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Welcome to the Tri‑City Partners (TCP) Monthly News
Tri-City Partners Mission: To promote health, reduce substance use and other risk behaviors, and build assets in our youth in the communities of Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield
For January 2012
1. The next Steering Committee meeting - Thursday, March 8
2. Kudos award
3. MADD webinars help parents address underage drinking
4. Monitoring the Future survey reports national teen drug use
5. Now in Spanish: PSA reminds adults about the consequences of serving alcohol to underage youth
6. 2012 Chemical Health & Violence Prevention Workshop
7. January 24 parent forum: "Smart Parenting, Smarter Kids" with David Walsh, Ph.D.
8. February 27 Edina PCN forum: Race to Nowhere film screening
9. Newsroom: "Parents Influence Teens' Decisions About Drunk or Drugged Driving, Study Finds"
10. Nominations sought for BUY volunteer recognition
1. The next Steering Committee meeting - March 8
Everyone is welcome!
The coalition has been working on some changes regarding steering committee meetings and action team meeting. The steering committee will now be meeting 4-5 times per year and the city action teams will be meeting monthly or as needed.
If you are have questions and/or wish to participate on a steering committee or city action team, please contact Julie Zamora at jzamora@ci.bloomington.mn.us or Denise Reese at dreese@ci.bloomington.mn.us
Location:
Bloomington Civic Plaza - Haeg Conference Room
1800 West Old Shakopee Rd.
Bloomington, MN 55431
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
TCP Organizational Structure 2012
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2. Kudos award
At the December TCP Coalition steering committee meeting, the KUDOS award was given to Marty Earley, Bloomington Police Department and Bloomington Schools.
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3. MADD webinars help parents address underage drinking
The Minnesota State Office is hosting the following MADD webinars to help parents learn effective strategies for addressing underage drinking.
To learn more and register, click a date below:
Haven't attended a Power of Parents workshop? Visit www.madd.org/powerofparents or contact Lindsey Carlson at 651.523.0802 x2753 to find a workshop in your area and learn more about MADD's Parent Handbook.
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4. Monitoring the Future survey reports national teen drug use
As a Drug Free Community Grantee, the Tri-City Partners Coalition received a letter from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) regarding release of the Monitoring the Future (MTF) report. It states much of this year's data is cause for celebrating our efforts to reduce youth alcohol, tobacco and other drug use at the local level. It also emphasizes our important role to inform the community about and address existing and emerging threats.
Efforts pay off, concerns arise
In remarks about the MTF report, ONDCP's Director, Gil Kerlikowske, acknowledges effectiveness of our efforts to reduce underage alcohol use: " . . . rates of smoking and drinking are now at historic lows among teens." He also raises concern about young peoples' declining perceptions of marijuana's harm, the dangerous use of synthetic marijuana and rates of prescription drug abuse.
A call to parents
He reminds parents they are the most powerful force in their teen's lives and to take action. In an election year with pro-drug legalization political campaigns, it is especially important to talk to teens about the serious consequences of using marijuana in any form.
Regarding prescription drug abuse, he urges all Americans to keep track of prescription medications in your home and to dispose of any unused or expired medications properly.
Read Gil Kerlikowske's remarks regarding the MTF report in its entirety here.
Read the MTF report fact sheet here.
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5. Now in Spanish: PSA reminds adults about the consequences
of serving alcohol to underage youth
The TCP coalition partnered with Richfield's youth, adults, Public Safety, Officer Dave Franke and the City of Edina Communications Division to produce a Spanish language public service announcement. The public service announcement educates parents about the consequences of providing alcohol to minors. To see the PSA, click here.
The PSA can also be viewed from our TCP website.
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6. 2012 Chemical Health & Violence Prevention Workshop
When:
Tuesday, February 28 - Part One: Cyberbullying
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Bloomington Police Experiences and Perspectives on Cyberbullying
Presenters: Officers George Harms and Heather Potter
9:45-11:30 a.m.
What's New in the World of Internet Safety?
Presenter: Karina Berzins, Training and Education Coordinator, MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Internet Crimes Against Children
Wednesday, March 28 - Part Two: Chemical Health
8:30-10:00 a.m.
Adolescence: The Brain in Training – A Plan for Peak Performance
Presenter: Ken Winters, Ph.D. University of Minnesota Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, Director of the Center for Adolescent Substance Abuse Research
10:15-11:45 a.m.
Know the Truth
Presenters: Know the Truth - a drug and alcohol prevention program
Where:
Bloomington Public Works Building / 1700 W. 98th Street / Bloomington, 55431
(parking onsite and across street)
Cost: No cost
Registration:
District employees register using the online Staff Development system. Please register for the session you will be attending. If you are not able to register online or work outside the Bloomington School District, contact Denise Reese by phone 952-563-8984 or email dreese@bloomington.k12.mn.us to register.
Download flyer
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7. January 24 parent forum: "Smart Parenting, Smarter Kids"
with David Walsh, Ph.D.
Explore new parenting techniques and skills to improve your parent-child relationship. David Walsh Ph.D. will share his insight from his new book Smart Parenting, Smarter Kids. He will translate the latest findings from brain science into practical strategies that parents, teachers, and anyone concerned about kids can put to use immediately.
Following Dr. Walsh, six breakout topics are offered: Bullying, Reducing Power Struggles, Taming Tantrums, Online Safety, Teen Sexuality and The Ultimate Team: Parents and Schools (Equity).
The forum is sponsored by Hopkins Community Education: Parent Education and Early Childhood Family Education, Hopkins Community Coalition: One Voice for Reducing Youth Chemical Use, Hopkins Elementary Parent Organizations (PTO), South Lake Pediatrics, Phoenix Process Consultants, and the Hopkins Police Department.
Free CE U's provided for professionals.
When: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 / 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Where: Eisenhower Community Center / 1001 Hwy 7 / Hopkins, MN 55305
Cost: No cost
Registration: No registration
Information: Contact Cathy Rude with questions at cathy_rude@hopkins.k12.mn.us or download flyer
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8. February 27 Edina PCN forum: Race to Nowhere film screening
Race to Nowhere is a film about the dark side of America's achievement culture. It is a call to mobilize families, educators, and policy makers to challenge current assumptions on how to best prepare our youth to become healthy, bright, contributing and leading citizens.
Film screening is offered by Edina Parent Communication Network:
When: February 27, 2012 / 7-9 p.m.
Where: South View Auditorium / 4725 Southview Lane / Edina, MN 55424
Information: http://www.edinapcn.com/forum_race_film.php
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9. Newsroom: "Parents Influence Teens' Decisions About Drunk
or Drugged Driving, Study Finds"
This post sites studies indicating that teenagers whose parents drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs are far more likely to drive under the influence themselves compared with teens whose parents don't drive after using drugs or alcohol.
The post quotes SAMHSA Administrator, Pamela Hyde: "Parents play a key role in preventing drunk and drugged driving, beginning with setting a good example. Parents who drink, or drug, and drive not only put their lives and the lives of others at immediate risk, but increase the likelihood that their children will follow down this destructive path."
Read the entire post and comments on Newsroom from The Partnership at drugfree.org here.
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10. Nominations sought for BUY volunteer recognition
Bloomington United for Youth (BUY) will host the annual BUY Volunteer Recognition Event on Tuesday, February 7th to honor youth, adults, and community groups that make a positive difference through volunteerism.
BUY is a volunteer organization that works to engage the entire Bloomington community in the positive development of youth. BUY is composed of members from local government, schools, the faith community, businesses, civic and service organizations, as well as youth. BUY's philosophy is based on the 40 Development Assets developed by the Search Institute.
Who can be nominated?
Awards are given in the areas of Individual Youth Recognition, Youth Organization Recognition, Individual Adult Recognition, and Community Group Recognition. Download a nomination form for information about award criteria.
To submit a nomination
By Sunday January 29, 2012, make a nomination online, or send or fax your completed nomination form to:
Bloomington United for Youth
c/o BEC-TV
8900 Portland Av.
Bloomington, MN 55420
Or Fax: 952.681-5901
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Please feel free to pass this on to others you think would be interested in or would benefit from the information.
Have a good month!
Laurie Masanz
Health Communication Specialist
Bloomington Public Health
952‑563‑8904
lmasanz@ci.bloomington.mn.us
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