Welcome to the 2009 Washington State Prevention Summit

October 30-31, 2009

Yakima, Washington

Join us in celebrating 25 years of building
partnerships for prevention!

The goal of the Prevention Summit is to provide an enriching educational and networking opportunity for youth, volunteers and professionals working toward prevention of substance abuse and violence. We want to reach the continuum of individuals - youth and adults - from highly experienced to new in the field and continue to build on our foundation of success in Washington State.

Featured Speakers

Positive Choices: Tom Malloy – Master of Ceremonies and Keynote

We are excited to bring Tom Malloy to the Prevention Summit this year! As an actor, Tom is also a speaker with the bureau A Vision in Motion for over 6 years. Tom can relate to kids and adults and will also bring some comedy and magic to keep us energized for promoting prevention throughout the state. More…

A National Perspective: Michael Lowther, Senior Prevention Advisor for White House ONDCP
We will be joined by Michael Lowther from The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). Mr. Lowther will be presenting the Obama Administration’s and ONDCP’s direction for prevention for the coming years. More…

Taking on Big Alcohol: Sarah Mart, Marin Institute
Marin Institute, the alcohol industry watchdog, is a national leader on alcohol policy. They will present information on the economic and societal costs of alcohol consumption to youth, families, neighborhoods, and taxpayers.

Building Strong Leaders and Successful Coalitions: CADCA Trainers

We are bringing the talent and experience from CADCA to our State! Adult presentations include Building Coalition Core Competencies and Creating Community Change through Policy and Advocacy. For the youth we will have one of their best youth facilitators Nigel D. Wingham leading the youth through a strategic planning process of their own.

Making New Technology your Friend: LaDonna Coy
How often do you let yourself out on your learning edges? LaDonnna Coy is an expert in social media and brings her knowledge from Social Media-Technology in Prevention. She is excited about exploring with you how social media technologies are connecting people, communities and content.

Highlights More…

Graphic note taking ~ Watch words turn into pictures. We're pleased to have graphic noting for the Prevention Summit this year. It is a great way to capture ideas and concepts on paper that can facilitate further learning.  Dana Boales will also have a workshop on how to take graphic notes. This session will introduce attendees to graphic recording, a unique way to capture the essence of a meeting or event as it unfolds…..literally painting an emerging picture of the key points, messages, ahas, insights, breakthroughs and heavy-duty moments of a gathering of people. Your meetings will never be the same.

Native American Storytelling ~ Back by popular demand! Yakama Nation Elders will join us after dinner on Friday evening to share stories and traditions.

Professional Networking Soirée ~ Don’t miss this opportunity to see your colleagues from across the state. Come mingle with us Thursday evening and enjoy some light refreshments.

Come learn a salsa style dance called CASINO RUEDA! ~New and exciting evening workshop---Learn to dance Salsa the way it's done in Cuba! Learn the fundamentals to a dance that is rich in culture and history, emphasizing the social and movement aspects that make it unique. You will learn the dance as it's done in a group, known as 'Rueda de Casino'or a wheel of Cuban Salsa dancers. Stimulating and extremely energetic, this workshop will get you moving quickly toward mastering the beginning steps out on the dance floor!!!

Costume Policy
Since the Prevention Summit is during the Halloween season, please review the Costume Policy.

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