Come join our prevention efforts...

The KYDS Coalition has several committees that are open to any interested community member. The committees were developed so that members of the community could become involved in the KYDS Coalition through an area of interest.

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is responsible for gathering data, conducting needs assessments, exploring program expansion or revision based on needs assessment, planning prevention strategies of the KYDS Coalition, and overseeing the DFCSP grant goals and objectives.

Activities the Planning Committee is currently working on:

• A marijuana media campaign
• KYDS Coalition Quarterly meetings for 2007

Public Relations Committee

The Public Relations Committee is responsible for planning and implementing public presentations, advertising the efforts of the KYDS Coalition, media campaigns and any other media efforts of the KYDS Coalition.

Activities the Public Relations Committee is currently working on:

• TV commercials for the Underage Drinking Grant
• 1/2 hour TV show for the Medical Alliance Grant

School Committee

The School Committee is responsible for ascertaining the specific needs of the member school districts including training, program supplies, consultation with the Executive Board, program implementation and evaluation and changes in program needs.

Activities the School Committee is currently working on:

• Youth survey administration in the districts
• School Mapping Project

Resource and Development Committee

The Resource and Development Committee is responsible for seeking for funding based on short-term goals and long-term objectives of the Coalition.

Activities the Resource and Development Committee is currently working on:

• Seeking funding for a youth coalition coordinator

Youth, Family and Community Committee

The Youth, Family and Community Committee is responsible for working towards developing Community Action Teams in participating districts and communities and organizing and planning community events.

Activities the Youth, Family and Community Committee is currently working on:

• KYDS Family Fun Day

Membership and Nominating Committee (Executive Board members only)

The Membership and Nominating Committee is responsible for reviewing new member applications, recruiting new members based on Partnership needs, nominating Executive Board members for office.

Activities the Membership and Nominating Committee is currently working on:

• The committee just created a slate of officers for 2007

Want to join the KYDS Coalition or want more information?

If you are interested in joining the KYDS Coalition prevention efforts or want more information contact the KYDS Coalition Project Specialist at 607.778.1146 or mkmetz@co.broome.ny.us. We would love for you to join us!!