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FINAL NEWSLETTER FOR FALL

   Hello power partners and a cheerful autumn to you! Hopefully the summer was exciting and offered you some days to spend outdoors with family and friends.

MIRACLE MOMENT™ OF THE MONTH:
   The meeting of two personalities is like the product
of two substances. If there is any reaction, both are
transformed.
                                  Carl Jung

SUPERSTARS SPOTLIGHT

   Philanthropist: Our Superstars of the month are Dr. Brian Sheaff and Dr. David Loveall who both wrote checks to our charity. Dr. Brian Sheaff made his donation in honor of his 25th wedding anniversary to our Founder, Cynthia Brian, and Dr. David Loveall donated the money to buy a new computer monitor. Thank you, Gentlemen, your donations are greatly appreciated.

   Publisher: Our Superstar award is given to the dedicated publisher, Wildcat Canyon Press. Wildcat Canyon Press donated several hundred empowering books, specifically those for women to our media library. We love promoting the books of this wondrous positive publisher. We thank you, Wildcat Canyon. http://www.wildcatcanyonpress.com

   Authors: Three Superstar awards this month in our Author division. First of all, Linda McNeil, author of 7 Keys to Changing Your Life, Health, and Wealth donated more than 55 books plus a Canon Color Printer to Be the Star You Are!™. http://www.linmcneil.com

   Patrick Combs, author of Major in Success donated a box of approximately 50 books and has promised to assist with the upcoming conference we are planning for 2001. Patrick also introduced us to Paul Sladkus of Goodnewsbroadcast.com and we are now collaborating on getting out the positive messages. Thanks, Patrick! http://www.goodthink.com

   Ivan Burnell, author of Say Yes to Live and The Power of Positive Doing donated several hundred books to our library. His books have been favorites with all the charities we serve and we are so thrilled he is part of our group. Thank you, Ivan! http://www.yesfactor.com

   Gratitude to both of you.   We appreciate your dedication to empowering others.

   Thank you to all our Superstars! You too can be a Superstar! Make a contribution as a tribute to someone you love! Get involved with us. Make a donation. Feel great!

Sharing the wisdom!

   Our good friends in New York, Judith and Jim, authors of The New Intimacy and hosts of the radio show of the same name have been kind enough to give Be the Star You Are!™ promotions in their weekly e-zines. Jim and Judith have been guests on our radio program twice in the past year and they are very dedicated to helping individuals have meaningful relationships and have positive lives. This is an except from their latest e-zine:
   "Genuine love is always a two-way dance, an ongoing collaboration in consideration for yourself and for the other person. If you are feeling victimized in your relationship, please look to see how you are allowing it. If you feel you are being falsely accused of being the "cause" of all the problems, please notice how you've allowed that idea to develop. It's never too late to change how the two of you express your power with and care for one another. Just be sure you see that you both share the power, no matter how you use it or what it looks like on the surface. Please use it well and in the service of connection, understanding and respectful caring of yourself and one another. "

Visit their web site at http://www.thenewintimacy.com
Learn to celebrate the magic in your differences.

Listen to The New Intimacy
with Judith & Jim
Monday thru Friday
from 4 - 5 PM eastern
and Saturday from 9 - Noon eastern
on Wisdom Radio
log on to www.wisdomradio.com
and on WRIP-FM 97.9 in Windham, New York
Sunday evenings from 9 to 10
www.rip979.com

   Another great person we want you to know about is Paul Sladkus of GoodnewsBroadcast Corporation in New York. With his two decades of experience in producing award-winning television shows, Paul has developed a new slant in broadcasting and seeks only the positive messages in the world. His web site, http://www.goodnewsbroadcast.com showcases celebrities and ordinary people who are making a difference in our world by caring. He is promoting Be the Star You Are!™ and is interested in interviewing individuals who have good news to share. Visit the web site, and perhaps you'll be chosen to tell your positive story.

   Last month we told you about a "must have" book for your library called Reel Spirit by Raymond Teague. Raymond was interviewed on our radio program and discussed the merits of numerous movies that offer great family entertainment and life lessons. The publisher, Unity House, has telephoned and they are sending us 5000 books for children as a donation to our library. http://www.unityhouse.com. We are very excited about this incoming donation.

Name the Newsletter Contest

So far, the majority of the responses have been to keep the name we already are using. However, we thought we'd run the contest one more season just in case people are still contemplating. If you have a suggestion, email us at contest@bethestaryouare.org. The winning entry will get a 5 minute interview on our radio program, Starstyle™ Be the Star You Are!™ That's a $600 prize! So be creative! Remember we are about positive programming and helping others to live their dream.

Beneficiaries of Be the Star You Are!™

Pat Hallberg, our distribution coordinator, is gearing up to make our next round of resource giving to various charities. We are currently serving Contra Costa, Alameda, San Francisco, and Napa Counties. We want to expand our base and welcome your suggestions for other charities. At this time all donations are delivered by our volunteers, however, if we can get monetary donations for shipping, we are delighted to ship to charities in other areas. If you can support us in donating dollars so that we can serve more people, please contact our office toll free at 877-944-STAR or send contributions to PO Box 376, Moraga, Ca. 94556

Simple Stress Relief by Cynthia Brian

In today's hectic society, stress is the buzzword around the water cooler at work and the washing machine at home. Our cell phones are ringing, pagers are beeping, and our computers tell us we have mail. Work is piling up, traffic is jammed, and we're late for every date. Our lives are so out of balance we can't even say the word "relax."

What can we do that is simple and realistic in a busy schedule? Here are a couple of simple tips that can help you feel more in-tune with your inner spirit.

1. Try deep breathing. Breathe deeply from your diaphragm without moving your chest and shoulders. You can do deep breathing anywhere and it really takes away the stress quickly.

2. Get some aerobic exercise. Choose something you enjoy like walking, biking, swimming, dancing and have fun with it at least three times a week. Park your car a few blocks away and walk to your destination. If your shoes are comfortable, you'll feel better when you arrive!

3. Watch what you eat. Eat lots of fruit and vegetables and avoid excessive alcoholic beverages. Don't binge and don't deprive yourself when you are craving something. Enjoy your food, but use moderation.

4. Sleep more. Americans are sleep deprived. At the turn of the century, the average American slept 9.5 hours. One hundred years later, people are sleeping 6.5 hours. Humans need approximately 8 hours of sleep to function at full potential. Take a nap, if necessary, but sleep more.

5. Set reasonable goals. No one is super person, so be realistic with what you can accomplish in one day. Write your goals in the order of importance and make a decision to do something everyday towards achieving your goals. Don't try to do everything all at once.

6. Schedule creative time. Take time to think. Go into the garden, sit on a bench in the park, watch the waves roll in at the beach, or take a shower, but give yourself thinking time. Everybody gets better ideas when they are in a state of relaxation. Watch a sunset and drink a glass of lemonade. That does it for me every time!

7. Treat Yourself. Applaud yourself and splurge a little from time to time. It could be allowing yourself some time alone to listen to favorite music or buying yourself a bouquet of flowers. The important thing is to remember that you are the most important person in your life.

8. Don't worry, be happy. Worry is a waste of time. If you must occupy yourself with worrisome thoughts, set a time limit and only worry for 5 minutes. Then let it go. Try laughing more. It takes more muscles to frown than to smile.

9. Let go. The world goes on whether you are here or not. Decide to be present in the moment and enjoy yourself. Turn off the phones, beepers, computers, and all the other distractions and run barefoot in the grass. Today is the only day you have. The past is gone, tomorrow never arrives. Breathe!

All my best,

Be the Star You Are!™ non profit self- help positive programming media library is pleased to announce the current beneficiaries of our resources. Be the Star You Are!™ volunteers have distributed thousands of dollars of books, videos, audio tapes, magazines and music serving men, women, and children of all ages, ethnicities, religions, vocations and avocations to assist them in overcoming obstacles in order to live a conscious and meaningful life.

Reach Out Reading Program:

The Be the Star You Are!™ "Reach-Out Reading" Program has begun. If you would like to volunteer your time for an hour a week or an hour a month, contact our office at 877-944-STAR. Volunteers take books from our library into assisted living residences, hospitals, senior housing, shelters, and children's groups to read appropriate stories for about one hour. We believe that positive stories can change lives and we want to do our part in improving literacy in our country. If you would like to volunteer or wish to start a program in your state, contact us at Reach-out@bethestaryouare.org.

On the Radio!

Starstyle™ Be the Star You Are!™ has been bringing you a star studded line-up every week on our upbeat positive radio program airing Sundays from 4-5pm on Business Radio 1220 and streamed live on the web from our web site as well as http://www.businessradio1220.com

This past summer we featured: Jack Canfield, Mark Miller, Patty Aubery, Michael Adamse, Cindy Buck, Marion Owen, Pat Stone, Carol Sturgelewski, Barbara Chesser, Kimberly Kirberger, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Patrick Combs, Richard Bolles, Art Roberts, Lena Lencek, Brian Tracy, Michael Dregni, Linda McNeil, Cynthia Black, and Paul Sladkus. Upcoming guests include Bud Gardener, Herb Kay, Michael Brette, Patty Aubery, Carol Kent, Jeff Mayer, Michael Riera, PhD, Mimi Doe, Jason Hartman, Rabbi Irwin Katsof, and Dr. Deepak Chopra.

Check out our web site for the latest updates in guests at http://www.bethestaryouare.org. We believe in their books and tapes and know they offer invaluable insights to assisting you in living a meaningful life.

Upcoming Events:

   Set your calendar for Monday, October 30, 2000 from 9:30am-3pm for a day of celebrating your spirit! The Junior League of Oakland-East Bay, Inc. and Changes Salon and Day Spa proudly present "Beauty from Head to Soul" at the San Ramon Marriott Hotel in San Ramon. Take a day JUST for you. Be inspired by powerful speakers, enter a mystery makeover drawing, enjoy a delicious luncheon, participate in groups to explore ideas on enhancing your inner and outer beauty. The sponsors have generously made a donation to Be the Star You Are!™ and have invited our Founder, Cynthia Brian, to be one of the presenters. Come support the organizations who support us while enhancing your life. For more information visit their web site at http://www.jloeb.org or see their ad in Diablo Magazine. For tickets call 925-284-3740.

   Be the Star You Are!™ is planning some big events for 2001. One is an empowerment conference and another is a positive media film festival. We are currently seeking underwriting from major contributors and corporations as well as volunteers who wish to work with us on these exciting celebrations. If you have any interest in participating or want more information on how you can be involved, please contact our office at 877-944-STAR or email us: events@bethestaryouare.org. We'll keep you posted as the events evolve and you will be invited to attend.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

   We are requesting that each recipient of this newsletter send us a donation of $10 and ask their friends to do the same. Of course, if you can offer more, we appreciate it greatly. In the past months we have been working diligently with all volunteers on a shoestring budget, but we need a minimum of $35,000 to continue our good deeds through the end of the year. Our bank account is at an all time low as we had to buy computer equipment and office supplies to do our work. If every person who receives this letter would take the time to send us $10 or more, we would be able to survive the winter. Think about making a donation today. PO Box 376, Moraga, Ca. 94556. All donations are tax deductible.

   In order to make a difference in communities, our country, and our world, we need your support. Financial contributions assist Be the Star You Are!™ in its mission to provide, promote, and distribute positive message programming to groups in need of hope, inspiration, and tools for daily living.

   Here are some specific ways you can sponsor or financially support Be the Star You Are!™ for one month, several months, or a year by donating the dollars we need to continue:

Office expenses: $1800 per month
Office Supplies: $600 per month
Resource Distribution: $2000 per month
Research and program development: $1800
Legal and accounting: $1000 per month
Insurance: $900 per month
Radio program: $2500 per week
Office manager: $2800 per month
Events: $1500 per month
Printing: $500 per month
Training: $250 per month

Items needed to be donated:
3 fold Brochure to be color printed: $3500
CD's duplicated with our Musical Mission Statement: $10,000
Go Video VHS video duplicating machine: $1000
Sony, Panasonic, Tacam or Marantz CD burner with multiple duplicator: $3200
Copy Machine: $1200
Zip Drive (USB) : $100
Fax Machine: $200
Blank Writable CD's: $50
Cassette Tape Duplicator: $500

Other ways:
*Send a tax deductible contribution (every dollar is appreciated)
*Advertise on our radio program, Be the Star You Are!™, which is broadcast Sundays from 4-5pm on Business Radio 1220am and live on the world wide web at www.bethestaryouare.org
*donate air miles
*donate a portion of your sales to our charity
*donate goods that can be auctioned off at an event
*Sponsor an event making Be the Star You Are!™ the charitable beneficiary
*Ask your company to match your donation or make a contribution
*Purchase books, tapes, and video through the non-profit
*Make Be the Star You Are!™ a beneficiary of your estate or Charitable Trust Fund
*Volunteer time

SHARING YOUR WEALTH

Here is a convenient, tax-effective strategy for supporting Be the Star You Are!™:

Use a Charitable Gift account through a brokerage firm such as Charles Schwab, or Fidelity. Here's how it works:

Advise the fund that you want to nominate Be the Star You Are!™ as the beneficiary of your contribution. The fund then ensures that the charity is registered as an IRS-qualified non-profit organization (which we are). Once that process is complete, the fund sends the charity a check. Donors can remain anonymous, or the fund will provide their names to us. Donors can also ask the fund to direct their grant towards a particular project or division of our charity. For example, if you wanted to fund our radio program, you could direct your dollars to go to that endeavor, or you could choose to fund the distribution of books, etc.

   Fund donors benefit by the ability to give more with contributions growing tax-free, so you have more money to grant. If you are in the 39.6% tax bracket, a $10,000 contribution costs you only $6,040 after taxes. In the 36% and 31% brackets, a donor would pay $6,400 and $6,900 respectively for that same post-tax donation. Your contributions to the charitable gift account are tax deductible in the year you make them. You also pay no capital gains tax on appreciated securities that you donate to a charitable gift account, and you also reduce the amount of holdings in your estate as money in a gift account are not part of your estate. Therefore, your heirs won't have to pay tax on them. For more information about charitable gift accounts, call our office at 877-944-STAR, or call your favorite broker. Charles Schwab is 800-746-2160 and Fidelity is 800-544-7272.

   Be the Star You Are!™ 501(c)(3) is a volunteer self help media library.

   Thank you to all our dedicated volunteers and to you, our outstanding supporters around the world. We value you and couldn't do what we do without you. Please tell a friend about us and have them tell a friend.

   Send this newsletter to everyone you know! If you would like to volunteer or get involved with our charity please contact us at volunteer@bethestaryouare.org. (PLEASE NOTE, BY REPLYING TO THIS EMAIL YOU DO NOT GET TO THE CHARITY). If you wish to reach Cynthia Brian, send to cynthia@bethestaryouare.org.

   All donations are 100% tax deductible according to law. We appreciate all contributions. We care.

Be the Star You Are!™
PO Box 376
Moraga, Ca. 94556
877-944-STAR
http://www.bethestaryouare.org

   Be the Star You Are!™ a 501(c)(3) non profit organization

   Tune into our positive upbeat radio show every Sunday from 4-5pm on Business Radio 1220 AM, KBZS and streamed live from our web site.

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Be The Star You Are!™
PO Box 376, Moraga, CA 94556
Tel: 877.944.STAR or 925.376.7126
Fax: 925.376.7142

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