************** From the office of Public Relations **************

In-person Support Groups
The in-person support groups will be for the GP group members, those
who are newly diagnosed in the area, and friends and family members
of the  GP sufferers. The test groups will be facilitated by Carissa, Carey, 
Lila, Colleen Beener, and Les Kelley.

The focus of the groups will be meeting and interacting with others
who suffer from GP. We hope that this will give everyone involved
the extra support and information that they need to better cope with
this disease.

We will be holding these meetings in a common meeting place such as
a Hospital meeting room, or a  Community Center.  Our hope is to get
a GI doctor to attend to help answer general questions that some
people may have. This project is still in the early planning stages
however our  projected beginning time is August. We will keep you
updated as plans develop.

We hope to continue to provide public awareness about Gastroparesis
by getting in touch with local GI physicians in the areas for their
permission to place our G-PACT brochures in their offices along with
information regarding the In-person contact program.


Physician referral service
We are in the process of compiling a list of Gastroenterologists and
motility specialists to take part in the referral network.  We are
also considering polling the pediatric and  adult group for names
and locations of good doctors.


Volunteers
Jo, Volunteer Coordinator, and Lila, Administrative Assistant, and
myself are working on ideas for recruiting volunteers for the vacant
Board of Directors  positions, as well as the Fundraising position
and general volunteer work. One way we are planning to do this is by
attending the  GP group sponsored chats. We feel this  can be used
as  a good indicator of  the people who have the ability to handle
questions and adversity, in an informal manner.

************ Volunteers Needed ************

G-PACT is always looking for  volunteers  in all areas.   If you
feel that you would be interested in helping in any capacity please
contact our Volunteer Coordinator Jo Fick at volunteer@g-pact.org 
or jfick@g-pact.org. Jo will be happy to assist you with the
necessary information and forms

Carissa is also looking for additional assistance in order to
maintain and add to the website, so please write to
webmaster@g-pact.org  if you have an interest in this or further
questions about the responsibility. Requirements for this position
include advanced knowledge of web design, experience  in designing 
using Microsoft Front Page 2000, excellent writing skills, software
such as Front Page 2000 and the latest version of Photoshop, at
least 10-15 hours a week to focus on the website, link to one or two
websites you have designed using Front Page 2000, as well as all
information requested on the detailed application form which will be
sent to you once you know you are seriously interested in this
position.

************ Contact Us! ************

General Contact Info:
Toll free: 1-888-820-0729
E-Mail:   info@g-pact.org
Shipping Address:  702  Winebary Circle, Lewisberry, PA 17339-9739
Fax: 717-932-5236

If you would like to contact a specific officer or department within
G-PACT, please go to www.g-pact.org/contact.htm

Sincerely,
The  G-PACT Team:
Carissa, Veronica, Lila, Cindy, Carey, Ed, Sherri, Linda, Jo,
Colleen, and Les

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intended to be used for information only and should not be used as a
basis for diagnosis or treatment of Gastroparesis. Follow the advice
of your physician. G-PACT does not discriminate on the basis of age,
sex, religion, nationality, or
disability.