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The holidays and festive gatherings present many opportunities for youth to obtain alcohol. Because of their economic impact as well as other benefits, many communities now observe seasonal activities (such as sporting events) well past New Year's Day.
Thanks to the work of our Sector Partners, especially to those working in Education, Enforcement, Judicial, and Youth, numbers of adults (especially parents) who are engaged in activities designed to keep youth alcohol-free are on the rise.
The Taskforce and our Coalition will work diligently in 2014 to reduce underage and youth binge drinking risks as we always have. The year begins with our General Meeting on January 14, at the Cobb County Sheriff's Work Release Center, and will feature several prominent judicial and non-profit leaders as guest speakers.
The CAT Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws (EUDL) Grant programs are going well. We are optimistic about opportunities for other local municipalities to join those in Cobb County that have already established social hosting legislation and policies.
We look forward to another successful Youth Summit in February. We are revitalizing engagement in the Taskforce Board and our committees. And we are exploring ways to make involvement in activities like Alcohol Awareness Month meaningful and inclusive.
All this and more means that we're going to have an exciting 2014! Join us and work with us!
Also 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. The February General Meeting is moved to February 26 for a special training event, and will begin at 8:30 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
JANUARY
8 - Development Committee Meeting
8 - Executive Committee Meeting
8 - Finance Committee Meeting
8 - Governance Committee Meeting
13 - Addiction Recovery Awareness Day - GA Capitol
14 - CAT GENERAL MEETING
14 - Policy Strategy Team Meeting
21 - Joint Meeting: Education Strategy Team
21 - Joint Meeting: Youth Strategy Team
23 - CAT BOARD MEETING
FEBRUARY
11 - Policy Strategy Team Meeting
12 - Development Committee Meeting
18 - Joint Meeting: Education Strategy Team
18 - Joint Meeting: Youth Strategy Team
19 - Governance Committee Meeting
22 - YOUTH SUMMIT 2014
26 - CAT GENERAL MEETING
26 - PRO SOCIAL NORMS TRAINING
Please check the calendar page frequently at www.cobbat.org for updates about events, meeting times, and locations.
JANUARY HIGHLIGHT:
NON-PROFIT PARTNERS
Non-profit organizations help shape our unique community culture and way of life. In addition to doing some excellent helping work, non-profits can have a big effect on the attitudes and expectations of the general public in relation
to youth and alcohol.
A broad spectrum of non-profits in Cobb County and the surrounding area connect with the Taskforce and the Coalition in mutual efforts to coordinate the safety and well-being of youth.
When non-profit organizations hold events at which alcohol is available, it's important to understand risk management techniques. Guidelines for reducing risks and/or reasons for choosing to make an event alcohol-free can help mitigate risk and limit youth access to alcohol. Click the following link for the Alcohol Risk Management Checklist.
For more information about how Non-profit partners can continue to be proactive, see this link at the CAT web site.
THANKS TO ALL OUR OUTSTANDING NONPROFIT PARTNERS. Follow the "shout outs" to Nonprofit partners on Facebook and Twitter throughout January.
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Taskforce Happenings
The Current Nameplate Image Features . . . Yvonne James with new CAT Board Chair Pat Guiliani! Her name was drawn as the winner of the CAT 2013 Raffle for an Apple iPad. The Raffle is a major Taskforce fundraising activity, but our Development Committee will help to explore and establish others. Thanks Pat,
for the image, and also to Board Members Bonnie Brand and Jeff Inman, for coordinating the 2013 Raffle!
First CAT General Meeting of 2014 is on January 14 - The meeting will take place at the Cobb County Sheriff's Work Release Center, 1825 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060. Thanks to generosity
of the Cobb County Sheriff's office, lunch will be served. More information will be included in a special e-mail notice to be released next week. You can also call Peter Armstrong, executive director, at 404-791-7406.
SAVE THE DATE: YOUTH SUMMIT 2014 - The CAT 2014 Youth Summit is set for Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Cobb Safety Village, 1220 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta, GA 30008. More information will be available via e-mail announcements and the CAT web site in January, 2014. You can also contact Amy Benson.
Youth Can Still Participate in Video Competition - The Governor's Office for Children and Families (GOCF) and Public Awareness Campaign.com are sponsoring ReelChangeGA, the Statewide Video Competition. More than 40 Cobb middle and high school students, including many members of the CAT Youth Leadership Team are have already signed up and are participating. The original deadline for submitting videos has been extended to February 15, 2014. For more information about ReelChangeGA, please go to this link; also see the article posted below.
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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