June 6, 2012
Interactive Town Hall Event

Learn about the latest substance abuse and

behavioral health policies, programs & resources 

 

Sponsored by:

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Who?
  • STUDENTS in grades 9-11. 
  • PARENTS of students in grades entering 9-11 in the fall of 2012. 
  • STAFF/VOLUNTEERS i.e. coaches, club advisors and other adult volunteers that work with students in the afterschool setting.
  • LEADERS from the arts, business, sports, civic and faith sectors.
  • ELECTED officials i.e. boards, committees, commissions and town meeting members.
  • All RESIDENTS are welcome!
Why
 
  • NEW Underage Drinking prevention and alcohol compliance efforts will be shared.
  • NEW Chemical Health Regulations will be outlined.
  • NEW Policies, Programs & Resources will be described.
  • NEW opportunity to continue the work from fall 2011 to mobilize youth and adults to work together to address substance abuse and violence.
Agenda

 

  • Welcome in the fieldhouse
  • Round table discussions
  • Opening remarks from School, Town, Police & RCASA leaders on progress since fall 2011.
  • Break out session
    • Adult Learning Groups (cafe)
    • Youth Learning Groups (fieldhouse)
  • Gather in the fieldhouse. Discuss learning group experiences.
  • Open Q & A with leaders
  • Next steps
What?
 
The Reading Public Schools in concert with RCASA, Town and Police staff will host the 4th event in the series of community dialogue meetings to reduce substance abuse and violence in Reading.  Events 1-3 were held in the fall of 2011.
When? 
 
Wednesday June 6, 2012
7 p.m.- 9 p.m. 
 
Where?
 
Reading Memorial High School
Hawkes Fieldhouse
62 Oakland Rd. Reading
 
Event Leaders: 
 
Resident: 
Deb Gilburg, Lead Facilitator

Town:
Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager

School:
Dr. John Doherty, Supt. of Schools
P. deGaravilla, Asst. Supt. of Schools
E. Freedman, RMHS Principal
C. Martin, Coolidge Principal
D. Lyons, Parker Principal
T. Zaya, Wellness Chairperson
 
Police:
Chief James Cormier, Police
 
RCASA:
Erica McNamara, RCASA Director
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Click the link below to let us know if you plan to participate.  A head count will help ensure we have a smooth event.
 
 "Keeping at it gets results"
-Norman Vincent Peale
Join us
Reading joins 1,800 other towns and cities across the U.S. in bringing together youth and adults to talk about underage drinking prevention and related issues.  These town hall events are supported by the U.S. Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Please participate on Wed. June 6, 2012, 7 p.m.
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Event location: 62 Oakland Rd, RMHS Fieldhouse