Day/Time:

Thursday, February 14, 2008
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Presenter:

Pamela White, Community Anti-Drug Coalitions Across Tennessee, Capt. Linda Williams and WO1 Robert Murphy, Tennessee National Guard Counterdrug Task Force

Description:

Through this workshop we will present successful Tennessee strategies, utilizing the National Guard as a partner in Community Anti-Drug Coalitions and their state association of coalitions. We will discuss the capabilities of National Guard personnel to assist communities to develop strategic plans, training and events, thus building greater capacity to address identified local issues. We will also discuss National programs of the National Guard that are available for use in local areas.

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will realize that the National Guard can be a tremendous asset in coalition prevention strategies.
• Participants will know how to contact National Guard Counterdrug organizations in each respective state.
• Participants will be familiar with national programs of the National Guard.