- Write a letter to the editor. (No longer than 250 words)
- Write a personal note to your alderman or councilman.
- Write a personal note to your state representative or senator.
- Patronize only smoke-free establishments. (Tell the manager why you're there.)
- Let managers/owners of smoky establishments know why you're not spending your money at their places.
To reach TFMO by phone, call Pat Lindsey at 314-977-8104.
Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) for resources to help you or someone you know quit smoking.
TFMO is able to provide free smoking cessation materials. To obtain them, please CONTACT US.
Tobacco-Free Missouri - Greater St. Louis (TFMO) is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to tobacco prevention efforts and education in the Greater St. Louis Region. We work with numerous organizations and agencies to provide a clear path toward a healthier community. We encourage you to get involved, to help the St. Louis Area become a leader in tobacco prevention education and health.
Yes! You are encouraged to attend our meetings and get involved in tobacco prevention efforts!
TFMO general membership meetings are typically held once per quarter. TFMO board meetings are held monthly. TFMO invites you to attend our UPCOMING EVENTS AND MEETINGS.
Currently there is no timeframe for the State of Missouri to become smoke-free. In other states, many larger cities and municipalities adopted local ordinances first, before a comprehensive statewide smoke-free law was enacted.
Currently, there are a variety of coalitions working toward comprehensive smoke-free policy change in our cities, counties, and state. While there is currently no timeframe for all of these places to become smoke-free, there is much activity. To learn more about specific efforts, please CONTACT US.
TFMO is proud to support grassroots coalition efforts. TFMO offers technical assistance to community coalitions, as well as opportunities for meeting other local coalitions and learning best practices. To learn more, CONTACT US.
TFMO is proud to support local grassroots tobacco policy coalitions. If you are interested in becoming an organizer, please CONTACT US.
Yes, you can JOIN AS A SUPPORTER to stay informed and learn of upcoming events and activities.
From time to time, we have vacancies on the BOARD OF DIRECTORS. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer board member, please CONTACT US. Terms of service are typically for 2 (two) years.
Yes, TFMO is a 501(c)(3) and files annual IRS 990 forms. All DONATIONS to TFMO are tax deductible (check with your taxing authority for more information on what that means).
TFMO is a 501(c)(3) and files annual IRS 990 forms. TFMOs Board of Directors are listed HERE.
The next TFMO Trivia Night Fundraiser will be held in March of 2010. To reserve table space, please CONTACT US.
Each Spring, TFMO hosts its annual trivia night. To reserve a table, please CONTACT US.
Yes! TFMO provides education to the public regarding the dangers of secondhand smoke, smoking, and tobacco use. Please CONTACT US to schedule.
Yes! TFMO has a variety of speakers available depending on your organizations' needs. While we make every effort possible to assist you in your education efforts, we may not be able to provide a speaker for every organization. Please CONTACT US to learn more.
We appreciate your support of tobacco prevention efforts in the region! To contribute, please visit our DONATION PAGE.
