Stephanie Willis, CHCCS, spoke about the results of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey. The results were gathered using a different platform or on-line version, therefore, an exact comparison with the old results would be invalid. However, because of "Social Norming" efforts most teens are "NOT doing it". She was glad to see the "Talk it up, Lock it up" campaign getting underway and more attention. The YRBS and CHHS local survey results show that most kids are getting their alcohol and drugs from within their own homes. The "Talk it up, Lock it up" program asks parents to take active measures to deny access to alcohol and drugs. "Positive Behavior Support" gets the message out that kids are not using as part of Social Norming. Also mentioned was how helpful forums like the 5th Annual PTSA Parent Forum: Should We Drink With Our Kids?. Stephanie Willis then introduced Stephanie Mozokewen(sp?) who spoke about the prevention programs in both the High School and the Middle Schools, Susbstance Abuse Prevention and usage perceptions. The Safe-Homes network will be adding the Middle Schools in order to get more Parents to make "The Pledge". CHPD, local business and organizations teamed up to keep drugs and alcohol locked up. They collected 36lbs of pills and 40lbs of liquid. Also, "Operation: Medicine Cabinet". The CADFT hopes Parents will work with Lowe's, or other home improvement centers, to find more creative ways to secure drugs and alcohol in their homes. Questions were fielded about how to better advertise or market the "Talk it up, Lock it up". Also, using Sentury Safe was suggested.
Chapel Hill Police Lt. Pat Burns reported that the Alcohol Response Team now has 26 trained officers. The response team consists of officers from both Chapel Hill and Carrboro Police Departments who are specially trained. They patrolled all of the UNC football games to enforce the Open Container Law. Meetings were held in Aug and Oct with all local departments, including Campus police, to review compliance's and monitoring (e.g. keg control, issuing violations and recurring situations). Another officer training is expected in Jan. He spoke about the ALERT Team and their success. THERE IS AN ANONYMOUS TIPLINE for citizens who want to express their concerns and/or report situations.
The Carpe Diem Group from UNC was represented by Dean Blackburn, Assistant Dean of Students, Community Relations. He talked about the surveys for incoming students and the wrong perception of UNC being a party school. He explained that there is an increase in the alcohol use in Chapel Hill, however, it seems to follow a trend that fluctuates every 4 to 5 years. He discussed some of the results as to: Where do the students think the alcohol is? Sororities and Fraternities. Where do they get alcohol? Off-campus locations. Read more on the Alchohol education classes here. Dean thanked the officers and other resources for their involvement.
Eric Smith from Campus Health Services talked about the success of the Alcohol Education and Assessment Sessions.
Jenny Levering, Assistant Dean of Students, Fraternity & Sorority Life spoke about the students giving positive feedback on the Environmental Management Approach, Guiding Principles / Philosophy and Long Term Goals and Objectives of the Counseling and Wellness Services. More information on alcohol is located on Student Legal Services website.
At this juncture, Dale brought up the ad in the Daily Tar Heel about a Beer Pong Fund Raiser for Higher Education. This was deemed a faux pas, and was indeed in need of a Call to Action. Please advocate for no fund raising in bars by writing to Legislators or the Chancellor at UNC.
Judy Dingfelder from the Orange County ABC Board, spoke about there being less funds for Education and Training. Groups in need
will need to come forward to ask for Grants. The ABC Board is involved in Training ALE, detecting False I.D.'s using scanners and has a Zero Tolerance policy for sales to minors. She also noted that privatization would cause a loss of controls as well as losing the opportunity to educate our law enforcement personnel.
Jason Jacobs from Youth Villages spoke about how they are working with families with Multistemic Therapy, increased parent supervision and Behavioral Issues. He reported high success rates.
Michael Eisen, NC Dept of MHDDSAS, covered the statewide issues. He mentioned the effectivness of the environmental management strategies. He stated that the ABC would need support in retaining the ABC stores and that privatization would be a great loss of control. He talked about Verla Insco being the primary sponsor for H1579 to Increase Alcohol Taxes and DRH80378 and how these bills need our support. He feels that a Multi-tiered approach is the best way to make a difference.
Thomas McQuiston was the spokesperson for the Parents Helping Parents. He spoke about the passing of his son in Oct of 2008, a memorial fund and a scholarship that may come from it. Contributions can be made by a check payable to the Matthew McQuiston Memorial Fund and sent to 117 Balsam Court, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
Steve Cory announced that an Alateen meeting was forming at 8:00pm on Monday evenings in Durham at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church. The list of meetings is on-line at www.alanonalateen6nc.org/meeting-schedule/meeting-sch.htm
T-Shirts were made available from the North Carolina Preventing Underage Drinking Initiative (NC-PUD).
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Community Coalition Meeting
The Coalition for Alcohol & Drug Free Teenagers
of Chapel Hill & Carrboro
invites you attend our Fall lunch meeting on:
Thursday, November 19th at 12:00 noon to 1:30pm
This meeting is an opportunity to report out to the community about the many exciting and promising Coalition initiatives, as well as to hear from you as to concerns, celebrations or needs.
Please let me know if you or your agency would like to report out or make an announcement.
A complimentary lunch will be provided. Please kindly RSVP by Monday, November 16th if you plan to attend this meeting so we can be sure to have enough food on hand.
Location: Squid's Restaurant, 1201 15-501 Hwy Bypass, Chapel Hill, 942-8757 This meeting open to the public. Please forward this invite to others who might like to attend.
I look forward to seeing you soon!
Dale Pratt-Wilson, Director
Coalition for Alcohol & Drug Free Teenagers
of Chapel Hill and Carrboro
www.CHCcoalition.org
of Chapel Hill & Carrboro
invites you attend our Fall lunch meeting on:
Thursday, November 19th at 12:00 noon to 1:30pm
This meeting is an opportunity to report out to the community about the many exciting and promising Coalition initiatives, as well as to hear from you as to concerns, celebrations or needs.
Please let me know if you or your agency would like to report out or make an announcement.
A complimentary lunch will be provided. Please kindly RSVP by Monday, November 16th if you plan to attend this meeting so we can be sure to have enough food on hand.
Location: Squid's Restaurant, 1201 15-501 Hwy Bypass, Chapel Hill, 942-8757 This meeting open to the public. Please forward this invite to others who might like to attend.
I look forward to seeing you soon!
Dale Pratt-Wilson, Director
Coalition for Alcohol & Drug Free Teenagers
of Chapel Hill and Carrboro
www.CHCcoalition.org
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Spring Meeting Notes 2009
Keren Lewis talked about the 5th Annual PTSA Parent Forum: Should We Drink With Our Kids?. You can view this presentation on-line if you CLICK HERE. Melinda Pankratz spoke about the surveys having positive feedback and how effective this forum was.
Stephanie Willis, CHCCS, commended the presenters and organizers for all of the Parent Forums. Her office has received good feedback and calls for information. Two different Task Forces have been merged and new plans are in the works for more parent education programs. The NC ABC Board and Safe and Drug Free Schools continue to fund the alcohol awareness campaigns. Changes are expected because they are not getting through to every student. She feels that the Youth Risk Behavior Survey is being taken more seriously by the students. Plans are to increase the "Social Norming" efforts. Jackie Reid, the Student Assistance Counselor has been working with parents that are challanged with kids that are using. Student Resource Officers and representatives from both police departments have been meeting to keep consistency in the laws and rules shared between the schools. Policies may soon differ due to cuts in government funds, which could mean having to use outsourced programs for affected teens. One campus has seen an increase in violations which will require more surveillance. Pill usage is becoming a bigger problem. Dale spoke about launching a campaign to influence parents to lock up not only alcohol, but their drugs as well. Robin mentioned the "Operation: Medicine Cabinet". Stephanie continued about how laws need to be changed to curb the over perscribing of medications by doctors. The awareness efforts may have to be focusing more on the Middle Schools. Pam Diggs was mentioned for her involvement in the Tobacco Reality Unfiltered.
Colleen Hughes, Center for Prevention Resources spoke about the Unlimited Success program. She is currently working in prevention, stated that 20% of adolescents have tried prescription drugs and that overdoses are the second leading cause of teen deaths.
Billie J. Guthrie, Community Backyard talked about Reclaimimg Futures which is a six step model for changing the way we look at the juvenile justice system, getting teens to treatment and dealing with law violations. She also reviewed the many things the Community Backyard is involved in.
Chapel Hill Police Lt. Pat Burns reported that the Alcohol Response Team had attended a forum in Nashville that was very beneficial to all those that attended. The response team, which began in February 2009, consists of many officers from both Chapel Hill and Carrboro Police Departments who are trained and identified to be part of this task force. They patrol parties, verify bar compliances and while monitoring over-servicing, check keg control, issue violations and revisit recurring situations. They can form teams of officers on quick notice and have been very efficient. Dale interjected and commended Pat, the officers involved and the ALE. She would like to get the UNC Campus Police involved.
Dean Blackburn, Assistant Dean of Students, Community Relations also thanked the officers and other resources. He talked about the student interventions being motivators for the recidivism rates increasing. He also spoke about how Carpe Diem has positive feedback from students and is causing decreases in alcohol use. Matt Sullivan has been helpful in explaining law requirements. Surveys from the students involved reflect that 94% have decreasing alcohol use. Jenny Levering, Assistant Dean of Students, Fraternity & Sorority Life also commended the CHPD. She stated that the students have been responsive to their efforts. They have been focusing on better controls during campus celebration times (NCAA Championship, Halloween, etc.) by lessening open party activity.
Some of the other officiers spoke for Matt Sullivan about the trends in pill usage increasing and the simplicity of obtaining pharmicuticals through the internet. Also, that alcohol larceny is on the rise. Moreover, the calls that are answered for loud music and parties usually turn out to be a mix of colledge and high school students.
Joseph M. Buckner, Chief District Court Judge, Orange County spoke about his 35 years in Chapel Hill and the surrounding communities. He is familiar with the bad outcomes and that the majority of violations result in deferred prosecution. He put in a plug for the upcoming 4th Annual Unity Day at the Hargraves Center on June 29th. He spoke about the plans Gov. Perdue has to reduce funding for drug court. He spoke about North Orange County having a high truancy rate and mentioned that parents are being sited for not getting their kids to school. He feels that multiple programs helping at multiple levels is "all good" and eventually will help make a difference.
Bill from CHHS spoke about the schools budget issues affecting the Student Assistance Programs and distribution of parent information. July 3rd is the next chance to lobby the school board. There was mention of the e-mail that Steve Scgoggs sent to parents about usage and activity on campus.
A representative from the OJJDP came to get interest in the upcoming 11th Annual UDETC Leadership Conference. Please visit www.udetc.org for more information.
Stephanie Willis, CHCCS, commended the presenters and organizers for all of the Parent Forums. Her office has received good feedback and calls for information. Two different Task Forces have been merged and new plans are in the works for more parent education programs. The NC ABC Board and Safe and Drug Free Schools continue to fund the alcohol awareness campaigns. Changes are expected because they are not getting through to every student. She feels that the Youth Risk Behavior Survey is being taken more seriously by the students. Plans are to increase the "Social Norming" efforts. Jackie Reid, the Student Assistance Counselor has been working with parents that are challanged with kids that are using. Student Resource Officers and representatives from both police departments have been meeting to keep consistency in the laws and rules shared between the schools. Policies may soon differ due to cuts in government funds, which could mean having to use outsourced programs for affected teens. One campus has seen an increase in violations which will require more surveillance. Pill usage is becoming a bigger problem. Dale spoke about launching a campaign to influence parents to lock up not only alcohol, but their drugs as well. Robin mentioned the "Operation: Medicine Cabinet". Stephanie continued about how laws need to be changed to curb the over perscribing of medications by doctors. The awareness efforts may have to be focusing more on the Middle Schools. Pam Diggs was mentioned for her involvement in the Tobacco Reality Unfiltered.
Colleen Hughes, Center for Prevention Resources spoke about the Unlimited Success program. She is currently working in prevention, stated that 20% of adolescents have tried prescription drugs and that overdoses are the second leading cause of teen deaths.
Billie J. Guthrie, Community Backyard talked about Reclaimimg Futures which is a six step model for changing the way we look at the juvenile justice system, getting teens to treatment and dealing with law violations. She also reviewed the many things the Community Backyard is involved in.
Chapel Hill Police Lt. Pat Burns reported that the Alcohol Response Team had attended a forum in Nashville that was very beneficial to all those that attended. The response team, which began in February 2009, consists of many officers from both Chapel Hill and Carrboro Police Departments who are trained and identified to be part of this task force. They patrol parties, verify bar compliances and while monitoring over-servicing, check keg control, issue violations and revisit recurring situations. They can form teams of officers on quick notice and have been very efficient. Dale interjected and commended Pat, the officers involved and the ALE. She would like to get the UNC Campus Police involved.
Dean Blackburn, Assistant Dean of Students, Community Relations also thanked the officers and other resources. He talked about the student interventions being motivators for the recidivism rates increasing. He also spoke about how Carpe Diem has positive feedback from students and is causing decreases in alcohol use. Matt Sullivan has been helpful in explaining law requirements. Surveys from the students involved reflect that 94% have decreasing alcohol use. Jenny Levering, Assistant Dean of Students, Fraternity & Sorority Life also commended the CHPD. She stated that the students have been responsive to their efforts. They have been focusing on better controls during campus celebration times (NCAA Championship, Halloween, etc.) by lessening open party activity.
Some of the other officiers spoke for Matt Sullivan about the trends in pill usage increasing and the simplicity of obtaining pharmicuticals through the internet. Also, that alcohol larceny is on the rise. Moreover, the calls that are answered for loud music and parties usually turn out to be a mix of colledge and high school students.
Joseph M. Buckner, Chief District Court Judge, Orange County spoke about his 35 years in Chapel Hill and the surrounding communities. He is familiar with the bad outcomes and that the majority of violations result in deferred prosecution. He put in a plug for the upcoming 4th Annual Unity Day at the Hargraves Center on June 29th. He spoke about the plans Gov. Perdue has to reduce funding for drug court. He spoke about North Orange County having a high truancy rate and mentioned that parents are being sited for not getting their kids to school. He feels that multiple programs helping at multiple levels is "all good" and eventually will help make a difference.
Bill from CHHS spoke about the schools budget issues affecting the Student Assistance Programs and distribution of parent information. July 3rd is the next chance to lobby the school board. There was mention of the e-mail that Steve Scgoggs sent to parents about usage and activity on campus.
A representative from the OJJDP came to get interest in the upcoming 11th Annual UDETC Leadership Conference. Please visit www.udetc.org for more information.
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Community Coalition Meeting
The Coalition for Alcohol & Drug Free Teenagers
of Chapel Hill & Carrboro
invites you attend our Spring lunch meeting on:
Thursday, May 21st at 12:00pm.
This meeting is an opportunity to report out to the community about the many exciting and promising Coalition initiatives, as well as to hear from you as to concerns, celebrations or needs. Please let me know if you personally or your agency would like to make an announcement.
A "complimentary lunch" will be provided. Please kindly RSVP by Monday May 18th if you plan to attend this meeting so we can be sure to have enough food on hand.
Location: Squid's Restaurant, 1201 15-501 Hwy Bypass, Chapel Hill, 942-8757 This meeting open to the public. Please forward this invite to others who might like to attend.
I look forward to seeing you soon!
Dale Pratt-Wilson, Director
The Coalition for Alcohol & Drug Free Teenagers
of Chapel Hill and Carrboro
www.chccoalition.org
of Chapel Hill & Carrboro
invites you attend our Spring lunch meeting on:
Thursday, May 21st at 12:00pm.
This meeting is an opportunity to report out to the community about the many exciting and promising Coalition initiatives, as well as to hear from you as to concerns, celebrations or needs. Please let me know if you personally or your agency would like to make an announcement.
A "complimentary lunch" will be provided. Please kindly RSVP by Monday May 18th if you plan to attend this meeting so we can be sure to have enough food on hand.
Location: Squid's Restaurant, 1201 15-501 Hwy Bypass, Chapel Hill, 942-8757 This meeting open to the public. Please forward this invite to others who might like to attend.
I look forward to seeing you soon!
Dale Pratt-Wilson, Director
The Coalition for Alcohol & Drug Free Teenagers
of Chapel Hill and Carrboro
www.chccoalition.org
Friday, January 30, 2009
PTSA Parent Forum
5th Annual PTSA Parent Forum presents:
Should We Drink With Our Teens?
Answer A: “Yes. I want to teach them to be responsible drinkers.”
Answer B: “No. One drink is too much.”
Which answer is correct? A or B?
Which do you practice in your home?
Come and join us to hear from our panel of experts.
You will learn about the latest research and data on teenage drinking, brain development, lowering the drinking age (Amethyst Initiative), the “European Approach”, family counseling, the law in North Carolina.
The evening will consist of one hour of expert panelist presentations followed by one hour of questions and answers. This event is co-sponsored by the High School PTSA organizations of Carrboro, East Chapel Hill,
and Chapel Hill and is free and open to the public.
Date: Wednesday, February 4th at 7PM
Place: East Chapel Hill High School’s Auditorium
PANEL MEMBERS
Dean Blackburn, MA, Assistant Dean of Students and Community Relations at UNC-Chapel Hill. Mr. Blackburn will discuss current campus culture and university concerns regarding underage drinking.
Michael Eisen, MA, LPC - State Coordinator - NC Preventing Underage Drinking Initiative/NC Department of Health and Human Services. Mr. Eisen will discuss the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984 and the relationship between the minimum legal drinking age, alcohol consumption and alcohol-related problems including current research about the “European Approach”.
Tina Lepage, PsyD, Lepage Associates Solution-Based Psychological Services, providing services to local adolescents, parents and families. Dr. Lepage will discuss the social and psychological dynamics of adolescent drinking and tips for parents on prevention.
Matt Sullivan, JD, MSW, Chapel Hill Police Department Crisis Counselor. Mr. Sullivan will concentrate on the criminal and civil liabilities of adult providers and underage consumers, and current teenage drinking
trends.
Aaron White, PhD, Health Science Administrator, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Dr. White will share his expert research on the effects of alcohol on the developing teenage brain.
Moderator: Art Belden, ECHHS PTSA President
For information contact
Carrboro High School: Katina Rogers, katinarogers@bellsouth.net
Chapel Hill High School: Martha Sheard Farley, msheardfarley@nc.rr.com
East Chapel Hill High School: Christian Gilbert, xtian12@aolcom, Karen Lewis, tokyokaren@yahoo.com
Coalition for Alcohol and Drug Free Teenagers of Chapel Hill and Carrboro: dalepratt-wilson@nc.rr.com
If you were unable to attend this year’s Parent Forum, you can access it in the following ways:
TV: Airing on The People's Channel (Channel 8 on Time Warner Cable) Thursday, March 19th and Thursday March 26th at 8:00pm
Webcast: http://chccsptsa.blip.tv
CD: A CD version is available for check-out at the library at each of the CHCCS high schools.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Fall Meeting Notes 2008
Drew Smith, Devel Dir at the Chapel Hill YMCA described the 18,000 sq. ft. Youth Center. The capitol campaign has already raised 1 million of the 5 million needed to build a community place, for teens ranging from 13 to 18 years, to be completed by 2010. This is a community project. The most recent Middle School Madness event was a success. There were over 500 students in attendance. Jerry Whortan, Exec Dir, spoke about the interest and needs he has heard from both parents and students of a multi-cultural community. For more information or to make a donation, contact Jerry or Drew.
Stephanie Willis, Health Coordinator for the CHCCS, spoke about the Youth Risk Behavior Survey. The results are a combination of the standard survey and a survey which includes questions involving attitudes, perceptions and behaviors. Chapel Hill Police participated in a forum which included Administrators, Student Resource Officers and Substance Abuse Staff about increasing awareness of prescription drug use. Efforts have been made to double up efforts and including canines in searches. Both the Drug and Alcohol Awareness Task Force (Carole Groux, Dale Prattt-Wilson and Robin Clark) and the District Substance Abuse Task Force are combining to discuss new additions to the school policy, development of new materials and looking for other ways to get awareness materials to students and families. One policy change that was discussed is that off-campus substance abuse will result in loss of campus parking and off-campus lunchtime privildges.
Eric Smith, UNC Wellness Services, thanked the CHPD for the control at the Halloween celebration. Eric is involved in the review of the policies and finding better ways of enforcing them. He spoke about core survey shows a large reduction in binge drinking. Also, there are more preemptive measures for incoming students. Wellness Services is involved in the development of strategies to help control drinking for at risk students. One of the developments is known as Environment Management for students, faculty and staff. This includes science based strategies, moving towards Social Norming, streamlining policies and enforcement, and one-on-one assessment.
Dan Sykes, Orange County ABC Board, read amounts and percentages of profits that have been donated for alcohol awareness and law enforcement. The strong ties with the CHPD, Carrboro PD and OC Sheriff to perform compliance checks. A vendor has been chosen to supply the I.D. Scanners and a few of the local ABC stores have them installed. Each store has an Education Center, which provides brochures and information on substance abuse. Warning messages about underage drinking are being printed on the bags. Staff is being educated and trained for the responsible service, sale, and consumption of alcohol. The state is analyzing the efficiency by which liquor is sold. A possible outcome of the evaluation is that liquor sales could be removed from current Alcohol Beverage Control operations and privatized for private businesses to control the sale of hard liquor. One of the major issues regarding the privatization of liquor sales was the impact upon revenues provided to local governments. According to NC House Bill 1292, a study was conducted of possible ABC store privatization results. The study was designed to analyze methods other states use to regulate alcohol distribution and discern the feasibility of partial privatization (the state privatizes the retail function but retains the wholesale function of liquor distribution) and full privatization (the state privatizes both the retail and wholesale functions of liquor distribution). Local ABC boards are concerned about the potential loss of revenue to local municipalities.
Carole Groux, CADFT explained the Safe Homes website and the intended use. Currently recruiting teens to raise awareness and to get families involved in making the promise that their home will not be subjected to underage drinkers.
Trish Halsey, Dir Carpe Diem, spoke about Carpe Diem, a Chapel Hill First Offenders Program for Alcohol Violations. This is a six-week, five-session program being run as a pilot. Each session is two hours in length with an average of 16 students. There will be outside assignments and a group community service project. Students will spend a total of 15 hours fulfilling the requirements of Carpe Diem. Groups will focus on risk reduction, stress management, alcohol and drug education, replacement behaviors, self-awareness and effective interpersonal skills. The group has been visited by speakers, such as Matt Sullivan, who spoke about current laws and how they are enforced. In phase II of the program, beginning in 09, more groups will be attending. For more information contact Trish at chapelhillfop@gmail.com or call (919) 240-5521. Also, Orange County offers Project Turn Around, for students 16 years or older.
Dale spoke about the Coalition funding from supporting organizations throughout the county. The Underage Drinking Research Initiative has made great strides in building more coalitions for supporting alcohol and drug free communities countrywide. The Alcohol Purchase Surveys are still being conducted and the results are being given to local law enforcement and ALE with a request for a full compliance check using an underage buyer.
The NC Institute of Medicine Task Force on Substance Abuse Services has an Interim Report to the NC General Assembly, as well as the presentation for the Implications for Adolescents by Pam Silberman, JD, DrPH. President & CEONC Institute of Mental Health.
Michael Eisen, NC Dept of MHDDSAS, announced that the NCIoMTF full report should be released in Jan 09. He spoke about the "Price vs. Use" or Usage Fees that help in saving costs to Public Health. He talked about the research being done on the Effects of Alcohol Tax Increases on Alcohol-Related Disease Mortality in Alaska: Time-Series Analyses from 1976 to 2004 done by Dr. Alexander C. Wagenaar in the Amer Jour of Public Health. The cost of underage drinking is estimated at $1.2 billion per year and increasing the tax could raise 80 million per year to support abuse programs. You can view information from the Institute of Medicine. Other links to visit are the Underage Drinking Education Training Center and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
Karen Lewis (minutes missing)
Andrea Hussong, PhD UNC-CH, (minutes missing) is developing a Prevention Program for Young Children living in Alcoholic Families. For more info contact Andrea Hussong at hussong@unc.edu or call (919) 962-2537.
Linda Hammock (minutes missing)
Laura Wenzel, Pa'lante Director (minutes missing). Pa'lante events are posted at Radio Pa'lante 103.5. Click here to hear about their group.
Stephanie Willis, Health Coordinator for the CHCCS, spoke about the Youth Risk Behavior Survey. The results are a combination of the standard survey and a survey which includes questions involving attitudes, perceptions and behaviors. Chapel Hill Police participated in a forum which included Administrators, Student Resource Officers and Substance Abuse Staff about increasing awareness of prescription drug use. Efforts have been made to double up efforts and including canines in searches. Both the Drug and Alcohol Awareness Task Force (Carole Groux, Dale Prattt-Wilson and Robin Clark) and the District Substance Abuse Task Force are combining to discuss new additions to the school policy, development of new materials and looking for other ways to get awareness materials to students and families. One policy change that was discussed is that off-campus substance abuse will result in loss of campus parking and off-campus lunchtime privildges.
Eric Smith, UNC Wellness Services, thanked the CHPD for the control at the Halloween celebration. Eric is involved in the review of the policies and finding better ways of enforcing them. He spoke about core survey shows a large reduction in binge drinking. Also, there are more preemptive measures for incoming students. Wellness Services is involved in the development of strategies to help control drinking for at risk students. One of the developments is known as Environment Management for students, faculty and staff. This includes science based strategies, moving towards Social Norming, streamlining policies and enforcement, and one-on-one assessment.
Dan Sykes, Orange County ABC Board, read amounts and percentages of profits that have been donated for alcohol awareness and law enforcement. The strong ties with the CHPD, Carrboro PD and OC Sheriff to perform compliance checks. A vendor has been chosen to supply the I.D. Scanners and a few of the local ABC stores have them installed. Each store has an Education Center, which provides brochures and information on substance abuse. Warning messages about underage drinking are being printed on the bags. Staff is being educated and trained for the responsible service, sale, and consumption of alcohol. The state is analyzing the efficiency by which liquor is sold. A possible outcome of the evaluation is that liquor sales could be removed from current Alcohol Beverage Control operations and privatized for private businesses to control the sale of hard liquor. One of the major issues regarding the privatization of liquor sales was the impact upon revenues provided to local governments. According to NC House Bill 1292, a study was conducted of possible ABC store privatization results. The study was designed to analyze methods other states use to regulate alcohol distribution and discern the feasibility of partial privatization (the state privatizes the retail function but retains the wholesale function of liquor distribution) and full privatization (the state privatizes both the retail and wholesale functions of liquor distribution). Local ABC boards are concerned about the potential loss of revenue to local municipalities.
Carole Groux, CADFT explained the Safe Homes website and the intended use. Currently recruiting teens to raise awareness and to get families involved in making the promise that their home will not be subjected to underage drinkers.
Trish Halsey, Dir Carpe Diem, spoke about Carpe Diem, a Chapel Hill First Offenders Program for Alcohol Violations. This is a six-week, five-session program being run as a pilot. Each session is two hours in length with an average of 16 students. There will be outside assignments and a group community service project. Students will spend a total of 15 hours fulfilling the requirements of Carpe Diem. Groups will focus on risk reduction, stress management, alcohol and drug education, replacement behaviors, self-awareness and effective interpersonal skills. The group has been visited by speakers, such as Matt Sullivan, who spoke about current laws and how they are enforced. In phase II of the program, beginning in 09, more groups will be attending. For more information contact Trish at chapelhillfop@gmail.com or call (919) 240-5521. Also, Orange County offers Project Turn Around, for students 16 years or older.
Dale spoke about the Coalition funding from supporting organizations throughout the county. The Underage Drinking Research Initiative has made great strides in building more coalitions for supporting alcohol and drug free communities countrywide. The Alcohol Purchase Surveys are still being conducted and the results are being given to local law enforcement and ALE with a request for a full compliance check using an underage buyer.
The NC Institute of Medicine Task Force on Substance Abuse Services has an Interim Report to the NC General Assembly, as well as the presentation for the Implications for Adolescents by Pam Silberman, JD, DrPH. President & CEONC Institute of Mental Health.
Michael Eisen, NC Dept of MHDDSAS, announced that the NCIoMTF full report should be released in Jan 09. He spoke about the "Price vs. Use" or Usage Fees that help in saving costs to Public Health. He talked about the research being done on the Effects of Alcohol Tax Increases on Alcohol-Related Disease Mortality in Alaska: Time-Series Analyses from 1976 to 2004 done by Dr. Alexander C. Wagenaar in the Amer Jour of Public Health. The cost of underage drinking is estimated at $1.2 billion per year and increasing the tax could raise 80 million per year to support abuse programs. You can view information from the Institute of Medicine. Other links to visit are the Underage Drinking Education Training Center and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
Karen Lewis (minutes missing)
Andrea Hussong, PhD UNC-CH, (minutes missing) is developing a Prevention Program for Young Children living in Alcoholic Families. For more info contact Andrea Hussong at hussong@unc.edu or call (919) 962-2537.
Linda Hammock (minutes missing)
Laura Wenzel, Pa'lante Director (minutes missing). Pa'lante events are posted at Radio Pa'lante 103.5. Click here to hear about their group.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Community Coalition Meeting
The Coalition for Alcohol & Drug Free Teenagers
of Chapel Hill & Carrboro
invites you attend our Fall lunch meeting on:
Thursday, November 20th at 12:00pm.
This meeting is an opportunity to report out to the community about the many exciting and promising Coalition initiatives, as well as to hear from you as to concerns, celebrations or needs. Please let me know if you or your agency would like to report out or make an announcement.
A "complimentary lunch" will be provided. Please kindly RSVP by Saturday, November 15th if you plan to attend this meeting so we can be sure to have enough food on hand.
Location: Squid's Restaurant, 1201 15-501 Hwy Bypass, Chapel Hill, 942-8757 This meeting open to the public. Please forward this invite to others who might like to attend.
I look forward to seeing you soon!
Dale Pratt-Wilson, Director
Coalition for Alcohol & Drug Free Teenagers
of Chapel Hill and Carrboro
www.CHCcoalition.org
of Chapel Hill & Carrboro
invites you attend our Fall lunch meeting on:
Thursday, November 20th at 12:00pm.
This meeting is an opportunity to report out to the community about the many exciting and promising Coalition initiatives, as well as to hear from you as to concerns, celebrations or needs. Please let me know if you or your agency would like to report out or make an announcement.
A "complimentary lunch" will be provided. Please kindly RSVP by Saturday, November 15th if you plan to attend this meeting so we can be sure to have enough food on hand.
Location: Squid's Restaurant, 1201 15-501 Hwy Bypass, Chapel Hill, 942-8757 This meeting open to the public. Please forward this invite to others who might like to attend.
I look forward to seeing you soon!
Dale Pratt-Wilson, Director
Coalition for Alcohol & Drug Free Teenagers
of Chapel Hill and Carrboro
www.CHCcoalition.org
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Spring Meeting Notes 2008
A member from the UNC Health Services spoke about the "Wellness Services"Alcohol Education Classes and the Substance Abuse Prevention programs. The Campus Police have a new citation to work towards accountability. Also, there may be a $100K grant coming the NCAA for funding.
Stephanie Willis, CHCCS, spoke about the Youth Risk Behavior Survey. The results have been merged with the results from a more in-depth survey which was developed locally. The merged results are showing trends are decreasing. She thanked both Orange County ABC and Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools as contributors. Regina Probst was involved in OPC receiving funding for Drug Free NC. Pam Diggs was mentioned for her involvement in the Tobacco Reality Unfiltered.
Chapel Hill High School sponsored two mock car crashes the day before the school's prom. The community agencies who made the event happen include Chapel Hill Police, Chapel Hill Fire Department, Carrboro Police, Carrboro Fire Department, Orange County EMS, Orange County 911 Operations, Orange County Sheriff's department and NC ALE agents.
Matt Sullivan of the CHPD gave an update on the Parent Education Forums or "Reality Check". The goal of these events is to get information about drugs and alcohol to parents. Over 200 parents from the local middle and high schools attended the presentations. They also help form parent alliances. Matt also has shared the youth risk behavior survey at the CHPD in-services.
Drew Smith, Devel Dir at the Chapel Hill YMCA unveiled displays of plans for a new Youth Center. A capitol campaign has begun to raise 5 million to build a community place for after school programs. Focus groups have been formed to determine what types of things will be included. To mention a few, homework rooms, battle of the bands, freestyling, gymnasium, boomerang program, and much more. Jeff Lloyd, Asst Youth Dir, has had more success holding the Middle School Madness events. These nights include open basketball, having the aerobics room become a dance hall and making concessions available. For more information or to make a donation, contact Jerry Whortan, Exec Dir or Drew Smith, Devel Dir.
The Town of Chapel Hill’s Youth Council will accept applications through June 30 from high school students interested in joining. The youth council is a great way for students to meet their peers across the school district. Since its first meeting on Jan. 28 with 16 students, the youth council has grown to 24 students. Applicants must reside within the district of Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools, but they may be attending public, private, home school or charter school. The youth council currently meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at Hargraves Center, 216 N. Roberson St. The purpose of the youth council is to familiarize and involve its members with the various departments of Town government, the Town Council and Mayor’s Office. Participants also are expected to become involved in community service projects. Through membership in the State Youth Advocacy Council, there are opportunities to attend workshops, conferences and retreats designed to enhance leadership, team building, and service learning skills. Applications and information is available online at townhall.townofchapelhill.org/parks_&_rec/youth_council or by contacting Liz Mason Carter at 968-2787 x 212 or mail her lcarter@townofchapelhill.org.
Judy, ABC Board, has been evaluating I.D. Scanners for the ABC stores. They have been having success with the number of brochures being taken and the underage drinking messages printed on the paper bags. ABC has also been applying for educational grants to help raise funds. She spoke about the TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) education and training for the responsible service, sale, and consumption of alcohol.
Laura Wenzel, Pa'lante Director, was involved in creating presentation on alcohol use and consequences. The presentation was shown several times at different places such as the Annual Health Fair at the UNC Hospital. There were surveys that were given before and after the presentation with good results. Pa'lante will host Nights of the Stars at the Carrboro Century Center on June 12th. This is an alcohol-free event. Radio Pa'lante broadcasted prom info about safe dating and setting boundaries. The teens were talking about not drinking as well.
Lauren Wilson, Agent of the Alcohol Law Enforcement, has been handing out violations and having the CHPD follow up on alcohol compliance checks.
Craig Lloyd, Executive Director MADD NC spoke about the many programs that are sponsored by MADD. Protecting You, Protecting Me, Road Ready Teens, Think MADD, For Your Child, Outside the Classroom, UMADD, Parent Resources, Youth Statistics, Laws in NC, Why 21, Media Resources, 3 Screen School Assembly programs and MADD Class Packs.
Dale spoke about the NHTSA Grant, the Roadside Survey performed by the UNC Highway Safety Research Center. More parents want Law Enforcement to pursue those providing alcohol to our youth more than searching for parties. She also nominated the CHPD for "Law Enforcement Partner of the Year", talked about the Cat's Cradle asking for volunteers to do breathalyzers for youth entering the establishment, the Alcohol Purchase Surveys to find if establishments are selling without asking for an ID, and thanked the CHPD once more for following up on doing compliance checks.
Michael Eisen, NC Dept of MHDDSAS, gave more kudos to the Chapel Hill and Carrboro Police for their involvement. He spoke about the "Tipping Point", where the community takes control from the vendors of the vice. For example, the impact that "Truth" had on cigarette sales. Take It Back is a national youth-directed movement to reduce alcohol problems. He mentioned environmental management strategies and the influence of the OJJDP. The Strategic Prevention Framework. The governors’ proposed budget includes increasing the alcohol tax to raise funds for substance abuse programs. The cost of underage drinking is estimated at $1.2 billion per year and increasing the tax could raise 80 million per year to support abuse programs. You can view information from the Institute of Medicine.
Stephanie Willis, CHCCS, spoke about the Youth Risk Behavior Survey. The results have been merged with the results from a more in-depth survey which was developed locally. The merged results are showing trends are decreasing. She thanked both Orange County ABC and Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools as contributors. Regina Probst was involved in OPC receiving funding for Drug Free NC. Pam Diggs was mentioned for her involvement in the Tobacco Reality Unfiltered.
Chapel Hill High School sponsored two mock car crashes the day before the school's prom. The community agencies who made the event happen include Chapel Hill Police, Chapel Hill Fire Department, Carrboro Police, Carrboro Fire Department, Orange County EMS, Orange County 911 Operations, Orange County Sheriff's department and NC ALE agents.
Matt Sullivan of the CHPD gave an update on the Parent Education Forums or "Reality Check". The goal of these events is to get information about drugs and alcohol to parents. Over 200 parents from the local middle and high schools attended the presentations. They also help form parent alliances. Matt also has shared the youth risk behavior survey at the CHPD in-services.
Drew Smith, Devel Dir at the Chapel Hill YMCA unveiled displays of plans for a new Youth Center. A capitol campaign has begun to raise 5 million to build a community place for after school programs. Focus groups have been formed to determine what types of things will be included. To mention a few, homework rooms, battle of the bands, freestyling, gymnasium, boomerang program, and much more. Jeff Lloyd, Asst Youth Dir, has had more success holding the Middle School Madness events. These nights include open basketball, having the aerobics room become a dance hall and making concessions available. For more information or to make a donation, contact Jerry Whortan, Exec Dir or Drew Smith, Devel Dir.
The Town of Chapel Hill’s Youth Council will accept applications through June 30 from high school students interested in joining. The youth council is a great way for students to meet their peers across the school district. Since its first meeting on Jan. 28 with 16 students, the youth council has grown to 24 students. Applicants must reside within the district of Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools, but they may be attending public, private, home school or charter school. The youth council currently meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at Hargraves Center, 216 N. Roberson St. The purpose of the youth council is to familiarize and involve its members with the various departments of Town government, the Town Council and Mayor’s Office. Participants also are expected to become involved in community service projects. Through membership in the State Youth Advocacy Council, there are opportunities to attend workshops, conferences and retreats designed to enhance leadership, team building, and service learning skills. Applications and information is available online at townhall.townofchapelhill.org/parks_&_rec/youth_council or by contacting Liz Mason Carter at 968-2787 x 212 or mail her lcarter@townofchapelhill.org.
Judy, ABC Board, has been evaluating I.D. Scanners for the ABC stores. They have been having success with the number of brochures being taken and the underage drinking messages printed on the paper bags. ABC has also been applying for educational grants to help raise funds. She spoke about the TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) education and training for the responsible service, sale, and consumption of alcohol.
Laura Wenzel, Pa'lante Director, was involved in creating presentation on alcohol use and consequences. The presentation was shown several times at different places such as the Annual Health Fair at the UNC Hospital. There were surveys that were given before and after the presentation with good results. Pa'lante will host Nights of the Stars at the Carrboro Century Center on June 12th. This is an alcohol-free event. Radio Pa'lante broadcasted prom info about safe dating and setting boundaries. The teens were talking about not drinking as well.
Lauren Wilson, Agent of the Alcohol Law Enforcement, has been handing out violations and having the CHPD follow up on alcohol compliance checks.
Craig Lloyd, Executive Director MADD NC spoke about the many programs that are sponsored by MADD. Protecting You, Protecting Me, Road Ready Teens, Think MADD, For Your Child, Outside the Classroom, UMADD, Parent Resources, Youth Statistics, Laws in NC, Why 21, Media Resources, 3 Screen School Assembly programs and MADD Class Packs.
Dale spoke about the NHTSA Grant, the Roadside Survey performed by the UNC Highway Safety Research Center. More parents want Law Enforcement to pursue those providing alcohol to our youth more than searching for parties. She also nominated the CHPD for "Law Enforcement Partner of the Year", talked about the Cat's Cradle asking for volunteers to do breathalyzers for youth entering the establishment, the Alcohol Purchase Surveys to find if establishments are selling without asking for an ID, and thanked the CHPD once more for following up on doing compliance checks.
Michael Eisen, NC Dept of MHDDSAS, gave more kudos to the Chapel Hill and Carrboro Police for their involvement. He spoke about the "Tipping Point", where the community takes control from the vendors of the vice. For example, the impact that "Truth" had on cigarette sales. Take It Back is a national youth-directed movement to reduce alcohol problems. He mentioned environmental management strategies and the influence of the OJJDP. The Strategic Prevention Framework. The governors’ proposed budget includes increasing the alcohol tax to raise funds for substance abuse programs. The cost of underage drinking is estimated at $1.2 billion per year and increasing the tax could raise 80 million per year to support abuse programs. You can view information from the Institute of Medicine.
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Community Coalition Meeting
The Coalition for Alcohol & Drug Free Teenagers
of Chapel Hill & Carrboro
invites you attend our Spring lunch meeting on:
Thursday, May 22nd at 12:00pm.
This meeting is an opportunity to report out to the community about the many exciting and promising Coalition initiatives, as well as to hear from you as to concerns, celebrations or needs. Please let me know if you or your agency would like to report out or make an announcement. An agenda will be sent out just prior to the meeting.
A "complimentary lunch" will be provided. Please kindly RSVP by Monday May 19th if you plan to attend this meeting so we can be sure to have enough food on hand.
Location: Squid's Restaurant, 1201 15-501 Hwy Bypass, Chapel Hill, 942-8757 This meeting open to the public. Please forward this invite to others who might like to attend.
I look forward to seeing you soon!
Dale Pratt-Wilson, Director
The Coalition for Alcohol & Drug Free Teenagers
of Chapel Hill and Carrboro
www.chccoalition.org
of Chapel Hill & Carrboro
invites you attend our Spring lunch meeting on:
Thursday, May 22nd at 12:00pm.
This meeting is an opportunity to report out to the community about the many exciting and promising Coalition initiatives, as well as to hear from you as to concerns, celebrations or needs. Please let me know if you or your agency would like to report out or make an announcement. An agenda will be sent out just prior to the meeting.
A "complimentary lunch" will be provided. Please kindly RSVP by Monday May 19th if you plan to attend this meeting so we can be sure to have enough food on hand.
Location: Squid's Restaurant, 1201 15-501 Hwy Bypass, Chapel Hill, 942-8757 This meeting open to the public. Please forward this invite to others who might like to attend.
I look forward to seeing you soon!
Dale Pratt-Wilson, Director
The Coalition for Alcohol & Drug Free Teenagers
of Chapel Hill and Carrboro
www.chccoalition.org
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Reality Check
Several dates remain in a series of presentations designed to inform and educate area parents on adolescent drinking and drug use.
Presented by Matt Sullivan, crisis counselor with the Chapel Hill Police Department, his workshops are always well-received and informative.
We are ever grateful to both Matt and the police department for their continued commitment to helping keep our children safe from the harmful, sometimes deadly, consequences of substance use.
"REALITY CHECK"
Keeping parents informed on teen substance use.
Thursday - March 6 - Carrboro High School (Cafe Commons) 7pm - 8pm
Tuesday - March 11 - Smith Middle School (Auditorium) 7pm - 8pm
Presentations are identical, so participants should pick the date and location that is most convenient. Free and open-to-the-public. No registration required.
Dale Pratt-Wilson, Director
Coalition for Alcohol & Drug Free Teenagers
of Chapel Hill & Carrboro
http://www.chcCoalition.org
Presented by Matt Sullivan, crisis counselor with the Chapel Hill Police Department, his workshops are always well-received and informative.
We are ever grateful to both Matt and the police department for their continued commitment to helping keep our children safe from the harmful, sometimes deadly, consequences of substance use.
"REALITY CHECK"
Keeping parents informed on teen substance use.
Thursday - March 6 - Carrboro High School (Cafe Commons) 7pm - 8pm
Tuesday - March 11 - Smith Middle School (Auditorium) 7pm - 8pm
Presentations are identical, so participants should pick the date and location that is most convenient. Free and open-to-the-public. No registration required.
Dale Pratt-Wilson, Director
Coalition for Alcohol & Drug Free Teenagers
of Chapel Hill & Carrboro
http://www.chcCoalition.org
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Legal fallout for underage drinkers
Enforcement in University, town
By: Andrew Dunn, Daily Tar Heel, Features Editor
Media Credit: Daily Tar Heel / Allie Mullin
Consequences for underage drinking in the residence halls might be as light as a written warning. Being caught by the Chapel Hill Police Department or the N.C. Alcohol Law Enforcement means a trip to the courthouse, along with fines and the possibility of alcohol education classes.
For the interconnected web of law enforcement agencies that patrol campus, the fact that UNC students drink under age is a given.
The path such cases take through the legal system is a testament to how widespread the issue is.
The housing department, the Department of Public Safety, Chapel Hill police and Alcohol Law Enforcement all cite students for drinking violations on or near campus.
In most cases, the consequence will amount to a penalty ranging from only a verbal warning to a 15-hour alcohol education class.
Still, the repercussions for the busted drinker vary widely depending on who does the busting.
On-campus quaffing
For the hundreds of teenage drinkers who populate South Campus dorms, trouble begins with a knock on the door.
The resident advisers could be investigating a loud noise complaint, or they could have spied a liquor bottle though a cracked door.
Though students of legal age can drink in their rooms, alcohol is prohibited from common areas and in quantities suitable for more than one person, regardless of the owner.
The RA will immediately ask for the One Card of everyone in the room, and the alcohol will have to be poured out. If the drinkers follow those directions, the incident could end right there.
The dorm's community director also reserves the right to issue a written warning or mandate an alcohol class. If the violators are not cooperative, DPS officers will be called in.
Randy Young, DPS spokesman, said most of the problems with underage drinking stem from downtown excursions and house parties, not the residence halls.
"Underage drinking presents the biggest problem at large-scale events and out in public," Young said. "We're not going to go room to room in the dorms."
And UNC's Honor Court, though alerted to underage drinking, primarily deals with charges of disorderly conduct and driving while intoxicated, Deputy Student Attorney General Andrew Pham said.
"We can't realistically look at every underage possession charge," Pham said. "The University has a concurrent process that takes care of that."
That process usually just requires the offender to take an alcohol education class through Campus Health Services, according to the Dean of Students' office policy.
Out on the town
Drinkers will find the town of Chapel Hill less forgiving if its officers are making the bust.
Citations from the Chapel Hill Police Department or N.C. Alcohol Law Enforcement will land the drinker in the courthouse.
On one Tuesday each month, 20 to 40 UNC students and town residents file into the Chapel Hill courthouse, alcohol citations in hand.
But for most of the offenders, a quick visit with an assistant district attorney will be the furthest they venture into the legal system.
"Our first move is not toward a purely punitive action but an educational one," Orange County Assistant District Attorney Jeff Nieman said. "It doesn't mean we don't take it seriously."
For first-time offenders, the district attorney's office will offer what is known as deferred prosecution.
Nieman said most choose that path, which offers a lighter sentence and dismissal of charges that can later be expunged.
Offenders must pay about $200 in court costs and sign a statement that says they "freely admit guilt" and agree to complete several measures within three months:
"It's not the majority of cases, but it can happen," Nieman said. "The point is, no matter what the charge, the assumption is innocent until proven guilty."
Underage drinking laws (as of Dec. 1, 2006):
Assistant Features Editor Nate Hewitt contributed reporting.
Contact the Features Editor at features@unc.edu.
By: Andrew Dunn, Daily Tar Heel, Features Editor
Media Credit: Daily Tar Heel / Allie Mullin
Consequences for underage drinking in the residence halls might be as light as a written warning. Being caught by the Chapel Hill Police Department or the N.C. Alcohol Law Enforcement means a trip to the courthouse, along with fines and the possibility of alcohol education classes.
For the interconnected web of law enforcement agencies that patrol campus, the fact that UNC students drink under age is a given.
The path such cases take through the legal system is a testament to how widespread the issue is.
The housing department, the Department of Public Safety, Chapel Hill police and Alcohol Law Enforcement all cite students for drinking violations on or near campus.
In most cases, the consequence will amount to a penalty ranging from only a verbal warning to a 15-hour alcohol education class.
Still, the repercussions for the busted drinker vary widely depending on who does the busting.
On-campus quaffing
For the hundreds of teenage drinkers who populate South Campus dorms, trouble begins with a knock on the door.
The resident advisers could be investigating a loud noise complaint, or they could have spied a liquor bottle though a cracked door.
Though students of legal age can drink in their rooms, alcohol is prohibited from common areas and in quantities suitable for more than one person, regardless of the owner.
The RA will immediately ask for the One Card of everyone in the room, and the alcohol will have to be poured out. If the drinkers follow those directions, the incident could end right there.
The dorm's community director also reserves the right to issue a written warning or mandate an alcohol class. If the violators are not cooperative, DPS officers will be called in.
Randy Young, DPS spokesman, said most of the problems with underage drinking stem from downtown excursions and house parties, not the residence halls.
"Underage drinking presents the biggest problem at large-scale events and out in public," Young said. "We're not going to go room to room in the dorms."
And UNC's Honor Court, though alerted to underage drinking, primarily deals with charges of disorderly conduct and driving while intoxicated, Deputy Student Attorney General Andrew Pham said.
"We can't realistically look at every underage possession charge," Pham said. "The University has a concurrent process that takes care of that."
That process usually just requires the offender to take an alcohol education class through Campus Health Services, according to the Dean of Students' office policy.
Out on the town
Drinkers will find the town of Chapel Hill less forgiving if its officers are making the bust.
Citations from the Chapel Hill Police Department or N.C. Alcohol Law Enforcement will land the drinker in the courthouse.
On one Tuesday each month, 20 to 40 UNC students and town residents file into the Chapel Hill courthouse, alcohol citations in hand.
But for most of the offenders, a quick visit with an assistant district attorney will be the furthest they venture into the legal system.
"Our first move is not toward a purely punitive action but an educational one," Orange County Assistant District Attorney Jeff Nieman said. "It doesn't mean we don't take it seriously."
For first-time offenders, the district attorney's office will offer what is known as deferred prosecution.
Nieman said most choose that path, which offers a lighter sentence and dismissal of charges that can later be expunged.
Offenders must pay about $200 in court costs and sign a statement that says they "freely admit guilt" and agree to complete several measures within three months:
- Stay enrolled in school or employed full time.
- Don't commit another offense.
- Take a 15-hour alcohol education class that costs $150.
"It's not the majority of cases, but it can happen," Nieman said. "The point is, no matter what the charge, the assumption is innocent until proven guilty."
Underage drinking laws (as of Dec. 1, 2006):
- Underage drinkers risk a possession citation even if they weren't caught holding an alcoholic beverage.
- If a police officer suspects intoxication, he can require the person to take a blood alcohol content test, and if that person has alcohol in his system, he is legally "in possession."
- A person who refuses will automatically be charged with possession.
- If a possession citation is issued, the police officer - either a member of the Chapel Hill Police Department or UNC's Department of Public Safety - also will refer the student to UNC.
Assistant Features Editor Nate Hewitt contributed reporting.
Contact the Features Editor at features@unc.edu.
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
New Drink Law In Effect
Providers of alcohol to underage drinkers will now find themselves without wheels if convicted.
A state law that went into effect Saturday requires that people convicted of this class one misdemeanor have their licenses revoked for one year.
Many Chapel Hill residents did not seem to be aware of the increased punishment, but proponents of the change say that it might deter underage drinking.
"We don't want to go into the homes and control the parents, but certainly we are responsible for the safety of our citizens," said N.C. Rep. Linda Coleman, D-Wake, a primary bill sponsor.
Coleman said the bill was introduced in response to the recent drunken driving deaths of several Wake County high schoolers. It passed the state legislature overwhelmingly in July.
"Typically when we hear about parents providing alcohol, it is when someone has died," said Ron Bogle, deputy director of the Coalition for Alcohol & Drug Free Teenagers of Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
The misdemeanor charge has not effectively reduced the problem, Bogle said. He said he hopes that a "more practical punishment" will be a deterrent.
But some Chapel Hill residents expressed no knowledge of the changes and had mixed reactions when told about the penalty.
Cranston Hunter, a 20-year-old Chapel Hill resident, said that the punishment fits and that providers of alcohol should know better.
"If you have the guts to do that, you should have the guts to deal with the penalty," he said.
But others see the punishment as excessive. UNC junior Allen Spicer said a friend had his license revoked one year for drunken driving.
"This law sends the message that it may be equal in the eyes of the court to get a sober (under 21) friend to drive you to the store as to drive yourself when you're drunk," he said. Spicer, 20, said he doubts the change will be effective.
"As long as there's a demand for (underage drinking), it's going to happen," he said.
UNC students likely are to be the hardest hit in the community by increased penalties.
College students nationwide spend more than $5.5 billion per year on alcohol, more than they spend on books, soda, coffee, juice and milk combined, said Craig Lloyd , executive director of the N.C. chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
"Many college students are acing Drinking 101 but failing to learn the class about alcohol," he said.
In Chapel Hill, university students are the demographic most often cited for providing alcohol to a minor, said Lt. Kevin Gunter, Chapel Hill Police Department spokesman.
Earlier laws on providing alcohol to underage people make exceptions for religious ceremonies, Gunter said, but they do not distinguish for the amount of alcohol.
"It doesn't matter from our standpoint whether it's one beer or a keg of beer," he said.
There have been five citations this year for providing alcohol to a minor, he said. But he said that in 15 years with the Chapel Hill police department, he has never seen a case that involved a parent being cited for providing a drink with dinner.
Anne Shelton, a member of the CADF, said that although her kids don't drink, she doesn't object to underage children having wine with family.
"On the other hand, if my kids had a party and had other people's kids over, then it would not be smart of me to offer them open access to my liquor cabinet," she said.
"The chances are that somebody is going to end up getting hurt."
by Max Rose Staff Writer at The Daily Tar Heel
A state law that went into effect Saturday requires that people convicted of this class one misdemeanor have their licenses revoked for one year.
Many Chapel Hill residents did not seem to be aware of the increased punishment, but proponents of the change say that it might deter underage drinking.
"We don't want to go into the homes and control the parents, but certainly we are responsible for the safety of our citizens," said N.C. Rep. Linda Coleman, D-Wake, a primary bill sponsor.
Coleman said the bill was introduced in response to the recent drunken driving deaths of several Wake County high schoolers. It passed the state legislature overwhelmingly in July.
"Typically when we hear about parents providing alcohol, it is when someone has died," said Ron Bogle, deputy director of the Coalition for Alcohol & Drug Free Teenagers of Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
The misdemeanor charge has not effectively reduced the problem, Bogle said. He said he hopes that a "more practical punishment" will be a deterrent.
But some Chapel Hill residents expressed no knowledge of the changes and had mixed reactions when told about the penalty.
Cranston Hunter, a 20-year-old Chapel Hill resident, said that the punishment fits and that providers of alcohol should know better.
"If you have the guts to do that, you should have the guts to deal with the penalty," he said.
But others see the punishment as excessive. UNC junior Allen Spicer said a friend had his license revoked one year for drunken driving.
"This law sends the message that it may be equal in the eyes of the court to get a sober (under 21) friend to drive you to the store as to drive yourself when you're drunk," he said. Spicer, 20, said he doubts the change will be effective.
"As long as there's a demand for (underage drinking), it's going to happen," he said.
UNC students likely are to be the hardest hit in the community by increased penalties.
College students nationwide spend more than $5.5 billion per year on alcohol, more than they spend on books, soda, coffee, juice and milk combined, said Craig Lloyd , executive director of the N.C. chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
"Many college students are acing Drinking 101 but failing to learn the class about alcohol," he said.
In Chapel Hill, university students are the demographic most often cited for providing alcohol to a minor, said Lt. Kevin Gunter, Chapel Hill Police Department spokesman.
Earlier laws on providing alcohol to underage people make exceptions for religious ceremonies, Gunter said, but they do not distinguish for the amount of alcohol.
"It doesn't matter from our standpoint whether it's one beer or a keg of beer," he said.
There have been five citations this year for providing alcohol to a minor, he said. But he said that in 15 years with the Chapel Hill police department, he has never seen a case that involved a parent being cited for providing a drink with dinner.
Anne Shelton, a member of the CADF, said that although her kids don't drink, she doesn't object to underage children having wine with family.
"On the other hand, if my kids had a party and had other people's kids over, then it would not be smart of me to offer them open access to my liquor cabinet," she said.
"The chances are that somebody is going to end up getting hurt."
- Changes to N.C. alcohol laws as of Dec. 1:
- Being convicted for giving malt beverages, unfortified wine, fortified wine, spirituous liquor or mixed beverages to anyone younger than 21 years old, which already is a class one misdemeanor, now will result in the Division of Motor Vehicles revoking the offender's driver's license for one year.
- A person who is older than 21 years old who is convicted of aiding or abetting someone who is younger than the legal drinking age in the purchase, attempt to purchase or possess alcohol now will result in the Division of Motor Vehicles revoking the offender's driver's license for one year.
- If a person's license is revoked for giving alcohol to someone who is younger than 21 years old or aiding someone who is younger than the lawful age to drink alcohol, they will now be eligible to apply for limited driving privileges.
by Max Rose Staff Writer at The Daily Tar Heel
Friday, November 16, 2007
30 Cited For Alcohol Violations in Chapel Hill
Law-enforcement agents wrote citations to 30 people during a compliance check with alcohol laws in Chapel Hill. Officers and state Alcohol Law Enforcement agents entered bars and retail stores around town and issued citations for 47 violations.
"This compliance check is part of the Chapel Hill Police Department's ongoing efforts to address underage drinking and other alcohol-related violations in our community," said Lt. Kevin Gunter, of Chapel Hill Police.
22 citations for underage possession of alcohol
13 citations for possession of fictitious identification
4 people charged with aiding and abetting underage possession
2 businesses cited for serving alcohol w/o operators' license
3 charges for underage purchase and consumption
"This compliance check is part of the Chapel Hill Police Department's ongoing efforts to address underage drinking and other alcohol-related violations in our community," said Lt. Kevin Gunter, of Chapel Hill Police.
22 citations for underage possession of alcohol
13 citations for possession of fictitious identification
4 people charged with aiding and abetting underage possession
2 businesses cited for serving alcohol w/o operators' license
3 charges for underage purchase and consumption
Friday, November 09, 2007
Fall Meeting Notes 2007
Ann Shelton spoke about the Safe Homes Network and getting parents to "take the pledge" to keep our young adults safe. Information packets have been sent to parents by working with the school system. Also, announcements have been made in the schools and information has been placed in the school newsletters. Want to join? Click here for the PDF form.
Ron spoke about the NHTSA Project which Mary Easley kicked off in September that will become a model for the nation. They are also involved in the First Offenders Program which includes working with Judges, District Attorneys, Psychologists and Behavior Specialists. He mentioned the Surgeon Generals Call to Action, the Party and Saturation Patrols. Check out the new resources at StopImpairedDriving.com.
Joel Booker, Captain, Carrboro Police Dept, who has teens of his own, spoke about how folks like Dale and Judge Vogel have helped to change the thinking of law enforcement. He is very active in seeing that our youths get help. It means more than just involving parents.
Kevin Gunter, Lieutenant, Chapel Hill Police Dept, spoke about how the laws have changed so that young adults can be cited for consumption. Physical possession is not as much a factor and it is up to the discretion of the officer in making the decision to cite a youth. He is also sincere in involving Parents, Educators and Mental Health Professionals.
Stephanie Willis, CHCCS, spoke about the Safe and Drug Free Schools and the Safe Schools Tip Line. The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and the Drug-Free Community Survey have been merged to give a better analysis of our youths attitudes, perceptions and beliefs. Results will be posted on the district website in mid December.
Q. What gives Cat's Cradle and Blend the ability to host benefits (e.g. 80's Dance and Battle of the Bands) where minors attend amidst youths of age willing to share their purchases.
A. Blend closes their bar. Cat's Cradle labels minors (e.g. stamping their hands, wearing bands). There are currently no laws forcing a business to deny a minor access just because they have a license to sell alcohol.
Jamezetta Bedford, Chair of the School Board, received many nods after she made a request that a message be sent about the Coalition to the UNC-CH Chancellor Search Committee.
Judy, ABC Board, talked about advocating for installation of I.D. Scanners in the stores. They now have "Speaking to your Child about Alcohol" brochures available. ABC has also been helping to fund the Coalition.
Jeff Lloyd, Asst Youth Dir Chapel Hill YMCA, has had successful Middle School Dances. These nights include open basketball, having the aerobics room become a dance hall and making concessions available. The participant numbers are 350 and growing and Law Enforcement is present. A capitol campaign has begun to raise 5 million to build a Youth Center. Please contact Jeff Lloyd, Asst Youth Dir Jerry Whortan, Exec Dir or Drew Smith, Devel Dir for more information on donating or getting involved.
Kerry, spoke about Block Captains and community involvement. They had success at the Lake Hogan Halloween get together by parent communication and involvement. She has also been active in coordinating Parent Forums, Reality Check and Media Literacy programs at several of the schools.
Michael Eisen, NC Dept of MHDDSAS, spoke about First Lady Easley working with the Federal Trade Commission to place limits on the alcohol ads, Community Watch Programs, NC State hosting the Surgeon Generals Call to Action, Media Ready a media literacy program, Safe & Drug-Free Community Counselors beginning training, and the "Tipping Point". A tipping point is where the community takes control from the vendors of the vice. For example, the impact that "Truth" had on cigarette sales. Take It Back is a national youth-directed movement to reduce alcohol problems.
Stephanie Willis, CHCCS, spoke again about including information about substance abuse in more than just the health classes and including subjects such as brain biology in the health classes. She talked about Jim Wise holding debates about substance abuse and calling it "Class Action".
The final speaker brought up the topic of compulsive gambling and how addictive it could become.
Ron spoke about the NHTSA Project which Mary Easley kicked off in September that will become a model for the nation. They are also involved in the First Offenders Program which includes working with Judges, District Attorneys, Psychologists and Behavior Specialists. He mentioned the Surgeon Generals Call to Action, the Party and Saturation Patrols. Check out the new resources at StopImpairedDriving.com.
Joel Booker, Captain, Carrboro Police Dept, who has teens of his own, spoke about how folks like Dale and Judge Vogel have helped to change the thinking of law enforcement. He is very active in seeing that our youths get help. It means more than just involving parents.
Kevin Gunter, Lieutenant, Chapel Hill Police Dept, spoke about how the laws have changed so that young adults can be cited for consumption. Physical possession is not as much a factor and it is up to the discretion of the officer in making the decision to cite a youth. He is also sincere in involving Parents, Educators and Mental Health Professionals.
Stephanie Willis, CHCCS, spoke about the Safe and Drug Free Schools and the Safe Schools Tip Line. The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and the Drug-Free Community Survey have been merged to give a better analysis of our youths attitudes, perceptions and beliefs. Results will be posted on the district website in mid December.
Q. What gives Cat's Cradle and Blend the ability to host benefits (e.g. 80's Dance and Battle of the Bands) where minors attend amidst youths of age willing to share their purchases.
A. Blend closes their bar. Cat's Cradle labels minors (e.g. stamping their hands, wearing bands). There are currently no laws forcing a business to deny a minor access just because they have a license to sell alcohol.
Jamezetta Bedford, Chair of the School Board, received many nods after she made a request that a message be sent about the Coalition to the UNC-CH Chancellor Search Committee.
Judy, ABC Board, talked about advocating for installation of I.D. Scanners in the stores. They now have "Speaking to your Child about Alcohol" brochures available. ABC has also been helping to fund the Coalition.
Jeff Lloyd, Asst Youth Dir Chapel Hill YMCA, has had successful Middle School Dances. These nights include open basketball, having the aerobics room become a dance hall and making concessions available. The participant numbers are 350 and growing and Law Enforcement is present. A capitol campaign has begun to raise 5 million to build a Youth Center. Please contact Jeff Lloyd, Asst Youth Dir Jerry Whortan, Exec Dir or Drew Smith, Devel Dir for more information on donating or getting involved.
Kerry, spoke about Block Captains and community involvement. They had success at the Lake Hogan Halloween get together by parent communication and involvement. She has also been active in coordinating Parent Forums, Reality Check and Media Literacy programs at several of the schools.
Michael Eisen, NC Dept of MHDDSAS, spoke about First Lady Easley working with the Federal Trade Commission to place limits on the alcohol ads, Community Watch Programs, NC State hosting the Surgeon Generals Call to Action, Media Ready a media literacy program, Safe & Drug-Free Community Counselors beginning training, and the "Tipping Point". A tipping point is where the community takes control from the vendors of the vice. For example, the impact that "Truth" had on cigarette sales. Take It Back is a national youth-directed movement to reduce alcohol problems.
Stephanie Willis, CHCCS, spoke again about including information about substance abuse in more than just the health classes and including subjects such as brain biology in the health classes. She talked about Jim Wise holding debates about substance abuse and calling it "Class Action".
The final speaker brought up the topic of compulsive gambling and how addictive it could become.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Community Coalition Meeting
The Coalition for Alcohol & Drug Free Teenagers
of Chapel Hill & Carrboro
invites you attend our Fall lunch meeting on:
Thursday, November 8 at 12 noon.
This meeting is an opportunity to report out to the community about the many exciting and promising Coalition initiatives, as well as to hear from you as to concerns, celebrations or needs. An agenda will be sent out just prior to the meeting.
A "complimentary lunch" will be provided. Please kindly RSVP before November 5th if you plan to attend this meeting so we can be sure to have enough food on hand.
Location: Squid's Restaurant, 1201 15-501 Hwy Bypass, Chapel Hill, 942-8757 This meeting is free and open to the public. Please forward this invite to others who might like to attend.
I look forward to seeing you soon!
Dale Pratt-Wilson, Director
The Coalition for Alcohol & Drug Free Teenagers
of Chapel Hill and Carrboro
www.chccoalition.org
of Chapel Hill & Carrboro
invites you attend our Fall lunch meeting on:
Thursday, November 8 at 12 noon.
This meeting is an opportunity to report out to the community about the many exciting and promising Coalition initiatives, as well as to hear from you as to concerns, celebrations or needs. An agenda will be sent out just prior to the meeting.
A "complimentary lunch" will be provided. Please kindly RSVP before November 5th if you plan to attend this meeting so we can be sure to have enough food on hand.
Location: Squid's Restaurant, 1201 15-501 Hwy Bypass, Chapel Hill, 942-8757 This meeting is free and open to the public. Please forward this invite to others who might like to attend.
I look forward to seeing you soon!
Dale Pratt-Wilson, Director
The Coalition for Alcohol & Drug Free Teenagers
of Chapel Hill and Carrboro
www.chccoalition.org
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Saturday, September 08, 2007
US Surgeon General on Underage Drinking
U.S. Acting Surgeon General Rear Admiral Kenneth P. Moritsugu
and
Mary P. Easley First Lady of North Carolina
Invite you to attend a public seminar about the
"Call to Action to Reduce and Prevent Underage Drinking"
(www.surgeongeneral.gov)
Wednesday, September 12, 2007 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Stewart Theatre, Talley Student Center
2610 Cates Avenue, North Carolina State University Campus
More information will be available soon at
www.ncsu.edu/millenniumseminars
I hope you will plan to attend this
important public event. Please feel
free to contact me if you need
additional information.
Best,
Dale
and
Mary P. Easley First Lady of North Carolina
Invite you to attend a public seminar about the
"Call to Action to Reduce and Prevent Underage Drinking"
(www.surgeongeneral.gov)
Wednesday, September 12, 2007 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Stewart Theatre, Talley Student Center
2610 Cates Avenue, North Carolina State University Campus
More information will be available soon at
www.ncsu.edu/millenniumseminars
I hope you will plan to attend this
important public event. Please feel
free to contact me if you need
additional information.
Best,
Dale
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Late Nite @ the Y
Friday, January 26th, A Safe and Fun Night Out for Teens
The Coalition and the Chapel-Hill Carrboro YMCA are hosting the second in a series of safe and fun evenings out for all area high schoolers (grade 9-12). This "Late Nite @ the Y" event has been expanded to include all Orange County Schools, Durham Academy, Carolina Friends and Emerson Waldorf students. It will be held on Friday, January 26th from 9 pm to 12 Midnight. Two future Late Nite's are scheduled for Friday, March 23 and May 18th.
We'll have a D.J., dancing, full-court basketball, Walleyball, concessions and to top-off the list of fun things to do, kids can try out the Y's newest acquisition, "Dance Dance Revolution"!
To ensure everyone's safety, Chapel Hill and Carrboro police officers will be on-site as well as Y staff and parent volunteers to provide adequate supervision.
Cost is $5 per person at the door.
Once again, I would like to express my personal gratitude to the YMCA for providing their leadership, facility and youth expertise in hosting these events for our kids. Together, we support our youth in making healthy choices about their lives and we are committed to providing them with safe and fun-filled opportunities where alcohol and drug use is not peer-pressured or expected.
I hope you will join with me in showing support for this and similar events. To volunteer for "Late Nite @ the Y" or make a donation to YMCA hosted substance-free activities, please contact me or Jeff Lloyd at the YMCA 942-5156.
All my best,
Dale
The Coalition and the Chapel-Hill Carrboro YMCA are hosting the second in a series of safe and fun evenings out for all area high schoolers (grade 9-12). This "Late Nite @ the Y" event has been expanded to include all Orange County Schools, Durham Academy, Carolina Friends and Emerson Waldorf students. It will be held on Friday, January 26th from 9 pm to 12 Midnight. Two future Late Nite's are scheduled for Friday, March 23 and May 18th.
We'll have a D.J., dancing, full-court basketball, Walleyball, concessions and to top-off the list of fun things to do, kids can try out the Y's newest acquisition, "Dance Dance Revolution"!
To ensure everyone's safety, Chapel Hill and Carrboro police officers will be on-site as well as Y staff and parent volunteers to provide adequate supervision.
Cost is $5 per person at the door.
Once again, I would like to express my personal gratitude to the YMCA for providing their leadership, facility and youth expertise in hosting these events for our kids. Together, we support our youth in making healthy choices about their lives and we are committed to providing them with safe and fun-filled opportunities where alcohol and drug use is not peer-pressured or expected.
I hope you will join with me in showing support for this and similar events. To volunteer for "Late Nite @ the Y" or make a donation to YMCA hosted substance-free activities, please contact me or Jeff Lloyd at the YMCA 942-5156.
All my best,
Dale
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Late Nite @ the Y
For those of you who have been following the efforts of the Coalition, you know that we have worked diligently over the years to educate parents and students about the dangers of underage drinking and drug use through various collaborative programs and initiatives. We have also interviewed local teens asking them to help us identify the issues in our community that increase the risk of adolescent substance use and to help us promote the factors that minimize that risk.
Consistently, the main issue raised by the kids is the need for more weekend youth-oriented activities where they can just "hang out with their friends and have fun". To address this need, the Coalition has joined together with the Chapel-Hill Carrboro YMCA to host the first in a series of safe and fun evenings out for all Chapel Hill High and East Chapel Hill High School students (only) on Friday, October 27th from 9 pm to Midnight.
Dubbed "Late Nite at the Y", this event will include a D.J., dancing, basketball, Wolleyball, "open-mic" performance lounge, concessions, games and much more. To ensure everyone's safety, Chapel Hill and Carrboro police officers will be on-site, breathalyzers and metal detectors will be administered to students upon entry and attendees must present a Chapel Hill or EAST school identification card. Cost is $5 per person at the door.
I want to express my personal gratitude to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA for providing their leadership, facility and youth expertise in hosting this long-awaited teen event. Together, we support our youth in making healthy choices about their lives and we are committed to providing them with safe and fun-filled opportunities where alcohol and drug use is not peer-pressured or expected.
I hope you will join with me in showing support for this and similar events for our teenagers. To volunteer for "Late Nite @ the Y" or make a donation to YMCA hosted substance-free activities for local teens, please contact me or Jeff Lloyd at the YMCA 942-5156.
All my best,
Dale
Consistently, the main issue raised by the kids is the need for more weekend youth-oriented activities where they can just "hang out with their friends and have fun". To address this need, the Coalition has joined together with the Chapel-Hill Carrboro YMCA to host the first in a series of safe and fun evenings out for all Chapel Hill High and East Chapel Hill High School students (only) on Friday, October 27th from 9 pm to Midnight.
Dubbed "Late Nite at the Y", this event will include a D.J., dancing, basketball, Wolleyball, "open-mic" performance lounge, concessions, games and much more. To ensure everyone's safety, Chapel Hill and Carrboro police officers will be on-site, breathalyzers and metal detectors will be administered to students upon entry and attendees must present a Chapel Hill or EAST school identification card. Cost is $5 per person at the door.
I want to express my personal gratitude to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA for providing their leadership, facility and youth expertise in hosting this long-awaited teen event. Together, we support our youth in making healthy choices about their lives and we are committed to providing them with safe and fun-filled opportunities where alcohol and drug use is not peer-pressured or expected.
I hope you will join with me in showing support for this and similar events for our teenagers. To volunteer for "Late Nite @ the Y" or make a donation to YMCA hosted substance-free activities for local teens, please contact me or Jeff Lloyd at the YMCA 942-5156.
All my best,
Dale
Saturday, September 30, 2006
Fall Meeting Notes 2006
Annual Accomplishments
Our Teens, Our Town - Media Literacy - Safe Homes Database - Town Hall Meeting featuring Mrs. Easley - Reality Check - Alcohol Purchase Survey RASP BARS Shoulder Tap - Governers DWI Bill (12/2006) - Warnings on Bags at Orange County ABC Stores - Aaron White "Alcohol and Teenage Brain Development"
New Initiatives
YMCA Hosting "LATE NIGHT" on October 27th from 9pm to Midnight
Please contact Jeff Lloyd at the YMCA 942-5156 about donating to help defray the cost of events like these.
Neil Pedersen talked about the changes for the district and presented the new handouts and brochures for awareness. The brochures are to be handed out to Middle School and High School parents. There will be a district Task Force meeting at the Lincoln Center on Thursday, October 12th, 2006 at 8am.
Culbreth School will host a Reality Check on November 15th, 2006 for all of the district to attend.
More info as it becomes available...
Our Teens, Our Town - Media Literacy - Safe Homes Database - Town Hall Meeting featuring Mrs. Easley - Reality Check - Alcohol Purchase Survey RASP BARS Shoulder Tap - Governers DWI Bill (12/2006) - Warnings on Bags at Orange County ABC Stores - Aaron White "Alcohol and Teenage Brain Development"
New Initiatives
YMCA Hosting "LATE NIGHT" on October 27th from 9pm to Midnight
Please contact Jeff Lloyd at the YMCA 942-5156 about donating to help defray the cost of events like these.
Neil Pedersen talked about the changes for the district and presented the new handouts and brochures for awareness. The brochures are to be handed out to Middle School and High School parents. There will be a district Task Force meeting at the Lincoln Center on Thursday, October 12th, 2006 at 8am.
Culbreth School will host a Reality Check on November 15th, 2006 for all of the district to attend.
More info as it becomes available...
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