TPCP Grantee Calendar of
Events
January – March 2012
Title of Event:
MISRGO Y.E.S. Performance Troupe Tryouts
Date of Event:
January 21, 2012 | 10 a.m.
Location of Event:
Family Service Agency
628 W. Broadway, Suite 202
North Little Rock, AR 72114
Contact Information:
Chantel Tucker at ctucker@fsainc.org
Description of Event:
CALL TO ACTION FOR ALL SINGERS, DANCERS, ACTORS, ENERGETIC and PASSIONATE individuals. HEY, YOU THERE! Are you passionate about the fight against big tobacco? Are you tired of watching the people that you know, love and care about being victimized by the tobacco industry? Well, ACT LIKE YOU KNOW that you have what it takes to stop this epidemic by trying out for the MISRGO Y.E.S. performance troupe.
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Title of Event:
Quarterly Meeting for TPCP Funded Community Sub-Grantees
Date of Event:
January 24, 2012 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location of Event:
Freeway Medical Building
5800 West 10th Street, Suite 906
Little Rock, AR 72204
Contact Information:
Beccy Secrest at 501-661-2048 or Rebecca.Secrest@arkansas.gov
Description of Event:
Meeting conducted to provide updates/training to sub-grantees who receive funding for Community-Based Tobacco Prevention & Education Programs.
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Title of Event:
Arkansas Cancer Coalition Regional Meeting
Date of Event:
January 31, 2012 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location of Event:
Donald W. Reynolds Community Center
211 West 3rd Avenue
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Contat Information:
Visit www.arcancercoalition.org or call 501-603-5209
Description of Event:
The Arkansas Cancer Coalition (ACC) invites all members in Southeast and Central Arkansas to discuss cancer control news and information at the Coalition’s first Regional Meeting in Pine Bluff, AR. Regional Meetings will provide our partners in the southeast and central regions a forum to network with other cancer control professionals, share ideas and build new skills.
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Title of Event:
Arkansas Cancer Coalition Quarterly Meeting
Date of Event:
February 14, 2012 | 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Location of Event:
American Cancer Society Building
901 N. University Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72207
Contact Information:
Visit www.arcancercoalition.org or contact Trena Mitchell at 501-603-5209
Description of Event:
Coalition members are invited to meet and discuss the objectives of the state’s comprehensive cancer plan, network with other cancer professionals, and build new skills.
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Title of Event:
TPCP Advisory Board Meeting
Date of Event:
February 15, 2012 | 1:30 pm. – 3:30 p.m.
Location of Event:
American Cancer Society
901 N. University Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72205
Contact Information:
TPCP 501-661-2953
Description of Event:
The meeting is open to the general public and no RSVPs are required. TPCP staff provides updates on the past quarter’s activities and upcoming events.
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Title of Event:
Arkansas PRIDE Conference
Date of Event:
February 20-21, 2012
(Feb. 20: Registration from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Events All Day Ending at 11 p.m.)
(February 21: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Location of Event:
Hot Springs Convention Center
Hot Springs, AR
Contact Information:
PRIDE Youth Programs, 870-864-5121, deb@prideyouthprograms.org
Description of Event:
The target age for the Arkansas PRIDE Conference is students in grades 8-12. The focus of the conference is making healthy life choices including no use of tobacco. Students will take part in three general sessions and three workshops. As part of the conference agenda participants will see PRIDE teams from around the state showcase performances using drama and music to promote healthy lifestyle choices and no use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs. There will be a dance room with a DJ and a movie room or game room on Monday evening, February 20, for students to experience healthy alternatives to using tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.
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Title of Event:
Why Churches Should Get Involved in Tobacco Prevention and Education Efforts: New Hope Baptist Church Campus Goes Smoke-free
Date of Event:
February 11, 2012 | 10 a.m.
Location of Event:
New Hope Baptist Church
1851 Howard Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
Contact Information:
Katherine Donald at 501-687-0345 or kdonald@arfreshair.com
Description of Event:
The New Hope Baptist Church will hold a press conference to announce and promote its recently adopted 100% smoke-free church campus policy, followed by a community reception to continue to voice support for smoke-free environments and express its philosophy of a holistic view of health.
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Title of Event:
Arkansas Cancer Summit XIII – Arkansas Cancer Coalition
Date of Event:
Awards Reception – March 12, 2012 | 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Conference – March 13, 2012 | 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location of Event:
Wyndham Riverfront
2 Riverfront Place
North Little Rock, AR 72114
Contact Information:
Visit http://www.arcancercoalition.org/conferences or call Trena Mitchell at 501-603-5209.
Description of Event:
The Arkansas Cancer Summit is an annual event hosted by the Arkansas Cancer Coalition (ACC) to showcase progress Coalition partners have made toward meeting the goals and objectives of the state’s only comprehensive cancer plan. The forum provides an opportunity for Coalition members and friends to network, share information and build new skills. A reception will be held on March 12, 2012 for a partner awards reception, and the conference will take place on March 13, 2012. This year’s theme is “The Impact of Health Policy and Cancer Control” featuring speakers from Valerie Brown from the Obama administration and state Surgeon General Dr. Joe Thompson.
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Title of Event:
Tobacco Retailer Training
Date of Event:
March 15, 2012 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Location of Event:
Benton County, Location TBD
Contact Information:
Drug Free Rogers-Lowell – Natalie Burchit at 479-936-2611 or Natalie@rogerslowell.com
Description of Event:
The Tobacco Retailer Training is open to all employees of retail stores that sell tobacco products in Benton, Washington and Madison Counties. The training is free and will teach retail clerks to identify fake I.D.’s and monitor potentially illegal sales.
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Title of Event:
Yes On The Hill
Date of Event:
March 19-March 21, 2012
Event Times and Agenda will be posted at http://www.yesteam.org/yesonthehill.html
Location of Event:
AEA Building
1500 West 4th Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
Contact Information:
Register at: http://www.yesteam.org/yesonthehill.html or contact Genine L. Perez at 501-375-1338 gperez@fsainc.org
Description of Event:
The summit is designed to engage youth leaders in the legislative process through education and advocacy.Youth will learn about the legislative process. Receive education and training from health professionals and community leaders and advocates in tobacco prevention and control, and have the opportunity to speak to legislators, after making recommendations for smoke free laws and other tobacco laws as they see a need for the citizens of Arkansas.
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Title of Event:
Arkansas Tobacco Free Kids Day
Date of Event:
March 21, 2012 | 1:00 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Location of Event:
Arkansas State Capital
Contact Information:
Register at: http://www.yesteam.org/yesspecialevents/artobaccofreekidsday.html or contact Genine L. Perez at 501-375-1338 or gperez@fsainc.org
Description of Event:
In conjunction with KICK BUTTS day, the Arkansas Youth leadership will host its 5th Arkansas Tobacco Free Kids Day. On March 21, 2012, thousands of youth in every state and around the world will STAND OUT … SPEAK UP … and SEIZE CONTROL AGAINST BIG TOBACCO. Arkansas Tobacco Free Kids Day (Kick Butts Day) is back with new opportunities to take action.
Category: Coalition, E-Newsletter Stories
Shalon Bogard began working with TPCP on November 2, 2011. Prior to employment with TPCP, she worked with the Department of Human Services from November 2010 until October 2011. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from UALR and lived in California after completing her degree. She enjoys art, spending time with family and friends, and loves people.
Monique Monanu originally began working in Tobacco Prevention and Cessation in 2003 as a secretary and then was promoted to Accounting Technician. She returned to TPCP in November of 2011 as a Health Program Specialist working with sub grants and contracts. Previously, Monique worked in the Center for Health Advancement-Center Support as a Procurement Specialist. Monique holds an Associate of Arts degree from UALR and is currently working toward a BBA Management degree at UALR. She has attended the National School of Real Estate and obtained her real estate license. She has over eight years of finance/procurement experience. She has lived in North Little Rock all of her life and enjoys spending time with her children, shopping and traveling.
Debbie Rushing joins the TPCP team after 16 years as a Tobacco Intervention Specialist at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Debbie obtained a master’s level certification in Tobacco Treatment from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. In addition to her tobacco control experience, she is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC) and holds a B.S. degree in Community Health from UALR.
