FREE Training Opportunities

There are currently some free training opportunities available with the coalition.

• Merchant Alcohol Training- October 29th, 6-8pm, Roberts Memorial Center
• CADCA National Leadership Forum, Feb 9-12, Washington DC

If you are interested in more information about either of these trainings please contact the SAFE Coalition at 319-293-6412 or get more information on the web: www.vbsafecoalition.com

First October Update

So far October has been a busy month for the coalition. Activities include:

• Start of the Alcohol- Edu Program at Van Buren High School
• Received the STOP grant from SAMHSA and hired Tonja Jirak as the coordinator.
• Walked in the Fall Festival Parade with JEL/YLC youth
• Had a booth during kids day at the Fall Festival.
• JEL youth held a street marketing event and had a game during kids day at the Fall Festival.
• Our October meeting was held on October 14th- minutes of the meeting will be on the web after the first of November.

We encourage you to check out our website at www.vbsafecoalition.com to get the most updated information about coalition events and activities.

Our pictures from the weekend events have been posted on our Flickr site- check them out!

Reminders!

Coalition Members:
If you have an article for the newsletter please send it to Heidi no later than October 1st.

Just a reminder- Our next SAFE Meeting is October 14th @ 2:00pm @ Roberts Memorial Center

Upcoming Events:
October 11th- Fall Festival Parade (Jon T. & Karen R. walking)
October 12th- Fall Festival Kids Day (Main St.)
If you are interested in helping out with the Kids Day Booth please let Heidi know as soon as possible.

Website

Be sure to check out all the September updates on our webpage- www.vbsafecoalition.com.
There are links to all our photos, the blogs, the youth coalition, plus much much more.
Find out information about Family Day- September 22nd. You can get information on our website or visit www.casafamilyday.org.

September Meeting

Coalition Members-
This is just a reminder about our September Meeting
Date: September 9th
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Roberts Memorial Center
Board Members please be there at 1:30pm with secretary nominations!

Be sure to check out all the new stuff on our website- we have blogs, photos, new training opportunites, and a link to our youth page.

Looking forward to seeing you at the meeting on the 9th!
Heidi

Hey Guys!

We are just starting up our a blog for our coalition!! I hope you guys enjoy reading up about the coalition, and we can't wait to hear your feedback!