PRIDE Annual Report - Health Matters in Douglas County Nebraska

Annual Report
Working Since 1978 to Keep Children Safe and Drug Free
Fiscal Year 2010-2011
▪ In July 2010, Paul Carter and Susie Dugan testified before the
Nebraska Board of Pharmacy and opposed the position of pro-drug organizations trying
to make recreational use of marijuana legal under the guise of “medical” pot.
Formed in 1978,
PRIDE-Omaha, Inc.
is one of the few
nationally recognized,
parent / community drug
prevention organizations in
the United States that
remains dedicated to
preventing the use of
alcohol, tobacco, and other
drugs by children.
▪ October 11-13, 2010, honoring the 25th Anniversary of Red Ribbon, Milton Creagh
(aka Big Milt) spoke to seven forums of students and parents. PRIDE was proud to partner with the local chapter of Elks Drug Awareness Program to provide Creagh’s hardhitting inspirational message.
PRIDE-Omaha, Inc.
6143 Whitmore Street
Omaha, NE 68152
Giving Thanks
A Message from Susie Dugan, Executive Director
As we approach Thanksgiving and the Holidays, PRIDE-Omaha, Inc. has
much to be grateful for. I am pleased with successes during 2010-2011
to keep youth safe and drug free. To name a few achievements of
many:
▪ Distributed over 21,000 ribbons for
the Red Ribbon Drug-Free Campaign to
local schools in October 2010.
Hours
Mon-Thurs: 8am-4pm
Fri: 8am-12:00pm
▪ Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman,
Papillion Mayor David Black and
Bennington Mayor Mary Johnson signed
proclamations declaring October 2010
Red Ribbon Drug Prevention Month.
Ph: (402) 397-3309
Fax: (402) 397-9924
Email: [email protected]
▪ In December 2010, 22 classes of fourth
grade students participated in the
Second Annual Gingerbread House Auction at Regency Court and learned the importance of a drug-free holiday.
▪ On February 22, 2010, Governor Dave Heineman signed LB 19 into law banning the
dangerous designer drug K2. PRIDE supported and advocated for the passing of this bill
to ensure our safety of youth in Omaha’s community. Thank you to Senator Beau
McCoy of Omaha for introducing the comprehensive bill.
▪ In May 2011, PRIDE awarded the Liz Karnes Memorial Scholarships for Drug-Free Youth
to Ashley Bodfield, Sara Doghman and Samantha Lovell. Also, awarded was the Susie
Dugan Drug-Free Scholarship to Bridget Stephens.
▪ Provided leadership to local alcohol, tobacco and other drug coalitions including
Metro Omaha Tobacco Action Coalition (MOTAC), Tobacco Free Sarpy, Tobacco Free
Cass County, and LiveWise Coalition.
Thank you to the Omaha community, PRIDE’s Board of Directors and staff, and our
supporters in helping us to make a difference.
www.PridePrevention.org
Board of Directors
Toni Hernandez, President
Linda Hall, Treasurer
Keith Harris
John Kellogg
Dianne Kelly
Tracy Kempkes
Lt. Steve King
Rick Lenarduzzi
Lou Myers
Pat Phalen
Curtis Rainge
Tracey Strehle
Lt. Russell Zeeb
Sincerely,
Susie Dugan
Executive Director
Susie Dugan
Executive Director
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PRIDE-Omaha, Inc.
Our Programs
MIP Party Patrols: PRIDE-Omaha, Inc. and the LiveWise Coalition collaborate with local law enforcement
agencies in Cass, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington
Counties in Nebraska to sponsor periodic MIP Party Patrol
enforcement operations. The patrols concentrate on
stopping underage drinking parties or activities and on
citing adults who provide alcohol to minors.
Additionally, PRIDE follows court cases involving those
who are been cited for providing alcohol to minors.
PRIDE sends Community Impact Statements (CIS) to the
courts and encourages others to do the same. The intention of CIS is to influence the courts to provide meaningful
consequences, rather than “slaps on the wrist” for
providing alcohol to minors. PRIDE continues to update
baseline data regarding the sentencing patterns of courts
cases involving alcohol procurement for minors in Cass,
Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington Counties in
Nebraska.
TRACE: Target Responsibility for Alcohol
Connected Emergencies: PRIDE-Omaha, Inc. and the
LiveWise Coalition work with law enforcement
agencies in five counties to provide funding for officer
overtime in order to immediately begin investigations on
those who provide minors with alcohol following underage
alcohol-related incidents.
Project Prom/ Graduation: The Prom and Graduation season has traditionally been a high-risk time for high
school students locally. For 26 years, PRIDE continues to
contact all area high schools and compiled lists of Prom
and Graduation dates, times and sites for Proms, Post
Prom parties and Graduations. These lists are distributed
to parents, schools, area law enforcement agencies, hotels and motels, limousine services, recreational areas,
and the media to help students have a great time while
staying safe and free from alcohol and other drugs.
Red Ribbon Campaign: Throughout the month of
October, citizens fight back against illegal drug use. Red
Ribbons are worn by individuals and displayed on buildings, fences, trees, cars, mailboxes, and other places to
signify our commitment to drug-free lifestyles for all children, families and communities.
Tobacco Compliance Checks:
PRIDE-Omaha, Inc. coordinates quarterly compliance
checks in Douglas and Sarpy Counties in collaboration
with the Metro Omaha Tobacco Action Coalition and
Tobacco Free Sarpy. Through partnerships with local law
enforcement, attempts are made to check each tobacco
retail license holder throughout the year.
During compliance checks, a plain clothed police officer
accompanies a Cooperating Individual (CI) that attempts
to purchase tobacco products. CIs are minors who use
their own ID and make no attempt to look over the legal
purchase age.
These compliance checks are critical in keeping tobacco
products out of the hands of our youth. National
research has shown that when communities consistently
conduct regular compliance checks and keep failures
below 10%, children are less likely to use tobacco
products in those communities.
Resource Center: PRIDE-Omaha, Inc. offers one of
the largest, most comprehensive drug prevention resource centers in the Midwest. Over 1,850 books,
texts, brochures, posters, fact sheets, and
promotional items are accessible to the public. We
offer all community members an opportunity to borrow
books, curricula, studies, and reports with information
and statistical data on alcohol, tobacco, and other drug
use as well as drug prevention.
Know the Numbers
PRIDE is one of the few original parent and community
drug prevention organizations in the United States who
remain dedicated to preventing the use of alcohol,
tobacco, and other drugs by children.
12
This is the average age of first use by children of any
drug.
21
Studies have found that a child who reaches age 21
without smoking, abusing alcohol, or other drugs is
likely never to do so. Prevention works.
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PRIDE-Omaha, Inc.
Donors, Volunteers and Collaborators
Thank you to the following foundations, businesses and
organizations who provided financial and program support to PRIDE!
Individual and Family Donations
Dr. & Mrs. William Bennett; Rudy and Linda Chloupek;
Senator Tanya Cook; Lea & Charles Cox;
Dr. Thomas and Mary Dobleman; Susie Dugan;
City Councilman Pete Festersen; Kathlyn Gross;
Linda Hall; Thomas and Cecilia Hallstrom;
Tim and Kareen Hickman; Yolanda Jimenez;
Dianne Kelly; Gregg and Tracy Kempkes;
Donald Lenarduzzi; Rick Lenarduzzi;
J.J. and H.W. Mactier; Lou Meyers; Beth Mincer
Scott Moore; Rhonda Mousel;
Nelson and Sharon Newman; Ashley Nielsen;
Pat Phalen; Regina Quint; Bob Schipper;
Diana Schmidt; John and Mary Sullivan;
Marta Delgado-Walker;
Dave Webber; Dr. Robert and Susan Whipple;
Michael Yanney; Russell Zeeb
Thank you to the follow schools for supporting
the Gingerbread House Event!
Bruegger’s Bagels; Christian Nobel;
Adams Elementary
Clear Channel;
Bennington Elementary
Creighton University’s Father Schlegel;
Bellevue Elementary
Experience Works;
Fairview Elementary
Hale Magnet Middle School;
Hot Shops and Tim Barry;
Todd Archer Hyundai; KMTV Action 3 News;
KMTV’s Sheila Brummer; KFAB Morning Crew;
Manota E. Simon Foundation;
Gretna Elementary
Leonard Lawrence Elementary
Rockwell Elementary
South Sarpy School
Material Girl; Momaha.com; Stems;
Tara Heights Elementary
Tri-County Workforce Development;
Two Springs Elementary
Wheatfield's; WOWT’s John Knicely
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