Governor’s Commission for a Drug-Free Indiana

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February 2011

February Awareness
 American Heart Month (www.americanheart.org)
 Random Acts of Kindness Week: February 14th – 22st
(www.randomactsofkindness.org)
 National Children of Alcoholics Week: February 13th – 19th
(http://www.nacoa.net/)

March Awareness
 National Inhalants and Poison Awareness Week: March 20th – 26th
(www.inhalants.org)

 Kick Butts Day: March 23rd (www.kickbuttsday.org)

 February 4th, 2011, Communications Lab, Cincinnati, OH: Communications issues emerge
all the time. You may need help with a marketing plan, news release, social media rollout, or other
piece, but the workshop for that isn't for another six months. Where do you turn when you need
help now? Stop in to the open Communications Lab and talk with the Health Foundation's
Communications Staff. We will be available to answer questions, discuss strategy, develop and
review plans, whatever you need. No reservations required! This training opportunity is FREE and
brought to you by the Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati, located at 3805 Edwards Road, 5th
Floor. The Communications Lab will be held from 9AM - Noon.

 February 7th – 10th, 2011, Moving Coalitions Forward, Mapping the Future: CADCA’s
21st Annual Leadership Forum, Washington D.C.: CADCA’s National Leadership Forum will
answer the following questions… How do you create healthier and safer college campuses? How can
we help military service men and women and their families? How do you ensure youth receive the
full continuum of services, from prevention to recovery? This event will take place at the Gaylord
National Hotel and Convention Center, just outside Washington, D.C. For additional information or
to register for the forum go to: http://www.cadca.org/events/forum21/.

 February 15th, 2011, Creating a Business Plan, Cincinnati, OH: For-profit companies use
business plans to develop their business and attract investors. Business plans can do the same for
nonprofits, helping them outline the steps to start and sustain a new program. Proposals to funders
often include many of the elements of a business plan. This program will help nonprofits develop
stronger, more useful business plans. This training opportunity is brought to you by the Health
 Foundation of Greater Cincinnati, located at 3805 Edwards Road, 5th Floor. The training will be held
from 9:30AM – 4:30PM and 5.5 CEUs will be provided. The registration fee for this training is $35
(there is a $300 fee charged if you register and do not attend), go to
http://register.healthfoundation.org/ to register, deadline to register is February 8th.

 February 17th, 2011, ‘Drugs, Destruction,& Doctor Shopping,’ Bloomington, IN: The
ABC Cares Board has sent an open invitation to all to come join them in listening to their impact
panel discussion. Panelists will be sharing tales from the front line. Panelists include: Monroe County
Coroner, Bloomington Hospital ED, Bloomington Police Department, Monroe County Drug Court and
others. This training will be held from 3PM – 5PM at the Monroe County Library, Room 1-B.

 February 21st-25th, 2011, Prevention of Drug Abuse Training offered by the Indiana
Association of Prevention Professionals, Terre Haute, IN: This training meets one of the
requirements for those seeking certification as a Certified Prevention Professional or one of the
other credentials offered by IAPP. Ethics in Prevention and Cultural Competency are included in the
course. Classes will be taught by staff from Central CAPT. Visit the IAPP home page at
www.preventionprofessionals.org for additional information or to register.

 February 23rd, 2011, Governor’s Commission for a Drug Free Indiana Monthly
Commission Meeting, Indianapolis, IN: This monthly meeting is held from 11:00 AM to 1:00
PM at the Government Center South, Conference Room 1 & 2. (Please check the ICJI website for possible
change of schedule or meeting room location)

 March 23rd, 2011, Governor’s Commission for a Drug Free Indiana Monthly
Commission Meeting, Indianapolis, IN: This monthly meeting is held from 11:00 AM to 1:00
PM at the Government Center South, Conference Room 1 & 2. (Please check the ICJI website for possible
change of schedule or meeting room location)

Resources
 Teen Drug Use Increases… According to the National Institute’s on Drug Abuse 2010 Monitoring
the Future survey, drug use among teens has increased. Marijuana use was up in all grades surveyed.
The survey measured and reported a change in teen attitudes about the dangers of drug use and
perceptions about drug availability. This data confirms a continued softening in young peoples’
attitudes toward drugs, particularly marijuana. Click this site for an excellent parent handout
concerning marijuana: http://www.well.com/user/woa/fspot.htm.

 Protect Your Teen on the Road… As teens take to the roads, you can take action by talking
about the dangers of drugged and drunk driving. Parents are the most important\ influence on their
teen when is comes to risky behaviors, including substance abuse and driving. The National Youth
Anti-Drug Media Campaign provides FREE online resources for community leaders and parents of
teen drivers. For more information, go to: http://www.theantidrug.com/resources/impaired-
driving.aspx.

 2010 Kids Count Data Book… Updated statistics on indicators for Indiana youth are now
available for download. A great resource when writing grants! For an online copy:
http://www.iyi.org/reports/order-indiana-data-book.aspx.

For more information, contact: Kim Linkel, Community Consultant, 812/934-2298 or linkel@hotmail.com

Serving Dearborn, Decatur, Franklin, Jefferson, Ripley, Ohio, Switzerland & Union Counties