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Powerful Prevention for ME

3rd Annual Maine Alliance to Prevent Substance Abuse

Prevention Convention

November 6, 2009

Spectacular Event Center, Bangor ME


Powerful Prevention for ME is the state’s premier convention focused on issues that address substance abuse prevention in our communities. This year, we are pleased to offer a variety of workshops that showcase best practices and evidence-based strategies that can be replicated statewide. Our keynote speaker, Kim Laramy, will empower us to use effective elements in telling our prevention stories. We will offer hands on advocacy opportunities and discuss new liquor laws and how they affect our work. We hope you’ll join us for a day of networking, education and motivation!

Convention Agenda
8:00 - 8:30 am Coffee, Registration and Networking  
8:30 - 8:45 am Welcome/Overview of Day/Prevention Awards  
8:45 - 9:45 am Keynote Presentation with Q and A Kim Laramy
Ethos Marketing
9:45 - 10:00 am Break  
10:00 - 11:00 am AM Sessions 1 - Click on a title for the workshop description  
  Prescription Monitoring Program and One County's Success
  • Daniel Eccher, Maine Office of Substance Abuse
  • Alison Webb, Maine General Prevention Center
  • Laura Holweger, Maine General Prevention Center
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      Using Program Evaluation to Improve and Help Sustain Prevention Programs
  • Scott M. Gagnon, Day One Natural Helpers of Maine
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      Social Media for Public Health and Prevention
  • Jen Hodsdon, 21 Reasons
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    11:00 - 12:00 pm AM Sessions 2 - Click on a title for the workshop description  
      Using Process Improvement in Prevention
  • Deb Brucker, Maine Office of Substance Abuse
  • Kristen Jiorle, Maine Office of Substance Abuse
  • Joan Churchill, Community Concepts
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      Success in Underage Drinking and Liquor Law 101
  • Melanie Lanctot, Maine Office Substance Abuse
  • Robert Ullrich, Lewiston Police Department
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    12:00 - 12:45 pm Lunch and Networking  
    12:45 - 1:30 pm Speaker: New Liquor Laws Frank Lyons
    B.C. Consultants
    1:30 - 2:30 pm PM Sessions 1 - Click on a title for the workshop description  
      Prescription Drug Diversion Collaboration
  • Joel Merry, Sheriff of Sagadahoc County
  • Patricia Kimball, Volunteers of America Northern New England
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      Advocacy and Education-The How and Why
  • Melissa Boyd, Maine Alliance to Prevent Substance Abuse
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      Mixing Substances and Inhalant Abuse
  • Rebecca Miller, Northern New England Poison Center
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    2:30 - 2:45 pm Break  
    2:45 - 3:45 pm PM Sessions 2 - Click on a title for the workshop description  
      The Power of Prevention at the Worksite
  • William C. McPeck, State of Maine Employee Health and Safety
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      Service to Science
  • Corrie Brown, AdCare Educational Institute of Maine
  • Wendy Betts, The Shadow Group
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      Drug Endangered Children: Critical Collaborations
  • Darrell Crandall, Maine Drug Enforcement Agency
  • Virginia Marriner, Department of Health and Human Services
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    3:30 - 4:00 pm Closing  

    Target Audience
    The target audience includes:
  • Community Coalition Professionals and Members
  • Safe and Drug Free Schools Coordinators
  • Substance Abuse Prevention and Health Promotion Practitioners
  • Law Enforcement
  • Program Managers and Administrators
  • State Agency Prevention Staff
  • Volunteers and Task Force Members
  • Others who deliver substance abuse prevention services or who are interested in substance abuse prevention
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    Register
    To register complete and submit this form. Please note that Bold items must be completed or the form will not be sent. Registration is also accepted by mail to AdCare Educational Institute of Maine, 75 Stone Street, Augusta, ME 04330 or fax (207-621-2550). Download a printable brochure.

    Registration Fee is $25 for MAPSA members and $35 for Non-members.For information about becoming a MAPSA member, please contact Melissa Boyd at 207-621-8118.

    Registration deadline is 10/30/09 or when the convention capacity is reached. Deadline for special accommodations is 10/23/09.

    Space is limited so please register as soon as possible.
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    Site is ADA compliant. ASL Interpreters, Assistive Listening Devices or other accommodations are available on request. Please request accommodations prior to 10/23/09.     		ASL Interpreter
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    Breakout Sessions
    Please indicate your breakout session choices (see topics and descriptions above).
    Morning 1 (10:00-11:00)
    Prescription Monitoring (2 hour)
    Program Evaluation
    Social Media

    Morning 2 (11:00-12:00)
    Prescription Monitoring (2 hour)
    Process Improvement
    Underage Drinking     		Afternoon 1 (1:30-2:30)
    Drug Diversion
    Advocacy and Education
    Substances and Inhalants

    Afternoon 2 (2:45-3:45)
    Worksite Prevention
    Service to Science
    Drug Endangered Children

    Fees and Payment
    Fee includes Program, Lunch, and a Certificate of Completion.
    Fee or agency purchase order must be received prior to admission to the workshop. Payment may be made at the door.
    No shows will be charged the full fee. Cancellations must be received in writing prior to the convention.

    Fee is $25 (Dues paying MAPSA member)
    Fee is $35 (MAPSA Non-member)

    I will send a check
    I will send an agency purchase order
    I will pay at the door

    Check or Purchase Order should be payable to AdCare and mailed to AdCare, 75 Stone Street, Augusta, ME 04330



    Location and Directions
    The Spectacular Event Center is located at 395 Griffin Road, Bangor, ME. Map and Directions
    For more information: Email

    This web site is maintained by:

    New England Institute of Addiction Studies and
     AdCare Educational Institute of Maine
    75 Stone Street,
    Augusta, ME 04330
    207-621-2549 (Phone)
    207-623-0830 (TTY)
    207-621-2550 (Fax)

    AdCare Educational Institute of Massachusetts
    5 Northampton Street, Worcester, MA 01605
    508-752-7313 (Phone)
    508-752-8111 (Fax)