Holiday Message from the Director
Dearest Friends and Colleagues,
As we turn our attention to the holiday season, it is with warm reflection that we look back on the many successes of the past year. It is also a time of reflection upon, and many thanks to, the dedicated advocates who made these successes possible. Nothing we have done, or will do, is possible without the concern of such a focused group of individuals and organizations. We are so fortunate to call you our partners. Just as we look forward to continued success in 2013, we look forward to the joyous holiday just ahead.
Please feel free to share this newsletter with colleagues and friends using the Forward to a Friend button or emailing a link to our Archives. Happy Holidays!
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| TOBACCO-FREE COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES | |
Growing State and National Trend
The adoption of a tobacco-free campus policy is a growing trend among U.S. colleges and universities. This policy provides protection from secondhand smoke exposure, creates healthier environments, and changes social norms regarding tobacco use. Currently, 608 U.S. colleges and universities have implemented a tobacco-free campus policy - 11 are in SC. To see a full list, click here. Earlier this year, the Department of Health and Human Services announced a national tobacco-free campus initiative. To learn more about this initiative, click here. SCTFC staff and Healthy SC Initiative grantees are currently working with nine SC colleges to make their campuses tobacco-free. |
| SMOKE-FREE COMMUNITIES | |
50 and Counting!
Congratulations to Lancaster County for becoming SC's 50th smoke-free community! The Lancaster County Council voted to adopt a smoke-free indoor workplace law on November 26, 2012. It will take effect on March 1, 2013. To view a list of smoke-free communities, please click here. |
| HAPPY NEW YEAR! | |
New Year's Resolution
Quitting smoking is a common new year's resolution and there is no reason why 2013 cannot be the year to quit. Tips to keep in mind to improve one's chances of success include:
- Talk to a physician
- Set a quit date
- Identify and remove triggers to smoke
- Plan activities to distract you during cravings
- Drink lots of water!
Visit www.smokefree.gov for more tips. Already smoke-free? Consider resolving to make a difference in your community.
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| TOBACCO HEADLINES | |
Recent News
- New Broken Promises to Our Children report released. Read more.
- ALA releases report: Helping Smokers Quit. Read more.
- Tobacco companies ordered to pay for ads correcting their deceptive statements about the dangers of smoking. Read more.
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| FUNDING OPPORTUNITY | |
Kick Butts Day
Kick Butts Day, a national day of youth activism against Big Tobacco, will be held March 20, 2013. Groups interested in having an event in their community can apply for a mini-grant up to $500. To learn more, click on the logo to visit the website. Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids will hold an informational webinar on December 13th at 2:00pm. Click here to access the webinar.
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| ARE YOU A MEMBER? | |
Become a Member of SCTFC!
Your tax deductible membership will help fund our work to reduce the toll of tobacco use in South Carolina. Click the image on the right to join.
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