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An Initiative of The Southwest Council, Inc.
1405 N. Delsea Drive, Vineland, NJ 08360
P: 856-794-1011 x318 F: 856-794-1239
www.southwestcouncil.org
Welcome and Introductions
Old Business:
Billboard Design Judging – Billboard artwork submittals were on display and each
coalition member selected their No. 1 choice.
Pennsville PD Rx Drop Box – SCRATCH and LMTI recognition – on January 16th at
7:00 p.m. the Coalition is planning a presentation to Pennsville’s Police Chief in
recognition of coordinated RX abuse reduction efforts there. This will take place at 90 N.
Broad Street, Pennsville.
Addictions Recovery and Mental Health Art Show – May is Mental Health Awareness
Month. Discussion was held regarding putting out a call to artists along with a
permission form to participate in this event. There was a show of hands for interest in
proceeding at this time, which was tabled, intended to revisit this concept in first 6
months, then 1 year, if no interest expressed at that time.
New Business:
Pennsville Underage Drinking Town Hall Meeting – Our technical advisors have tasked
us with offering three town hall meetings. Discussion was held with Don Palmucci of
Pennsville for Underage Drinking. It was confirmed with Daytop that their youth are on
board and providers are being considered. Consideration is being given for a panel
discussion. Involvement of the municipal alliances is also being considered. We are
aiming for April with Salem County’s Pennsville doing underage drinking.
Salem County Superintendents’ Roundtable – Beth will be attending the next meeting,
occurring in February, with the aim to encourage the superintendents to allow the PRIDE
surveys to be administered in their high schools in the Fall of 2014.
Workgroups – The coalition broke down into workgroups to discuss, i.e. Rx drug abuse
and discussed possible interventions for implementation.
End on a Positive Note: Cory Gilden of the Southwest Council provided a Stress Busters
presentation with handouts.
An Initiative of The Southwest Council, Inc.
1405 N. Delsea Drive, Vineland, NJ 08360
P: 856-794-1011 x318 F: 856-794-1239
www.southwestcouncil.org
Adjournment
Next Meeting: February 12, 2014, 9:00-10:30 a.m., 2nd Floor Community Room of
Elmer Hospital.
Submitted by: Kathleen Pompper, Communications Officer