CAHL news & updates
May 2023
Poll Finds Many Parents Unaware of Kids' Exposure to Vaping

Four out of five U.S. parents questioned in a large poll believe their preteen and teenage kids are clear on the risks that electronic cigarettes pose, and only a few think their child actually...

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consumer.healthday.com
How the tobacco industry markets vaping as stress relief

blu, one of the first e-cigarette brands on the market, posted on Instagram an image of their product sticking out of the sand on a sunny day. The caption reads, "Take some time to yourself, you deserve it. #myblu."

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Calumet law enforcement finishes compliance checks
The Brillion, Chilton and New Holstein police departments and the Calumet County Sheriff’s Office—with the assistance from REACH —conducted alcohol age compliance checks to enforce liquor sales laws in Calumet County in February. “We’re excited to announce that...

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Exploring Power

"Power is not inherently good or bad—rather, its value depends on its locus, purpose, and manifestation. Perceiving power as “bad” can limit our ability to recognize that we have a role to play in pivoting its use toward good purposes.

Systems change is inherently about leveraging and shifting power within a system to bring about any desired change."

Excerpt from "Leading Systems Change in Public Health" written by Human Impact Partners. Read more.
Youth Prevention
REACH Leads
In January, Annie and Carri nominated five REACH youth members to be a part of a new youth-led FACT group, REACH Leads.
REACH Leads met every other week, from February to April, to focus on learning various leadership and coalition-building skills through fun, interactive activities led by Carri. Starting in May, REACH Leads will plan and implement a substance misuse prevention activity at all monthly REACH Youth events.
REACH Leads members are quickly becoming role models for their peers in Calumet County!
REACH Youth Honor Earth Day
REACH’s April Youth Event honored Earth Day, with a specific focus on how substance use can negatively impact the environment.

They spent the day collecting garbage and cigarette butts at various Calumet County parks before enjoying an earth-inspired snack - "dirt cups with worms".
REACH Celebrates Successful Alcohol Age Compliance Checks
Alcohol Age Compliance Checks (AACC) in Calumet have come a long way in four short years! Since gaining Drug Free Community grant status in 2019, REACH has supported AACC’s as an important evidence-based practice to reduce alcohol availability to minors.  

In 2019, AACC compliance rates were 63%. Today, they’re 89%. We are so grateful to all our local establishments who are committed to keeping kids safe and preventing underage drinking. Please join us in thanking each of them by liking and sharing our appreciation posts! Look for those on our official REACH Facebook page next week. 
We all play a role in keeping the next generation safe and healthy
The REACH Alcohol Committee has teamed up with several organizations to pilot a program that helps temporary alcohol license holders check IDs and provide wristbands to purchase and consume alcohol. As a part of the pilot, REACH will provide ID scanners, ID reading training, signage and wristbands to partherning organizations.

Requiring wristbands to purchase and consume alcohol is an evidence-based practice to reduce alcohol availability to minors. Something REACH takes to heart.
We look forward to seeing you out at these events:
  • Stockbridge Booster Club Softball, Rookie Ball and T Ball League Games, May-August, Stockbridge Park 
  • Hilbert Cheese Derby, June 8, Hilbert Civic Park (St. Mary’s Parish, Brillion FFA Alumni and Hilbert Fire Department
  • Hilbert 4th of July Celebration, July 4, Hilbert Civic Park (Hilbert Fire Department)

Stop by to say hi and thank the organization for keeping our youth safe and healthy!
Tobacco Prevention
Thank you for supporting tobacco prevention
CAHL would like to extend a special note of gratitude to the 13 volunteers who shared with the 2023 Joint Finance Committee, why tobacco prevention is important to them.

While it may not seem like much to write a letter, it is small efforts like these that have the biggest impact.

Thank you for your tireless support!
Tobacco Compliance Checks Results
CAHL has conducted 176 compliance checks across our 10 counties. Thank you to the multiple law enforcement agencies and youth volunteers who make this possible.

Keeping tobacco out of kids' hands remains our #1 priority. We're glad to see education efforts pay off with reduced sales in most areas and will continue to provide training and enforcement for those who do sell to kids.
CAHL Updates
Congrats on 4 Years, Annie!
This month marks four years with Annie at the REACH helm.

In that time she has taken the coalition to new heights and has had a hand in many successes. Annie has:
  • Established the Alcohol Committee
  • Started the Youth Coalition and Youth Events
  • Coordinated Alcohol Compliance Checks
  • Completed Prevention Specialist Certification
... just to name a few!

Please join us in congratulating Annie for a phenomenal four years! We're excited for what lies ahead!