Campbellsville/Taylor County
Anti-Drug Coalition

Champions For A Drug Free Kentucky

September 19, 2008

Minutes

Old Minutes  

Rhonda Parker, co-chair, introduced and welcomed new people in attendance:  Allen Bottoms, new Taylor County Rescue Squad Director, Donna Gaddis, Campbellsville Independent Schools Transportation Director and Krissy Cooper, Campbellsville University social work intern with Taylor County Family Resource Center.  The August minutes were presented and reviewed.  No corrections, additions or deletions necessary.  Motion was made by Dan Durham to let the August minutes stand, seconded by Diane Woods-Ayers.  23 members were present. 

Old Business 

Karen Hayes introduced Darlene Humphress, Campbellsville Independent Schools WALK Project Coordinator.  Humphress commented on a productive meeting with Campbellsville Independent School representatives as well as plans for the future. 

SPF-SIG- Athletic passes for Campbellsville High and Taylor County High have been distributed. 

Champions RFP-Cathy Williams from the Regional Prevention Center said we should hear regarding our award notification within the next two weeks. 

KY-ASAP- Cathy Williams clarified the reason the grant amount is being lowered from $20,000 to 16,600 is due to budget cuts across the state. 

Drug Free Communities-Flourishing compared to this time last year; official award notification expected soon; $125,000 for 5 years. 

CTC Anti-Drug Coalition Advisory Council-The first meeting of the newly formed group was held at Creekside on September 19th.  The council is to assist in overseeing each grant budget. 

KPN- Kentucky Prevention Network Conference was held in Lexington, September 10-11th.  Those in attendance were Karen Hayes, KPN Vice-Chair, Pam Quinn and Darlene Humphress.  Commented positively on the worthiness of the conference. 

Drug Diversion School-To be held in VA the week of October 6^th.  Cathy Williams, Karen Hayes and Rhonda Parker will be attending the school which consists of prescription research, education and awareness of diverting prescriptions. 

NADDI Regional-Scheduled in Nashville, November 11-14^th.  Rhonda Parker shared NADDI brochure and information available. There are funds available to send one additional person.   

KASPER- Taylor Regional Hospital and the CTC Anti-Drug Coalition are partnering to offer an extended training session for physicians and nurses, as well as community members on November 20^th, from 11:30-1:00 p.m. at the Taylor County Extension Service.  The Coalition collaborating with Taylor Regional Hospital to help sponsor this event, including sponsoring the food for the training.   

New Business 

Community/RPC/Updates- Karen Hayes said October is “Talk about Prescriptions” month.  Possible presentations, radio and newspaper ads were ideas given to increase community awareness on prescription diversion.  Donna Gaddis noted that Bus Driver Safety Month is October. The possibility of the Coalition hosting a breakfast for Campbellsville Independent bus drivers and bus monitors where they would attend a presentation on the signs and symptoms of drug abuse was discussed.  Donna Gaddis suggested the training be offered to both local school districts.   

SAMSHA- Cathy Williams said according to SAMSHA, overall drug use across the nation has dropped except for prescription drug abuse. 

Family Fun Day –Lisa Beard, Taylor County Family Resource Center, spoke about Family Fun Day, September 22^nd at Taylor County Elementary and handed out fliers promoting the event.  Karen Hayes reminded members their desserts need to be dropped off at the CTC Anti-Drug Coalition office.  Desserts are to be sold at Family Fun Day as a fundraiser for the Coalition; these monies will be used to purchase items not fundable under grants.  It was announced 32 degrees would also be on hand at the event with the Coalition receiving a portion of the profits.  

Adult Community Survey-Rhonda Parker showed a copy of last year’s adult community survey.  Currently Dr. Eric Bruns, Campbellsville University, is working on updating the survey. 

KIP School Survey- Will be administered to 6^th, 8^th, 10^th and 12^th grade students in both school districts during the month of October by Pam Quinn and Darlene Humphress, WALK Project Coordinators. 

WALK Logo Contest-Contest ends September 26^th at both school systems.  Pam Quinn and Darlene Humphress both praised the cooperation of their respective school art teachers. 

Red Ribbon Week-RRW is October 23^rd-October 30^th.  The following was discussed: 

• CCX to drive semi-truck to each elementary school for one lucky class to tour and receive their RRW bracelets before the rest of the school.  In the past their pictures have been taken and published in the newspaper. 
• MADD antenna toppers will be distributed to middle and high school students to put on vehicles during RRW. 
• Dog tags were discussed as a possibility if appropriate funds were available. 

Drug Free Clubs- An update was given by Pam Quinn, Taylor County WALK Project Coordinator. 

Kroger receipts- Were purchased with SPF-SIG funds. 

GR Cinema 6- The ad will start airing next month. 

Youth ads were done by TCHS students Morgan Rose and Isaac Harris.   

Discussed wanting to do commercials featuring local community voices.  Al Hardy suggested doing TV4 commercials with Campbellsville University. 

As You Age-Cathy Williams, an instructor gave positive comments on the program.  It educates participants on the misuse and/or abuse of medications.  Ideal for church groups, retired teachers, Sunday school classes, etc.  Karen Hayes mentioned KPN contact information for proper disposal of medications. 

Adjournment -Meeting was adjourned 1:00 p.m. 

Next meeting Friday, October 17, 2008.