Action Teams and Workgroups

Monitors the yearly coalition “action plan”; Assures completion of activities; Identifies and suggests Cass County action items; Delegates tasks for teams and work groups to complete; Help with annual reporting efforts for example the Progress Report and Blue Ribbon Coalition applications yearly.

Recruits and sustains youth involvement in the coalition; Helps to plan events/activities for youth; Engages different youth programs and clubs already in existence; Helps bring to life ideas the youth come up with for their community;  Empowers youth to make decisions; Is supportive.

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​Current Projects and Accomplishments:

• collaborate with youth on messages for youth

• support our school corporations with resources and participation

• co-host and participate in substance free alternative events and activities

Identifies and secures training/events in Cass County; Helps with coalition engagement and sector spotlights;  Looks for co-sponsorship opportunities; Identifies needs and addresses them by coordinating training and events for the coalition and the community; Identifies opportunities to co-sponsor, and NOT recreate efforts in the community.

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​Current Projects and Accomplishments:

• collaborate with coalition partners and other community organizations to support local trainings and events

• provide and record at least 4 training opportunities sponsored by the coalition every year

• translate resources and campaign/messages in an effort to reach diversified populations

• publicize the coalition’s Sector Spotlight recognizing a sector representative each month

• create “Proud to be a Member” signs for organizations/businesses to display

Work together to address alcohol and tobacco prevention efforts for our youth; Identify and implement campaigns/programs; Support and share prevention messages; Address concerns in the community surrounding youth alcohol and tobacco use; Review and assist with policies and procedures, etc.

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​Current Projects and Accomplishments:

• support our state’s Alcohol and Tobacco Commission​

• recognize partner organizations, businesses who promote “tobacco free”, “alcohol free” environments and/or who promote “we card” and other similar messaging

• work with schools to come up with positive rewards for youth who remain drug free and contribute to community initiatives

• deliver materials in the community such as “No Tobacco”, “We Card”, “Smoke Free Facility”