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| 03/03/2010 | U.S. Department of Education Grant Competition | Sarah Roy |
| U.S. Department of Education Grant Competition Technical Assistance Conference Call The U.S. Department of Education Models of Exemplary, Effective, and Promising Alcohol or Other Drug Abuse Prevention Programs on College Campuses grant competition will be hosting a technical assistance conference call for interested applicants. Technical Assistance Conference Call Conference Name: Models Applicant Technical Assistance Date: March 10, 2010 Time: 3:30 pm ET (1.5 hours) Call In Number: Attendees:(888) 566-6505, Participant Passcode: 6645056 Note: A transcript of this call will be posted at a later time. By participating in this conference call, you agree that any communication you make during the call or questions you ask may be recorded in the official transcript. |
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| 02/25/2010 | Cultivation of marijuana | Anonymous |
| I have some students who are seeking information on the environmental impacts of the cultivation of marijuana. Any suggestions. John |
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| 02/16/2010 | Rethinking Drinking Website | Sarah Roy |
| The local coalition in Rutland attended CADCA last week and came back with this resource. Definitely beneficial for college age population. http://rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/ |
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| 01/28/2010 | Amnesty Policy | richard mayer |
| We recently instituted an amnesty policy for dangerous alcohol related incidents. I advocated for the policy to include other drugs but was unsuccessful in convincing the other members of the committee. I'd like to hear how other colleges think about this and whether or not it is reflected in their policies. | ||
| 11/18/2009 | Red Ribbon Tree Ceremony | Rita Johnson |
| SAVE THE DATE! 19h ANNUAL RED RIBBON TREE CEREMONY Wednesday, December 2, 2009 House Chamber in the State House 4:00 PM Reception Immediately Following in the Cedar Creek Room Sponsored by the VT Victims Impact Panel Program & the VT Safety Education Center Governor Douglas To Participate in Annual Red Ribbon Tree Ceremony ** Governor Jim Douglas will light the “Red Ribbon Tree” in memory of the victims of impaired drivers. Each year many Vermonters including members of the Victim Impact Panel and their families, law enforcement, SAP Counselors, prevention program students and advisors, and other community partners remember Vermonters who have been injured or killed as the result of alcohol or drug-related crashes. This year the Red Ribbon Tree Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, December 2nd beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the House Chamber of the Vermont Statehouse. Everyone is invited to attend and to honor family members or friends by creating a personalized ribbon to hang on the tree which is prominently displayed in the Statehouse throughout December. Prior to the event, members of the Vermont Victims Impact Panel and the Vermont Safety Education Center will decorate the tree with hundreds of ribbons that have been placed on the tree during previous ceremonies. Additionally, silver and white ornaments are added to the tree each year by organizations, groups or agencies who work to prevent alcohol and other drug related tragedies. The red ribbon has come to symbolize the importance of preventing impaired driving and is a reminder to everyone to buckle up at all times. Wearing a safety belt can be the best defense against an impaired driver. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the annual “Tie One On” campaign to remind other drivers to avoid alcohol while driving and in so doing prevent needless tragedies on Vermont roads. Now in its 19th year, the Vermont Victims Impact Panel Program, Vermont Safety Education Center and the Governor’s Highway Safety Program will sponsor the Red Ribbon Tree Ceremony. A reception will follow. Please plan now to attend this important event. If you are interested in placing a ribbon on the tree, contact Carol Rose at the Vermont Safety Education Center, 229-2949 or crose@vtsafety.org |
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| 10/16/2009 | campus tobacco policy | richard mayer |
| I'm interested in hearing if other college's tobacco policies include prohibitions and restrictions on smokeless forms of tobacco. | ||
| 10/09/2009 | Fall '09 Conferences | Rita Johnson |
| 7th Annual Collaboration Conference on Children, Youth, & Families Killington Grand Resort Hotel, Killington, VT Oct 16, 2009 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Contact: Diane Robie 802-948-2435 collaboration@robie.info www.screendoor.vermont.gov 14th Annual Fall SAP Conference Holiday Inn, Rutland, VT Oct 21, 2009 & Oct 22, 2009 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Contact: Buffy Root 802-456-1100 two-boys@comcast.net www.asap-vt.org Prescription Drug Conference Hampton Inn, Colchester, VT Oct 23, 2009 & Oct 24, 2009 Registration @ 7 a.m. Workshops: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact: Tricia Bowdoin 207-829-3160 Bowdoinexc@maine.rr.com Vermont Assoc. for Mental Health Annual Conference Capitol Plaza, Montpelier, VT Nov 12, 2009 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Contact: Jimmy Fordham 802-223-6263 vamh1@aol.com |
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| 10/09/2009 | VADAAC's Letter to Governor Douglas | Rita Johnson |
| State of Vermont Vermont Department of Education 120 State Street Montpelier, VT 05620-2501 August 31, 2009 Honorable Governor James Douglas 109 State Street Montpelier, Vermont 05609-0101 Dear Governor Douglas, I am writing to you to inform you of pending federal legislation that could have catastrophic effects for students in Vermont. Our understanding is that Congress has taken action to zero out the State Grants portion of the Safe and Drug- Free Schools Program (Title IV Part A of NCLB). This has been passed by the full House and approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee under appropriations bill HR 3293. It has not yet been passed by the full Senate and awaits action upon the Senate’s return from recess. All indications from our Congressional delegation are that the budget will be up for floor action in early October. The concern about eliminating this program is that it supports important infrastructure in our state and school districts that provide support, technical assistance, mentoring and guidance. This program is presently designed to be distributed by formula. Virtually all school districts in the United States receive funds to target issues that involve drug and alcohol abuse, school violence, delinquency and discipline problems, hazing, harassment and bullying. These funds help create a well-disciplined environment conducive to learning, which includes consultation between teachers, principals and other school personnel to identify early warning signs of drug use and violence and to provide behavioral interventions as part of classroom management efforts. They promote the involvement of parents and coordination with community groups and coalitions. Results are measured and evaluated to assess progress toward achieving performance measures based on scientifically based research. These measures are proven to reduce violence and illegal drug use. In fact, many of our districts use these funds to help support SAP counselors and School Resource Officers. The effort undertaken by Congress comes at the request of the Administration to turn this program from formula grants to competitive grants. In fact, the current program is funded at $295 million and would be reduced to $100 million. Vermont received $1,138,678 in federal FY 2009. This approach flies in the face of Vermont’s commitment to equal educational opportunity. Competitive grants would pit school district against school district. Only the wealthier and larger districts would potentially have the resources to hire grant writers to formulate proposals. In truth, Vermont (and all small rural states) would be at a huge disadvantage to large urban districts in its ability to access any of these funds if the process changes as is proposed. Our staff has been in close contact with Vermont’s Congressional delegation. We have been assured that they will do all they can to fight this proposal. However, they have stated that they can not do this alone and will need the support of a broad coalition and considerable effort to fight the inequity of this proposal. Governor Douglas, I ask you in your capacity as Chair of the National Governor’s Association to seek the support of your organization and reach out to your membership in attempting to return formula funding to the Safe and Drug-Free Program. I thank you in advance. Sincerely, Armando Vilaseca Commissioner Vermont Department of Education Cc: Jeff Francis, Vt. Superintendents Association John Nelson, Vt. School Boards Association Ken Page, Vt. Principals Association Joel Cook, Vt. NEA Kathryn Toomajian, Staff to Senator Leahy Emily Bishop, Staff to Senator Sanders Stephanie Krenrich, Staff to Congressman Welch |
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| 09/04/2009 | Recovery Activities & Events | Rita Johnson |
| Saturday, September 12th Please come and support one or all of the following recovery activities: The Recovery Walk at Battery Park runs from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm Acts of Recovery- 5 hour mini-conference with 4 Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, running from 12 noon to 5pm - Free - Supported by 7th Tradition Turning Point Center of Chittenden County - Open House from 3:30 until 6:30 [Fellowship - Coffee - sweet eats] 6:30 the Turning Point hosts the weekly Big Book Steps - Speaker/Discussion meeting Recovery Walk - Remember that this Signature Recovery Month Event is important in helping to increase visibility and highlight the importance of recovery. It is also a proven fundraiser. Half of the money raised goes to support Friends of Recovery - VT. The other half of every donation will help your Recovery Center or a specific Recovery Projects to raise money for important causes. Please remember to list a secondary benefactor on each pledge form. Come join the festivities, listen to Nobby Reed Project and participate in the 2009 Recovery Walk. For details or forms, contact FOR-VT: (802)-229-6103 Acts of Recovery - 5 hour mini Conference with 4 Alcoholics Anonymous meetings running from 12 noon to 5pm at Mclure Multigenerational Center, N. Winooski Ave, Burlington - Free - Supported by 7th Tradition Joanna P, will be speaking at 12, just before the recovery walk and Patric L. will be speaking at 4, just after the walk. Both of these speakers found recovery early. If you know young people who are having trouble connecting with other young people in AA, I would strongly suggest that you encourage them to attend. This event will be filled with young people who are jazzed about and active in recovery. For more info, contact Vermont Recovery Network: (802)-738-8998 Turning Point Center of Chittenden County - Open House from 3:30 until 6:30 This event is being hosted by the Burlington Turning Point's Board to introduce guests from out of town to the new location of the recovery center at 191 Bank Street. Come see the new center and enjoy cookies and cakes. Remember - TPC promises to save some of the cookies and cake for those coming over after Acts of Recovery. The open house will end in time for the begining of the 6:30 Alcoholics Anonymous - Big Book Steps - Speaker/Discussion meeting which the Turning Point hosts on a weekly basis. That meeting will be chaired by Larry W, who was one of the AA members who founded this meeting. |
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| 09/01/2009 | Student Video contest Rules | Mary Beth Vassar |
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