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.
September 2017


AC4C retreat to be held in October 
AC4C will be holding their next retreat on October 17 & 18 at Camp Dodge, Johnston.  You can register for the retreat at  this link

The age nda for retreat is yet to be determined but will include updates from state partners and work group / action teams.  If you have questions regarding retreat, please email Jodee at ia.ac4c@gmail.com.

AC4C Board elections will also be held at this time.  If you are interested in being a board member, please contact us at ia.ac4c@gmail.com.  The terms are two years and involve monthly meetings (virtual) and meeting at quarterly retreat. This is a great opportunity to represent your organization and share your voice with the group!  

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IPA Goes Local Dates

We invite pharmacists, physicians, dentists, nurses, social work and treatment programs, law enforcement, substance abuse coalitions and interested stakeholders to attend this community focused event!
 
Remaining dates:
September 21 - Iowa City
October 10 - Spencer
 
For more information about these events, visit  www.iarx.org/goeslocal

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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 ia.ac4c@gmail.com.  Thanks for your assistance!

We will be using time during retreat to update current partnership if you need assistance.

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Remember to check out our prevention education videos!  These are available on our YouTube Channel at  this link

Coalition Resources

Coalitions in Action - Mannequin Challenge

This mannequin challenge focuses on telling a story of a night of partying that turns tragic! I promise you have never seen a Mannequin challenge like this as we put our own twists and features into it.  Check out what the Clayton County (5C) Coalition has been up to with their thought provoking  Mannequin Challenge

Brochures available for coalitions
I t 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 ia.ac4c@gmail.com 



Upcomin Training   & Events
Check out the upcoming trainings:


SAVE THE DATES

Youth and Recovery 2017
Date:   Monday, September 25th
            8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
Registration is $10 until September 15th.After September 15th registration is $15.
Location: FFA Enrichment Center, DMACC, Ankeny, IA
For more information go to  this link

Environmental Strategies for Underage Drinking and Alcohol Abuse Prevention
Date:  Tuesday, September 26th 
   9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location:  Lawrence Community Center, 600 E. Main, Anamosa, IA
Register at this link

An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure
Date: Tuesday, September 26th
   6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, 102 Chamber Drive, Anamosa, IA

Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST) 
Dates: October 11 & 12, 2017  (Phase 1), November 1 & 2, 2017 (Phase 2)
           9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Location: Camp Dodge, Johnston, IA
Register at this link

AC4C retreat
Dates: October 17th & 18th, 2017 
Location: Camp Dodge, Johnston, Iowa
Registration:   at this link

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 
Date:  October 28, 2017
           10:00 am to 2:00 pm
For more information, go the DEA site at  this link

Digital Literacy Conference
Date:   November 10th, 2017 
            8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Location:  Gateway Hotel & Conference Center, Ames, IA
Register  at this link


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AC4C leadership

Executive Board

 

 

Angie Asa-Lovstad    Jodee Goche

    Co-Director               Co-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

"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
Access the action team meetings - click here for login information
Marijuana Action Team                  
Next meeting - September 11 @ 9:30 am  
Prescription Drug  Action Team
Next meeting-  September 18 @ 9:30 am  
 
Alcohol Action Team
Next meeting- September 25 @ 9:30 am  

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Policy Work Group
 
Co-Chair: Jennifer Husmann  
jhusmann@asac.us  

Co-Chair : Meagan Wentz
mwentz@prairieridge.net 

Next Meeting: Wednesday, Sept. 27 @   2 p.m.  Meeting  information  at this link

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
Next Meeting: at retreat
Purpose
 
To build skills and provide resources to members of AC4C 
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Capacity Work Group

Co-Chair: Kathy Getting 

Co-Chair: William Batten

Next Meeting: at retreat
Purpose
Create a network of professionals that have a diverse knowledge, experience and interest.

Medication Disposal Resources



More resources...


AC4C | 515-320-0585 | ia.ac4c@gmail.com | www.AC4C.org
Alliance of Coalitions for Change
Attn: Angie Asa-Lovstad, Director
2300 River Road
Algona, IA 50511