimeo. »MORE
Get involved in Ramsey County to Decrease Tobacco Advertising
Posted by: andyberndt September 23, 2008Hey guys there is an opportunity with one of our partner organizations to get involved in assessing and reducing tobacco ads around Ramsey County. If this is something your into and would like... »MORE
Big Tobacco also noticing fewer College Smokers than ever...
Posted by: caleb September 18, 2008<!--StartFragment--> We are noticing that fewer college students are smoking than ever, but we are not the only one’s noticing this trend. Tobacco firms are spending one million dollars a day sponsoring campus events and... »MORE
Friendly neighbors to the north promise action against Flavored Tobacco
Posted by: caleb September 18, 2008<!--StartFragment--> Canadian Leader Promises Action Against Flavored Tobacco Products September 18, 2008 Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has vowed to stop tobacco companies from marketing flavored tobacco products to children, Reuters reported Sept. 17. Critics say cigarillos,... »MORE
Smoke-Free Dakota announces art contest to commemorate first anniversary of the Freedom to Breathe!
Posted by: Diane September 15, 2008<!--[endif]--> Call for Entries: Smoke-Free In Symbols: A Creative Expression Challenge The Freedom to Breathe Act was implemented on October 1st, 2007, is supported by 76% of Minnesotans, and has improved the health... »MORE
Youth Venture's DREAM IT, DO IT Challenge and a $1,000 grant opportunity
Posted by: Diane September 15, 2008Want to CHANGE the WORLD? Every day young adults across the world are doing something meaningful for their community. If you were given $1,000 in seed funding to launch your own social business, club,... »MORE
High School Camp Wellstone September 19-20 in St. Paul!
Posted by: Diane September 15, 2008Hey Catalyst! Check out this great opportunity to get together with other high school students and refine your skills for getting involved with this year's historic election! See below for details on the schedule, registration,... »MORE
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