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Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA) Canton Parks and Recreation 1/23/17 MINUTES Attendees: Terri Khoury, Nick Pirrelli, Janet Donnelly, Gerard Touchette, Harriet Bourak, Heather Sullivan, Nicole Geftas (CHS Jr.) Meeting Started: 3:40 PM Quorum established I. Budgetary Report - no report available II. Norfolk DA Coalition Meetings Report a. Handout provided of upcoming DA and SS FACTS (coalition) activities. b. Canton has accessed DA SPIRT grant ($2500 for nursing staff coverage). c. Heather confirms CHS has accessed the Safe Celebration grant sponsored by DA Office. d. CHS does not participate in the DA's Rival Team Program this year. e. Canton has not utilized TIPPS Training for local serving establishments. Ill. BSAS Cluster Committee Report — no report available. Nick notes that MOU will be redefined. Jamie Meier to present at next CAASA meeting. IV. Website Report — www.cantonalliance.org a. Reviewed format of webpage and had open discussion about revisions needed. Group concluded that Substance section needs more educational information and expansion of types. Also site needs more local, state, and federal resource links. FAQ section needs development. Will add action item to all members to bring resource information and ideas for FAQ to February meeting. V. Old Business a. Information Kiosks —Virtual contents from kiosks will be added to website. Kiosks have been placed at Parks and Rec, COA, and Town Clerk's Office. The plan is to establish inventory tracking to provide data on use within the town. Information Kiosks will need to be publicized. b. Intervention Kits — Kits are at Police and Fire Stations as well as Canton Parks and Rec for accessibility during business hours. Availability of Intervention Kits will need to be publicized. Website will incorporate access for an individual to request a kit. It will be an anonymous option. Only the address will be a required filed to complete. c. Drop-in Centers — Plan to launch Drop -In Center on 2/8/17 from 6:30 — 7:30 PM. Intervention Kits will be available. Format will be loose. Dates for Drop-in Center need to be publicized. Consideration given to utilizing Canton Cable and Norwood Hospital. d. AGO Youth Opioid Prevention Grant— Results are pending. Superintendent of Schools has been informed of RFP. VI. New Business CAASA considering collaboration with Canton Library on Steven Kassels' book called "Addiction on Trial." Group interested. Charlie Doody intended to check with Carolyn Elkhort.
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b. Marijuana Legalization Event — Norfolk DA Program on 1/27/17 at Bank of Canton. Also co-sponsored with Stoughton OASIS, Walpole Police and CAASA with the contribution of morning refreshments. c. Heather requested to take several CHS students to the "Faces of Addiction" conference on 3/24/17. Cost is $55/student. She is looking for supplemental funding source for 20students @ approx $45/student. Would charge students minimal fee. Students would bring a report to the BOS. Discussion on funding and transportation d. Heather is planning a SADD Fundraiser at Papa Gino's who will give 20% of profit back to SADD. SADD has no funds available at this time. e. Officer Title Changes — required by town government for the annual report. VII. Public Announcement/Public Comment a. Gerard Doucette, informed of Fight2Recover, a three week fitness program for individuals in recovery. Meeting Adjourned: 4:35 PM Next Meeting: February 27, 2017 at 3:30 PM at Canton Parks and Recreation Rescheduled from 3`d Monday due to President's Day Holiday ACTION ITEMS: • Charlie Doody to provide updated Budgetary Report at next meeting. • Charlie Doody collaborate with police (if needed) on TIPPS training. • Teri Khoury and Nick Pirelli will investigate funding options for students to attend 3/24/17 event. • Teri Khoury will research use of Town of Canton vehicles that could transport 12 students. (Town car carries 4, COA van carries 8). • Nick Pirelli will develop a marketing piece for the Information Kiosks, Intervention Kits and the Drop-in Centers. Canton Citizen will receive marketing piece on Drop-in Centers by 1/30/17 for publication. • Nick Pirelli will develop link for individuals to access the Intervention Kit by request via the website. • Charlie Doody will report on "Addiction on Trial" collaboration. • ALL TEAM MEMBERS: Review website and bring at least one local, state or federal web link to add to the resource section. Also bring at least one suggested FAQ to add. Any recommendations on content for any specific substance will be appreciated.