HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-11-20 Substance Abuse Prevention Advisory Council MinutesTown of Reading Substance Abuse Prevention Advisory Council
Minutes
November 20, 1997
The meeting was called to order by Sandra Michaud at 7:05 at the Reading Library Conference
Room. Those members present were: Sandra Michaud, John Costigan, Dale Merrill, Gaynell
Knowlton, Suzie Kelly, Tenley Hart, Dave Bryant, Dave Stamatis, Leone Sullivan, Rev Jean
Russo Parks, and staff liaison Jane Fiore. Those not present, Marc Alterio, Cathy Kosta, Lisa
Sinclair, Steve Sliwoski,David LiBassi, Cheryl Schaitel.
Minutes of October 16, 1997 approved 7 -0-0.
Old Business
• The committee viewed the new banner. Everyone approved of the cost and appearance.
• Discussion of proposal of Youth Risk Behavior Survey Proposal from Mass. Prevention
Center. Comments made were those including the need to add middle school regardless of
additional cost. It was agreed that all 4 curricula need to be reviewed and we need
community and administration to by into evaluation before the survey is begun. this was
discussed at length inorder that the community see that "you don't throw out the baby with
the bath water" . The need maybe to change, review and upgrade but most of all everyone
needs to be clear and consistent with the message. This will give us a base line to keep us
moving forward and on track. Motion was made to accept proposal with an addition survey
to middle schools by Dave Stamatis , seconded by Sandy Michaud. Vote 10 - 0- 0.
• YRBS proposal to Dennis Richards with time table.
• Drug Free Week :
• Talent Show : Gaynell will chair again, Stage hands: Steve and Dave B.. Lights: John,
Moser, Joe Cain. Publicity: Lisa, John Program. Back Stage: Suzie and Drama club, Jane
request Gary LaPierre.
• Tenley will request Freshmen Class to be responsible for refreshments
• Sound equipment - Dave Bunten
• Health fair : Jane's Office, Sandy will get bicycles k-2, 3-5. Once flier is done Gaynell's
Aide will print, Celebrity Dave Bryant will ask around, Tenley will call radio stations
Kiss 108 or 98.5 . Leone, and Sandy will handle pizza.
® Family Skate will be March 1
• Proclamation 1/28 Sandy will print out of her computer.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:40 pm, Next Meeting December 18, 1997