Kiwanis Weekly Meeting Notes for 14 Feb 2019
CEASe and EMPOWER RETURN FROM CADCA’S NATIONAL LEADERSHIP FORUM
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Media Contact: Lori Croasdell, 812-820-0620 |
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CEASe and EMPOWER RETURN FROM CADCA’S NATIONAL LEADERSHIP FORUM REVITALIZED AND READY TO ADDRESS PREVENTION EFFORTS
Scott County, IN – Representatives from Scott County returned home from Washington, D.C., area where they were joined by 2900 substance abuse prevention specialists and advocates from across the country for CADCA’s (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America’s) 29th Annual National Leadership Forum.
“We are reenergized with new strategies under our belt to tackle drug use in Scott County. It was exciting to spend several days with other similar organizations from across the country, learning and honing our prevention skills so our community can be a better place, one that doesn’t suffer from the harms of drug and alcohol abuse,” says Lori Croasdell, CEASe/DFC Coordinator.
Our coalition representatives heard from and had a private meet and greet and photo op with Dr. Jerome M. Adams, the Surgeon General of the United States. CEASe and EMPOWER also met with U.S. representatives and senators at the Forum’s Capitol Hill Day event, including Senator Mike Braun and Congressman Trey Hollingsworth.
Scott County’s EMPOWER Youth Coalition members attending included Austin High School’s Olivia Miner, Bentley Mahaney, and Luke Watts, as well as Scottsburg High School’s Eliza Mount, Madelyn Shelton, and Emma Christoff. The youth informed our federal legislators on Scott County’s initiatives, as well as advocated on behalf of Scott County.
The Austin high school youth shared their favorite parts of this experience: “My favorite thing in DC was getting to meet our politicians from Indiana,” shared Bentley Mahaney. Luke Watts added, “My favorite part of the trip was getting the opportunity to advocate for Scott County and show that the youth are making a difference.” Olivia Miner continued, “The trip was a very rewarding experience. I learned that our congressmen, senators and their aids are all very concerned about what is occurring in Scott County. They have so many other obligations, but they were very eager to assist us. I particularly liked meeting with the US Surgeon General and hearing about his brother. I feel like he could really relate to us, and I appreciated how he mentioned Scott County repeatedly and took the time to meet one-on-one with us.”
The Scottsburg high school students shared, “My favorite thing about the trip was capital hill day. It was really interesting to speak one-on-one with the Senators and Representatives because it humanized them and reminded me that they are everyday people working to better our country,” shared Emma Christoff. Eliza Mount added, “The most inspiring aspect of the trip for me was the magnitude of energy and passion generated by the hundreds of people gathering with the same goal in mind: to transform our communities through the power of prevention. Throughout the week, the whole conference came together as one unifying force, and it felt amazing.”
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Lori Croasdell
CEASe Coordinator
Drug-Free Communities Coordinator
Marketing, PR, Outreach Coordinator
Scott County Partnership, Inc.
PO Box 214, 1092 Community Way
Scottsburg, IN 47170
Cell: (812) 820-0620
College Goal Sunday
College Goal Sunday
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We have been chosen as one of the sites for College Goal Sunday which is Indiana’s largest FAFSA filing event and could use your help getting the word out to our community. If you could, please, share the attached flier by any means you have available to you. Also, please share with anyone else in the community. Thank you for your help in getting the word out about this great event.
All the best,
Kristy Holsapple
Ivy Tech Community College
Scottsburg Site Coordinator – Quality Assurance Manager
Office: 812-752-4327
Scottsburg Kiwanis Club members after a club meeting at Roadhouse USA stuffing bags with prizes for the BUG Parties.
Pictured are Scottsburg Kiwanis Club members after a club meeting at Roadhouse USA stuffing bags with prizes for the BUG Parties. BUG Honor Roll students receive a party each grading period with certificates, prizes and snacks to celebrate their success. The BUG Program is sponsored at Austin, Scottsburg, Johnson, Lexington and Vienna Finley elementary schools with about 300 students participating.
Kyle Mullins, John Mastin, Barry Thompson and Steve Deaton talks about football at Scottsburg High School.
Kyle Mullins, John Mastin, Barry Thompson and Steve Deaton recently attended the Scottsburg Kiwanis Club meeting to talks about football at Scottsburg High School. Kyle Mullins is the head football coach for Scottsburg High School. We appreciate all these coaches are doing for our kids and thank them for their dedication.