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January & February 2016
Highlights & Updates
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Stratford Partnership for Youth & Families welcomes new Business Sector Rep, Bill Steindl. Bill is the Compliance Manager for CT Distributors Inc.
At the January Winter Retreat, the Coalition participated in a branding activity, which provided an overview of the importance of creating a brand that markets character and action.
In small groups, members discussed questions such as:
What is SPYF's brand (character)?
Who is SPYF's audience?
What does SPYF do?
What does SPYF want to say?
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All answers were complied and discussed.
The Coalition ranked the top 10 ideas for each question.
The next Stratford Partnership for Youth & Families meeting is on
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at
CT Distributors Inc., 333 Lordship Blvd.
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Stratford Medication Drop Box
Reaches the One-Ton Mark!
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As of February 5, 2016, Stratford medication drop box located at Stratford Police Department has collected and properly disposed of 2,219.2 pounds of medication.
Thank you Police Corporal Brian Norko, who is in charge of ensuring that all the of the items collected in the drop box are properly disposed of.
Thank you Stratford Police Department for their
support and commitment to this effort!
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CADCA National Leadership Forum
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Stratford Partnership for Youth & Families joined numerous other CT Coalitions in Washington D.C. to learn information and research in alcohol and drug prevention.
CT Coalitions met with Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, as well as, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro's office to discuss what we as Coalitions are doing to reduce youth substance use and abuse.
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Stratford Partnership for Youth & Families has successfully completed and graduated CADCA's National Coalition Academy.
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Wayne's Walk Foundation partners with Uber for Safe Rides Program in Stratford
Wayne's Walk aims to ensure a safe ride is within reach when Stratford residents need it most.
Wayne's Walk introduces an innovative partnership with Uber in the Town of Stratford, which sets out to provide safe rides for all Stratford residents to prevent drinking and driving.
Starting Friday, January 29, 2016 and through the month of February, the Wayne's Walk Foundation will pay for weekend rides take within the Town of Stratford between 6 p.m.- 2 a.m on Friday, Saturdays and Sundays.
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Community Updates:
- 25 participants completed the Mental Health First Aid Training offered by Stratford Community Services in January.
- Stratford Library Teen Services is offering various programs for Winter 2016. For a complete list, go to: http://stratfordlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Just-4-Teens-Jan-2016.pdf
- FREE SAT Prep porgram with Ellis Ratner for juniors who will be taking the SATs in March is on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Stratford Library, Lovell Room.
- South End Community Center, in collaboration with Stratford Library, invites you to join their Black History Month Essay Contest on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Stratford Library, Lovell Room.
- A Community Conversation on Opioid and Heroin Use is on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Scinto Towers, 1 Corporate Drive, Shelton, CT.
- Have too much stuff? "Conquer The Clutter" will be available starting March 14, 2016 every second and fourth Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at Birdseye Municipal Complex. Register by March 1, 2016 to Doreen by phone: 203-209-5924.
- Annual "What R U Doing After High School?" program is on Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Stratford Library, Lovell Room.
- Stratford Conservation Department introduces ECOS (Environmental Clean Up Of Stratford); ECOS is looking for middle and high school students to join ECOS and help protect, preserve, and enhance the natural resources of Stratford through coordinated debris removal and conservation efforts. For more information and to join ECOS, contact Christina Senft-Batoh by e-mail: [email protected] or by phone: 203-385-4006.
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Youth Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2016 MEDALS Awards.
To make a nomination, simply submit a paragraph or two about why you think the individual (youth or adult), business or organization makes a positive impact on the quality of life in Stratford and demonstrates leadership. Please include the nominee's address, telephone number and e-mail address along with your contact information for any follow-up questions. All appropriate nominations will be recognized at the June 7, 2016 ceremony.
All nominations are due by: March 28, 2016
Submit nominations to:
Youth Committee ~ Stratford Partnership for Youth & Families
c/o Stratford Community Services
468 Birdseye Street
Stratford, CT 06615
or electronically to:
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KNOW! What in the World is Dabbin'?
If you have teenagers or if you're a sports fan, you've more than likely heard of "The Dab," or at least have seen it in action. On one hand there's "dabbin'," a super-popular dance where a person drops their head into their elbow, while extending the other arm straight out.
On the other hand, there is "dabbing," an activity of a completely different kind. In this case, dabbing is drug use. A dab is a highly concentrated form of marijuana, as known as butane hash oil (BHO), often called honey oil, budder, or earwax, due to its appearance. The BHO is usually inhaled through a water or oil pipe, using a butane torch as the heating element. Another common method of intake involves the e-cigarette vaporizer.
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ratford Partnership for Youth and Families
Stratford Community Services
468 Birdseye Street,
Stratford, Connecticut 06615
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