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NCTOH 2025

The National Conference on Tobacco or Health is just around the corner (August 26-28) and Wisconsin will be well represented in the Windy City. Here's a quick reference guide of CTPTP partners and staff who are sharing their work in NCTOH poster presentations, panel discussions, and combined sessions. In the September issue of News to Use, we’ll share additional presentation details and resources from the conference.

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• View the full conference agenda
• Virtual option - A limited virtual registration option is available and includes access to a curated selection of live and recorded sessions, key conference resources, and features through the NCTOH 2025 app.

Tobacco 21 Resources

To support continued Tobacco 21 outreach – and help address ongoing confusion among retailers, consumers, and law enforcement – here are some new or updated materials to share in your communities.

• Letter to the editor template
• Talking points - developed by the T21 workgroup, these can be used for educational newsletters, communications, educating policy makers, other resources.
• Digital Content - social media copy, images, You Tube videos
• FACT Resources - talking points, LTE template

We will add more social media content and updated print-ready materials (flyers, posters, store signage) following DHS publication review/approval. Please reach out to Tobacco 21 work group co-leads, Liz Adams or Kayleigh Day, with questions or resource requests. 

Back to School Resources

As students return to classrooms in your area, please consider reaching out to  district contacts, parents, and other community members.  This is a great opportunity to connect with schools to start or renew relationships with your coalition and/or partner in support of creating tobacco-free schools. 

In case you missed the Youth and Young Adult Advisory Committee’s recent Office Hours or would like to review all the resources and notes discussed, the Back to School Resources & Notes document compiled by Kim Larson provides a variety of ideas and tools to help you get started.

Electronic Vaping Device Directory Resources

Questions continue to bubble up around Wis. Stat 995.15, the Electronic Vaping Device Directory managed by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR), and the amendment that was introduced and passed though the budget bill that changed requirements for electronic vaping devices that contain hemp (and no nicotine).

As this policy is overseen by DOR, we are not actively educating on this topic, but here are a few resources to help you stay informed and to share if questions arise.

• Vaping Device Directory overview
• DOR Cigarette, Tobacco, and Vapor Products Tax and Regulatory Information Publication (page 12). 
• FDA Authorized Products & Wisconsin Retailer Resources handout

Please reach out to Liz Adams or Kayleigh day with questions about this policy. For media inquiries focused on the specifics of the vape directory, we recommend directing reporters to the Department of Revenue, or please reach out to CTPTP Communications for additional support, if needed.

Upcoming TTA Opportunities

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 | 10-11:30am

CTPTP Orientation Office Hours: The Rise of Commercial Tobacco with Claire Piehowski

Meet with training and technical assistance providers and ask questions about resources and upcoming plans. For more information, contact Alex Peeters.

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | 10-11am

CTPTM Call 

Bi-weekly call for all partners who are involved in tobacco work. These calls are a space to share updates, network, and learn about other’s work around the state. For more information, contact Kayleigh Day.

September 10-11, 2025 

Wisconsin Substance Use Prevention Conference

An event focused on strategies to prevent all types of substance use. The theme for this year’s conference is "Prevention Works! Investing in Our Future and Healthy Communities." In-person and virtual options available. Learn more

Friday, September 12, 2025 | 10-11am

Policy Office Hours 

Monthly call for questions, sharing ideas and brainstorming about emerging policy needs. For more information, contact Liz Adams or Kayleigh Day.

Monday, September 15, 2025 | 10-11am

How Do I Build Capacity?

Coalition Community of Practice

The CoP is open to any CTPTP funded partner interested in learning and discussing coalition foundations and practices. For more information, contact Claire Piehowski. 

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | 10-11:30am

VPTI Networking Call

A space to share ideas, hear the latest VPTI updates, discuss challenges, and ask questions. For more information, contact Wendy Vander Zanden. 

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | 10-11am

CTPTP Orientation Office Hours: Evaluation 101 with Ruben Juarez

Meet with training and technical assistance providers and ask questions about resources and upcoming plans. For more information, contact Alex Peeters.

Please see the 2025-26 TTA Plan and Timeline for a full overview of training and technical assistance events, and review the Welcome Packet for CTPTP-funded partners to learn more about learning opportunities and ways to engage in groups and/or activities that best align with your work.