 Greetings!
We are pleased to share the latest issue of the Tobacco-Free Tribune, a newsletter from the S.C. Tobacco-Free Collaborative. Please share this newsletter with colleagues and friends using the Forward to a Friend button or emailing a link to our Archives.
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ANNUAL MEETING
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Thank you for joining us!
Thanks to our many partners and advocates that joined us on October 8th for Target: A Tobacco-Free Future, the annual meeting of SCTFC. We are thankful for the valuable input we received to move us forward with the 2015-2019 State Plan for Tobacco Control and Prevention.
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NEW RESOURCES
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County snapshots 
SCTFC is pleased to announce the launch of a new online data resource - the SC Tobacco-Free Snapshot. The snapshot was developed to inform public health advocates around the state about the number of tobacco-free and smoke-free environments located within each of SC's 46 counties. The full report includes county comparison data and other useful information. See how your county measures up!
Annual Report
The SCTFC Annual Report for fiscal year 2014 is now available. The report highlights notable milestones from the last year. View the report on our website.
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ANR SMOKEFREE INDOOR AIR CHALLENGE
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SC efforts earn second place
The State of South Carolina earned second place in Americans  for Nonsmokers' Rights' Smokefree Indoor Air Challenge. The award recognizes the passage of new local smokefree laws in 2013. South Carolina tied for second with Alabama. Onjewel Smith, ANR, presented the award to SCTFC staff.
Many thanks to SC advocates for making a difference!
Learn more about Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights.
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FROM OUR PARTNERS
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Upcoming event
One of our partner organizations has an event scheduled.
Improving Patient Quality of Life through Palliative Care Educational Forum
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
November 10, 2014 2:00p.m.-4:00p.m.
University of South Carolina Upstate, Mary Black School of Nursing, Spartanburg, SC
Campus Life Center Ballroom
RSVP to Beth Johnson at beth.johnson@cancer.org or 843-858-2310
Training opportunity from SC Equality
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is partnering with South Carolina Equality to increase the impact of local health initiatives on traditionally underserved and at-risk populations. As part of these efforts, South Carolina Equality would like to offer a range of free services to local organizations, including an organizational self-assessment survey and in-person trainings to improve lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) cultural awareness. Along with an overview of LGBT terminology and culture, the trainings will provide key information for health providers and organizations, such as LGBT health disparities in South Carolina, barriers to accessing services, and strategies for inclusion. The interactive presentations will be tailored to the programming and services that your organization provides. The purpose of both the self-assessment and training is to help your organization increase the reach of your projects and improve overall health and wellness outcomes among the diverse populations in your service areas.
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ODDS AND ENDS
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SC State Library classes
The South Carolina State Library is offering free classes on Grants Research and Proposal Writing this fall in Columbia. Click to learn more.
Legacy community college initiative
Legacy has launched an initiative to support community college efforts to adopt and implement 100% smoke-free or tobacco-free campus policies. Public community colleges are eligible to apply for up to $5,000 for an initial year. Recipients may be eligible for additional years of funding. Applications are due Thursday, November 6th. Learn more about the initiative. Access the application website.
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Recent News
- CDC releases data on costs savings of smoke-free public and subsidized housing. Learn more.
- Survey finds high use of menthol in LGBT population. Learn more.
- Latest marketing update from Trinkets and Trash. Read more.
- 14 mil. US residents living with a smoking-related illness. Read more.
- Shop Tobacco-Free initiative launched. Learn more.
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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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