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Latest Task Force News; Update
Topic Started: Oct 6 2007, 07:05 PM (184 Views)
D2ns	Oct 6 2007, 07:05 PM Post #1
Advanced Member Posts: 133 Group: Members Member #117 Joined: May 18, 2007	-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [size=7]Save [/size]Our Youth Task Force http://saveouryouthtaskforce.com On 9/25/07 we participated in a public event at the Schoolcraft VisTaTech Center called Addiction: A Treatable Illness. Don Allen, the Director of the Michigan Office of Drug Control was one of the speakers. Diane Montes, Jason Schwartz, Mark Menestrina, and Dr. Mike were the other panelists. We estimate that there were 140 attendees. The event was well received; the panelists took questions from the audience. On 9/21/07 SOYTF collaborated with Franklin's SADD chapter to put on a tailgate party before the football game. We cooked up and gave away 250 hotdogs (Thank you Senate Coney Island!) Everyone had a good time and we're coming up with ideas for next year. Churchill is considering having one too. We are trying to arrange a Families Anonymous meeting in Livonia. If you are interested in participating, please email Jason. jason@saveouryouthtaskforce.com We're doing a voter guide for the city council and mayoral elections. We have begun planning for next year's education series. We welcome your input. Email your suggestions to Jason Schwartz. jason@saveouryouthtaskforce.com Upcoming Task Force Events Saturday, October 13 - Spooktacular Road Rally - 6:00 check-in, 6:30 start - North parking lot of Schoolcraft College. Contact Chris Ogden by October 6 to register. Phone: 734-522-0076 chrisogden@justsayrun.com Sunday, October 21 - Detroit Free Press Marathon. The Task Force is an official charity partner and will host a spirit station. We are looking for volunteers. Contact Chris Ogden chrisogden@justsayrun.com if you are interested in volunteering. Wednesday, November 7 - Steering Committee meeting. 7pm at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in the auditorium. Wednesday, December 5 - Steering Committee meeting. 7pm at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in the auditorium. Saturday, June 14th, 2008 - Run Drugs Out of Town Volunteer Opportunities Sunday, October 21 - Detroit Free Press Marathon. The Task Force is an official charity partner and will host a spirit station. We are looking for volunteers. Contact Chris Ogden chrisogden@justsayrun.com if you are interested in volunteering. Family Day 2008 - We want to make a big push for Family Day next year are looking for people to help in planning. We might not get started on this for a little while, but we'd like to start building a list of people to help now. If you are interested, email Jason Schwartz. jschwartz@dawnfarm.org Other Public Education Events http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries_workshops.html http://www.teensusingdrugs.org/ October 2 - 7:30pm - Teens Using Drugs: What To Know (Part One) - 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, MI (St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center) October 9 - 7:30pm - Teens Using Drugs: What To Do (Part 2) - 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, MI (St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center) October 16 - 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm - Addiction 101 - Dawn Farm Education Series - 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, MI (St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center) October 23 - 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm - The Physiology of Addiction - Dawn Farm Education Series - 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, MI (St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center) October 30 - 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm - The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism - Dawn Farm Education Series - 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, MI (St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center) November 6 - 7:30pm - Teens Using Drugs: What To Know (Part One) - 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, MI (St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center) November 13 - 7:30pm - Teens Using Drugs: What To Do (Part 2) - 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, MI (St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center) November 20 - 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm - A History of Alcoholics Anonymous - Dawn Farm Education Series - 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, MI (St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center) November 27 - 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm - Alcoholics Anonymous: A Panel Discussion - Dawn Farm Education Series - 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, MI (St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center) December 4 - 7:30pm - Teens Using Drugs: What To Know (Part One) - 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, MI (St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center) December 11 - 7:30pm - Teens Using Drugs: What To Do (Part 2) - 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, MI (St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center) December 18 - 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm - Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion - Dawn Farm Education Series - 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, MI (St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center) News From Our Blog ALL NEW and updated format http://saveouryouthtaskforce.blogspot.com/ I am Detroit Family Table Has a Place in Drug Fight Pennsylvania Creates Parent Advisory Council on Treatment Access Other Local Coalitions Other Local Coalitions: Part 2 Other Local Coalitions: Part 3 Task Force News Getting Better Numbers on Drugs Winning battles with meth New National Survey Reveals Drug Use Down Among Adolescents in U.S. Do the young people in your life know you don't approve of drug use or underage drinking? Have you told them lately?



D2ns	Oct 8 2007, 09:06 AM Post #2
Advanced Member Posts: 133 Group: Members Member #117 Joined: May 18, 2007	Letters to the editor October 7, 2007 [size=7]We have power to influence[/size] On Sept. 19, Principal Steven Archibald at Stevenson High School notified parents of a problem occurring not only at Stevenson but throughout the community. Fifty-seven percent of the Class of 2007 reported that use of alcohol and drugs was a serious problem among their peers. Incidents this year at all the high schools indicate that the problem has not gone away. I commend Principal Archibald for boldly tackling this unpopular issue. We all need to be reminded of the responsibility and power we have to help young people live alcohol- and drug-free lives. Autumn is a busy time for teens and pressure to fit in with new social groups may cause them to engage in risky behavior they wouldn't normally consider. Never assume that all parents set the same expectations you do - surveys have shown that "a friend's house" is the number one place to engage in drug use and underage drinking. Never underestimate your influence as a parent or trusted adult - parental disapproval and monitoring are huge factors in a teen's decision to engage in risky behavior. Know where your teens are and who they're with. Monitor the alcohol and prescription drugs in your home. As a community, let's model behavior that shows our young people that leading alcohol- and drug-free lives is the best way to be happy, healthy and productive. Diane Montes Livonia Save Our Youth Task Force



D2ns	Oct 16 2007, 03:58 PM Post #3
Advanced Member Posts: 133 Group: Members Member #117 Joined: May 18, 2007	The Livonia Save Our Youth Task Force would love to have your participation. We hold a meeting on the 1st Wednesday of every month. [size=7]7:00pm [/size]Next meeting [size=7]November 7, 2007[/size] Everyone is welcome to attend our meetings and may participate in any committee they choose. All are welcome to join us at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in the auditorium. Use the main entrance, right through the main lobby, follow the signs to the auditorium, near the chapel.


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