123

The Art of Recovery-Recovery Month Art Display-SAMHSA Sponsored

Winners of the Recovery Month art contest will have their work on display. Over 30 displayed prints will be available for public viewing, depicting the different artists' feelings of addiction and recovery.

Virginia's Recovery Month 2006 activities span the Commonwealth. All 40 Community Services Boards are encouraged to collaborate with members of their local Recovery communities to develop regional events. In the greater Richmond area, the four events noted are hosted by the Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery Alliance (SAARA) and the McShin Foundation, and co-sponsored by the Richmond Behavioral Health Authority, Chesterfield Community Services Board, Rubicon, Inc., the Mid-Atlantic ATTC, and the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services.

9/1/2006 7:00 PM to 9/1/2006 9:00 PM

Art show

2nd Floor Gallery, Richmond Public Library, 101 E. Franklin Street, Richmond, VA

50

John Shinholser, The McShin Foundation

2300 Dumbarton Road
Richmond, VA  23228

(804) 241-9424

johns@mcshin.org

Mark Blackwell, SAARA of Virginia

4202 Park Place Court, Suite B
Glen Allen VA  23060

(804) 762-4445

director@saara.org

403

Recovery Month Kick-Off - National Survey on Drug Abuse Release - SAMHSA Sponsored

The Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will unveil the new National Survey on Drug Use and Health at a press conference on Thursday, September 7. The annual survey, formerly called the Household Survey is the largest of its kind, and is the governments primary vehicle for determining how many persons are abusing illegal drugs, pharmaceuticals, alcohol and tobacco. The release of the 2005 survey is the highlight of the annual National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month press conference that ushers in a month long observance lauding the gains made by those in recovery from alcohol and drug abuse, as well as treatment providers.

9/7/2006 9:30 AM to 9/7/2006 11:00 AM

Press Conference

National Press Building
14th and F Streets, NW
Holeman Lounge
Washington, D.C.

Release of the National Survey of Drug Use and Health and National Kick-off of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Presentations by the following individuals.
John Walters, Director, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy

Assistant Surgeon General Eric Broderick, D.D.S, M.P.H., acting Deputy Administrator of SAMHSA

H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., Director, SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Treatment

Rep. Jim Ranstead of Minnesota

Tonya Wheeler, person in recovery from methamphetamine abuse.

Ashley Hadeed, person in recovery from prescription drug abuse.

Assistant Surgeon General Eric Broderick, DDS, MPH, Acting Deputy Administrator of SAMHSA. He serves in the delegated capacity as administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

John P. Walters, Director, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, was sworn in as Director on December 7, 2001. As the nation's Drug Czar, he coordinates all aspects of federal drug programs and spending.

Dr. H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., Director of SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment.

Tonya Wheeler, in recovery for addiction to methamphetamine, is the President of Advocates for Recovery, a grassroots organization in Colorado dedicated to making recovery from addiction visible to her home state as well as other audiences across the nation as a positive, attainable goal. Tonya works as a Certified Addictions Counselor - Level III for the University of Colorado Hospital at the Center for Dependency, Addiction and Rehabilitation and has worked in the substance abuse field for over fourteen years.

Ashley Hadeed, in recovery from addiction to prescription medications, is currently interning with Jupiter Teen Challenge and will be attending college in January,
2007.

100

Media, organizations and the general public

SAMHSA Media SAMHSA's Office of Communications

1 Choke Cherry Road
Rockville, MD  20857

240-276-2130

mark.weber@samhsa.hhs.gov

121

Recovery Month Health Fair-SAMHSA Sponsored

The health fair will promote awareness of addiction, treatment, recovery, and advocacy. Local area treatment centers, community service boards, and other recovery oriented services will provide information to attendees. A nationally known comedian, who is in recovery, will be the guest speaker.

Virginia's Recovery Month 2006 activities span the Commonwealth. All 40 Community Services Boards are encouraged to collaborate with members of their local Recovery communities to develop regional events. In the greater Richmond area, the four events noted are hosted by the Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery Alliance (SAARA) and the McShin Foundation, and co-sponsored by the Richmond Behavioral Health Authority, Chesterfield Community Services Board, Rubicon, Inc., the Mid-Atlantic ATTC, and the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services.

9/12/2006 2:00 PM to 9/12/2006 7:00 PM

Recovery oriented health fair with guest speaker

The Marquee
3015 Cutshaw Ave
Richmond, VA

Comedian Mark Loundholm will present his routine at 6:00 pm.

250

area treatment centers, community services boards, mental health and substance abuse providers, advocates, recovery homes, other health care provider and community members

John Shinholser, The McShin Foundation

2300 Dumbarton Road
Richmond, VA  23228

(804) 241-9424

johns@mcshin.org

Mark Blackwell, SAARA of Virginia

4202 Park Place Court, Suite B
Glen Allen VA  23060

(804) 762-4445

director@saara.org

122

3K Recovery Run/Walk-SAMHSA Sponsored

A fun activity for the whole family that encourages fitness and promotes awarness of recovery from substance abuse problems.

Virginia's Recovery Month 2006 activities span the Commonwealth. All 40 Community Services Boards are encouraged to collaborate with members of their local Recovery communities to develop regional events. In the greater Richmond area, the four events noted are hosted by the Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery Alliance (SAARA) and the McShin Foundation, and co-sponsored by the Richmond Behavioral Health Authority, Chesterfield Community Services Board, Rubicon, Inc., the Mid-Atlantic ATTC, and the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services.

9/16/2006 8:30 AM to 9/16/2006 11:00 AM

Run/Walk for recovery awareness

Starting and ending at Tredegar Ironworks, downtown Richmond. The course will lead participants over Belle Isle and back.

none

50

Community service boards, physical/mental health/substance abuse providers, social services departments, and the general public

John Shinholser, The McShin Foundation

2300 Dumbarton Road
Richmond, VA  23228

(804) 241-9424

johns@mcshin.org

Mark Blackwell, SAARA of Virginia

4202 Park Place Court, Suite B
Glen Allen VA  23060

(804) 762-4445

director@saara.org

93

RecoveryFest-SAMHSA Sponsored

An evening musical celebration will promote awareness of addiction, treatment, and recovery. Featured bands include: The Wendy Pace Project, King Solomon's Marbles (a Grateful Dead Cover Band), Johnny and the Low-Downs, and Back in the Day (doo-wop group). There will also be a "Wall of Remembrance" and "The Art of Recovery."

Virginia's Recovery Month 2006 activities span the Commonwealth. All 40 Community Services Boards are encouraged to collaborate with members of their local Recovery communities to develop regional events. In the greater Richmond area, the four events noted are hosted by the Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery Alliance (SAARA) and the McShin Foundation, and co-sponsored by the Richmond Behavioral Health Authority, Chesterfield Community Services Board, Rubicon, Inc., the Mid-Atlantic ATTC, and the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services.

9/16/2006 5:00 PM to 9/16/2006 9:00 PM

Music festival

The American Civil War Center in Historic Tredegar
490 Tredegar Street
Richmond, VA

Bands will be performing throughout the evening. There will also be recovery-oriented displays and information tables set up in the area.

500

Open to all.

John Shinholser, The McShin Foundation

2300 Dumbarton Road
Richmond, VA  23228

(804) 241-9424

johns@mcshin.org

Mark Blackwell, SAARA of Virginia

4202 Park Place Court, Suite B
Glen Allen VA  23060

(804) 762-4445

director@saara.org

650

First Annual Celebrate Recovery Walk

The walk will begin at 10:00 am and conclude with prizes, food and speakers celebrating recovery until 3:00 pm.

Donations pledged to walkers will establish the Recovery Assistance Fund that our SAARA affiliate will use to help people with a rent payment, or medicine, or other things that will assist people who are getting back on their feet.

8/16/2006 10:00 AM to 8/16/2006 3:00 PM

Recovery Walk

Miller Park
1200 Park Avenue
Lynchburg, VA

200

Jon Winder/ Sandy Kanehl

c/o SAARA-Virginia 4202 Park Place Court Suite B
Glen Allen, VA  23060

434-455-3412

sandy.kanehl@cvcsb.org

432

TV Show Feature on SA Recovery & Loudoun County SA Services & Resources

Interviews with Loudoun County SA staff featured on Channel 3 TV Loudoun Magazine. Show airs September 2-14 several times a day.

9/2/2006 10:00 AM to 9/14/2006 10:00 PM

Feature on TV

Loudoun County, Virgina

2

Catherine Motivans

CSB, 906 Trailview Boulevard, Suite C
Leesburg, Virginia, VA  20175

703-737-8977

cmotivan@loudoun.gov

514

Under The Influence: The Film Series

National Recovery Month Kick-Off
Under the Influence: The Film Series
WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN
reception@ 5:30p film rolls at 6:30p
admission is free

9/6/2006 5:30 PM to 9/6/2006 10:00 PM

Movie, reception and post-screening panel discussion

E Street Cinema,
(between 10th & 11th St., NW)
1 Bk East of Metro Center Station Stop
street and garage parking available

Reception: 5:30p
Film rolls at 6:30p
Post-screening panel discussion immediatley follows film

VIP Post Screening Panel discussion members: Congressman Jim Ramstad (R-MN), Dr. Marvin Seppala, Chief Medical Officer, Hazelden Foundation, Dr. Westley Clark, Director, Center for Substance Abuse Treatement, SAMHSA.

100

The Recovery Field At-Large: advocates, treatment providers; addiction professionals, policy makers, cinema buffs. Free and open to the public.

Cheyenne Duchesne

P.O. Box 8969
Briarcliff Manor, NY  10510

(914) 941-2863

info@undertheinfluencethefilmseries.com

Robyn Leary

P.O. Box 8969
Briarcliff Manor NY  10510

(914) 941-2863

info@undertheinfluencethefilmseries.com

http://recoverynetworkfoundation.org http://www.undertheinfluencethefilmseries.com 

http://download.ncadi.samhsa.gov/recoverymonth/2006/under_influence_PR1.pdf http://overhill.ncadi.samhsa.gov/asf1/3CSAT/R2R-06/06-0906UnderTheInfluence-PROMO.wmv 

253

DRC Field Trip

DRC client field trip to Club Serenity

9/7/2006 5:30 PM to 9/7/2006 9:00 PM

Sober Outing

Club Serenity
107 W. Brookland Park Blvd.
Richmond, VA

6:15 DRC van leaves DRC
7:00 Arrival at Club Serenity
8:15 Return to DRC

Reginald Epps

70

DRC Clients

Dreamel Henry

10111 Krause Road, Suite 101
Chesterfield, VA  23832

804 706-1277

henryd@chesterfield.gov

656

Health Fair

Food, entertainment and information about recovery from alcohol and drug addiction.

The Wall of Remembrance: An interactive display where those who have lost loved ones to addiction can post memories.

The Art of Recovery: An art show featuring the work of artists in recovery.

Mid-Atlantic ATTC exhibitor - disseminated consumer oriented SAMHSA and NIDA materials in English and Spanish languages.

Sponsors: SAARA of Virginia, The McShin Foundation, RBHA, Chesterfield County Department of Mental Health Support Services, Rubicon Inc. Rehabilitation Services, Mid-Atlantic ATTC, VA DMHMRSAS, SAMSHA.

SAMHSA Sponsored Event

9/12/2006 2:00 PM to 9/12/2006 9:00 PM

Conference

The Marquee
3105 Cutshaw Ave.
Richmond, VA

2:00-6:00pm
Exhibits

6:00pm
Mark Lundholm
The Wall of Remembrance: An interactive display where those who have lost loved ones to addiction can post memories.

The Art of Recovery: An art show featuring the work of artists in recovery.

Comedian in recovery: Mark Lundholm

250

Professionals in the field as well as clients in recovery

Mark Blackwell

4202 Park Place Court, Suite B
Glen Allen, VA  23060

(804) 762-4445

director@saara.org

254

AA Forum

Representatives from AA will give presentations to DRC clients in the DRC on consecutive days: the 13th & 14th.

9/13/2006 6:00 PM to 9/14/2006 7:30 PM

Forum/Speaker Event

Chesterfield County/City of Colonial Heights Day Reporting Center
10111 Krause Road, Suite 101
Chesterfield, VA 23832

AA

40

DRC Clients

Camille Adams

10111 Krause Road, Suite 101
Chesterfield, VA  23832

804 706-1279

adamsca@chesterfield.gov

434

Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast

Several members of the CSB and County SA Services staff will attend the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce roundtable breakfast to talk to employers at SA Recovery Month, and treatment options for their employees

9/14/2006 8:00 AM to 9/14/2006 10:00 AM

Monthly membership breakfast

Loudoun County, Virginia

100

Catherine Motivans

CSB, 906 Trailview Boulevard, Suite C
Leesburg, Virginia, VA  20175

703-737-8977

cmotivan@loudoun.gov

657

Recovery Walk

Food, music and information about recovery from alcohol and drug addiction

Sponsors: SAARA, The McShin Foundation, RBHA, Chesterfield County Department of Mental Health Support Services, Rubicon Inc. Rehabilitation Services, Mid-Atlantic ATTC, VA DMHMRSAS, SAMSHA.

9/16/2006 8:30 AM to 9/16/2006 11:00 AM

conference

Tredegar Iron Works
Richmond VA

200

Professionals in the field as well as clients in recovery

Mark Blackwell

4202 Park Place Court, Suite B
Glen Allen, VA  23060

(804) 762-4445

director@saara.org

658

RecoveryFest

Music Festival featuring:
The Wendy Pace Project
King Soloman's Marbles
Johnny & The Lowdowns
Bak N Da Day

The Wall of Remembrance: An interactive display where those who lost loved ones to addiction can post memories

The Art of Recovery: An art show featuring the work of artists in recovery

Sponsors: SAARA, The McShin Foundation, RBHA, Chesterfield County Department of Mental Health Support Services, Rubicon Inc. Rehabilitation Services, Mid-Atlantic ATTC, VA DMHMRSAS, SAMSHA.

9/16/2006 5:00 PM to 9/16/2006 9:00 PM

state observance

Tredegar Iron Works
Richmond VA

350

Professionals in the field as well as clients in recovery.

Mark Blackwell

4202 Park Place Court, Suite B
Glen Allen, VA  23060

(804) 762-4445

director@saara.org

252

Family & Friends Nights

The Chesterfield County/City of Colonial Heights Day Reporting Center (DRC) will host two consecutive Family & Friends Nights on the 18th & the 19th. These evenings are for DRC clients and their loved ones to learn more about the science of addicition & recovery, the DRC and substance abuse counseling available in the DRC.

9/18/2006 6:30 PM to 9/19/2006 9:00 PM

Open House

The Day Reporting Center
10111 Krause Road, Suite 101
Chesterfield, VA 23832

6:30 - 7:00 Meet & Greet
7:00 - 7:30 "The Science of Addicition & Recovery"
7:30 - 8:00 Q&A
8:00 - 8:30 Recovery BINGO & presentations by clients
8:30 - 9:00 Closing

Dreamel Henry & Camille Adams will give Faces & Voices of Recovery's presentation "The Science of Addicition and Recovery - For Everyone!"

50

DRC clients and their friends & family members

Dreamel Henry

10111 Krause Road, Suite 101
Chesterfield, VA  23832

804 706-1277

henryd@chesterfield.gov

580

NAADAC Open House-SAMHSA Sponsored

NAADAC opens its doors as part of the national celebration of Addiction Professionals Day. The NAADAC office serves 85,000 addiction professionals throughout the United States and the world.

9/20/2006 10:00:00 AM

Open House

901 N. Washington Street, Suite 600
Alexandria, VA 22314

Visit www.naadac.org and click on "upcoming events" to find the program agenda.

NAADAC Speakers: NAADAC Speaker: Cynthia Moreno Tuohy, NCAC II, CCDC III, SAP & Shirley Beckett Mikell, NCAC II

55

Addiction professionals and members of the community

Donovan Kuehn

901 N. Washington St. Suite 600
Alexandria, VA  22314

703.741.7686

naadac@naadac.org

433

Presentation to Loudoun County Bar Association

Community Services Board staff presentation to the Loudoun County Bar Association on substance abuse recovery month, and local substance abuse services and community supports.

9/20/2006 12:00 PM to 9/20/2006 12:30 PM

Presentation

Loudoun County, Virginia

50

Catherine Motivans

CSB, 906 Trailview Boulevard, Suite C
Leesburg, Virginia, VA  20175

703-737-8977

cmotivan@loudoun.gov

469

Substance Abuse information activity sponsored by HAMPTON HEALTH DEPARTMENT & THE HAMPTON -NEWPORT NEWS CSB

Meet individuals in recovery,receive literature,ask questions and talk to a substance abuse counselor

9/20/2006 1:00 PM to 9/20/2006 2:30 PM

Receive substance abuse literature

HAMPTON HEALTH DEPARTMENT
3130 VICTORIA Blvd
Hampton Va.

Pick up substance abuse literature

75

The community

John  Haywood

2236 Todds Lane
Hampton, VA  23692

757-827-8430 x 108

jhaywood@hnncsb.org

Mary Elizabeth  White

3130 Victoria Blvd
  

757-727-1172

467

Substance Abuse information activity sponsored by The Warwick SRO

Meet individuals in recovery,receive literature,ask questions and talk to a substance abuse counselor

9/20/2006 5:00:00 PM

Substance Abuse Information

Warwick Sro
2410 West Ave
Newport News VA

Welcome
Pick up literature and answer questions

50

The community

John  Haywood

2236 Todds Lane
Hampton, VA  23692

757-827-8430 x 108

jhaywood@hnncsb.org

468

Substance Abuse information activity sponsored by VAADAC

Meet individuals in recovery,receive literature,ask questions and talk to a substance abuse counselor

9/20/2006 5:00:00 PM

Receive literature on substance abuse

2410 West Ave
Newport News,VA

Welcome
Pick up literature

50

The community

John  Haywood

2236 Todds Lane
Hampton, VA  23692

757-827-8430 x 108

jhaywood@hnncsb.org

466

RECOVERY FORUM Sponsored by Hampton-Newport News CSB

Members of the recovery community will present a narrated forum.The forum will consist of a panel of individuals brought together to discuss specific recovery issues.The panel will consist of program graduates and a professional from the community in recovery from various drugs.

9/21/2006 1:00:00 PM

Panel discussion

ST. Marks Episcopal Church
2605 Cunningham Drive
Hampton VA

Welcome
Introduction of panel
Discussion
Question and answer
Refreshments

City officials from Newport News and Hampton Va.

75

The Community

John  Haywood

2236 Todds Lane
Hampton, VA  23692

757-827-8430 x 108

jhaywood@hnncsb.org

441

Voices for Recovery: A Youth Focus

A regional Recovery Month event sponsored by CSBs in the eastern region, CCOSA (the Chesapeake Commission on Substance Abuse and SAARA) (Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery Alliance)
Youth from the region will provide a variety of entertainment. A local t.v. personality will be master of ceremonies and a positive recovery message will be shared. After the entertainment, heavy hors
d-oeuvres will be provided.

9/23/2006 2:00 PM to 9/23/2006 5:00 PM

public entertainment

The Edmonds Center at
St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, Frederick Boulevard, Portsmouth, VA

2:00 p.m.Youth Entertainment
Positive Recovery Messages
4:00 p.m. A time to enjoy food and the company of others.

Don Slater, Master of Ceremonies
Pastor Paul Hardy, Speaker

150

General public

LeAnne  Brant

Pembroke Six, Suite 103
Virginia Beach, VA  23462

757-437-5787

lbrant@vbgov.com

429

Celebrating Recovery

We will have a "Recovery Room" set up for clients to watch recovery videos, do recovery art, hear recovery music, get info about programs and refreshments. There will be door prizes and music by staff and clients.

9/27/2006 9:00 AM to 9/27/2006 8:00 PM

Open house

2355A Mill Rd.
Alexandria, VA 22314

TBA

CSB Administrators and staff

100

Clients from outpatient, detox, shelter.

Laurie Ferreri

2355A Mill Rd.
Alexandria, VA  22314

703-838-4525

laurie.ferreri@alexandriava.gov

251

Day Reporting Center Graduation

Graduation ceremony for Chesterfield County/City of Colonial Heights Day Reporting Center.

9/27/2006 7:00 PM to 9/27/2006 9:00 PM

celebration

Chesterfield Central Library
9501 Lori Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832

Keynote Speaker will be Becky Wyatt form Friends Against Crack.

150

Day Reporting Center staff, clients, family, friends, Chesterfield/Colonial Heights judges, officers, lawyers. Also open to all!

Camille Adams

10111 Krause Road, Suite 101
Chesterfield, VA  23832

804 706-1279

adamsca@chesterfield.gov

652

The Role of Spirituality in Addiction and Recovery

A professional workshop to bridge the chasm between clergy and clinician

9/28/2006 9:00 AM to 9/28/2006 1:00 PM

conference

Craddock Auditorium
Virginia Baptist Hospital
3300 Rivermont Ave.
Lynchburg, VA

9am: Registration
9:15: Development Model of Spirituality
10:15am Break
10:30: Theology of Recovery/Change Model
11:30 Break
11:40: Application: Clergy and Clinical
12:40pm Adjournment

Missy Barker, LPC CSAC
Daniel G. Bagby, Ph.D., LMFT

33

Clergy, pastoral counselors, parish nurses, psychologists, social workers and counselors

Daryl  Miller

1920 Atherholt Rd
Lynchburg, VA   24501-1104

434-947-4501

none@none.com

331

Discover Recover Forum

Community members are invited to address concerns and learn from officials, expterts and recovering persons about recovery.

9/29/2006 6:00 PM to 9/29/2006 8:00 PM

Open House

Gethsemane Community Fellowship Baptist Church
1317 E. Brambleton Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23505

Moderator will open. Question cards will be given to audience for them to handout to ushers. Panelist will speak on Recovery programs, statistics based on their particular field. The audience will be able to address the panelist with questions.

Booths will be set up with information from various recovery programs the City of Norfolk offer.

Tony Crisp, Director of the Community Service Board (Norfolk city)
Rev. Knight, Victory in Jesus, Substance abuse program
Marian Johsnon (In Recovery)
AA Representative (waiting on confirmation)
Dawn Hester, Norfolk City Councilwoman
Local Radio personality Cathy Rousse will moderate

60

Church members, college students, High Schools, general public.

Constance Rubama

5540 Bulls Bay Drive
Virginia Beach, VA  23462

757-560-9113

conrub1@aol.com

Brenda Garris

1317 E Brambleton Avenue
Norfolk VA  23504

bridgarris@yahoo.com

211

Celebrate Voices of Recovery

Join members of the community and public officials in this educational forum as they celebrate personal testimonies of triumphant recovery processes, learn more about the recovery resources available in the community, help to eliminate the barriers to access to recovery programs and treatment!
To respect the 12 step traditions there will be no press, radio, or film permitted at the event. We will respect the principle of anonymity for all nominees. Nominees must agree to provide personal testimony in order to be selected for the program. Only First Names will be used in the program for recovering persons.

9/30/2006 11:00 AM to 9/30/2006 3:00 PM

Conference & Testimonials

REBOS
6000 Midlothian Turnpike
Richmond, VA. 23236
Sponsored by Good Orderly Direction Work, Inc.

Schedule of Events
11AM-12 noon -Table Top Information Session and Networking
12 noon-1PM Light Lunch
1:30-2PM Keynote Address
Arne Owens, Senior Advisor to the Administrator for Faith Based and Veteran's Affairs, SAMHSA
2-3 PM Grand Finale - Celebrating Voices of Recovery- Testimonials and In Memoriam

Arne Owens, Senior Advisor to the Administrator for Faith Based and Veteran's Affairs, SAMHSA

125

Members of the recovery community, substance abuse professionals, local officials, and family and friends of persons experiencing substance abuse issues.

Coleen  Cherici-Stroman

9724 Kingussle Lane
Richmond, VA  23236

804-745-2804

coleen_cherici@premierinc.com

Ricky Stroman

9724 Kingussle Lane
Richmond VA  23236

804-439-0612

stromanrb@comcast.net

413

Celebrate Voices of Recovery

This workshop will recognize the power of recovery and how it has changed the lives of people, while positively affecting families and the community. During this event people who have successfully changed their lives as a result of working a rigorous recovery program, will be invited to share their experience, strength, and hope with members of the community and public officials. There will also be a portion of the program dedicated to recovering persons who have passed on, in memoriam, to recognize their process and contributions to our knowledge of recovery from addiction. The event is intended to raise funds that support transitional recovery programming for local residents with these disorders. The event will address how we can help fight the stigma and discrimination people may face in recovery.

9/30/2006 11:00 AM to 9/30/2006 3:00 PM

conference

REBOS
6000 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA. 23236

Schedule of Events
10:30AM-11 AM All Programs set up for Table Top Information Sessions
11:00 AM to 12 noon Table Top Information Session and Networking
12 noon to 1PM Light Lunch
1:30 PM to 2PM Keynote Address Arne Owens, Senior Advisor to the Administrator for Faith Based and Veteran's Affairs, SAMHSA
2 PM to 3 PM Grand Finale - Celebrating Voices of Recovery Testimonials and In Memoriam

Presenters: Celebrants of Recovery Testimonies and Arne Owens, Senior Advisor to the Administrator for Faith Based and Veteran's Affairs, SAMHSA
Invited Guests: Councilmen, City officials, Probation and Parole officers, Members of the Community, officials and officers of the city jail system and DOC, Community Service Boards.

125

Members of the community, Families of Recovering people,

Coleen  Cherici- Stroman

9724 Kingussle Lane
Richmond, VA  23236

804-745-2804

coleen_cherici@premierinc.com

Ricky Stroman

9724 Kingussle Lane
Richmond VA  23236

804-263-0185

stromanrb@comcast.net

653

Alcohol Awareness Week

Alcohol Awareness Week
Christopher Newport University October 16-20, 2006

A week Long series of programs and interactive events to encourage students, faculty, and staff to learn more about Virginia Laws and alcohol. The event is sponosred by the Center for Counseling, Coaching, and Consulting in collaboration with the University Police Department, Student Life, The Center for Honor Enrichment and Community Living (students will volunteer to help with events to work off community service hours), Faculty, and Student clubs with special thanks to Panhellenic and IFC Clubs. The weeks events will include: "Drunken Basketball" with the Univeristy Police, "Get Carded" contest for the student who carries their BAC Card in their wallet, "Don't be a Sucker: don't Drink and Drive" lollypop give away, "Red Ribbon Campaign", "Frank and Francine Binger Coffin Students" with a contest to guess how much they drank before they died, "Comedian Bernie McGrenahan", "Pet Therapy" with a Dog (Kaiab) and Cat ( Princess) guest, culminating the week with the "Mix-Off Non-Alcoholic Drink Contest" for the best nonalcoholic drink! Information tables with literature on Alcohol Awareness will be available daily.

10/16/2006 10:00 AM to 10/20/2006 4:00 PM

Week Long Events coinciding with National Alcohol Awareness Week

Christopher Newport University, 1 University Place, Newport News, VA 23606 757-594-7047

Activities for Alcohol Awareness Week: October 16th to 20th, 2006

Red Ribbon Campaign: Live Drug Free! Red ribbons will be passed out in the Student Center Breezeway on Monday October 16 in the Student Union Atrium from 11 Noon to 1 PM.

Dont be a Sucker: Dont Drink and Drive Lollipop giveaway held on Tuesday October 17th.in the Student Union Atrium from 11 Noon to 1 PM.

Bernie McGrenahan a College Comedian Alcohol Awareness Speaker! He will present a fun and educational performances in the Freeman Center on Wednesday October 18, 2006 at 8 PM. Sponsors of this presentation are Phi Mu Sorority and The Psychology Club. Door prizes will be awarded at the close of the presentation.

Information Tables from CCCC (Center for Counseling, Coaching, and Consulting) will be set up Monday through Thursday in the Student Union Breezeway. 10 AM to 2 Pm daily There will be tables staffed with to take pamphlets on Alcohol Awareness.

Frank and Francine Coffin Students our tragic student alcohol bingers will be displayed in their coffin in the Student Breezeway daily Monday through Thursday. 10 Am to 2 Pm Students are encouraged to enter the contest by calculating how much alcohol each of them drank when they died. Prizes will be awarded.

Drunken Basketball. will be a Police Department activity of basketball in the Student Union Atrium from 11 Noon to 2 PM Monday through Thursday. Students will be given a chance to try their hand at Drunken Basketball using beer goggles and will receive a BAC Card.

Get Carded with your BAC Card!! Students will be given BAC cards daily from 10 Noon to 2 PM the cards will display information for men and women on blood alcohol levels according to consumption over time. Students who Get carded and have their cards with them will be given a $10.00 target gift card. Gift cards will be awarded daily during the week. To students who are carrying their BAC cards.

Pet Therapy Dog and Cat will greet students in the great lawn area outside of the Student Union on Thursday October 19 from 11 Noon to 1 PM. Do you miss your pets?

Mix-Off Non-Alcoholic Drink Contest will be sponsored by Pan Hellenic & ICF Greek Organizations on Friday October 20 from 12 Noon to 3 PM on the Great Lawn. Rain location will be in the Alumni Room in the 4 C Center. All campus groups are invited to set up a table and compete for Best-in-Show $300 and Second-Runner-Up for $100.00 Club prizes awarded at 2 PM.!! Contact Person is Katie.smith.04@cnu.edu. All clubs are invited to participate. Contact Katie.

All events are sponsored by the Center for Counseling, Coaching, and Consulting.
SC 146, 757-594-7047 Contact Person is Pamela Moran-Christner, RN, LPC
Personal Counselor.

Wednesday October 18, 2006: Comedian Bernie McGrenahan
8 PM in the Freeman Center, Sponsors Phi Mu Sorority
Come for an evening of laughs and informative information! Door Prizes at the end of the show!

4000

All University Students, Faculty, and Staff. The public is invited also.

Pamela  Moran-Christner

Center for Counseling, Coaching, and Consulting, 1 University Place, SC 146
Newport News, VA  23606

757-594-7047

pmoranwe@cnu.edu

Anita  Tieman

Center for Counseling, Coaching, and Consulting, 1 University Place, SC 146
Newport Ne VA  23606

757-594-7047

atieman@cnu.edu