What to do:
- TURN YOUR PHONE OFF from 12 noon to 6 pm on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2009. No texting!!!
-You can also do a "video game" out or use this message as an out of office reply
- Change your voicemail to reflect the message below:
“Did you know that Congo has anywhere from 64 - 80 percent of the world's reserve of Coltan, a natural resource that is central to the operation of our cell phones? As we benefit from coltan nearly 6 million Congolese have died in the deadliest conflict since world war two as a result of the scramble for coltan and other minerals key to the functioning of modern technology. Join us in solidarity with the Congolese people and turn your phone off for a day”
You can also add this:
"If you want to learn more on how to help, go to Congoweek.org click the cell out link and learn about the cell phone recycling program."
Thank you for participating today - it will be from 12 noon to 6 pm.
