Hernando County Community Anti-Drug Coalition 6147 Deltona Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34606 Phone: 352-596-8000 * Fax: 352-596-8002 info@hernandoantidrug.org

Hernando County Community Anti-Drug Coalition

Meeting Minutes

July 25, 2007

Present: Sandra Marrero (The Harbor), Lisa Hammond ( BHER Group), Tresa Watson (CENAPS), Richard Lewis (City of Brooksville, Major Alan Arick (HCSO), Harry Hill (DJJ), Christine Parris ( The Harbor), Glenn Parkinson (YFA)

Meeting called to order at 3:35 p.m. Upon Tresa’s request, participants conducted introductions.

Richard presented a motion to accept minutes from June meeting. Major Arick second the motion. Motion carried

YAAPI

Tresa stated two of the Chill Smart Youth were accepted into the Florida Youth Delegation. The youth were Alex Meyer and Charles Watson. The Delegation received over 500 applications, which consisted of essays, questions and recommendations. The Florida Youth a delegation will host a retreat from August 8-10, 2007 . The youth will be working with the National Guard, Bill Janes, Secretary of Office of Drug Control, Governor Christ, and the Sherriff of Hillsborough County. In addition they are scheduled to learn public speaking, play glow in the dark volleyball, and perform the Everest Challenge (team building). Sandra suggested the youth wear their Chill Smart t-shirts at the event. Tresa agreed to inform them. Richard suggested taking pictures of them and giving to the local newspaper for an article and public recognition.

Sandra explained The Harbor will have Substance Abuse pre-treatment groups that may be more appropriate for some of the Teen court referrals. She is coordinating with Director of Teen Court, John Heyne. Sandra further noted Chill Smart will host a guest speaker for the upcoming Chill Smart meeting

Town Hall Meeting

Tresa announced the Town Hall Meeting was not well attended, despite the efforts. The meeting was broadcasted on school and government channels. Furthermore, newspaper reporters attended and there was a write up on the front page of the paper. In attendance were Sandra Nicholson, of Hernando County School Board, Sherriff Richard Nugent, Elizabeth Callaghan, of Public Health Department. Sherriff Nugent did commit to giving the coalition $30,000 from confiscated money. Tresa declared uncertainty of low turnout due to community denial. Richard was optimistic and claimed there was a family who came all the way from Ridge Manor. He added the evening of the town meeting was storming quite a bit. Richard commented on what a great job Lisa did as the moderator. He specifically noticed Lisa opened it up for conversation and made sure to include people.

Fundraising Committee

Richard Lewis announced a fundraising opportunity from Macy’s Department Stores. The Macy’s one day event, allows customers, who have purchased discount certificates to save 20% on their purchase. Each discount certificate sells for five dollars. All (100%) of the proceeds will go to the coalition. There is an application process for 501 c3 entities who wish to participate . Richard gave Tresa the application. There is an additional $500 drawing from Macy’s to be held that day. Richard announced another agency can sell them for the coalition as well. Last year Macy’s raised $9 million dollars. Tresa announced the coalition had to vote whether to participate and agree on how many to order. Richard motioned to vote, Chrissy seconded the motion, vote passed. Harry requested a letter to help introduce the fundraiser for those members who want to sell them. Tresa agreed to construct the letter. Furthermore, she will create a grid The group agreed to request 500 discount certificates.

Grants Update

Tresa reported the coalition did apply for a $100 thousand dollar grant from Bank of America. Notification is expected on October 15, 2007. The coalition also applied for the Hernando County Fine Arts Council for five thousand dollar grant. Receipt of said grant will allow the coalition to have another art contest this year. Tresa announced Lisa continues to work on the SARG grant. The coalition was placed in wave 3 as a sustained coalition. Sherriff Nugent will give the coalition $30 thousand dollars from confiscated money. Lisa will revisit the grant from the license plate money.

Other Issues

Tresa announced the coalition taxes must be done by August 15, 2007.

Sandra stated that Julie Lovero Fox, a previous judge for Chill Smart Art Contest will have art displayed in art gallery and wanted to include Chill Smart or the Coalition name. Sandra was unsure if a fee was involved, but wanted to vote on whether the coalition would support this effort. Tresa made a motion and Richard Lewis second the motion. motion passed.

Tresa motioned to adjourn, seconded by Richard. Motion carried meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

Next Meeting

August 29,2007 at 3:30 p.m. at

The Harbor

7074Grove Rd, Brooksville, Fl 34609