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MADISON ALLIANCE ADDRESSING SUBSTANCE ABUSE Madison Public Library, Chase Room Minutes Tuesday January 17, 2017 Attendees: Tricia A., Allison B., Lisbeth B., Alexis C., Lisa E., Vince G., John H., Frank I., Linday P., Maya L., Marilyn M., Pat R., Josh G., McIntyre C., Terry Z. Introductions We introduced the new Madison Health Department Staff and Alexis Cuneo, interim SAC Lindsay Prewitt will is taking over the coordinator position restoring it to the Health Educator , Terry Ziegler will return to Chairperson position We welcomed new board members—Lisa Sprague, Katie Koontz, John Hoover, Vincent Galgano and Pat Rowe(boro council liaison) Tricia Armstrong will serve as treasurer Treasurer’s report—Terry Still waiting to hear from contact at Eventbrite about our proceeds From Screenagers. Education, Programs and Projects Book Discussion—rescheduling for February Collaborate with Harriet McCarter and Kirby on parenting Workshops Drug testing kits to be donated to MPD PossibleMHS Guidance event The Right Fit-Audra Tonero and Carolyn Rooney. MAASA to sponsor $500 fee. Communicating with Brett Levine Grants and Funding: Supplemental Funding from Freeholders- used for the drunk goggles and gala giveaways. MAASA donation solicitation for the electric bills for the May mailing Need inserts to Borough in March In Process/ completed Programs and events: Student Survey: completed mid December. Results expected mid February. Participation was good. (967 Madison students and 1900 Chatham students. Every 15 Minutes- setback, BOE has not line item for the project. MAASA will donate funding Morris County Alliances, Events and Training— Next County wide alliance meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 2/15 From 5:30-8pm in the office of Temporary Assistance ground floor converence room (340 West Hanover Avenue, Morristown) New Business Paint the Town Yellow-March 20th is Optimism Day-During the month, Businesses in town will be displaying artwork and hosting Performance artists who will bring optimistic works to Madison. Sticker Shock-Frank I. will coordinate the annual Sticker Shock Campaign With permission from local liquor stores, place neon green stickers on items to remind purchasers that it is illegal to serve people under 21. MAASA to send a press release thanking participating merchants We are working with the Communications Dept at the Boro to update our webpage on Rosenet. Parenting Fair at Kirby Children’s Center Feb 11th. MAASA invited. Possible parent workshop—Peggy Fitzpatrick The Elks in Peer leadership convention. Elks is sending 3 Madison Teens and paying their expenses. Terry will try to connect with the attendees to see if they have an interest in serving on MAASA Greg Robertson gave permission for us to do a short presentation about opioid abuse at Meet the Coaches night. Need a health professional to accompany. Terry is reached out to the AD to schedule. Color run-Terry will contact organizers of the Rockaway run for details Arrive Alive at Bottle Hill Day—need to schedule soon. Hidden in Plain Sight and USTANDERS for MHS fall 2017 Senior Outreach-John H and Terry Z. will attend the next SCAC meeting Member Partner Groups/Organizations: Update of activities, including grant funded programs YMCA-Holding an Open House to open the Loft-space dedicated To High School Age Students MPD-20 teens arrested at a party in Madison on Sunday Jan 15