1)
JOIN US AT CADCA’S FORUM; “COMMUNITY COALTIONS: THE HEART
& SOUL OF AMERICA”
In just a little more than
two months, CADCA kicks off its popular National Leadership Forum in
Washington, D.C. Forum XIII’s theme is “Community Coalitions:
The Heart & Soul of America,” and will be held February 11-14,
2003 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel. If you care about substance abuse and
believe in local community solutions and prevention efforts, this is
the one conference you can’t miss!
Take part in our
first-ever pre-conference workshops. Visit Capitol Hill and meet with
your elected representatives to discuss substance abuse. You may decide
to sign up to have a little fun and explore the Nation’s Capitol
during our popular “Dine
& Tour.” There’s something for everyone at Forum
XIII.
To receive the latest
Forum news updates, email forumnews@cadca.org.
Keep visiting our Forum web site at http://www.cadca.org/Events/Forum/Forum.htm.
2)
SAVE $100 WITH EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION; DEADLINE DEC. 20
Why procrastinate when you can save $100 by registering
early for the Forum? These early bird registration prices are only available
through December 20. After December 20, individual registration rates
increase to $475 per person, and non-member registration rates will
be $575 per person.
To register today,
visit our online registration center at http://www.cadca.org/Events/Forum/Registration/Registration.htm.
You can also register for optional, ticketed events on our web site
as well.
3)
NEED HELP GETTING TO THE FORUM? APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarships will be awarded
to selected CADCA members in good standing thanks to the generosity
of Forum sponsors and our federal partners. Scholarships are available
to paid CADCA members only.
Applicants must submit a
completed scholarship form before December 6, 2002. Selection of awards
will be based on financial need and participation in prevention or treatment
programs. Coalitions that have not received previous scholarships will
be given priority and will be awarded a maximum of one scholarship.
To submit an application,
simply visit the Scholarships page at www.cadca.org/Events/Forum/Forum.htm
and download the .pdf file to be faxed. You will need your CADCA member
ID and password to access this page.
4)
EXPERIENCE FORUM XIII’S ALL-NEW YOUTH TRACK
Coalition leaders--we invite
you to bring your empowered, enthusiastic youth leaders to Washington,
D.C., February 12-14, 2003, for CADCA’s all-new Youth Track. Mirroring
the general outline of the National Leadership Forum, the Youth Track
will focus on leadership and team building for America’s young
leaders.
The Forum continues to be
the premier substance abuse conference as well as an assembly for coalition
leaders and members to network and learn practical skills to take back
to their communities. But, it’s not just adults who want to meet
new people and learn valuable tools to enhance their roles as future
leaders--our youth deserve to actively participate as well.
The Youth Track will feature
interesting and exciting speakers, breakouts, round table discussions,
and great multimedia presentations in addition to our ever-popular youth
evening event. All the Youth Track’s workshops are planned explicitly
for youth, with some workshops facilitated by their peers, while others
are designed for both adults and youth.
CADCA has lowered
the youth registration fee; chaperones will receive new group discounts.
To find out more about Youth Track, email Natalie Embrey at nembrey@cadca.org.
For the latest, most updated information, visit http://www.cadca.org/Events/Forum/YouthTrack/YouthTrack.htm.
5)
COALITIONS INVITED TO BRING LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS
Since law enforcement
professionals are a critical part of any successful community coalition,
we have set up a special Law Enforcement Track at the Forum. It will
focus on tactics, practices and communication between law enforcement
officials and local coalitions to form effective partnerships to meet
the challenges schools and neighborhoods face today. It will address
how to deal with drugs in the community and explore the rationale for
law enforcement’s participation in community coalitions and provide
those officials and local leaders with the tools to start or strengthen
community substance abuse prevention efforts. Invite your community
law enforcement representatives to experience the Forum with you.
6)
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF LOW AIR FARES TO GET TO THE FORUM
It’s no secret
that air fares are at their lowest in years—it’s the perfect
time to book your flight to the Forum in advance and save on your air
travel expenses! Whether you’re traveling cross-country or up
the East Coast to reach Washington, D.C., you’re bound to find
a travel bargain. CADCA has reached an agreement with US Airways and
CADCA will be credited with travel points for each ticket booked through
our Gold File Number (#78172555). To book your US Airways flight, call
(877) 874-7686 or visit www.usairways.com.
Take a look at some
of these sample, round-trip fares to the Washington, D.C. area (prices
as of November 26, 2002, subject to change):
Dallas/Ft. Worth
to Reagan National - $208
Sacramento to Baltimore - $198
Chicago O’Hare to Washington Dulles – $196
Detroit to Reagan National - $179
Boise to Baltimore - $253
Remember: the earlier
you book your flights and reserve your Forum space, the more you save.
Happy fare shopping!
7)
SHOW YOUR COLORS WITH A FORUM XIII T-SHIRT. BUY TODAY!
For the first time, CADCA
has produced a limited edition T-shirt made especially for the Forum.
Incorporating the theme “Community Coalitions: The Heart &
Soul of America,” these Hanes 100% Beefy-T cotton shirts feature
our exclusive Forum artwork on back in gold, burgundy and blue and the
CADCA logo in burgundy on the front. The T-shirt is a great souvenir
of your Forum experiences, or the perfect holiday gift for someone you
work with. These white shirts are pre-shrunk and offered in sizes M,
L and XL. Best of all, the shirts are only $10, plus shipping and handling!*
To see what the
shirts look like, or to order one for yourself, click
here. Ordering is simple. Fill it out and fax it to 703-706-0565.
You will receive your shirts within 7-10 days.
Supplies are limited…order
your t-shirt today!
*T-shirts will also be available
for purchase at the Forum.
8)
WASHINGTON, D.C. AT $145 A NIGHT
In a city renowned for its
architecture, monuments and historical significance, it’s often
a hassle finding a reasonably priced hotel room in Washington, D.C.
That’s not the case when you come to the nation’s Capital
February 11-14, 2003. Stay at the Omni Shoreham, home of the Forum and
where CADCA has pre-negotiated rooms for just $145 per night, plus applicable
taxes. These exclusive rates will be available through January 17, 2003.
With the Metro just footsteps away, unique restaurants within walking
distance and the National Zoo near by, the Omni is nicely located to
explore all D.C. has to offer.
Contact the hotel
directly at (202) 234-0700 and mention CADCA to receive this special
rate. To find out more about the hotel, visit www.omnihotels.com.
9)
SIGN UP FOR VALUABLE PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS AT NO EXTRA CHARGE!
This year, CADCA
is pleased to offer pre-conference workshops! These 4-hour in-depth
workshops are designed to build skills needed to effectively build and
sustain community coalitions. These sessions will offer participants
an opportunity to learn more-in depth information on topics like faith-based
initiatives, alcohol tax strategy and evaluation. In addition, the Drug
Enforcement Agency will conduct a workshop on current and emerging drug
epidemics, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will
conduct a seminar on impaired driving prevention.
Receive breaking Forum alerts by emailing forumnews@cadca.org.
Also, visit http://www.cadca.org/Events/Forum/Agenda/Agenda.htm.
10)
CADCA TO HONOR HODDING CARTER, III AT AWARDS LUNCHEON
You won’t
want to miss our Leadership Awards Luncheon, where CADCA will recognize
the accomplishments of its distinguished members. We’ll also bestow
a special honor on Hodding Carter, III, President and CEO of the John
S. and James L. Knight Foundation. His tireless efforts and generosity
over the past decade have helped CADCA emerge as the leading anti-drug
membership organization. We hope you will join us as we present our
National Leadership Award to Mr. Carter.
He will join a distinguished
list of past recipients, including Dr. Steven A. Schroeder, President
of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation who was honored at Forum XII.
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