The items pictured here were used to promote mediation and FMCS. They are:
A Match Book with these words: “Call FMCS Before Striking”. A Ball point pen with a flash light with these words: “FMCS: Lighting the Way.”
A Badge with these words and image: “I (heart) Mediation”
An individual Mint in a white package with the word: “Settlemints”. Mediators use the word “Settlement” to identify the goal of mediation.
A Lolly Pop with FMCS written on the stick.
The items listed below are no longer available:
Small wine bottles with one of the following it:
“For strike settlement purposes only”
“For ratification purposes only”
“FMCS Private Stock”
“For negotiations purposes only”
Tabasco sauce bottle labeled: “Call FMCS before things get too hot.”
Public Information Director Norm Walker (1970s) developed the Match Book idea.
All others were designed and purchased by Mediator Ron Collotta of Phoenix, with help from fellow mediators Pete Cinquemani and Dennis Teel.