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The Annual Town Hall Meeting and
MEDALS Awards
are on:
Monday, June 15, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
Town Hall Council Chambers
HELP WANTED at the following upcoming events:
- June 6~ Main Street Festival; 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- June 20~ Wayne's Walk at Short Beach.
- June 20~ South End Reunion Committee's Community Expo.
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Upcoming YAFAB meetings:
June 8~ Youth Committee;7-8 p.m.
June 15~ Annual Town Hall
Meeting; 7 p.m.
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At this month's meeting:
- Coalition members brainstormed potential names for renaming and rebranding the Stratford Youth and Family Advisory Board to achieve the objectives of a Drug Free Communities Coalition, Youth Service Bureau Advisory Board, and Local Prevention Council.
- Using the '5 Why's' technique for problem analysis from Week 1 of the National Coalition Academy (NCA), members divided into groups to uncover, challenge and test assumptions of teen marijuana use in Stratford.
- Members were asked "Why is teen marijuana use happening in Stratford?" Once causes were identified, each group was asked, "Why is this happening?" The process continued until the group could no longer identify a more basic "why" or root cause.
- The results--The factors that create a favorable attitude among teens to use marijuana include:
- Limited discussion between parents and their teens about marijuana
- Teens are unaware of the legal consequences associated with marijuana
- Society acceptance of marijuana
- Availability of marijuana at parties
- The information provided will help structure the Action Plan.
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COMMITTEE & TEAM REPORTS:
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Youth Committee~
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2015 MEDALS Awards are on Monday, June 15, 2015.
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Partnerships For Success (PFS) Committee~
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The Stratford medication drop box location, with surrounding towns, will be featured in an Ad at the Trumbull Mall for the next 6 months.
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Data Committee~
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An article in the New York Times on the significant increase in use of e-cigarettes among youth was presented. For article, click here. |
Logistics Committee~
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The Executive Committee will approve the By-Laws in June. |
All About Assets! Committee~
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An "Introduction to Assets" presentation has been made at the May Guidance Department meeting.
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#Rx4Disaster Committee~
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The committee continues to work on the social media awareness campaign about the dangers and consequences of prescription drug misuse and abuse. |
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For complete April Meeting Minutes, go to:
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Parent(s) and other adults model positive, responsible behavior.
C.L.A.S.P and F.L.A.S.H after-school students give us:
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- The Medication Drop Box has collected and disposed of 1,428 pounds of medications, since opening in October 2013.
- Stratford Police Detective Bureau, in collaboration with DMHAS and Tobacco Prevention and Enforcement Program (TPEP), conducted an unannounced tobacco compliance check. 2 out of 13 establishments were found in violation, sale of tobacco to minors under 18.
- RYASAP cordially invites you to their Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at University of Bridgeport Art Gallery. RSVP to Marcia at 203-579-2727 ext. 301. Dr. Orr is among the "Above and Beyond" honorees.
- Stratford High School Post Prom will be held on Friday, May 29, 2015 at Stratford High School. Volunteers needed for: Set-Up (2:00-10:00 p.m.); Chaperones (11:00 p.m.-3:30 a.m.); Clean-Up (3:30 a.m. to finish). Contact Sandy at [email protected].
- Bunnell High School Post Prom will be held on Friday, June 5, 2015 at the Sports Center in Shelton. For more information, contact Sherri at [email protected].
- Stratford Library is hosting Rising Stars @ SLA on Saturday, June 13, 2015 in the Lovell Room from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. For more information, visit: stratfordlibrary.org
- Wayne's Walk will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Short Beach at 9:00 a.m. For registration and more information, visit: wayneswalk.org
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