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Forum XVIII AwardsThanks to all for taking the time to submit an application for the Outstanding Youth Award and the National Guard Award. Outstanding Youth AwardCONGRATULATIONS - YESENIA CASTRO Yesenia (Yesi) Castro is a 16 year old junior at Hood River Valley High School in Hood River, Oregon. Yesi is a member of MEChA (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicaco de Aztlan), the Si Se Puede (Yes We Can!) Hispanic Outreach Prevention Coalition, the Hood River County Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Prevention Coalition, OSSOM (Operation Student Safety on the Move), Inspiration Circle-an empowerment group for young women at the high school, HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America). In addition to her involvement in drug and alcohol prevention, Yesi participated in the National American Miss Program and won an award for her community service efforts. She is also a mentor to younger students and has conducted ATOD prevention presentations to middle school students. National Guard AwardCONGRATULATIONS - TENNESSEE NATIONAL GUARD, COUNTERDRUG DIVISION The Tennessee National Guard began its coalition building efforts in 2001. Seeing the effectiveness of the three existing Tennessee coalitions in their respective communities and of CADCA coalitions in other states, they began an intense effort to encourage and help other Tennessee communities to organize their own coalition and join in building a strong network of coalitions across the state. By the end of FY06, a total of 48 coalitions had been formed as the result of our work. This year 54 member coalitions (six (6) were added in FY 07) are part of Community Anti-Drug Coalitions Across Tennessee. National Leadership AwardCONGRATULATIONS - THE HONORABLE ROB PORTMAN CADCA is proud to recognize Rob Portman, former Director of the Office of Management and Budget, with our highest honor, the National Leadership Award. On April 18, 2006, President George W. Bush nominated Rob Portman to be the 35th Director of the Office of Management and Budget. He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on May 26, 2006 and three days later, he was officially sworn into office by Chief of Staff Josh Bolten. Director Portman first served in the President's cabinet as the United States Trade Representative. Previously he served as a Representative of the Second District of Ohio in the United States Congress. During his time in Congress, Director Portman served as the Chairman of the House Republican Leadership and was the liaison between the House Leadership and the White House. He served as a Member of the House Ways and Means Committee, and as Vice Chairman of the House Budget Committee. Director Portman's specific legislative successes include authoring the law to curtail unfunded federal mandates; the first comprehensive reform of the Internal Revenue Service in 50 years -- adding over 50 new taxpayer rights; four laws to reduce substance abuse and its consequences through prevention and education; and three laws to encourage people to save more for retirement. Prior to his service in Congress, Director Portman was an associate in the Washington law firm of Patton Boggs from 1984-1986. He worked as an associate and then a partner at the law firm of Graydon, Head and Ritchey from 1986-1989 and 1991-1993 in Cincinnati. He served in the first Bush White House from 1989-1991 as Associate Counsel to the President and later as Director of the White House Office of Legislative Affairs. Director Portman resigned as Director of the Office of Management and Budget in 2007. He resides in Cincinnati, Ohio with his wife Jane and their three children, Jed, Will and Sally. Congressional Leadership AwardCONGRATULATIONS - THE HONORABLE EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson represents Texas's 30th Congressional District, which is entirely within Dallas County and encompasses a large portion of the city of Dallas as well as the entire cities of Desoto, Lancaster, Wilmer, Hutchins, and Balch Springs. Portions of the cities Cedar Hill, Duncanville, Glenn Heights, Ferris, and Ovilla and are also in the district. In 2007, Congresswoman Johnson has been appointed by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman James L. Oberstar (D-MN) to serve as Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment during the 110th Congress. Congresswoman Johnson has been a member of the House Transportation Committee since being sworn into office in January 1993. The Subcommittee has jurisdiction over water conservation, pollution control, infrastructure, and hazardous waste cleanup. Among other laws, this Subcommittee is also responsible for reauthorizing the Clean Water Act. Congressman Johnson is also a member of the Aviation and Railroad Subcommittees. She is currently a Senior Democratic deputy whip, chairwoman for the Texas Democratic Delegation, chair for the House Metro Congestion Coalition, co-chair for the North America's Supercorridor Caucus and co-chair for the TEX-21 Congressional Caucus, which is a forum to address Texas' transportation needs through the reauthorization of TEA-21. In addition, Congresswoman Johnson served as chair of the Congressional Black Caucus during the 107th Congress. From 2000-2002, Congresswoman Johnson was the Ranking member of the Science Research subcommittee. She remains a senior member of that subcommittee in addition to serving on the Oversight subcommittee. Johnson, who ranks third in seniority on the Science Committee, serves as a leader in drafting and supporting legislation dealing with scientific research, development, and policy. Congresswoman Johnson counts among her greatest accomplishments her son Kirk and three grandsons, Kirk Jr., David, and James. CONGRATULATIONS - THE HONORABLE JIM RAMSTAD Jim Ramstad was first elected to Congress in 1990. He is a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee and Oversight Subcommittee. Jim also co-chairs the Addiction Treatment and Recovery Caucus, as well as the Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus, Law Enforcement Caucus and Medical Technology Caucus. Congressman Ramstad is the 1998 recipient of the "Fullbright Distinguished Public Service Award." Jim was also named "Legislator of the Year" in 1998 by the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Counselors, in 1999 by the National Mental Health Association and in 1997 and 2000 by the National Association of Police Organizations. In 2005, Jim was named "Leading Light for Seniors" by the American Health Care Association, and in 2006 he received the "Disabilities Rights Award" from the American Association of People with Disabilities. Congressman Ramstad served his country as a First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Reserve, from 1968-75. He is a former Criminal Justice attorney and adjunct professor of government and Constitutional law. Prior to his election to Congress, Jim served three terms in the Minnesota Senate, where he was Assistant Minority Leader. Jim and his wife Kathryn have one daughter, Christen, a sophomore at Colorado College, and are members of Wayzata Community Church. Got Outcomes - Coalitions Of The YearCONGRATULATIONS
- FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITIES THAT CARE COALITION
The Franklin County Communities That Care Coalition won in the "Coalition as a whole" category, which recognizes coalitions that achieved targeted population-level outcomes through the use of comprehensive community-wide strategies. By implementing a variety of community-level strategies, such as parenting education, alcohol server training, compliance checks, a social norms marketing campaign and drug prevention curriculum in schools, the group reduced alcohol use among 8th graders by 24 percent and lowered marijuana use by 39 percent. Among 12th graders, they cut down on binge drinking by 2 percent. CONGRATULATIONS
- MISSOULA FORUM FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
The Missoula Forum for Children and Youth was selected in the "Single Substance or Substance-Related Problem category," which highlights coalitions that have successfully implemented multiple strategies to address one unique drug-related issue in their community. After an assessment revealed alarmingly high levels of alcohol use among 8th graders, 10th graders and 12th graders-giving Missoula the highest underage drinking rate in the state-the coalition developed a plan to reduce the availability of alcohol, change the perception among Missoula youth that underage drinking is tolerated, change positive youth attitudes toward alcohol, and increase parental supervision. This led to fewer youth reporting alcohol use within the past 30 days, more youth perceiving underage drinking to be wrong, and a greater number of youth delaying onset of alcohol use. CONGRATULATIONS
- BUTTE YOUTH NOW The Butte Youth Now Coalition won in the "Intermediate Outcomes Category," which recognizes coalitions that are showing progress toward meeting long-term outcomes. While still in the process of implementing their long-range plan, the coalition is on the right path to meeting its goals, helping to pass several environmental strategies to reduce the availability of alcohol and change the community's lax attitudes toward underage drinking. Among other things, the group implemented the Parents Who Hose Lose the Most campaign and created more learning opportunities for youth to increase their protective factors. Advocate Of The YearCONGRATULATIONS - ELLEN MOREHOUSE Denise Fitch has been a life-long educator, retiring after 30 plus years in the education system. She began her work with the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities (SDFSC) program as a teacher in the Montesano School District. In 1992 she moved to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction where she was the Program Manager and Director for the SDFSC program. In 1994, when the SDFSC program was reauthorized, Ms. Fitch was one of the founding members of the National Network for Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities, holding vice-chair and secretary positions. She continues to advocate at the State and National levels for drug and violence prevention issues, as well as consult with schools on drug and violence issues including bullying, crisis planning, and other related topics. CONGRATULATIONS - JEFF BENTZ Mr. Bentz holds state, national and international certifications as an Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (ATOD) Professional. He has served for the past 19 years as the founding Director of ATOD and Related At-Risk programming for CESA8 located in Gillett Wisconsin, as an Educational Consultant for health, safety and ATOD training and program development. Over the past 30 years he has served as director of both mental health and AODA treatment facilities. Mr. Bentz also has served as a consultant with the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs and co-authored Wisconsin's first hospital based impatient Geriatric ATOD Treatment Program. Additionally, he has twice been selected as a representative at the Wisconsin Leadership Conference as well as having served as the first and founding facilitator of the Wisconsin Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Education Network. CONGRATULATIONS - DENISE FITCH Denise Fitch has been a life-long educator, retiring after 30 plus years in the education system. She began her work with the SDFSC program as a teacher in the Montesano School District. In 1992 she moved to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction where she was the Program Manager and Director for the SDFSC program. In 1994, when the SDFSC program was reauthorized, Ms. Fitch was one of the founding members of the National Network for Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities, holding vice-chair and secretary positions. She continues to advocate at the State and National levels for drug and violence prevention issues, as well as consult with schools on drug and violence issues including bullying, crisis planning, and other related topics. Outstanding State MemberCONGRATULATIONS
- NORTH CAROLINA CADCA's annual State Award is devoted to a state member that has shown exemplary support of CADCA and our mission to build safe, healthy, drug-free communities. We are proud to recognize the state of North Carolina. This award serves to recognize North Carolina's work to support and promote alcohol and drug prevention coalitions. The award is also given in grateful appreciation for the state leadership of Flo Stein, Chief, Community Policy Management and Dr. Janice Petersen, Director, Office of Prevention in helping achieve a historic Memorandum of Understanding signed between CADCA, the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD and the National Prevention Network (NPN). CADCA also wishes to thank Phil Mooring, Executive Director of Families in Action, Inc who holds the CADCA state membership in North Carolina. Families in Action, Inc.has been a longtime supporter and friend to CADCA and the coalition movement. National Coalition Academy AwardCONGRATULATIONS
- BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP The National Coalition Academy is a year-long innovative training program that combines three-weeks of classroom experience, distance learning and web-support to help communities sustain a highly effective anti-drug coalition. Through a comprehensive approach of integrating "core competencies" and "essential processes" with the Strategic Prevention Framework, the goal of the academy is to create teams of change agents skilled at community problem solving. The Academy is operated by CADCA's National Coalition Institute through partnerships with the National Guard Bureau Counterdrug Training Schools. Among the outstanding National Coalition Academy coalition graduates, CADCA has selected the Berks County Community Prevention Partnership for taking the learning, tools and experience of the Academy a step further by providing their youth leaders with the same tools through CADCA's National Youth Leadership Initiative. Equipped with the strategies learned during the Academy and NYLI , both adults and young people of Berks County have assumed significant leadership roles designing and implementing programs, practices and policies to address issues ranging from underage drinking to gang involvement. National Coalition Academy GraduatesCONGRATULATIONS A special graduation ceremony recognized all these outstanding graduates on Wednesday, February 13. CADCA wishes to congratulate all the 2008 National Coalition Academy graduates! Mifflin County CTC, Mifflin County, PA |
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