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June 2013
Dear Friend of CATS,
Congratulations from CATS to the class of 2013! Celebrate safely, follow your dreams, and good luck in the future! There have been many words written about this time in a young person's life. Nelson Mandela said "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world". Eleanor Roosevelt wrote "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams". Very inspirational words indeed.
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CATS Youth Open House
 CATS is hosting an open house for youth and their parents on Wednesday June 19th from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the CATS office.
The CATS Youth Group is looking for teens that care about their community and want to participate in fun and meaningful projects and events this summer. Some events include youth Media Camps, Alcohol Awareness events, Community Surveys, Team Building Events and Community Awareness events!
CATS Youth Coordinator, Kaitlyn Clarke, comments, "The open house will allow interested families and youth to take a proactive role in promoting their own healthy behavior. Together teens can combat some of the major issues that they encounter and provide support and resources to other youth. Youth have the ability to make a change and the open house can give them that opportunity".
Summer is a wonderful time to explore new opportunities - we hope to provide the opportunity for youth to develop their leadership skills, learn about their community, meet new friends and have fun!
Pizza and refreshments will be provided. RSVPs are appreciated. If you have any questions or to RSVP please call 425-9171.
Join us at 1 Hood Road in Derry (bottom floor of the Church of Transfiguration).
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How Walkable is Your Community?
Now that great weather is here and it is enjoyable to be outdoors have you wondered how walkable your community is? Use the walkability checklist to take notes and then enter the results to the CATS Walkability Survey.
Walkability Checklist (PDF)
Walkability Survey
Enjoy a walk. Complete the checklist. Mail it back to us or visit our web site at www.catsnh.org- there is a link to enter the data you collected from your walk into an electronic survey. Individual survey responses are anonymous. Aggregate data will be used by CATS and shared with collaborating agencies.
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Keeping Kids Safe
 | | Officer Jeff Pike, Derry Police Department |
The hot weather didn't hinder the turn out for Derry's 2nd child care seat checkup and recycling event on June 1st. Nineteen car seats were inspected and ten car seats were turned in for safe recycling. Certified technicians Jeff Pike from Derry Police, Eric Schelberg from Milford Ambulance; Vinny Curo from Londonderry Fire; Sarah Mackey, volunteer; Diane Langlois, volunteer and Jo-Ellen Courtney, Child Passenger Safety Specialist from Safe Kids NH helped the families that came to the event. Officers Joyce Chadwell and Dan Komenda from Derry Police also assisted.
Continue reading Keeping Kids Safe: Report from Child Seat Safety Check
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New CATS Staff
 | | Beth Brownell. |
CATS welcomes new employee Beth Brownell. Beth will assist with data collection and administration tasks.
Beth was born and raised in Derry, New Hampshire. She graduated from Pinkerton Academy, Class of 2001, and Hesser College with a degree in Criminal Justice. She is currently pursuing a degree in Forensic Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University. She has a data management background from her work at Fidelity Investments. She lives in Derry with her husband, three daughters (11, 4, and 2,) and her two dogs. She enjoys traveling, being outdoors, and spending time with her family.
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Thanks to Board Member
 | | Patricia Tremblay |
Board of Directors member Patricia Tremblay, owner of Books to Taxes, LLC, is moving to Florida this month. We all appreciate her generous service as a Board member and wish her the very best in her new southern home! Pat's daughter Marissa served as a Youth Advisory Board member for 4 years while a student at Pinkerton.
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