Quarterly

Newsletter

Oct-Dec

2017

MISSION: TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH INITIATIVES AND EDUCATION

5C Calendar Stay up-to-date with our quarterly calendar of events. Also, 5C always is on the lookout for innovative individuals. Contact us for more information.

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Neighborhood Night Out & County Fair Recap Thank you to everyone that participated and helped make these events possible!

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Upcoming Hidden In Plain Sight Exhibit Locations Want to see this interactive exhibit? Check out the times and see if we’ll be near you!

“Party Your Life Away” – A Mannequin Challenge A community message about decisions regarding underage drinking, parties, and driving.

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Red Ribbon Week Thank you to all our sponsors that helped support activities at the school. Check out things you can do to support this week Oct 23rd-31st.

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Have Unused Prescriptions? Drop them off at these locations!

Posters & Table Tents Have a place to spread the message? Let us know!

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Planning Retreat! Join us December 27th to plan exciting activities for 2018! Directional Signs Do you have an event that could use some direction? Let us know! You can use the signs for free!

Community Activity Calendar Looking for something fun to do? Check out our calendars for something in your area.

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DECEMBER

National Impaired Driving Month

27th – 5C Planning Retreat & Hidden In Plain Sight

OCTOBER

15-21st National Teen Driver Safety Month

18th - Funding Committee Meeting

18th - 5C Meeting

23-31st – Red Ribbon Week

24th – Hidden In Plain Sight @ Estherville

31st – Minors In Possession Team Meeting

31st – Evaluation Team Meeting

NOVEMBER

9th – Hidden In Plain Sight @ Postville

15th – Election of Officers

15th – Coalition Sustainability Meeting

20th – Hidden In Plain Sight @ Independence

Do you like to help

others?

Community Education?

Marketing?

Fundraising?

Recruiting?

5C could use your help!

Contact us for more information about our coalition, how you can help, and how we can help you!

Dates are subject to change. Please check our website for up-to-date calendar dates, times, and meeting locations.

Do you know of a community group that would like to partner with or hear about 5C’s initiatives? Let us know!

claytoncountyccc@gmail.com www.claytoncountyccc.weebly.com

www.facebook.com/claytoncountyccc

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See something

suspicious? Call the

Sheriff’s Office Tip

Line!

563-245-1234

The 5C Evaluation Team has

been hard at work

identifying process

indicators and collecting

data. More information will

be shared from these

results in the coming

months. Stay Tuned!

We had over 250

people stop and

chat with us at our

booth. If we

missed you,

there’s always

next year!

Thank you to all the partners that helped with Neighborhood Night Out in Elkader and Monona. We had over 175 attendees between the two towns and had a lot of fun and informative. If you would like to help us plan next year’s event in August, let us

know!

Minors in Possession Team Meeting Update:

This group is looking into the roles of law enforcement, juvenile court services, and schools to better understand what each party is responsible for and providing a quick reference to each outlining roles. Other items being

discussed are a diversion program & conversing with law enforcement and schools to understand the situations they encounter regarding youth use of alcohol and tobacco. If you have interest in learning more about this team,

contact us for more information.

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Check out this drug indicator exhibit to see what items are easy to overlook in a teenager’s bedroom. Exhibit is interactive and knowledgeable hosts will

be available to answer questions.

Contact us to host an

event in your Community!

Adults Only. Youth may attend with a

parent/guardian.

FREE for any group in Clayton County to host.

Hidden In Plain Sight traveled to North Fayette Valley and Riceville to teach 65 more individuals

about drug indicators.

Let us know if you have a venue or organization that would like to view

the exhibit and learn about drug indicators!

“Party Your Life Away” A Mannequin Challenge

5C, with the help of community partners, created a message to

the community to remember how important decisions can be

when it comes to alcohol, parties, and driving. If you haven’t seen

the video, you can find it on 5C’s YouTube Channel or by clicking

HERE.

Great opportunity to pair with awareness weeks or discussions at

school!

Social Host Team Meeting Update:

This group is addressing the issue of underage parties at homes and private lands. A social host ordinance will address individuals that control the party location by holding them responsible for providing a location

through a civil fine. The team will be hosting community meetings in three school districts to discuss and hear concerns about drugs and alcohol concerns while also discussing the ordinance draft. If you

would like to be a part of this team, contact us to learn more.

Did you know 5C has a Facebook page?

Follow us for up-to-date happenings and

news for things we are doing around the

county and important updates.

www.facebook.com/ClaytonCountyCCC

Upcoming Hidden In Plain Sight Locations:

October 24th – Estherville, IA

November 9th – Fine Arts Center, Postville

School from 3:00 to 8:00pm.

November 20th – Independence School

District

December 27th – Freedom Bank, Elkader

from 5:00 to 6:00pm

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Red Ribbon Week (October 23rd to 31st)

Here’s how you can support Red Ribbon Week!

- Sample posts on Facebook and Twitter:

o SAMPLE FACEBOOK POSTS

Your Future is Key. So Stay Drug Free. – Celebrate

Red Ribbon Week (October 23-31).

It’s Red Ribbon Week and I am taking a stand

against drugs. Join me. Take the pledge:

www.redribbon.org/pledge

Join me in celebrating Red Ribbon Week. Our

children have the right to grow up drug free – and

we have the responsibility to make that happen.

Take the pledge: www.redribbon.org/pledge

I’m a parent who believes in a drug free future for

my children. Join me in celebrating Red Ribbon

Week (October 23-31).

o SAMPLE TWEETS

Your Future is Key. So Stay Drug Free. Celebrate

#RedRibbonWeek (October 23-31).

It’s Red Ribbon Week and I am taking a stand

against drugs. Join me. Take the pledge:

www.redribbon.org/pledge. #RedRibbonWeek

- Secure and take inventory of your medicine cabinet to prevent prescription drug abuse.

- Bring Red Ribbons to your place of work. - Write "Celebrating Red Ribbon Week" on your

email signature. - Display Red Ribbons and posters on the interior

and exterior of your building. - Include a special Red Ribbon insert in bulletins. - Hold prayer vigils for those affected by the use

of drugs. - Display Red Ribbon posters at your facilities.

A big THANK YOU to our community SPONSORS for Red Ribbon Week:

Breitbach Garage, North Buena Vista

Fidelity Bank & Trust, Guttenberg

Garnavillo Auto and Tire

Meuser Lumber Company, Guttenberg

Degnan-Green Insurance & Realty Service, Guttenberg

Browns Sales & Leasing, Guttenberg

People's State Bank, Guttenberg

Ihde's, Garnavillo

Freedom Bank, Elkader

Bodenstiener Implement, Elkader

American Family Insurance, Elkader

Mosers Pharmacy, Elkader

Treats on Bridge Street Bistro, Elkader

Celtic Touch Therapeutic Massage, Elkader

Premier Ag Systems, Elkader

Elkader Tax and Bookkeeping

Builder's First Source, Elkader

Farmers Saving Bank, Strawberry Point

Birdnow Chevrolet, Monona

Meyer Auto Service, Monona

D & J Feed Service, Monona

M's Machine & Mfg. Co., Inc., Monona

Northeast Iowa Telephone (NEIT), Monona

Kurt's Plumbing and Heating, Monona

Central Community Hospital, Elkader

Community Saving's Bank, Edgewood

KCTN FM 100.0/ AM 1400

Thanks to our sponsors, over $1300.00 was

available for local schools to support their Red

Ribbon Week activities!

For more information on the history of Red

Ribbon Week, go to: www.redribbon.org

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Do you have unused

prescriptions?

Help us keep prescription

drug misuse down by

dropping them off at the

Clayton County Sheriff’s

Office!

Quick, free, and safe way to dispose of your

prescription drugs.

Alcohol compliance checks have been an ongoing initiative

between 5C and area law enforcement to increase the

number of checks completed throughout the county.

100% County Compliance Rate For 2017

Posters

Available

Upon

Request

Table Tents – Information

about the Social Host Law and

5C Coalition

October 28th is National Prescription

Drop-off Day!

Time to clean out your medicine cabinet – Take a moment to

drop off your unused prescriptions to reduce the misuse of

these drugs.

Drop-Off Locations:

Monona – Police Department

Sheriff’s Office – Year Round!

Your town not listed? Check with your local pharmacy or

police department if they participate in this program.

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Looking for

something fun to

do?

Clayton County Events

School Activity

Calendars:

Central

Clayton Ridge

Ed-Co

MFL Mar Mac

Starmont

Do you know another

calendar we could add?

Please let us know!

- Remember -

Planning Retreat is set for December 27th!

Join us from 9am to 2pm as we look to 2018 and discuss drug trends, current

projects, and what new adventures 5C will embark on in the New Year.

Can’t make it during the day?

We will have an open house from 5-6pm where you can see what the group

worked on during the day and add your voice to the discussion.

Join us for the full retreat, or stop in that night, at the Freedom Bank

Community Room, Elkader.

Hidden In Plain Sight exhibit will also be open from 5-6pm. If you

haven’t check out this display, stop by and see what drug indicators

you can find! Coalition members will be on hand to answer any

questions you may have.