Monthly Roundtable
Items for the Roundtable are due to Jodee by the 20th of each month.  The Roundtable will go out at the beginning of each month.
February 2016 

 From the Director's Desk...

Communities working together is the heart of successful coalitions.  We have an opportunity this month to come together as one voice during the annual Day on the Hill on February 15th.  This day is important in that seeing youth and adults share a common message allows our legislature know that there are people who care about the direction we see the perception of risk by youth marijuana use is going.  Please consider spending a few hours with us at the Day on the Hill - see below for more information.

We have been letting you know about the ODCP (Office of Drug Control Policy) joint education project with two key brochures.  In the past week, we have filled over 1000 requests for brochures.  Requests have been coming from County Attorneys, Sheriff Offices, and School Nurses.  Who else in your community could benefit from these brochures?  (Information provided below.).

If you shop at HyVee in one of the following communities (Boone, Ft Dodge, Council Bluffs, Sioux City -Sergeant Road, Ames, and Mason City) look for the marijuana ad on the back of the tape register.  To find out more about this ad and other things happening join the Marijuana Action team led by Mary Schissel on the 2nd Monday of the month.

One last request is for your attendance at the March Retreat.  We will have our federal program officer joining us and to have a full retreat would be great.  Please remember that Camp Dodge offers low cost lodging options. 

As always thanks for all you do as each piece makes the statewide effort more solid - we couldn't do what we do without all of you!
Until next time... Angie
           
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Reminders

The Drug Free Communities Grant is accepting applications for consideration.  Please contact us as [email protected] if your community is considering applying for funding.  You can also review the list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) at  this link.  

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Membership forms available on website
 
We are asking our new and current partners to please update the information on our membership forms.  If you are a new member, please go to our website and click on this link to fill out the membership form.  If you would like to update your current form or have any questions, please contact Jodee at [email protected].  Thanks for your assistance!
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Coalition Resources
Just in cased you missed it...

Day on the Hill to be held February 15th, 2016

This year's theme is "If you care about..." and will be focused on educating our legislators on the potential impact of marijuana use on youth.  Below is a tentative schedule for the day:
 
10:30- 11:00 - Youth training at Jesse Parker Building
11-11:15 - transition to Capitol
11:15-12:15 - Lunch with legislators if possible
12:15 - Move upstairs for press conference
12:30-1:00 - Press Conference
1:00 - Attend sessions, meet with legislators, tour capitol, go home

Please contact Jennifer Husmann - [email protected] - to register for the event by February 8th.


Jennifer Husmann was recently interviewed to discuss the Day on the Hill and the work of AC4C along withe her local work at the Jones County Coalition.  Please find the video at  this link.

Thank you to Jennifer for representing AC4C and the work of our coalition partners!

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 Please remember!!!
Mark your calendar for our next retreat!  We will be meeting again on March 22nd & 23rd at Camp Dodge.  Registration found  here  Please register if you plan to attend - space is available based on registration numbers.

New resources available 
It is important to get the general public up to speed on what we know regarding safety issues with marijuana and Rx drugs in particular.  AC4C has worked with state partners to produce 10,000 brochures for statewide distribution.  The funds were provided through a ODCP-JAG Diversion grant. and are available upon request.  You can also download the links below to access these brochures.  

Limited quantities can be mailed by emailing us at [email protected] 



Upcomin g  Training   & Events
Check out the trainings on our partner sites:

SAVE THE DATES

Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)
Dates: February 1st - 4th
Location: National Harbor, Maryland
Information / Registration: Found at  this link

Day on the Hill
Date: February 15th
Location: Iowa State Capitol, First Floor Rotunda
For more information, contact Jennifer Husmann - [email protected]

AC4C retreat
Dates: March 22nd & 23rd
Location: Camp Dodge,  Johnston, IA
Registration: Found at  this link

Governor's Conference on Substance Abuse
Dates: April 19th & 20th
Location: Veteran's Memorial Convention Center, Des Moines

Drug Take Back Day
Date: April 30th
Location: various sites across Iowa 

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AC4C leadership

Executive Board

 

 

Jodee Goche     Angie Asa-Lovstad

Project Coordinator     Director

AC4C on Facebook

 

AC4C Website 

Iowa ODCP


Iowa State Patrol

 

Iowa EUDL Program

 

ISAIC

 

IDPH- Substance Abuse

 

IDPH- SBIRT

 

IDPH- Suicide Prevention 

 

Partnership @ Drug Free Iowa.org 

 
Resources To Share.....
CDC- Alcohol Page
Tobacco Use Prevention Toolkit

Iowa Voices of Reason resources
If you have a resource you would like to have added here please email it to Jodee [email protected]

"Unify Iowa Prevention Coalitions to Affect
Positive Change"

 

The Alliance of Coalitions 4 Change is a statewide network seeking to increase the synergy of substance abuse prevention efforts in Iowa.

Join a work group session!
Action Teams
Marijuana Action Team        
Chair : Mary Schissel 
[email protected]                        
Next meeting - February 8 @ 9:30 a.m. -  Meeting information  found  here
Prescription Drug  Action Team
Next meeting- February 15th @ 9:30 a.m.   -Meeting information  found here
 
Alcohol Action Team
Next meeting -February 22nd@ 9:30a.m.
-  Meeting information  found here
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Policy Work Group
 
Chair: Jennifer Husmann  
[email protected]  
Co-Chair : Deb Quintus

Meeting -  Retreat March 22nd & 23rd

Purpose
To collaborate with the community and statewide entities to advocate and educate on substance abuse legislation, policies, and related issues.
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Marketing and Communications Work Group
Co-Chairs:  Positions to be filled
 

Purpose
 
To build skills and provide resources to members of AC4C 
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Capacity Work Group
Chair:    Karie Terhark    [email protected]
Co Chair: Kathy Getting    [email protected]

Meeting - February 17th @ 9 a.m. 
Login information found  here

Purpose
Create a network of professionals that have a diverse knowledge, experience and interest.
 
For your information...

RBST OPPORTUNITY:

The Iowa Alcohol and Beverage Division (ABD) is looking to increase responsible beverage service training in Iowa. This is your opportunity to be TIPs trained at no cost - join the team of TIPs trainers in Iowa.  

ABD will host a training event at their office in Ankeny.  They have room to train 20 people, with the hopes of 1-2 Spanish speaking trainers, either the second or third week in March. ABD will be covering the cost of training for the attendees. 

Do you know who would like to attend? Help spread the word this opportunity is available. AC4C is the first to get this opportunity to share.  PLEASE RESPOND ASAP to Erin if interested because these slots soon will be released to police departments and other interested parties.

Contact Erin Bothwell at  [email protected]
 no later than   February 10th .  

Denny Becker with the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau joined our December retreat and shared some great resources with the group.  

One of the resources he has available is a driving simulator  that is taken all over the state to colleges, high schools, and businesses to teach about impaired and  distracted driving.

If you have questions, please contact him at [email protected]


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Alliance of Coalitions for Change
Attn: Angie Asa-Lovstad, Director
116 South Thorington Street
Algona, IA 50511

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