Fact: Tobacco sales to minors, 17 years and younger, dropped in California last year after a change in the law raised the minimum purchasing age of tobacco from 18 to 21.

Fact: Tobacco sales to minors, 17 years and younger, dropped in California last year after a change in the law raised the minimum purchasing age of tobacco from 18 to 21.
Most of us set goals for ourselves this time of year. It’s only natural. As the ball dropped and ushered in the new calendar year, we set higher personal expectations New year new you, right?
What is thirdhand smoke?
That was the question running through my head this morning in a meeting about smoke-free workplaces. I mean, second hand smoke sure– that’s the leftover in the air that comes with a long list of health hazards. But then where do you go from there? Does a smoker have to cough in your direction?
Thirdhand smoke, I was told, isn’t really smoke at all. It’s the residue left on fingers, clothes, and even the hair of smokers. The residue is laced with toxins and carcinogens normally found in cigarettes and can combine with other household pollutants to form even worse compounds.
Thirdhand smoke residue also poses a unique threat to children. While skin contact with these toxins is bad enough, many younger kids are wont to mouth affected objects. No bueno.
After a bit of googling I found out that thirdhand smoke is more prevalent than I thought.
So that nasty smell left on your fingers after a cigarette? Thirdhand smoke.
How about the unmistakable aroma of a hotel’s smoking section? You betcha.
And the yellow ceiling in your pipe-loving grandpa’s bedroom room? Oh yeah. All toxic thirdhand smoke.
The more you know.
–T.J. Anania
And, check out the Mayo Clinic and the Cleveland Clinic have to say about it.
Community Coalition Meeting Agenda
PRESENTED BY: Alliance for Community Transformations
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Crispe Room Vermont Veterans’ Home Bennington, Vermont |
Online Login Information
https://www.gotomeet.me/actbennington You can also dial in using your phone United States +1 (872) 240-3212 |
Kiah Morris, Director
802.442.0713 x 9 Nevin Lessard, AmeriCorps VISTA 802.442.0713 x 6 |
The Alliance for Community Transformations (ACT) is a community-based, grassroots collective of people who are working together on projects to improve the health of our communities.Our mission: To prevent first time substance abuse among youth, reduce its use across all ages and to actively contribute to promoting increased wellness and health for all across the lifespan in the “Southshire” region of Bennington County.Our Vision: A region that actively works together to empower, mobilize and inspire one another to act in collaboration towards greater health and sustainable change. |
AGENDA
Time | Activity | Outcomes/Objectives |
12:00 | Check–in | *** |
12:05 | Welcome and Introductions – Cindy Krautheim | *** |
12:10 | Agenda Overview – Cindy Krautheim
· Set Next Meeting Time/Date |
Participants will have a clear understanding of the meeting components and will have a voice in selecting the next meeting date and time. |
12:15 | ACT Updates & Events
o Organizational Policy Development – Kiah Morris o Matching Requirements – Nevin Lessard o Youth Ambassadors—Nevin Lessard o ACT Press Conference—Kiah Morris o Winterfest Support—Kiah Morris |
Participants learn about policies that are in development for ACT; how ACT is utilizing, capturing and reporting in-kind matching and its importance for all non-profit organizations; Progress and goals with the Youth Ambassador Program; identify opportunities and ways support for the Fall Press Conference event; identify opportunities and ways to support North Bennington’s Winterfest event |
12:30 | ACT Selections and Voting—Kiah Morris
· ACT Bylaw Approvals · Committee Sign Ups · Executive Committee Nominations and Elections |
*Voting is restricted to members with a current MOU on file.
Participants will have a clear understanding of the organizational structure of ACT, provide input and selection of leadership, understand the roles of ACT committees, volunteer for a committee and provide approval and input for ACT’s by-laws. |
1:00 | Committee Meetings *Online and telephone access will be disconnected for the remainder of the event. | Committee members will gain clear understanding of the roles and activities of the committees; identify leadership for the committee from the group; identify and choose opportunities to support implementation of activities. |
1:50 | Meeting Evaluation & Adjournment | Participants will be able to provide feedback on the meeting and assess the effectiveness of the event. |
Community Coalition Meeting Agenda
PRESENTED BY: Alliance for Community Transformations
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Crispe Room Vermont Veterans’ Home Bennington, Vermont |
Online Login Information
https://www.gotomeet.me/actbennington You can also dial in using your phone United States +1 (872) 240-3212 |
Kiah Morris, Director
802.442.0713 x 9
Nevin Lessard, AmeriCorps VISTA 802.442.0713 x 6 |
The Alliance for Community Transformations (ACT) is a community-based, grassroots collective of people who are working together on projects to improve the health of our communities.Our mission: To prevent first time substance abuse among youth, reduce its use across all ages and to actively contribute to promoting increased wellness and health for all across the lifespan in the “Southshire” region of Bennington County.Our Vision: A region that actively works together to empower, mobilize and inspire one another to act in collaboration towards greater health and sustainable change. |
AGENDA
Time | Activity | Outcomes/Objectives |
12:00 | Check–in | *** |
12:05 | Welcome and Introductions – Cindy Krautheim | *** |
12:10 | Agenda Overview – Cindy Krautheim
· Set Next Meeting Time/Date |
Participants will have a clear understanding of the meeting components and will have a voice in selecting the next meeting date and time. |
12:15 | ACT Updates & Events
o Organizational Policy Development – Kiah Morris o Matching Requirements – Nevin Lessard o Youth Ambassadors—Nevin Lessard o ACT Press Conference—Kiah Morris o Winterfest Support—Kiah Morris |
Participants learn about policies that are in development for ACT; how ACT is utilizing, capturing and reporting in-kind matching and its importance for all non-profit organizations; Progress and goals with the Youth Ambassador Program; identify opportunities and ways support for the Fall Press Conference event; identify opportunities and ways to support North Bennington’s Winterfest event |
12:30 | ACT Selections and Voting—Kiah Morris
· ACT Bylaw Approvals · Committee Sign Ups · Executive Committee Nominations and Elections |
*Voting is restricted to members with a current MOU on file.
Participants will have a clear understanding of the organizational structure of ACT, provide input and selection of leadership, understand the roles of ACT committees, volunteer for a committee and provide approval and input for ACT’s by-laws. |
1:00 | Committee Meetings *Online and telephone access will be disconnected for the remainder of the event. | Committee members will gain clear understanding of the roles and activities of the committees; identify leadership for the committee from the group; identify and choose opportunities to support implementation of activities. |
1:50 | Meeting Evaluation & Adjournment | Participants will be able to provide feedback on the meeting and assess the effectiveness of the event. |
We are thrilled to announce the launch of a fantastic radio public service announcement sponsored by WEQX 102.7 FM radio which began on July 13th, 2015 and is now in rotation.
Be sure to tune in and listen for the great piece: Click here download the file.