In 1993, ad agency Goodby Silverstein & Partners for the California Milk Processor Board put out its now-famous ”Got Milk?” campaign. The campaign’s goal was to increase the United States’ consumption of dairy, particularly milk. In 1995 the famous ad campaign was taken a step further by incorporating celebrities into its print ads.

However, the California Milk Processor Board isn’t the only organization which aims to increase dairy consumption. June is official National Dairy Month, a national observance that is sponsored by the National Dairy Council.  According to the Council’s June 2011 newsletter, “On average, Americans are currently only consuming about two dairy servings per day, missing out on important nutrients.”

It’s therefore important to help raise awareness about proper dairy consumption among your friends and family. The Council claims that by adding just one additional serving of low-fat or fat-free dairy, Americans can get more calcium, vitamin D and potassium, among other imperative nutrients. These are some of the important nutrients that Americans are reportedly lacking.

To celebrate National Dairy Month, the Council has provided visitors to its Web site with a “30 Days of Dairy” cheat sheet. You can help increase awareness about the value of dairy by posting this cheat sheet at your school or place of work. To even further promote National Diary Month, try handing out one of these appropriate promotional Dairy Month products. From cheese-shaped stress balls to your favorite milk chocolate, you’re sure to find a National Dairy Month giveaway that’ll help promote your cause.

June is Headache Awareness Month across America. Many people are inflicted with awful headaches in the month of June for a variety of reasons. From the beginning of the fireworks season to allergies to loud pets, there are a plethora of stimuli that can cause a severe headache. It’s important to understand what causes one’s headaches in order to prevent them, and also to determine whether or not a headache is an indicator of a bigger problem.

According to WomenFitness.net, “Headaches, which result in over eight million visits to the doctor’s office yearly, can be a benign symptom result of a stressful day or a dangerous sign of a greater problem.” It’s important for everyone to reflect on the possible causes of their headaches this month in order to decide whether or not there is something serious going on. WebMD.com provides an overview of possible reasons behind one’s headache in a slideshow entitled Surprising Headache Triggers. The slideshow’s author cites warm weather, strong fragrances, and poor posture as some of these possible less-than-obvious triggers. Take some time this month to look into what might be causing your headaches.

Interestingly enough, two other national observances focused on during the month of June may actually cause headaches and migraines. They are National Fireworks Safety Month and Adopt-a-Cat Month. The loud noises put out by fireworks often cause migraines and severe headaches, and pet allergies can do the same.

Chris Ayres reported on The United States Army’s official homepage about the dangers involved with fireworks. “Although fireworks are a fun and exciting way to celebrate our nation’s freedom, they can also be harmful or even deadly if not used properly,” said Ayres. Ayres reported that, according to Fireworksafety.com, “malfunction and careless use of fireworks result in nearly 10,000 injuries every year. More than 65 percent of all fireworks-related injuries occur during the month of July.”

Ayres offers the following tips to anyone who may be coming into contact with fireworks throughout the coming months:

1. Don’t use fireworks in your house; they should always be set off outside.
2. Adhere to local laws.
3. Utilize common sense.

You can view more tips from the US Army here.

The American Humane Association brings us Adopt-a-Cat Month, and while cats aren’t everybody’s favorite pet, it’s important to spread awareness on the issue. According to the American Humane Association’s Web site, “Each spring during ‘kitten season,’ thousands of newborn kittens join the millions of cats already in shelters across the country. That means your local shelter has tons of cute, cuddly newborns, in addition to all the mellow, older cats and everything in between.” If you’re interesting in adopting a cat, or know someone else who loves the furry friends, then take time this month to look into adoption.  You can help spread awareness by printing and hanging Adopt-a-Cat Month posters, which are available on the Association’s Web site.

There are also a variety of Adopt-a-Cat Month giveaways that you can invest in to help bring attention to the national observance. One favorite is this adorable custom imprinted cat stress ball. It’s sure to inspire even the grouchiest individuals to consider adopting a cute kitten this spring.

Throughout the month of June, there are lots of causes to which you can dedicate your time and efforts. Choose one that’s right for you, and go crazy! All of these great national observances could use your attention. Do the right thing, and help raise awareness for these issues today!

The month of June is all about safety. There are two safety-oriented national observances that take place in this, the sixth month of the year. On the one hand, we have Home Safety Month, which is brought to us by the Home Safety Council. On the other hand, we’ve got National Safety Month, sponsored by the National Safety Council. These protection-oriented observances come at a good time. The warm weather found in June often causes us to enter a more relaxed state. However, with Independence Day just a month away, and with the kids home from school for the summer, it’s important to be on your game and on the defense.

Let’s first discuss Home Safety Month. According to the Home Safety Council’s Web site, “During June, the Home Safety Council (HSC) is working to educate and motivate families to take actions that will increase the safety of their homes.” Because school is out for the summer, and many adults have more time away from work, everyone will be spending extra time at home. Many people feel that they are invincible in their homes; however, according to the Council, “…[E]very day in homes across America, 55 people die and another 58,000 people are injured and need medical care.” There are ways to prevent these unfortunate deaths and injuries. From preparing for possible disasters (like floods, tornados, hurricanes and more), to every day safety precautions, Home Safety Month is about educating people across America on how to expect the unexpected in the home.

To help raise awareness about how everybody can make their homes safer, you can do a number of things. You can distribute brochures, hang posters, and even administer pre-made lesson plans if you’re a teacher or professor. All of these are made available to you on the Home Safety Council’s Web site. If these options aren’t your style, you should consider distributing promotional awareness events products. There are several that will perfectly convey a positive message about home safety, including the custom imprinted Home Safety with Harriet the Hippo coloring book.

National Safety Month is a bit more general than its home-centered counterpart. The National Safety Council promotes several different safety themes throughout the month, including summertime safety, teen driving safety, and preventing slips and falls, among others. The Council’s Web site provides interested individuals with safety guides, presentations, and more. This is a great cause with which to get involved, because it covers a variety of subjects that affect us all. Be sure to check out the organization’s Web site for more information.

Of course it’s important to be as safe as possible all year long. But take the opportunity this month to use the resources available to you in order to promote safety to your friends, family, and loved ones. Being knowledgeable on how to prevent disasters within the home or on the road is important for staying healthy.