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Summary of Accomplishments 2010-2011

Awarded the Federal Strategic Prevention Framework – State Incentive Grant entitled Prevention First NY (SPF-SIG) grant.
 
New coalition logo developed by high school graphics class
 
Marijuana white paper issued to press outlets
 
Alcohol and underage drinking policy changes and stepped up enforcement at SPAC
 
Town Hall Breakfast on Underage Drinking – October 2010 at the TEC-SMART Campus with a panel of students, coalition members, and community leaders addressing underage drinking issues
 
Homecoming and Holiday Advertising
 
Shen Pen article on substance use by high school students
 
Social Norming Campaign – poster campaign to counter overestimates of substance use by youth
 
Exploration of Social Host policies – community information and education around social host legislation to hold the host or property owner responsible for underage alcohol use
 
Tabling at Open Houses for all 3 middle schools and both high schools
 
Student Panel held at St. Edwards with 7 teens discussing alcohol use
 
Mike Nearny spoke with all 11^th and 12^th graders as well as a parent night.
 
DEA Drug Take Back – 170 pounds collected in first effort