Chatham Community for Alcohol and Drug Free Youth

Minutes

October 20, 2010

Present: George Greger-Holt, Susan Powell, Troy Roberson, Daisy Womble, Renita Foxx, Rob Schooley, Will Hall, Larry Powell, Erika Gabriel, Suz Robinson

Susan opened the meeting and had all introduce themselves.

Troy reported on the assembly at Northwood High School and the Fatal Vision goggle and golf cart presentation on October 13. Between 350 and 400 students observed the demonstration, with about 60 students participating. He said it was the biggest demonstration since the Pittsboro PD acquired the equipment. Susan reported that on the post experience questionnaire, 56 of 60 students said it was realistic, 53 of 60 said it changed their opinion about whether someone could drive when they were intoxicated and 45 of 60 said they were surprised by the experience.

Daisy reported on the speaker at the end of the day. She played Jeopardy and discussed myths about substance abuse with the students. She thought it was well received by the students.

The grant Kick Off was discussed. It is planned for November 19 from 8:30 – 10:30 in the new library. Susan presented samples of the invitation with the new CCADFrY logo. She expects to invite about 80 people, with 50 expected to attend.

Susan reported that Mano is planning on changing his youth group to Siler City recruiting students from Jordan-Matthews. Mano and Susan are attending the TRU training on Friday, October 22. Suz suggested that Mano contact her for referrals and identified several existing groups he could use as partners.

Susan discussed the Safe Homes Pledge. The Pledge will be promoted at the Pittsboro Street Fair on October 23. A lock box will be raffled to those who sign the Pledge. It coincides with the coalition’s attempt to educate parents about the need to lock up alcohol and prescription drugs. Those who sign the pledge will be put on the list serve. Eventually, those who sign the pledge will be given a static cling sign indicating that they have a Safe Home.

Susan reported that the marketing and website consultants are working on a new home logo.

Susan reported on the Safe Stores campaign. It is scheduled to begin in November or December. The new Pantry regional manager has been invited to join the coalition. David McQuoid was very instrumental in getting all of his clerks trained in responsible sales. A static cling sticker will be given to stores that comply with the requirements for training staff.

Suzanne reported that the AIM club at Jordan-Matthews is very interested in helping the coalition.

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Susan reported on Operation Medicine Drop. She would like the coalition to consider planning four per year. Funding will be available to support the effort. Susan explained the project to those who were not involved in the first effort. Larry and Susan said that Walgreens now has an envelop for disposal of medicines but charge $3 for disposal. A new law allows people to dispose of other people’s medicines. Troy reported that the coalition would definitely hold one in March during National Child Safety month.

Renita explained Project Turnaround. She has many youth in the program, with the majority of her clients between the ages of 16 – 25. The majority are using marijuana and alcohol. She has surveyed her clients, and found that their use began between the ages of 12 – 13. She conducts youthful offender groups for clients ages 16 – 20. Clients report that students need more education on consequences and long reaching effects of the consequences.

The coalition talked about ways to get systematic education to students. Suz reported it was hard to find someone in the school to deliver the curriculum. Larry suggested a curriculum tied to Safe Homes for parents.

Susan reported that the faith-based community might be an alternative venue. Suz reported that there are 5 AME churches in Pittsboro that could be approached to bring together their youth groups. Larry said that those meetings would probably draw parents who didn’t think they had a problem, and an approach was needed to attract parents who are concerned about their children. Daisy suggested getting on the agenda for an existing district youth group meeting. She suggested that Saundra Gardner might be a good contact. Pat Regan-Alston was also suggested as a contact.

It was suggested putting social host laws on the back of the Safe Homes Pledge.

Susan provided a video, “Alcohol and the Teenage Brain,” for viewing. Suz suggested the PAC 360 as an alternate. Susan will view it to see which one is more appropriate. Videos will be donated to area libraries for parents to check out.

Susan and George will work on statistics from the Alcohol and Other Drug survey. Susan plans to meet with Melinda and Bev on Nov. 1 to create the PowerPoint for the Kick Off. It was suggested that the meeting start with some of this data.

Next coalition meeting is scheduled for November 17 at 3:30 in the Pittsboro Police Department satellite office in CCCC Building 1.

The next event planning meeting is scheduled for November 2 at 10:00 in the Pittsboro Police Department satellite office in CCCC Building 1.

No further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

George Greger-Holt