<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Unity Efforts Update - Some people are confused by what the purpose a unity group would be. Others see the unity effort as a threat to their own support groups. The initial purpose is to meet a growing need and desire of the celiac community to have a unified group to speak with a strong single voice of agreement and support from the celiac community in specific areas of concern; i.e., advocacy, labeling laws, etc. How this group grows and defines itself in the future should be the responsibility of the group members. I, personally, do not see that a group striving for unity should be a threat to any of the current groups. Maybe as the group matures, that might change, but it need not be so today. Many good suggestions were sent in, offering ideas on how to start the process and what this group should focus on. These ideas will be shared with the facilitator and the group who meets. Thank you to everyone who shared your ideas. Several people from this listserv have expressed an interest in meeting to discuss forming a united group. We have been offered a grant to allow this meeting to happen with reduced expense to those who have responded to the call to unite. We are planning a meeting in the spring of 2003. If your support group is interested in being a part of this effort, please contact Cynthia Kupper at [log in to unmask] Submitted by Nancy Seattle, WA * All posts for product information must include the applicable country *