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AZRTL 32nd Annual
Pro Life Conference in Scottsdale
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 "PRO-LIFE ARIZONA IS ENERGIZED" said Pro-Life Action League National Director Joseph Scheidler after attending the 31st Annual Arizona Pro-Life conference in Scottsdale last August. "This Conference was one of the most upbeat programs I have ever attended or taken part in" said Scheidler. Read more…
Arizona Right to Life is grateful to Dr. Scheidler for his outstanding commentary on our conference. Our volunteers, staff, and board members are dedicated to making this event the most powerful, motivational, and inspirational event of the year to address all the pro-life issues affecting our state and country.
They work tirelessly everyday to give the unborn the rights they deserve. Their heroic efforts have been successful, here in Arizona, in awakening young people, the next generation of leaders to reject abortion and to join the fight for life!
Arizona Right to Life is the only pro-life organization in our state to provide an annual, state-wide, educational conference centered on contemporary life-related issues and provides the attendees with the tools and knowledge needed to protect life at all stages and at every opportunity!
As we face increasingly greater challenges we continue with unwavering resolve and new bold and courageous strategies in our fight to champion all innocent human life in Arizona and across our nation!
Please mark your calendar for September 17th and 18th and plan to join us for our 32nd Annual pro-life Conference in Scottsdale.
Thank you for your continued support in our endeavor to protect and defend innocent lives!
For Life,
Virginia (Jinny) Perron, President
Arizona Right to Life
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Looking For an Amazing Volunteer Opportunity?
Are you passionate about pro-life issues? Are you interested in non-profit management, office administration, political fundraising, communicaion, social media or life education? Then AZRTL might be the rewarding experience you are looking for.
AZ Right to Life is looking for pro-life volunteers to help with our growing technology and office management needs. This may eventually lead to a paid position within the organization.
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Save The Date
Arizona Right to Life 32nd Annual Pro-Life Conference
September 17th & 18th 2010 in Scottsdale
More information to follow in the coming months.
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 State Senate Passes Proposed Constitutional Ban on Human Cloning
 Phoenix, AZ — March 1, 2010 – The Arizona State Senate passed a resolution Monday that would amend the state constitution to ban human cloning in any form. SCR 1044 passed by a 19-9 margin and will now be sent to the Arizona House of Representatives. The proposed amendment will change current state law which only "prohibits state or public monies" being used to finance human cloning, but allows for scientific research in the use of nuclear transfer or other cloning techniques to produce molecules, DNA, cells other than human embryos, tissues, organs, plants or animals other than humans. This resolution would ban all forms of human cloning in Arizona.
SCR 1044 next heads to the house, then must be signed by the governor and ratified by the voters of the state in order to take effect.
Click Here to read the Arizona Capitol Times article on the Senate’s action.
Visit the Legislature’s website to contact your representatives to support the amendement.
From the Local Right to Life Chapters
Mesa - The Mesa Right to Life Chapter came out in full force in support of the Arizona Right to Life March and Rally commemorating the 37th Anniversary of Roe v Wade on January 24, 2010 at Steele Indian Park. Several members of the chapter volunteered at the Arizona Right to Life booth during the event.
In concert with the Holy Cross Knights of Columbus Council # 7904 the Mesa Chapter hosted the Late Nite Catechism III production from the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, on February 11, 2010 raising thousands of dollars for the pro-life community. The Mesa RTL will use a portion of their proceeds to sponsor a table for the upcoming Arizona Right to Life Benefit Banquet on Saturday, March 6, 2010 in celebration of the pro-life legacy of Dr. Carolyn F. Gerster, Chairman of the Board of Arizona Right to Life.
The Mesa Chapter sponsored a table for the pro-life event: "Settling the Pro-life Debate with the inspirational and motivational speaker Yvonne Florczak-Seeman on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at St. Joan of Arc in support of the St. Joseph’s Respect Life Ministry.
Chapter Members are passionately participating in the current "40 Days for Life" campaign dedicated to prayer and abstinence for the protection and safety of our pre-born brothers and sisters.
For more information on the Mesa Chapter or starting a chapter in your area please contact Joe Perron, Chapter Development Chairman at 480-216-7217.
Southwest/ Goodyear- The Southwest Chapter is praying at Planned Parenthood located at 140 N. Litchfield Rd in Goodyear during the 40 days for life campaign.
In our February meeting we learned about the drug Plan B (often called the Morning After Pill). We also learned about abortion and the link to breast cancer. We had a discussion on what we are legally allowed to do in front of the abortion facilities during our prayer vigils.
If you would like more information on praying at the Goodyear Planned Parenthood location or times for our monthly meetings, please call Margaret Simental at 623-271-7210.
Tucson Northwest- Monsignor Reilly from the Diocese of Brooklyn and the founder of Helpers of God’s Precious Infants was snowed-in at the New York Airport on Feb. 26th, but has rescheduled and will be in Tucson on Friday, March 5th and Saturday March 6th.
He will lead the "40 Days of Prayer and Fasting" in prayerful presence at the Tucson Women’s Center on Friday at 4:30. The women’s center is located on Beverly between Grant and Pima. Following the service he will be at Healy Hall for friendly fellowship and a lenten meal at the Knights of Columbus Fish Fry. Healy Hall is located on Craycroft & Broadway.
He will also concelebrate the Prolife Mass at 8:30 am on Saturday morning with Fr. Ricker at the Church of Sts. Peter & Paul located on Campbell between Speedway and Grant. After Mass he will be praying on Grant and Wyatt where Planned Parenthood has offices.
Tucson Central Southwest- On Valentine’s Day the Tucson Central Southwest Chapter and the Tucson North East Chapter had their kick-off for 40 Days for Life at Reid Park. The chapter is bringing new volunteers to pray but still need more volunteers. "We certainty need to ask for prayer for this campaign", said Cheryl DeSolorzano, Chapter President, "as we are doing work that is interfering with the enemy’s plans and we must always be prepared for the battle".
The Chapter participated in their second "Face the Truth" event on Feb. 15th, at University and Park. Cheryl stated that "people must see what abortion does to an innocent human being in their mother’s womb." After the event some from the chapter attended a viewing of the Maafa 21 movie shown at the University of Arizona Student Union.
If you would like more information about the Tucson Central Southwest Chapter, contact Cheryl at cpsolorzano3@cox.net
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 Meet the Chairman: Walter Opaska
Arizona Right to Life would like to welcome the newly appointed chairman of the Arizona Right to Life Political Action Committee, Walter P. Opaska.
Chairman Opaska brings a wealth of experience in political campaigns, communications and grassroots organization that will make him very valuable as the PAC moves forward in the future.
He presently serves on the Maricopa County Republican Party Executive Committee as a Member-at-Large and was previously with the Pima County Republican Party as a member of the executive committee and their webmaster.
He led a grassroots campaign in Glendale to oppose a city tax increase, served as treasurer of Arizona’s District 4 Republican Party and worked with Geoge W. Bush’s first presidential campaign in Texas and his reelection campaign in southern Arizona. He has worked on many campaigns in three states, and has a wealth of knowledge on campaign operations and political organization.
He is a graduate cum laude from the University of Arizona School of Law, where he also served as president of the school’s Federalist Society. He also holds degrees from the University of Texas and James Madison University.
We are all very excited about the leadership and experience that Chairman Opaska brings to AZRTL PAC and look forward to the direction he will take the PAC to in 2010.
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 Karen Williams and LeeAnne Abel hosted an "Abortion: Inside the Choice" leadership training eminar at Our Lady of Joy Parish in Scottsdale where about 25 people learned how to effectively communicate the pro-life message. Both women have spent the past few months meeting with Education Director Melanie Pritchard, to learn how to give this very important training. Participants were encouraged to share comments and give feedback on the seminar in a survey after the training. One participant commented, "I enjoyed being given information on how to effectively debate and educate individuals who are pro-choice or in crisis pregnancy situations. The role playing, video and tools made an impact and made me realize the mistakes I’ve made in debating others before." The majority of participants agreed that the speakers did an incredible job presenting and that the information received was outstanding and informative.
Karen and LeeAnne are part of the AZRTL Speaker’s Bureau. Other topics they frequently present are: Sidewalk Counseling and Post-Abortive Healing.
If you would like a speaker to speak at your church, organization or school, please contact Melanie Pritchard at Melanie.lec@gmail.com.
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by Mary Patterson
Arizona Teens for Life VP and Phoenix Chapter Head Randi Yeager hosted the very first Phoenix Chapter meeting on February 13th at Mary Coyle’s Ice Cream Parlor. Teens from throughout the Valley got together to discuss ideas for upcoming events as they enjoyed milkshakes and ice cream. Anyone interested in joining the Phoenix Chapter should contact Randi at azteens4life@gmail.com.
CALLING ALL TEENS EVERYWHERE! This year we are actively trying to establish a solid foundation for Teens for Life by creating as many chapters as possible throughout Arizona. This will help us to grow and expand our influence on behalf of all human life. If you are a teen and want to get involved in our exciting efforts, please become a Chapter Head for your school, church, or community today! Get some like-minded friends together and form a chapter! Snacks and drinks for your first chapter meeting will be provided FREE! Contact Mary or Randi to register at azteens4life@gmail.org.
AZT4L is proud to support the Spring 40 Days for Life campaign with "Teen Wednesdays" at the Tempe Planned Parenthood and "Teen Thursdays" at one of the Planned Parenthood locations in Phoenix. Check our facebook page or email us for times and exact locations, and join us for an hour of vigil  and fellowship for teens and their families.
Teens, more exciting service and social events are planned for the coming months, so join us today!
Check out AZ Teens for Life on the Ning Network and Facebook!
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 President Obama, Pelosi, Reid launch big push for pro-abortion health care bill!
by NRLC Legislative Director Douglas Johnson
Washington, DC–Feb. 26, 2010 – President Obama and top Democratic congressional leaders have launched an all-out push for a massive health care restructuring bill. Which, among other things, includes sweeping pro-abortion provisions.
Since passing the bill (H.R. 3590) out of the Senate on December 19th bill supporters have had trouble mustering up the votes needed in the House of Representatives. Partly because of the hard work of NRLC and the opposition of pro-life Democrats in the House. The plans were further derailed by the election of Republican Scott Brown to fill the seat long held by bill advocate Senator Ted Kennedy. The move is seen as an indicator of the change in the level of support for the health Care initiative.
Proponents of the bill are regrouping and attempting to move Read More…
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