Courageous Persuaders Video CompetitionHigh School students are invited to create a 30 second television commercial about the dangers of underage drinking, targeting middle school students. This is a competition-based scholarship program. This year more than $14,000 will be awarded in scholarships. The winning video entries will be aired on television. More information check out www.courageouspersuaders.com
Coalition News Scholarship
|  | | Make Your Appearance at the ZAP Zone
An alternative (drug-free) activity for our community's middle and high schoolers will be held with ZAP ZONE of Utica on Saturday, December 13, 2008 11:30 pm to 6 am Sunday. For $30 participants receive unlimited laser tag, pizza and beverages. Reserve your spot now by emailing acrombez@rochester.k12.mi.us.
This fundraiser will support the local Rochester Area America's PRIDE Team's ability to offer education, community outreach & service, leadership and attend the PRIDE YOUTH PROGRAMS' annual conference. PRIDE Youth Programs (PYP) is the nation's longest running and largest peer-to-peer organization devoted to the prevention of drug abuse and violence prevention through education. Founded in 1977, PYP is headquartered in Fremont, Michigan. Using the vehicles of public speaking, drama, dance and song, teams offer programs for students in kindergarten through college. PRIDE members reach out to their peers, younger students, and the community with an effective commitment to stay healthy and drug free. Donations can be sent to 3200 West Tienken, Rochester Hills, MI 48306. Checks can be written to Rochester PRIDE.
For more information about the ZAP ZONE Lock-In at 7529 Auburn Rd, Utica, email Anne Crombez at acrombez@rochester.k12.mi.us.
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Community Events Get Involved Teen Council Teen Council events
| | | August 12, 2008 RAHCC Planning MeetingThe RAHCC will hold its first meeting of the new year on August 12 at 7pm at the 52-3 Distrcit Court on Barclay Cirlce in Rochester Hills.
Please join us as we review our current offerings and plan our evnts and programs for the upcoming year.
For more information, please contact PaulFunk@rahcc.org or 248-765-4655.
Thank You!
Community Events
| | | Downloadable ApplicationGet your copy of the scholarship here! Click the link below:
AICI SCHOLARSHIP FORM
Scholarship
| | | Scholarship RequirementsStudents applying for the Ashleigh Iserman Community Involvement Scholarship must meet the following requirements:
* Resident of Rochester, Rochester Hills, Auburn Hills or Oakland Township; or student in the Avondale or Rochester school districts
* A high school junior or senior in the year the scholarship is awarded
* Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 minimum
* A transcript of high school grades (The transcript need not be “official” and may be a photocopy.)
* SAT score and/or ACT score or Pre ACT/SAT if a junior
* Demonstrated leadership in a school club or sports team; with a letter of recommendation from teacher/counselor/coach of school attended
* Involvement with a community organization; with a letter of recommendation from organization president or director.
* Part-time employment during high school; with a letter of recommendation from employer. (or during the summer months while in high school)
* A written essay on your community involvement service, minimum: 2 pages typed, double spaced, 12pt Times New Roman Font
* Applications will be considered only if postmarked prior to May 16, 2008
Scholarship
| | | Ashleigh Iserman Community Involvement ScholarshipThe Ashleigh Iserman Community Involvement Scholarship commemorates a lovely young lady, who enjoyed life to the fullest, was passionate about her community, and was concerned about injustice to people.
The purpose of this scholarship is to uphold community involvement and commitment to diversity by choosing a student who is impassioned by the social issues of the day and is dedicated to acting upon their ideas to build a better community. This scholarship is to honor Ashleigh Iserman, a committed member of the Rochester Auburn Hills Teen Council and a dedicated citizen to the Rochester Hills area.
The teen council would like to honor Ashleigh by presenting this scholarship to a teen who exemplifies Ashleigh’s ideals. This person meets the criteria by being involved in the community, working and studying, achieving high grades, standing up for their convictions and promoting a healthy diversified community.
This scholarship is solely funded by the teen council. In the past we have
given away five scholarships to teens in the community totaling $4500.
This year we plan to fund an additional scholarship of $1000.
Applications must be postmarked by May 16th, 2008.
Applications can be picked up in your high school counseling office. You may also download the form and requirements on our website at www.rahccoalition.org/scholarship
For More Information Contact
Katy Dzwigalski at 248-425-3680 or staff@rahccoalition.org.
Scholarship
| | | March 15th Battle of the BandsThe Teen Council is currently in need of local teen bands from Rochester Area High Schools (Rochester, Adams and Stoney Creek) to perform in our Winter Battle of the Bands.
The bands should be available to perform on Saturday March 15th for a half hour time slot from 6pm to 11pm at Rochester College. Bands need to have at least 2 members in high school and should not use cuss words or profanity in their songs. Please contact Katy Dzwigalski at 248.425.3680 or by email at staff@rahccoalition.org if you are interested in participating! Thank you!
Teen Council events
| | | Parents, Drugs, and Young People: The Generation Gap Parents
of teens today may find themselves in need of a refresher course in
teen-speak 101. Today’s pop culture environment could not be more
different from 30 years ago. With a society accustomed to instant
connection by cell phone, text message, IM, MySpace, Facebook, MP3s,
Xanga, and blogs, there’s an entirely new mode of communication parents
need to get in sync with. If you don’t know much about these, you’re
not alone. ONDCP's Parent Chronicles initiative
strives to help parents better understand their teen’s life. Research
shows teens who have a close relationship with their parents are less
likely to use drugs and alcohol and engage in risky behaviors. Though
most parents may think they have a close relationship, how
much do they really know about their teen, their teen’s friends, and
what they do when they're online?Visit the Chronicle's home page to access resources you can use to help prevent drug use before it starts.
Prevention News
| | | On-going programs Parent Education
Smoke Free Homes Program for elementary parents. Encourage parents to not smoke while around their children, in the car or the home.
Parents who Host Lose the Most Campaign in conjunction with 13 other Oakland County Coalitions. Runs during prom and graduation season and is designed to educate parents about the dangers and legal consequences of serving alcohol to teens.
Parent Survey in conjunction with the Alliance of Coalitions for Health Communities
serving all of Oakland County.
Student Education - Speaker events.
Spreading prevention message. Middle School students present a prevention message through song, dance and skits to all 15 elementary schools in our districts.
Avondale and Rochester Community School Districts 3rd grade health fairs. Teens teach the 3rd graders about the consequences of tobacco and second hand smoke.
Youth Dialogue Day for High School Students and Community leaders.
Retail/Vendor Education
Responsible Alcohol Sales Training and ID Checking Guides for local businesses in our community. These are designed to enforce and encourage our businesses to take their part in keeping our community health and safe for youth.
Synar Compliance Checks in conjunction with the Oakland County Health Division. We visit local businesses who sell tobacco to ensure that all employees understand the laws regarding tobacco sales and that appropriate signage is displayed within the business regarding these laws.
Prevention Programs:
Operation Sticker Shock is a county wide initiative in conjunction with Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office. The project involves coalition teams with chaperoned youth placing bright orange stickers on multi packs of alcohol reminding purchasers that it is illegal to provide alcohol to minors in addition to the financial and legal consequences of doing so.
Smoke Free Homes Program for elementary parents. Encourage parents to not smoke while around their children, in the car or the home.
Parents who Host Lose the Most Campaign in conjunction with 13 other Oakland County Coalitions. Campaign runs during prom and graduation season and is designed to educate parents about the dangers and legal consequences of serving alcohol to teens.
Family Day is a day to eat dinner with your children as an effective way to reduce substance abuse among children and teens. Local restaurants and stores work with the coalition to offer discounts to parents in hopes of encouraging family members to gather around the table for a meal and conversation.
Alternative Activities and Events
Movie Under the Moon
Battle of the Bands
The Upper Room - a gathering place for today's teens. Open every Saturday evening from 7pm - 10:30pm at the First Congregational Church on Pine Street in Rochester. Be sure to bring your registration form, along with a picture ID and $5, which includes food and activities for the entire evening!Visit them on the web at http://www.rochesterupperroom.org/ to register or find out more information
On-going programs
| | | Executive Board 2007-2008President: Bradley T. Barnes, M.D.
Vice President: Pending
Treasurer: Mike Arnett
Secretary: Pending
Past President: Chuck May, Asst Principal, Rochester High School
Executive Board
| | title not providedExecutive Board 2007-2008
President: Chuck May, Rochester Community Schools
Vice-president: Bob Justin would be a great VP!
Treasurer: Mike Arnett, Andrews, Hooper & Pavlik
Past President: Cyndi Pettit, Trustee, Avondale Board of Education
| | Hookah May Pose Same Health Risk As Cigarettes
 GENEVA - Smoking from a water pipe may pose the same health risks as cigarettes, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, adding that there's a need for more research into the link between hookahs and a number of fatal illnesses.
The hookah, used for centuries in North Africa, the Middle East and Central and South Asia, has become increasingly popular in the West, particularly among college students and young adults. Hookah bars have sprung up in cities across the United States, and groups of people often visit them to relax and talk while smoking from the water pipes.
WHO, however, warned that using the water pipe to smoke tobacco is "not a safe alternative to cigarette smoking." In a seven-page document on the practice, the U.N. health agency said the rising popularity of hookahs is partly due to "unfounded assumptions" of safety and misleading commercial marketing.
"Contrary to ancient lore and popular belief, the smoke that emerges from a water pipe contains numerous toxicants known to cause lung cancer, heart disease and other diseases," said WHO, which also issued a 50-page report Tuesday urging all countries to ban smoking in public buildings.
WHO warned that using water pipes to consume shisha — a mixture of tobacco, molasses and fruit flavors — usually exposes a person to more smoke over a longer period of time than do cigarettes.
The health agency said a person can inhale more than 100 times more smoke in a hookah session than in a single cigarette. By delivering nicotine, the water pipe can cause addiction. Preliminary research also indicates that hookah smoking may involve "some unique health risks," WHO said.
A hookah typically consists of a bowl connected to a vase of water with a long tube and mouthpiece. The tobacco sits inside the bowl with a layer of foil and a hot coal on top. The shisha is not lit, instead heated by the charcoal, which users say produces a vapor different from smoke.
"None of the accessories have been demonstrated to reduce smokers' exposure to toxins or risk of tobacco-related disease and death," WHO said.
While further research is required, the health body said those exposed to secondhand hookah smoke appeared to be at risk of the same diseases as those exposed to cigarettes. WHO warned that hookah smoke could also increase the risk of adverse effects during pregnancy.
Also Tuesday, WHO issued its strongest policy recommendations yet for controlling tobacco use, urging all countries to ban smoking at indoor workplaces and in public buildings.
Tobacco use is the world's leading cause of preventable death, accounting for 10 percent of adult fatalities, according to WHO. It is responsible for 5.4 million deaths each year, a figure that is expected to rise to 8.3 million by 2030, the agency says.
Increasing numbers of nonsmokers will also die unless governments take action, WHO said. It said governments of both rich and poor countries should declare all public indoor places smoke-free, by passing laws and actively enforcing measures to ensure that "everyone has a right to breathe clean air, free from tobacco smoke."
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| | | Spykes Pulled From the Market SAN RAFAEL, CA (May 17, 2007) --- After just a few short months of
threatening teens, Anheuser-Busch's 12% alcohol flavored malt beverage
called Spykes have been permanently withdrawn from the U.S. market. The
announcement, made yesterday by August Busch, IV, CEO of Anheuser-Busch,
was immediately applauded by public health advocates nationwide.
Spykes were A-Bs latest brazen attempt to market to teens. They were
nail-polish-bottle-size, alcohol shots to add to beer or drink straight.
Coming in flavors seductively called hot melon, spicy mango, hot chocolate
and spicy lime they made a splash on teen Internet chat rooms as well as
among upset parents and public health advocates. Many organizations and
individuals spoke out against the product over the past two months. To
their credit, it has now been shown that Big Alcohol, in this case
Anheuser-Busch, can be contained. Special credit goes to the 29 States
Attorneys General who blasted the drink just last week for failing Federal
labeling regulations.
Additional embarrassment came Anheuser-Busch's way last month when an
alcohol product-labeling bill, AB 346 (Jim Beall, D- San Jose), was
introduced in the California State Assembly. The measure takes special aim
at deceptively packaged and labeled "alcopops" - sweet, fruity alcohol
laced beverages, like Spykes, that have particular appeal to underage
drinkers. (A summary of that legislative activity is available at
http://www.marininstitute.org/alcopops/alcopops_legis.htm
"Spykes were 12% alcohol depth-charges meant to be mixed with beer," said
Bruce Livingston, Executive Director of Marin Institute, the alcohol
industry watchdog that helped lead the charge against the stealth beverage.
"They were clearly designed to appeal to teenage girls. We can only hope
that August Busch will think twice in the future before pushing more
alcopops at kids.
More on Spykes http://www.marininstitute.org/alcopops/spykes.htm
| | Your Child is 18 : What Now? New Legal Issues You need to Know
The Rochester Auburn Hills Community Coalition is bringing “Your Child is 18 - What Now? – New Legal Issues You Need to Know” program to the
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