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Event Number	107
Title	Premiere for movie Recovery Happens in Brown County
Description	Brown County Human Services has produced a new movie interviewing 5 residents about their recovery; what their life was like before they got sober,what was their breaking point, what resources they used, how their life has changed since they got sober, and how they help other's to achieve sobriety. Brown County used funds from a Pakcer Golf Outing fund raiser to produce the movie w/ COM-Video. We plan to give away free copies of the movie to all middle and high schools in brown county and all treatment providers as well as any community organization or church who has interest in showing the movie. A teachers discussion guide, a student quiz, and a consumer satisfactions survey will be given to all organizations and schools, with a copy of the movie. I will also be offering to present the movie to any school or organization who would like me to come and lead a discussion. The premiere will be a launch of the movie with the hope that people who see it will talk about it and encourage their organizations to take advantage of the free movie. We will be serving appetizers and non-alcoholic punch prior to showing the movie. We hope to have at least 400 people attend, but as we get closer we will have a better read on how many. We have the capacity for 1000. The video is about 15 minutes long.
Date	9/7/2006 7:00 PM to 9/7/2006 9:00 PM
Type of Event	Premiere for new video
Location	Meyer Theatre in downtown Green Bay.
Program Agenda	Premiere of video Recovery Happens in Brown County
Invited Officials/Presenters	I Mary Miceli-Wink will present prior to the movie,discussing why we made the movie, the goals of showing the movie, what we as a community can do to help more people w/addictions and their families to receive the help they need.
Expected Number of Participants	400
Invited Participants/Audience	County Executive, Mayor of Green Bay, all county board members, all city council members, all treatment providers, all middle and high school guidance couselors, as well as many many people from the recovering community
Primary Contact	Mary Miceli-Wink
Address	2900 St. Anthony Drive Green Bay, WI 54311
Phone Number	9203916965
Email Address	miceli-wink_mm@co.brown.wi.us
Secondary Contact	Kris Hutchison
Address	2900 St Anthony Drive Green Bay WI 54311
Phone Number	9203916946
Email Address	hitchison_kl@co.brown.wi.us

Event Number	216
Title	Candlelight Vigil
Description	Let's blaze a trail of hope for our WI communities! Come join us in lighting candles for our loved ones who have survived addiction and those still suffering. Light a candle for those who have supported you in recovery. We can heal together and remember all those who have gone before us.
Date	9/9/2006 5:00 PM to 9/9/2006 9:00 PM
Type of Event	Candlelight Vigil
Location	Lakeview Park, Middleton, WI
Program Agenda	6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Traditional and Modern Celtic Music by Torn Jacket 7:00 - 7:05 p.m. National Anthem by Fountain of Life Family Worship Center Chior 7:05 - 7:10 p.m. Welcome message by Yvonne Nair, Executive Director of Wisconsin Association on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (WAAODA) 7:10 - 7:20 p.m. Blessing by Lee Staples, St. Croix Tribal Elder Member, and Fredericka DeCoteau, Executive Director Ain Dah Ing., Inc., Fond du Lac Tribal Member 7:20 - 7:35 p.m. "Healing, Faith and Recovery" by Pastor Shawn Green-Smith of ATR/Milwaukee WIser Choice Program 7:35 - 7:50 p.m. "Surviving the Violence of Substance Abuse" by Linda Mayfield, Director of Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and Vice Chair of State Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (invited) 7:50 - 8:05 p.m. "Recovery Advocacy Beyond Anonymity" by Steve Tate, WAAODA Past President and Person in Recovery 8:05 - 9:00 p.m. "Gospel Music to Light the Path of Strength, Forgiveness, and Unity" by Colier McNair and Art Qualified -The Candlelight Vigil includes free snacks and beverages, starting at 6:00 p.m. -You can purchase your luminary kit at the Candlelight Vigil for $5 (which includes a 6-hour tea light candle, a small amount of sand, and a bag). Following assembly, your luminary may take its place adorning the perimeter of the pond, casting soft light over the twilight waters. -At the Candlelight Vigil you also can purchase the unique AODA Recovery lapel pin for $10. All Candlelight Vigil proceeds go toward alcohol and other drug abuse prevention, treatment, recovery, and advocacy in Wisconsin! Candlelight Vigils will be held all over Wisconsin on September 9. Please call the WAAODA office if you would like to hold a Candlelight Vigil in your area. We will send luminary kits to help light the path to recovery and healing.
Expected Number of Participants	200
Invited Participants/Audience	The Recovering Community, including families, friends and survivors.
Primary Contact	MaryAnne Irick
Address	WAAODA, 6601Grand Teton Plaza Madison, WI 53719
Phone Number	800.787.9979
Email Address	afra.waaoda@tds.net

Event Number	442
Title	Recovery Month Recognition Dinner
Description	An annual Recovery month event recognizing the commitment of community members dedicated to the choice of sobriety and personal health.
Date	9/9/2006 5:30 PM to 9/9/2006 8:00 PM
Type of Event	Formal Dinner & Presentation
Location	Menominee Nation Casino-Ada Deer/Blackhawk Room. Keshena WI
Program Agenda	TBD
Invited Officials/Presenters	KEYNOTE-Jerry Waukau-Menominee Tribal Clinic Administator-"Sobriety and Health". HOST-Keith Tourtillott, Menomiee Casino, Bingo & Hotel.
Expected Number of Participants	50
Invited Participants/Audience	Six Community members (2 Maehnowesekiyah staff) thier families, friends or supporters. Dinner is by invitation only.
Primary Contact	Betty Jo Wozniak
Address	N2150 Kesaehkahtek Keshena, WI 54135
Phone Number	(715) 799-3835
Email Address	bwozniak@mitw.org

Event Number	185
Title	WIser Choice
Description	Announce proclamation for September as Alcohol and Drug Addition Recovery Month Hand out awards to 3 or 4 successful WIser Choice participants
Date	9/15/2006 10:00 AM to 9/15/2006 11:00 AM
Type of Event	Observance of Alcohol and Drug Addition Recovery Month
Location	Philadelphia Church of God in Christ 2947 N Dr Martin Luther King, Milwaukee
Expected Number of Participants	30
Primary Contact	John Easterday
Address	1 W. Wilson Madison,, WI 53703
Phone Number	608-267-9391
Email Address	EasteJT@dhfs.state.wi.us
Secondary Contact	Rebecca Murray
Address	1 W. Wilson Madison WI 53703
Phone Number	608-267-9628
Email Address	murrark@dhfs.state.wi.us

Event Number	217
Title	2nd Annual Walk for Recovery in Madison
Description	Recovery walk from Villager Mall to State Capital. Festivities at Capital.
Date	9/16/2006 9:30 AM to 9/16/2006 1:00 PM
Type of Event	Recovery Walk
Location	Start location: Villager Mall, 2300 S. Park St., Madison, WI. End location: State Capital, Madison, WI
Program Agenda	9:30-10:00 a.m. Registration at Villager Mall on Park Street 10:00-11:30 a.m. Walk led by Wright Way Drill Team starting from Villager Mall with final stretch to West Wing of State Capitol led by Mama Digdown's Brass Band 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. "Medley March for Recovery" by Mama Digdown's Brass band 12:00 - 12:10 p.m. National Anthem by Tony Neal 12:10 - 12:20 p.m. Blessing by Lee Staples, St. Croix Tribal Elder Member, and Fredericka DeCoteau, Executive Director Ain Dah Ing, Inc., Fond du Lac Tribal Member 12:20 - 12:25 p.m. Welcome by Patty Pendowski, President of Wisconsin Association on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (WAAODA) 12:25 - 12:35 p.m. "Advancing the Agenda of Substance Use Justice" by Attorney General Peggy Lautenschlager (scheduled), with introduction by Yvonne Nair, Executive Director of WAAODA 12:35 - 12:40 p.m. "Five Minutes in the Life of a Survivor" by Surviving Family Member 12:40 - 12:50 p.m. "Substance Abuse Recidivism and Criminal Justice" by Kathleen Falk, Dane County Executive, with introduction by Yvonne Nair 12:50 - 12:55 p.m. "Recovery Happens" by Person in Recovery 12:55 - 1:00 p.m. Farewell Blessing by Lee Staples, St. Croix Tribal Elder Member, and Fredericka DeCoteau, Executive Director Ain Dah Ing, Inc., Fond du Lac Tribal Member - Registration of $15 for the Walk for Recovery, which includes tee-shirt, bottled water, and snack - Free food and beverages at State Capitol, starting at 11:00 a.m. - Free face painting, balloons, music, dancing, and fun at State Capitol - Recovery advocacy support sales, including unique AODA Recovery lapel pin for $10 - All Walk for Recovery proceeds go towards work on alcohol and other drug abuse prevention, treatment, recovery, and advocacy in Wisconsin!
Expected Number of Participants	350
Invited Participants/Audience	The recovering community, including the families, friends and survivors.
Primary Contact	MaryAnne Irick
Address	WAAODA, 6601Grand Teton Plaza Madison, WI 53719
Phone Number	800.787.9979
Email Address	afra.waaoda@tds.net

Event Number	582
Title	Addiction Professionals Day Proclamation-SAMHSA Sponsored
Description	Addiction Professionals Day proclaimed by the Hon. Jim Doyle, Governor of Wisconsin
Date	9/20/2006 12:00 AM to 9/20/2006 11:59 PM
Type of Event	Addiction Professionals Day Proclamation
Location	Wisconsin
Invited Officials/Presenters	Hon. Jim Doyle, Governor of Wisconsin
Expected Number of Participants	10
Invited Participants/Audience	Addiction professionals and members of the community
Primary Contact	Donovan Kuehn
Address	901 N. Washington St. Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone Number	703.741.7686
Email Address	naadac@naadac.org
Web Site	http://www.naadac.org

Event Number	218
Title	Recovery Rally in Waukesha at Frame Park
Description	A celebration of recovery from addiction, our 2006 Recovery Rally will include diverse performances and speakers, highlighting those who have survived addiction.
Date	9/23/2006 10:00 AM to 9/23/2006 2:00 PM
Type of Event	Recovery Rally
Location	Frame Park, Waukesha, WI
Program Agenda	10:00-10:05 National Anthem by Tony Neal 10:05-10:20 Opening Blessing by Young Spiritz of Wisconsin Dells Youth Drum 10:20-10:25 Welcome by Patty Pendowski, President of Wisconsin Association on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (WAAODA) 10:25-10:50 "Substance Abuse in Wisconsin: Reclaiming Family and Community" by Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton, with introduction by Yvonne Nair, Executive Director of WAAODA 10:50-11:15 "Public Protection: Implications for Substance Abuse Treatment and Recovery" by Attorney General Peggy Lautenschlager, with introduction by Yvonne Nair 11:15-11:40 "Reducing AODA Relapse and Recidivism: What Wisconsin Counties Can Do" by Kathleen Falk, Dane County Executive, with introduction by Yvonne Nair 12:05 - 12:15 p.m. Dance for Recovery by Suny Style Hmong Dancers 12:15 - 12:20 p.m. Message of Recovery by a Person in Recovery 12:20 - 12:30 p.m. Latino Hip-Hop for Recovery by Fabian Galarza 12:30 - 12:45 p.m. Rise and Shine for Recovery by Sisters of Praiz 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. Expo Pow-wow conducted by the Rez Road Drum Group and Ojibwe Singers 12:45 - 2:05 p.m. Closing Blessing by Young Spiritz of Wisconsin Dells Youth Drum Recovery Rally 2006 also includes: - Free activities for children, including face painting, apple bobbing, egg race, three-legged race, and cake walk - Other available recreational activities at Frame Park, including volley ball, boat rental, and bike rental - Hotdogs, hamburgers, pizza, and drinks on sale - all proceeds go towards alcohol and other drug abuse prevention, treatment, recovery, and advocacy in Wisconsin - Exhibitors, vendors, and friends in support of Recovery Rally 2006
Expected Number of Participants	400
Invited Participants/Audience	The recovering community, including the families, friends and survivors.
Primary Contact	MaryAnne Irick
Address	WAAODA, 6601Grand Teton Plaza Madison, WI 53719
Phone Number	800.787.9979
Email Address	afra.waaoda@tds.net

Event Number	465
Title	Recovery Month-Employee AODA Inservice
Description	Maehnowesekiyah Wellness Center and the MITW Human Resources Dept will team up to present a Lunchtime movie on the Alkali lake recovery story followed by a Question and Answer session. The HR dept will hold a presentation on the Tribes EAP (Employee Assitance Program).
Date	9/26/2006 11:30 AM to 9/27/2006 1:30 PM
Type of Event	Lunchtime Movie-Q & A/EAP Presentation
Location	Tribal Office Boardroom W2908 Tribal Office Loop Rd Keshena, WI
Program Agenda	11:30-12:00 Lunch 12:00-1:00 Movie/Q&A 1:00-1:30 Tribe's EAP
Invited Officials/Presenters	Maehnowesekiyah Treatment, Prevention and Domestic Violence staff, MITW HR dept staff.
Expected Number of Participants	20
Invited Participants/Audience	Menominee Tribal Employees
Primary Contact	Betty Jo Wozniak
Address	N2150 Kesaehkahtek Keshena, WI 54135
Phone Number	(715) 799-3835
Email Address	bwozniak@mitw.org

Event Number	219
Title	Recovery Rally- Rhinelander
Description	Every September the nation celebrates National Recovery Month. Recovery from alcohol and other drug addiction happens every day in our community. Join us as we celebrate AODA recovery with a recovery walk, live music, dancing, speakers, food, silent auction and door prizes
Date	9/30/2006 10:00 AM to 9/30/2006 2:00 PM
Type of Event	Recovery Rally
Location	Nicolet Technical College
Expected Number of Participants	100
Primary Contact	Tamara Feest
Address	The Human Service Center, 705 E. Timber Dr., P.O. Box 897 Rhinelander, WI , WI 54501-0897
Phone Number	715-362-5745
Email Address	tf@thehumanservicecenter.org
Secondary Contact	MaryAnne Irick
Address	WAAODA, 6601 Grand Teton Plaza Madison WI 53719
Phone Number	800.787.9979
Email Address	afra.waaoda@tds.net

Event Number	593
Title	Recovery Month Bike Rally
Description	In closing of Recovery Month we will host a BIKE RALLY to bring families out for scenic rides from the college, youth races and bike safety and alcohol recovery info booths.
Date	9/30/2006 10:00 AM to 9/30/2006 2:00 PM
Type of Event	Bike Trail Rides and Bike Races
Location	The College of Menominee Nation Culture Building, State Hwy 47 in Keshena.
Program Agenda	10:00 Registration/Welcome 10:30 Trail Ride 11:00 Bike Safety Presentation 12:00 Lite Lunch/DVD Presentation 1:00 Kids Races 2:00 Door Prizes/Closing
Invited Officials/Presenters	Dr Steve Dakai from Maehnowesekiyah Wellness Center and AODA Instructor Barbara Jordan will welcome and close out the event with a few words.
Expected Number of Participants	25
Invited Participants/Audience	Community families interested in promoting recovery and biking enthusiasts.
Primary Contact	Randy Chevalier
Address	N2150 Kesaehkatek Gresham, WI 54135
Phone Number	(715) 799-3835 x126
Email Address	rchevalier@mitw.org

Event Number	571
Title	Voices in Recovery "There is a solution"
Description	5 Speakers from all walks of recovery-GA, AA, NA, Al-Anon Groups discussing the topic "There is a solution"
Date	9/30/2006 4:30 PM to 9/30/2006 10:00 PM
Location	George Andrews Hall Mississippi Valley Alano Society 3508 Highway 35 Bay City, WI 54723
Program Agenda	Open House Dinner 5 Speakers Fellowship
Invited Officials/Presenters	Matt Ryan, Host 5 Speakers
Expected Number of Participants	175
Invited Participants/Audience	Open to Anyone
Primary Contact	Kathy Frost
Address	467 15th Street Red Wing, MN 55066
Phone Number	651-380-8347
Email Address	kmftjf@charter.net

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