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Programs and activities for the Taskforce and our Coalition in 2014 received a tremendous and historic launch at the CAT General Meeting on January 14, at the Cobb County Sheriff's Work Release Center.
Thanks to Kristy King and Todd Spann (Cobb County Juvenile Court), Brenda Turner and Samantha Scully (Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Georgia) and Karen Carter (Cobb Community Collaborative) for all the information you shared. And thanks to the Cobb County Sheriff's Office for hosting and lunch!
In February, we are proud to focus on Youth!
The CAT 2014 Youth Summit is set for Saturday, February 22, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Cobb County Safety Village, 1220 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta, GA.
For more information, and to register, please go to this link, and/or contact Amy Benson at 678-385-1371. Special thanks go to the Education Strategy Team (Irene Barton, Chair), Jeffrey Hughes, Summit Volunteer Coordinator, and Kysha Parker along with Amy at Cobb & Douglas Public Health, for all the work you are doing to coordinate this event.
We will continue to cultivate productive relationships with our other community sector partners, particularly Law Enforcement. So while we are sad that Sgt. Amie Herd of Cobb County Sheriff's Office is leaving the CAT Board (Congratulations on your promotion!), we are very pleased that Dep. Keith Stevens is joining. Welcome Dep. Stevens, and congratulations on the promotion you will receive as well.
Please visit the Cobb Alcohol Taskforce web site, www.cobbat.org, to find out more about program and activity updates. Thank you all for your support!
Peter I. Armstrong,
Executive Director
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MEETING REMINDERS FOR 2014:
CAT General Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from January-May and August-December. They begin at 11:30 AM. In place of the February General Meeting, CAT and Coalition members will attend the Pro Social Norms Training on February 26. The training event will take place at North Star Church in Acworth, and begin at 9:00 AM. CAT Board Meetings are held on the 4th Thursday in January, March, May, July, September, and November, and begin at 7:30 AM.
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CALENDAR SNAPSHOT
FEBRUARY
10 - CPAW Meeting
11 - Policy Strategy Team Meeting
12 - Development Committee Meeting
12 - Finance Committee Meeting
18 - Joint Meeting: Education Strategy Team
18 - Joint Meeting: Youth Strategy Team
19 - Governance Committee Meeting
22 - CAT YOUTH SUMMIT 2014
26 - PRO SOCIAL NORMS TRAINING
MARCH
3-5 - GA SUMMIT ON YOUTH ISSUES
11 - CAT General Meeting
11 - Policy Strategy Team Meeting
12 - Development Committee Meeting
12 - Finance Committee Meeting
18 - Joint Meeting: Education Strategy Team
18 - Joint Meeting: Youth Strategy Team
19 - Governance Committee Meeting
20 - Executive Committee Meeting
26 - CAT Board of Directors Meeting
Please check the calendar page frequently at www.cobbat.org for updates about events, meeting times, and locations.
FEBRUARY HIGHLIGHT:
YOUTH PARTNERS
Alcohol harms and kills more youth than all illegal drugs combined. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, alcohol contributes to the top three causes of preventable death (murder, suicide, car crashes) and to preventable injuries from burns, drowning, assaults, STDs, and addiction.
Youth don't provide, promote or profit from alcohol-- adults do. Youth who ask adults to help stop underage drinking have a positive impact and can effectively help limit youth access to alcohol.
There are many ways that youth can help reduce underage and youth binge drinking! Partner with peers and adults to create alcohol-free events. Be an advocate for community change who challenges adult assumptions about alcohol use. Most importantly, join the Taskforce's Youth Council and attend the annual Youth Summit.
For more information about how Youth partners can continue to be proactive, see this link at the CAT web site.
THANKS TO ALL OUR OUTSTANDING YOUTH PARTNERS. Follow the "shout outs" to Youth partners on Facebook and Twitter throughout February.
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Taskforce Happenings
The Current Nameplate Image Features . . . The Cobb Alcohol Taskforce Youth Council! On Saturday, February 22, 2014 the Taskforce is hosting the annual Youth Summit for Middle School and High School students at the Cobb County Safety Village, 1220 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta, GA. The goal of the event is to bring together a diverse and representative group of young leaders in Cobb County who are interested in making a difference in their community.
More About the Youth Summit . . . - The event will provide youth-led "hands-on" leadership skill building activities and projects. They are designed to assist in shaping a collective youth voice and energy that can lead the way toward successful outcomes in community efforts to reduce local underage and youth binge drinking. Designed activities include the development and production of a Public Service Announcement (PSA), and a Sources of Strength (SoS) training.
. . . And Even More!! - All participants in the CAT 2014 Youth Summit will receive a T-shirt, light breakfast and lunch, community service hours, and an opportunity to win additional prizes! For more information, go to the Youth Summit web page or contact Amy Benson at 678-385-1371.
Congratulations, Amy! - Amy Benson, Youth Development Coordinator for Cobb & Douglas Public Healthand a CAT Board member, will attend the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) National Leadership Forum as a CADCA Ambassador! The Ambassador Program is a two-year workforce development initiative that trains young professionals for leadership roles in the coalition field. The 2014 National Leadership Forum will take place on February 3-6 at National Harbor, MD.
Prevention Day at the CADCA National Leadership Forum - February 3, 2014, the first day of the CADCA National Leadership Forum at National Harbor, MD will be dedicated to observance of Prevention Day. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) is hosting the full day of presentations and workshops. Go to this link for more information. Although it is probably too late to attend, this link provides information about how local communities can carry the momentum of Prevention Day into National Prevention Week, during May 18-24, 2014.
SAVE THE DATE: GA Council on Substance Abuse Summit - The 9th Annual Georgia Summit on Youth Issues (formerly called the Annual Summit on Substance Abuse, Mental Health and School Safety/Discipline) is set for March 2-5, 2014 at Callaway Gardens Lodge & Spa Conference Center in Pine Mountain, GA. The conference is hosted by the Georgia Council on Substance Abuse. Go to this link for more information, and follow the links posted on that page to register.
Volunteers Needed for Team Meetings - Please see dates/times on calendar and plan to attend one of these meetings. These team meetings are where the action is; all are welcome!
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In The News
Statewide Youth Video Competition Deadline is Extended to February 15
The Governor's Office for Children and Families (GOCF) is sponsoring ReelChangeGA, a Statewide Video Competition that offers young people the opportunity to "Tell us why you choose not to drink." The winning video will be shown as a PSA in movie theaters throughout Georgia, as well as on cable networks like MTV, BET, Disney, and others. The new deadline for submission of videos is February 15, 2014. Read more . . .
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About Us
Cobb Alcohol Taskforce is an alliance of individuals and organizations which mobilizes and challenges Cobb County adults to reduce underage drinking and youth binge drinking, by advancing strategic enforcement, policy and education goals.
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Contact Us
Cobb Alcohol Taskforce3162 Johnson Ferry Rd., S-260 |
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