PURPOSE

MAINE WCTU STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

	To inform society regarding the value of total abstinence, through providing scientific facts concerning the nature and effects of beverage alcohol;
	To promote just laws;
	To promote good citizenship;
	To build Christian temperance principles into the character of our children;
	To build public sentiment for sobriety

These objectives are achieved through the several departments: Christian Outreach, Home Protection, Education, Legislation/Citizenship, Public Relations, and Social Service. (See DEPARTMENTS)

Provision is also made for Youth involvement through the Youth Temperance Council (YTC) and children's involvement through the Loyal Temperance Legion (LTL). Involving our youth and children in these programs is a positive approach in helping to prepare them to be morally decent and responsible human beings.

Children from birth to age 6 may be enrolled as White Ribbon Recruits when their parents and/or grandparents pledge to teach them the values of abstinence.

Maine WCTU Headquarters
714 Congress St.,
Portland ME 04103
(207) 773-7773
E-mail: mewctu@maine.rr.com