Hi Neal! Hi Marcy!
Wanted to give you an update on my "tasking" :)
Spoke with Sue Fulton this weekend (Outserve and Knights Out) about the legal front. She said that SLDN is (naturally) the "go-to" organization for those who are trying to rectify records or discharges, come back into the military, etc. They are pro bono, and have several law firms helping out pro bono as well. If you want to offer up some pro bono services as an entree to the organization, I can look into that further (without actually offering you up -- just pulsing).
SLDN's focus is largely those who are already out of the service, or who are facing discipline already. Outserve's focus is currently serving folks. That said, AAFES has agreed to stock Outserve's magazine at select bases, so there's an advertising opportunity there, especially for those who might be experiencing harassment or discrimination but don't feel safe or comfortable going through their chain of command. And, of course, there's the possibility of secondary references -- people who read Outserve, but note an ad for a civilian attorney for friends who might be facing other criminal defense or legal needs. I'll e-mail the POCs to find out what the going advertising rate would be, but Sue felt it was extremely reasonable. That kind of media usually goes by the fraction of the page, so half-page ad, quarter-page ad, 1/8th, etc.
Marcy: I'll spend some time doing some research on the current status of the implementation and send potential law firm blog entry material this week.
Cheers!
Edie