Governor’s Commission for a Drug-Free Indiana

Regional Announcements
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April 2011

April Awareness
 Alcohol Awareness Month (www.ncadd.org)
 National Child Abuse Prevention Month (www.preventchilabuse.org)
 National Alcohol Screening Day: April 7th
(www.mentalhealthscreening.org/events/national-alcohol-screening-day.aspx)
 National Alcohol Free Weekend: April 1st-3rd

May Awareness
 Alcohol and Other Drug-Related Birth Defects Month (www.ncadd.org)
 Mental Health Awareness Month (www.nmha.org)
 National Youth Traffic Safety Month (www.noys.org)
 World No Tobacco Day: May 31st (www.who.int/tobacco/communications/events/wntd)

 April 8th, 2011, Gaining Support of Public Officials: Communicating Your Mission,
Batesville, IN: This training is being offered by Columbus Area Arts Council, Indiana Association
of United Ways and Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network and will be held at the Batesville Memorial
Library Annex from 9AM-Noon. The cost to attend is $20. For additional information contact Lesley
Devine at 765/288-5586 ext. 228 or via e-mail at ldevine@uwdcin.org.

 April 12th, 2011, The 40 Developmental Assets, Versailles, IN: This event is from 11AM
to 1PM at the Versailles Baptist Church. Ripley County LCC and the ASAP Center are sponsoring this
training where participants will leave with knowledge of how the Asset Framework can improve their
program and impact the youth they serve. Contact Paula Goodpastor via e-mail at
ripleylcc@hotmail.com by April 5thto reserve your spot.

 April 27th, 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)
  April 29th, 2011, Annual SADD Orange Ribbon Celebration, Danville, IN: Indiana SADD
will host its 10th Annual Orange Ribbon Celebration at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds. The cost
to attend is $15 per youth or $12 if paid before March 11th. For additional information and for
registration information go to www.indianasadd.homestead.com or contact Indiana SADD at
765/964-4683.

 May 16th-20th, 2011, Understanding Drugs in American Society, Shelbyville, IN: IAPP
approved college level drug education course, Family Services and Prevention Programs, Shelbyville,
317-398-0956 or conniep@fspp.org.

 May 24th, 2011, Child and Youth Development Competency Training, Lawrenceburg,
IN: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati and Indiana Youth Pro are sponsoring free
training for youth workers on Tuesday, May 24th from 9:30AM - 3:30PM at the Lawrenceburg
Library, Mary & High Street. Topics to be covered include Families & Communities and
Professionalism. Reservations are required to attend and may be made by contacting Laura Rolf of
Big Brothers Big Sisters at rolf@bigsforkids.org.

 May 25th, 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)

 May 30th, 2011, Family Fun Day, Brookville, IN: Come out and enjoy the 11th Annual Family
Fun Day sponsored by Stayin’ Alive, Franklin County LCC at the Brookville Town Park from 10AM –
1PM. To have a booth to share information about your services contact Melinda Brown at
stayin_alive24@hotmail.com or by calling 765/647-7272.

 June 13th-17th, 2011, The Drug Use Continuum: A Comprehensive Exploration of

Drug Use within Society, Bloomington, IN: This IAPP approved college level drug education
course is being offered by IPRC, the cost to attend is $395 and CEUs are available. For additional
information about this upcoming training, please contact Jasynda Radanovich jjlacey@indiana.edu
or via phone at 812/855-3919.

Resources
 Recognizing Coalition members contributions, you could do a few things throughout the
year:
 Track their membership anniversary dates and recognize individuals before beginning the
agenda.
 Allocate time at the beginning of each board meeting to ask each board member to report
their challenges and successes they are experiencing, either in their respective sectors and/or
personally. While this is optional, we have yet to have a member pass.
 Allocate time on each meeting agenda to offer an opportunity for each member to announce
what is happening in their respective sectors, in case they have something to announce or an
event. It offers a great opportunity for collaboration among various sectors in your
community.
 Host an event called Brag Night. Volunteers are included in this community event where the
general public can nominate a community member to be recognized for their contributions to
improving the lives of children and families in your county.

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