Wood County Prevention Coalition
Uniting For A Drug-Free Community Since 2004
We Are The Majority Rally 2016
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For youth that may be interested in joining the Youth Council for 2016-2017, an application can be found here: www.drugfreeactionalliance.org/files/2016-17_YC_Application.pdf
To listen to our podcast covering the We Are The Majority Rally, click here to stream or download:
http://www.podcastgarden.com/episode/we-are-the-majority-youth-rally_77206
Coalition Agenda Set For May 13th
Since the last meeting in January, the coalition has officially graduated at CADCA's forum, participated in several conferences and events, received the results of the latest youth survey and has held another election of officers. All of these items will be discussed along with coalition news and legislative updates. There will also be a round-table discussion, an opportunity for ALL coalition attendees to discuss issues, topics, events and other information.
We would like to thank Biggby Coffee for providing refreshments during our next coalition meeting.
To view or print this agenda pictured above, please open this newsletter in a browser or email mkarna@wcesc.org for a pdf copy.
The coalition meeting will be held on May 13th, 2016 from 830 AM to 1000 AM at the Wood County Educational Service Center, Bowling Green, OH 43402.
For expedited sign-in, RSVP by May 12th on the meeting reminder below.
For questions about the meeting please contact Milan Karna at (419) 354-9010 ext 174 or email mkarna@wcesc.org. To learn more about the Wood County Prevention Coalition please visit: wcprevention.org
California's smoking age raised from 18 to 21 under bills signed by Gov. Brown
Patrick McGreevy LA TIMES May 4, 2016 6:05 PM
Governor Jerry Brown on Wednesday signed a pack of bills that will raise the smoking age in California from 18 to 21, restrict the use of electronic cigarettes in public places and expand no-smoking areas at public schools.
However, Brown vetoed a bill that would have allowed counties to seek voter approval of local tobacco taxes to pay for healthcare expenses for those with tobacco-related illnesses.
“Although California has one of the lowest cigarette tax rates in the nation, I am reluctant to approve this measure in view of all the taxes being proposed for the 2016 ballot,” Brown wrote in his veto message for a bill authored by Assemblyman Richard Bloom (D-Santa Monica).
Brown did not comment on the other bills that he signed, but state Sen. Ed Hernandez (D-West Covina) said approval of his bill raising the smoking age will save lives.
READ MORE:
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-sac-jerry-brown-smoking-bills-20160504-story.html
Wood County Prevention Coalition Meeting
Friday, May 13, 2016, 08:30 AM
Wood County Educational Service Center 1867 N Research Drive, Bowling Green, OH, United States
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
About Us
Our Vision: Helping youth be drug-free, productive and responsible citizens.
Our Mission: We are a coalition of compassionate community members working together to coordinate high quality programs for the prevention of youth substance abuse in Wood County.
Email: mkarna@wcesc.org
Website: wcprevention.org
Location: 1867 Research Drive, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419)-354-9010
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPCoalition
Twitter: @woodpccoalition