The fourth Horcrux of the Deathly Hallows Campaign, the Bullying Horcrux, was launched on February 2nd. Many people are bullied as children for one reason or another, but for this Horcrux, we are focusing on the LGBTQ community. Kids who identify themselves as LGBTQ are often bullied by their classmates, and they later face a government that denies them the right to marry.
The HPA is partnering with the Make It Better Project, a project of the Gay-Straight Alliance. Rather than waiting for it to get better, we want to make it better now. You can sign the Make It Better Oath as well as watch the HPA's Make It Better video here, http://thehpalliance.org/action/campaigns/deathly-hallows/horcrux-4/make-it-better/.
Later in the month the HPA will be working with MassEquality and Marriage Equality Rhode Island for Wrock 4 Equality 2. (Wrock 4 Equality 2009 was a campaign for equal marriage in Maine.) On Saturday, February 26, 2011, we will be asking Rhode Island residents to support the upcoming same-sex marriage bill. Don't live in Rhode Island? No problem! This is taking place completely on the internet. In the morning, we are meeting at http://www.livestream.com/imaginebetter for wizard rock performances and phone bank training. We will be using MassEquality's phone banking system to call Rhode Island residents - free of charge. There will be wrock performances and guests throughout the day on the livestream, and at the end of the day, we will all meet back up for one last wrock out.
While there are many parallels between the Harry Potter series and LGBTQ issues, such LGBTQ parallels exist in many books and films. The HPA has created Fans for Equality, a place for fans of all sorts of things to come together for equal rights. You can check out the facebook page here, http://www.facebook.com/fansforequality. Don't forget to "like" it and invite your friends!
This Horcrux is also a House Cup, so don't forget to go to http://bit.ly/horcrux4 and log your House Points! You can earn points by signing the Make It Better Oath, "liking" Fans for Equality on facebook, inviting 10 friends to "like" Fans for Equality, sharing the HPA Make It Better video, making a response Make It Better video, making phone calls during Wrock 4 Equality 2, and getting friends to make phone calls during Wrock 4 Equality 2.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
750 Books!
The Harry Potter club at Merion Mercy Academy recently held a book drive at their school where they collected 750 books! That is incredible! Great work, girls!
Monday, January 24, 2011
The Body Bind Horcrux, Week 4
It is the fourth week of January and the fourth week of the Body Bind Horcrux already. (How did that happen?) The theme this week is De-Stress! While we all get busy with work, school, or extracurricular activities, it is very important to take some time out to relax and de-stress. Here are a few simple ideas on ways to de-stress:
- Take time each day to relax your mind.
- Yoga.
- De-clutter.
- Go for a walk.
- Read for fun.
- Get plenty of sleep.
- Take time out for a favorite hobby.
- Pray or meditate.
Monday, January 17, 2011
The Body-Bind Horcrux, Week 3
This week, January 16-22, is week 3 of the Body-Bind Horcrux. The theme this week is Get Active! Here are some easy tasks we can all try this week in an effort to get active:
- Take your dog for a walk.
- Shovel snow.
- Exercise.
- Walk instead of drive.
For more great ideas regarding the Body-Bind Horcrux, check out the blogs at www.thehpalliance.org/blog.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
The Body-Bind Horcrux, Weeks 1 and 2
The main topic of our January meeting was the Body-Bind Horcrux. This Horcrux is divided into four subsections, giving each full week of January a particular focus. We brainstormed easy tasks that people could try each week. Here is what we came up with for the first two weeks:
Week 1 - January 2-8 - Breaking Out of the Muggle Mindset
Week 1 - January 2-8 - Breaking Out of the Muggle Mindset
- Give someone a compliment.
- Encourage/support others.
Week 2 - January 9-15 - Nourish Your Body
- Eat fruits and vegetables.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Substitute water or juice for soda.
- Eat healthy snacks.
January Meeting Notes
Our January meeting was yesterday, and here is a summary of what we talked about:
Deathly Hallows Campaign, Body-Bind Horcrux - We have moved onto the third Horcrux of the DHC, the Body-Bind Horcrux. This Horcrux is about physical health, taking care of ourselves, and living a healthy lifestyle. It is a very timely Horcrux as many people make New Year's resolutions based on these issues. This Horcrux is a bit different from the previous two in that there is not one specific task that HPA members are asked to do. HPA staffers have written several interesting blogs on the Body-Bind Horcrux, and you can check them out here, www.thehpalliance.org/blog. The Horcrux is divided into four subsections. At our meeting yesterday, we brainstormed tasks that could be done for each topic. No one is expected to do all of the tasks we came up with, but everyone is encouraged to try at least a few of them.
Book Auction - Last year JK Rowling donated a set of signed Harry Potter books to be auctioned off for Helping Haiti Heal. The books were actually won by a company, the Association of Electrical Contractors of New York City, and they have put the books up for re-auction. One raffle ticket is $40, or three tickets are $100. You can buy tickets here, http://thehpalliance.org/action/campaigns/donate-to-scholarship-fund/. The proceeds go to AEC's Scholarship Fund, which gives scholarships to students interested in studying engineering, and Kamp Kiwanis, a camp in upstate New York for handicapped and underprivileged kids. The drawing will take place on January 23, 2011. Please pass this information on to anyone you think may be interested!
Next Meeting - Our next meeting will be Saturday February 12th.
Dumbledore's Army of Delaware County is a community chapter of the Harry Potter Alliance. For more information or to get involved, please e-mail danielleg@thehpalliance.org. To learn more about the HPA in general, please visit www.thehpalliance.org.
Deathly Hallows Campaign, Body-Bind Horcrux - We have moved onto the third Horcrux of the DHC, the Body-Bind Horcrux. This Horcrux is about physical health, taking care of ourselves, and living a healthy lifestyle. It is a very timely Horcrux as many people make New Year's resolutions based on these issues. This Horcrux is a bit different from the previous two in that there is not one specific task that HPA members are asked to do. HPA staffers have written several interesting blogs on the Body-Bind Horcrux, and you can check them out here, www.thehpalliance.org/blog. The Horcrux is divided into four subsections. At our meeting yesterday, we brainstormed tasks that could be done for each topic. No one is expected to do all of the tasks we came up with, but everyone is encouraged to try at least a few of them.
Book Auction - Last year JK Rowling donated a set of signed Harry Potter books to be auctioned off for Helping Haiti Heal. The books were actually won by a company, the Association of Electrical Contractors of New York City, and they have put the books up for re-auction. One raffle ticket is $40, or three tickets are $100. You can buy tickets here, http://thehpalliance.org/action/campaigns/donate-to-scholarship-fund/. The proceeds go to AEC's Scholarship Fund, which gives scholarships to students interested in studying engineering, and Kamp Kiwanis, a camp in upstate New York for handicapped and underprivileged kids. The drawing will take place on January 23, 2011. Please pass this information on to anyone you think may be interested!
Next Meeting - Our next meeting will be Saturday February 12th.
Dumbledore's Army of Delaware County is a community chapter of the Harry Potter Alliance. For more information or to get involved, please e-mail danielleg@thehpalliance.org. To learn more about the HPA in general, please visit www.thehpalliance.org.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
January Meeting Reminder
Happy New Year!
Our January meeting is this Saturday January 8th. The main topic of this meeting will be the third Horcrux of the Dealthly Hallows Campaign, which is the Body Bind Horcrux. While December's Horcrux, the Dementor Horcrux, focused on mental health, the Body Bind Horcrux focuses on physical health, taking care of ourselves, and healthy lifestyle.
Dumbledore's Army of Delaware County is a community chapter of the Harry Potter Alliance. New members are always welcome! To learn more or to get involved, please e-mail danielleg@thehpalliance.org. You can also follow our chapter on Twitter, www.twitter.com/DAofDelco. To learn more about the HPA in general, please visit www.thehpalliance.org.
Our January meeting is this Saturday January 8th. The main topic of this meeting will be the third Horcrux of the Dealthly Hallows Campaign, which is the Body Bind Horcrux. While December's Horcrux, the Dementor Horcrux, focused on mental health, the Body Bind Horcrux focuses on physical health, taking care of ourselves, and healthy lifestyle.
Dumbledore's Army of Delaware County is a community chapter of the Harry Potter Alliance. New members are always welcome! To learn more or to get involved, please e-mail danielleg@thehpalliance.org. You can also follow our chapter on Twitter, www.twitter.com/DAofDelco. To learn more about the HPA in general, please visit www.thehpalliance.org.
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