Central VT New Directions Coalition

Enter E CheckUp To Go to Win Prizes!

Calling all young adults between the ages of 21-25 who live, work, study or play in Washington County: Take the E CheckUp To Go survey – an anonymous drinking behavior self-assessment – at www.LiveMoreDrinkLessVT.org and ENTER TO WIN either a Kindle or iPod touch, Dre-Beats Headphones, or a $200 gift certificate to a local business.
Also LIKE the Facebook Page for updates, info and more chances to win!
Drawing will take place June 30th.

Prevention Day!

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Central Vermont New Directions Coalition Coordinator Ann Gilbert shares prevention information at the statehouse on April 25 during Prevention Day. Coalitions from across Vermont spent the day at the statehouse talking to legislators, networking, and hearing from Kevin Sabet and former congressman Patrick Kennedy about developing marijuana policy based on reputable science and sound principles of public health and safety and "Smart Approaches to Marijuana." More information available here.

Mount Polar Frostival Obstacle Course

On Saturday February 2, 2013 Central Vermont New Directions and Community Connections teamed up to create the Snowshoe Obstacle Course on the statehouse lawn. Some chose to run the course in snowshoes, donated courtesy of Onion River Sports, while others chose to brave the course in just their boots. Runners of all ages participated in the event that saw nearly 50 people attempt to run the course. Runners went solo, with a partner or parent, or raced through the course while our coalition members, Advisory Board members, and volunteers timed races. After many went through the course a few times they enjoyed complimentary hot chocolate at the Vermont Historical Society Museum next door.

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TEEN GAME NIGHT 2013

retail and restaurant recognition

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LBJ's owner proudly accepts her award and congratulatory balloons!

Last week, CVNDC congratulated and recognized the local businesses that successfully passed ALL 2010-July, 2012 Alcohol and Tobacco compliance checks. CVNDC went through records and listed the businesses that passed each time in the past 2 and half year period. Copy was given to the Times Argus to construct an ad listing all businesses. The ad ran on Sunday, August 26th and September 2nd. Award certificates were created, signed by DLC and CVNDC and laminated. They were distributed to both the retail stores and restaurants along with helium "Congratulations" balloons, a CVNDC memo pad, a blue penny tray with the inscription "We check ID and are good at it!" and a copy of the ad.