April 9, 2008
In this issue:
Training Opportunity: Parenting for Prevention
Parents of children in grade school, middle school and high school, here’s the special summer event you don’t want to miss!
When it comes to alcohol and drug prevention, parents are the biggest influence on kids. Hear from an expert panel on what you can do to keep your kids away from alcohol and drugs.
The parenting for prevention panel discussion will take place on Wednesday, June 25, from Noon - 1:30 pm at Montgomery Park located at 2701 NW Vaughn Avenue, in Portland. Registration is only $25, including Lunch and free parking.
To Register, email Danny Slifman or call 503-244-5211.
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Click here to download the training flyer.
Oregon Liquor Control Commission and Oregon Partnership Team Up To Stop Underage Drinking
To kick off Alcohol Awareness month, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission is partnering with Oregon Partnership as part of a joint effort to stop underage drinking.
"Stopping underage drinking is a much bigger issue now than it was twenty years ago," said Judy Cushing, President and CEO of Oregon Partnership. “We now have research that proves adolescent drinking severely damages a child’s still developing brain. We also know that teens who drink before age 21 are more likely to develop alcohol dependency as adults.”
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Death on Campus Stuns Reed College in Portland
An 18-year-old Reed College student was found dead of a heroin overdose in his dorm room late Saturday, just before midnight.
College officials said the drug overdose will be investigated by Portland police. The college president said he did not know whether other students were involved, but said police have some leads, and the college will cooperate with the investigation.
Oregon Partnership’s crisis lines director, Leslie Storm, contacted Reed College officials and offered counseling assistance to students and/or staff. “Heroin use is becoming more acceptable to the middle class,” said Storm. “Often, people who are addicted to painkillers “graduate” to heroin because they are both in the opiate category. It’s cheaper and can be more accessible."
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2008 Oregon Governor's Volunteer Awards - Nominate a Volunteer or Program
Do you know an outstanding volunteer? Do you want to highlight the great work of a volunteer program? Nominate them for the 2008 Oregon Governor's Volunteer Awards.
Nominations are now open. Categories include: adult, senior, youth, volunteer program, youth volunteer program or group, employee volunteer program and statewide volunteer program. Nominations due May 8th.
For more information and to download the nomination form, visit: www.oregonvolunteers.org or call toll-free 888-353-4483.
Help Develop the Oregon Department of Human Services 2009-2011 Budget
Every day in Oregon the Oregon Department of Human Services is there to help. Now we need your ideas about how to best prioritize and deliver the services your community receives — services that touch the lives of all Oregonians.
This spring, in a series of meetings across the state, DHS will host community forums to gather input from local stakeholders and families about how to best shape the agency’s 2009-2011 agenda and budget so that DHS and its local partners can deliver services in a manner that best meets each community’s priorities and needs. We invite you to be part of that discussion.
Seven community forums are being held throughout Oregon. You are invited to attend any of the following events. You can download a copy of this schedule at http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/aboutdhs/budget/09-11budget/index.shtml
Oregon Partnership 2008 Annual Dinner and Auction
Oregon Partnership’s annual fundraising dinner and auction, which takes place on Saturday, April 12th at the Oregon Convention Center, will Honor U.S. Senator Gordon & Sharon Smith and Oregon Attorney General Hardy Myers.
The festive gala – which will include international vacations and exclusive golf packages as auction items - celebrates Oregon Partnership in its mission to end alcohol and drug abuse while raising critical funds for programs focusing on alcohol and drug prevention, suicide prevention, treatment referral, and crisis counseling.
Click here to view the dinner website.
Bills to Lower Drinking Age Filed in Seven States
Seven U.S. states are contemplating changing their laws to allow residents younger than 21 years to drink alcohol. Kentucky, Wisconsin and South Carolina are considering laws to change the drinking age only for members of the military. Missouri, South Dakota, Vermont and Minnesota are debating laws that would allow all residents to take advantage of the lower required age.
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Do you have information to share with your prevention colleagues around the state? Please send to: dslifman@orpartnership.org.
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