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Event Number
171
Title
Motorcycle Ride for Recovery—SAMHSA Sponsored
Description
The Northern Ohio Recovery Association in conjunction with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, The Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services, The Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board of Cuyahoga County will be hosting a Motorcycle Ride for Recovery. The riders will be starting at various points throughout the State of Ohio and finishing at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In addition, a picnic for family and friends will follow. Expect.. Food, Fun, Fellowship.
Date
9/23/2006 1:00 PM to 9/23/2006 6:00 PM
Type of Event
Motorcycle Ride for Recovery, Picnic for the Family, Food, Fun and Fellowship.
Location
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Invited Officials/Presenters
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson

Cuyahoga County Commissioners,

Ohio First Lady Hope Taft

White House Office of Drug Control Policy Official.
Expected Number of Participants
600
Invited Participants/Audience
Recovery Community, Faith Based Community, Treatment Providers, Families and Friends.
Primary Contact
Anita Bertrand
Address
3746 Prospect Avenue
Cleveland, OH  44115
Phone Number
216 391-6672
Email Address
abertrand@norainc.org
Secondary Contact
Errol  Porter
Address
3746 Prospect Avenue
Cleveland OH  44115
Phone Number
216 391-6672
Email Address
eporter@norainc.org
Web Site
http://www.norainc.org
Event Number
170
Title
Banquet Celebration
Description
On Thursday, September 7, 2006, NORA will Join the Voices of Recovery Now!!! to Build a
Stronger, Healthier Community in honor of National Recovery Month. We are excited and pleased
that Carolyn Givens, Executive Director of the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services, will be in attendance
at our banquet celebration at the Crowne Plaza in Downtown Cleveland, OH to recognize Cuyahoga County Commissioner
Jimmy DiMora, and local advocates: Bobbie Powell (Cuyahoga), Bill Goins (Lorain), and Randy Zumbar (Summit), as leaders
in the field of substance abuse prevention, treatment and recovery. NORA also welcomes our political and community leaders
to join in our celebration as we provide our constituents and individuals in recovery with a healthy alcohol and other drug free
activity. We are especially honored to host as our guest speaker, Senator Ray Miller, the Ohio Health Senator who has been
prominent and significant in the field of substance abuse prevention, treatment, advocacy, and appropriations. Dr. H. Westley
Clark, MD, JD, Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration, has been invited to present the honorees with their awards. The banquet will also include dinner, testimonies,
and entertainment. The Reception starts at 5:30 p.m. and Dinner will follow at 6:00 p.m.
Date
9/7/2006 5:30 PM to 9/7/2006 8:30 PM
Type of Event
Banquet
Location
Crowne Plaza Hotel
777 St. Clair Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Invited Officials/Presenters
Dr. H. Westley Clark, MD, JD, Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. Jimmy DiMora, Cuyahoga County Commissioner, Carolyn Givens, Director of the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addictions Services Board. Senator Ray Miller, the "Ohio Health Senator".
Expected Number of Participants
700
Invited Participants/Audience
Recovery Community, Faith Based Community, Treatment Providers, Professional Business Associates, Families and Friends.
Primary Contact
Anita Bertrand
Address
3746 Prospect Avenue
Cleveland, OH  44115
Phone Number
216 391-6672
Email Address
abertrand@norainc.org
Secondary Contact
Judy  Wright
Address
3746 Prospect Avenue
Cleveland OH  44115
Phone Number
216 391-6672
Email Address
jwright@norainc.org
Web Site
http://www.norainc.org
Event Number
213
Title
Recovery Month at University Hospitals of Cleveland
Description
Information about addiction and where to go for help including Addiction Recovery Services, Hospital EAP, Case Counseling Center and nationally recognized Recovery House
Date
9/11/2006 11:30 AM to 9/12/2006 1:30 PM
Type of Event
Informational Material and Display Table
Location
University Hospitals of Cleveland
Hospital Atrium
11100 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio
Program Agenda
Addiction information, help for families, student counseling and EAP information.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Ray Isackila, LICDC, LPCC
Presenter on 9/20/06 at UHC, Kulas Auditorium, Brown Bag Luncheon at 12:00 noon
Signs and Symptoms: How You Can Help
Expected Number of Participants
200
Invited Participants/Audience
Hospital employees, patients and families, physicians, nurses and social workers
Primary Contact
Judy Majcen
Address
University Hospitals of Cleveland, 11100 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH  44106
Phone Number
216-983-0730
Email Address
judith.majcen@uhhs.com
Secondary Contact
Dr. Margaret Kotz
Address
Dept. of Psychiatry, UHC, 11100 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland OH  44106
Phone Number
216-983-3066
Email Address
margaret.kotz@uhhs.com
Web Site
http://www.uhhs.com/addiction
Event Number
412
Title
Walk 'n Rally
Description
Recovery Advocates will walk from Genoa Park to the Statehouse for a rally. Event sponsored by Ohio Citizen Advocates for Chemical Dependency Prevention & Treatment and the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services.
Date
9/14/2006 10:00 AM to 9/14/2006 2:00 PM
Type of Event
Recovery Walk and Rally
Location
Columbus, Ohio
Program Agenda
10 AM Registration at Genoa Park
11:00 AM Walk to Statehouse
11:30 AM Free food at Statehouse
12:00 PM Rally
1:00 PM Visits with legislators
Expected Number of Participants
800
Invited Participants/Audience
People in recovery, family members and other supporters.
Primary Contact
Donna Conley
Address
1350 W. Fifth Ave., Suite 327
Columbus, OH  43212
Phone Number
614-486-2430
Email Address
advocate@oca-ohio.org
Secondary Contact
Stacey  Frohnapfel
Address
280 N. High St.-12th Floor
Columbus OH  43215
Phone Number
614-728-5090
Email Address
frohnapfel@ada.state.oh.us
Web Site
http://www.oca-ohio.org
Event Number
3
Title
5K Family Run/Walk
Description
5K Family Run/Walk including childrens' race; kid's activities, give-aways, recognition of those in recovery; brunch
Date
9/16/2006 9:00 AM to 9/16/2006 2:00 PM
Type of Event
run
Location
Days Dam Pavilion Lorain County MetroParks, Lorain Ohio
Program Agenda
5k family run/walk, awards ceremony and brunch
Invited Officials/Presenters
National, State, Local leaders, persons in recovery, providers, runners/walkers - all those that support recovery
Expected Number of Participants
250
Invited Participants/Audience
Persons in recovery, runners/walkers, families, children
Primary Contact
Elaine Georgas
Address
4950 Oberlin Avenue
Lorain, OH  44053
Phone Number
4402829920
Email Address
georgas@lorainadas.org
Secondary Contact
Sharon Asimou
Address
4950 Oberlin Avenue
Lorain OH  44053
Phone Number
44028229920
Email Address
sasimou@lorainadas.org
Web Site
http://www.lorainadas.org
Event Number
286
Title
Community Professional and College Sports Recovery Month support
Description
The Cincinnati Bengals will host the Cleveland Browns at Paul Brown Stadium September 17th at 1:00 PM and will display PSA messages on recovery and the logos of community providers on their electronic gameboard.

The U.C. Bearcats will host the Miami (OH) Red Hawks at Nippert Stadium on September 3oth and display PSA messages about recovery on their electronic gameboard. In addition, their will be a halftime recognition and pregame literature dissemination.
Date
9/17/2006 1:00 PM to 9/30/2006 7:00 PM
Type of Event
Professional and College Football Games
Location
Paul Brown Stadium
One Paul Brown Stadium
Cincinnati, OH 45202
and

University of Cincinnati
Nippert Stadium
Cincinnati, OH 45221
Program Agenda
The Bengals will air recovery PSA messages during the game.

The U. C. Bearcats will allow literature dissemination during pregame at "Cattitude at Varsity Village" and air PSA messages during the game. A recognition will take place at half-time.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Faces and Voices of Recovery
Expected Number of Participants
400
Invited Participants/Audience
Community prevention and treatment providers, persons in recovery, and community citizens.
Primary Contact
Tony Martinez
Address
830 Main, Suite 300
Cincinnati, OH  45202
Phone Number
513-621-7202
Email Address
Tony.Martinez@Hamilton-co.org
Event Number
518
Title
Newness of Life Celebrating Recovery
Description
5K family and friends walk for the community to come together and celebrate the miracles of recovery.
Date
9/23/2006 9:30 AM to 9/23/2006 11:30 AM
Type of Event
5K walk
Location
Faurot Park - Shelterhouse #1
(Large shelterhouse by cannon)
Program Agenda
9:30 am - Sign in
10:00 am - 5K Family & Friends Walk
11:00 am - Exhibits Celebrating Recovery/Snacks & Drinks
11:15 am - Guest Speaker/Marketa Robinson
11:30 am - Conclusion with Human Prayer Chain
Invited Officials/Presenters
Marketa Robinson
Program Coordinator & House Manager
Lima UMADAOP
Phoenix House for Women
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
Anyone in the community who wishes to support the miracles of recovery!!
Primary Contact
Maureen  Schaefer
Address
1416 N. Central Ave.
Lima, OH  45801
Phone Number
419-222-5101
Email Address
wildirishmoe@woh.rr.com
Secondary Contact
Becky  Zorn
Address
730 W. Market St.
Lima OH  45801
Phone Number
419-226-9609
Event Number
597
Title
Helping Others Take Their Lives In A New Direction
Description
To celebrate National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month, New Direction Treatment Services will sponsor a day of recovery called Helping Others Take Their Lives In A New Direction, on September 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the CBI Building, 1634 Central Parkway. Registration is FREE or $10, if you want to receive CEUs or CLEs. Registration in advance or at the door.

The event will consist of workshops, displays and speakers that will help educate and empower those who provide services to and love men and women with chemical dependency problems. The day of recovery includes a special workshop for attorneys and other legal professionals and a workshop for family members and friends of chemically dependent persons, clergy and helping professionals such as social workers and marriage counselors.
Date
9/30/2006 10:00 AM to 9/30/2006 2:00 PM
Type of Event
Two Part Seminar
Location
1634 Central Parkway, 2nd Floor Training Room, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Program Agenda
10-11:30 a.m. Working Effectively with Chemically Dependent Clients: What Lawyers and Other Legal Professionals Need To Know (CLE credits approved.)
11:30-12:30 Lunch (Provided)and Understanding Chemical Dependency Fair
12:30-2 p.m. Understanding Substance Abuse and How Treatment Works (A Workshop For Clergy, Social Workers and Friends and Family Members) (CEUs approved.)
Invited Officials/Presenters
Donna Butler, LSW, LICDC
Owner of New Direction Treatment Services
Steve Hunter, LICDC, ACRPS
New Direction Treatment Svcs.
Expected Number of Participants
25
Invited Participants/Audience
Area attorneys, clergy and social workers. CEU's for social workers and CLE's for attorneys have been approved.
Primary Contact
Donna Butler
Address
1634 Central Parkway, suite 218
Cincinnati, OH  45202
Phone Number
513-362-2732
Email Address
donnabutler@newdirectiontreatment.com
Secondary Contact
Linda Wright
Address
1634 Central Parkway, Suite 200
Cincinnati OH  45202
Phone Number
513-362-2717
Email Address
wrightcomm1@yahoo.com
Web Site
http://www.newdirectiontreatment.com

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