Forgot to mention that I also have written to my representatives in Congress voicing my support, and asking for their support, of the upcoming FPLA amendment proposal. If you have further suggestions, please voice them so that we can all be more effective.
Off the top of my head (additional items invited):
1. write to elected officials supporting metric legislation
2. write to media supporting metrication and explaining its benefits
3. write to manufacturers praising them when they use metric
4. write to manufacturers politely chiding them when they do not use metric
5. metricate your own life (thermostats, cooking, etc.)
6. gently tell others of the benefits of "going metric"
7. JOIN THE USMA
8. write editorials promoting metrication and send them to trade journals of your profession
9. get a CMS or CAMS certification from the USMA to give "weight" to your opinions
10. promote metric in any volunteer activities you do
11. volunteer to help the USMA in some capacity (e.g., become an expert on FPLA legislation, review upcoming legislation for pro/anti metric content, etc.)
12. promote metric in your job, to your coworkers, to your boss
13. ask your employer to join the USMA as a corporate member
14. where you have a choice, buy metric products, even if they cost a bit more
15. if you're a metric pessimist, keep your mouth shut -- complaining only makes our job harder
16. volunteer to coach or tutor at local science fairs or high schools
Any other ideas?
Jim
