Getting Involved
Organizations, agencies, or individuals that support the mission of the Coalition are invited to become involved in the Community Coalition for Healthy Youth. There are three levels of membership:
Board members:
- Attend monthly meetings
- Plan, select, and work on Coalition activities
- Oversee funding and administrative duties
Participating members are active in the work of the Coalition from time to time. This may include serving on a committee or taking on a task related to Coalition work.
Supporting members receive regular updates and communications from the Coalition. They may also participate in educational or action events sponsored by the Coalition, and/or be active in work related to the mission of the Coalition.
Current Committees — If you are interested in helping with our efforts, you may be interested in joining one of our 5 committees. Contact Kris Bennett, 274-5310, for more info:
- Youth Action Committee - involving youth in our efforts in positive ways that further our work and outreach (Current/recent work: "sticker shock" campaign in July: youth will place stickers on beer in Trumansburg area stores reminding that it's illegal to purchase or provide alcohol to people under age 21)
- Pharmaceutical Abuse Committee - addressing the emerging issue of the misuse of prescription and over-the-counter drugs (Current/recent work: 3 pharmaceutical safety posters were designed & distributed to pharmacies, medical, dental and veterinary offices)
- Social Marketing Committee - helping our coalition craft and disseminate our messages to the community in ways that will help our mission (Current/recent work: chose logo, tag line for Coalition; drafting radio ads for alcohol awareness)
- Prevention and Education Committee - working to reach parents and others with meaningful roles with youth to underscore their importance in helping young people make healthy choices (Current/recent work: developed plan for monthly, helpful communication with parents & other adults)
- Policy and Enforcement Committee - working with schools, communities, coaches, law enforcement, businesses and others to strengthen policies that support non-use by youth (Current/recent work: support to Tobacco Free Tompkins in its successful efforts with the City of Ithaca to adopt no smoking zones on the Commons)
For more information or if you are interested in joining the efforts of the Community Coalition for Healthy Youth, click here.