Several years ago CNOA
was asked to manage the "Narcotic Educational Foundation of America"
also known as (NEFA). The request came from Mr. Henry Hall whose father
started NEFA in 1924 as a non-profit, public, educational organization.
Mr. Hall was the oldest active member of CNOA before his death at the
age of 92, and spent his entire adult life educating the general public
about drug abuse.
As CNOA continues to
manage the Narcotic Educational Foundation of America so will the
tradition of educating children about the dangers of drug abuse. NEFA
provides drug abuse information free of charge to any parent, teacher or
member of the community who might have questions or concerns about the
dangers of controlled substance abuse.
Due to the
ever-changing drug trends in America, providing up-to-date information
has always been a priority as well as a great challenge. NEFA
researchers continue to review the overwhelming amount of educational
information available to us, in turn, sharing the most dynamic and
objective information with our members and the community. .
Additionally, the
Foundation provides information/training for our members and other law
enforcement personnel in the area of drug enforcement issues, helping to
prepare them for the professional tasks they are confronted with on a
daily basis.
NEFA and CNOA also take
pride in the relationship we have with the youth in our communities. In
memory of Henry Hall and his lifetime work, NEFA and CNOA have initiated
the Annual Poster Drawing Contest for 5th and 6th grade students
throughout the State of California. NEFA and CNOA also sponsor the "Red
Ribbon Week Essay Contest" for 7th and 8th grade
students in California during the states well-recognized "Red Ribbon
Week". Both contests have the "Say No to Drugs" theme with an emphasis
on the dangers of drug abuse. Winners are awarded a certificate for an
U.S. Savings Bond toward the student's scholarship fund.
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Annual Henry Hall Scholarship Poster Drawing Contest
Several years ago CNOA was requested to manage the "Narcotic Educational Foundation of America" also known as NEFA. The request came from Mr. Henry Hall, the oldest CNOA member. Henry was an active CNOA member in Region III until his death at the age of 92. He spent his entire adult life educating the general public about drug abuse. Henry's father started NEFA in 1924 as a non-profit, public, educational organization.
NEFA and CNOA initiated the First Annual Poster Drawing Contest in 1999 in memory of Henry Hall and his lifetime work. The contest is for 5th and 6th grade students throughout the State of California. One student from Northern California and one student from Southern California are chosen.
The students are required to draw a poster representing the theme "Say No to Drugs." After the posters are drawn and submitted to CNOA, they are judged by a panel from NEFA and CNOA.
CNOA is proud to announce the winners of the "Eighth Annual Henry
Hall Scholarship Poster Drawing Contest".
The awards are a gift certificate for a $1,000 U.S. Savings Bond towards the Scholarship of each winner. Henry Hall donated $25,000 to initiate the Scholarship Fund. The winners will receive the Savings Bonds at a CNOA Regional Luncheon in their respective areas.
- Shirley Lessiak,
Public Education & Information Committee
The California Narcotic Officers’ Association
And The Narcotic Educational Foundation of America 9th Annual CNOA Red Ribbon Week Essay Contest
Theme: “Say No to
Drugs”
Eligible Students:
Any 7th or 8th Grade Student in the State of California
Prizes:
First Place $500 U. S.
Savings Bond
Second Place $250 U. S. Savings Bond
Third Place $100 U. S. Savings Bond
Time Limits: August
1, 2009 to October 1, 2009
The California Narcotic
Officers’ Association (CNOA) and the Narcotic Educational Foundation of
America (NEFA) are pleased to announce the Seventh Annual CNOA Red
Ribbon Week Essay Contest. The Narcotic Educational Foundation of
America will be responsible to coordinate the contest for the California
Narcotic Officers’ Association.
A panel of judges from CNOA,
NEFA select the overall winners. Each winner will receive the indicated
U. S. Savings Bond, which will go toward the student’s scholarship fund.
All Essays will be judged on neatness, contents, theme and grammar.
The winners will be
announced at the 2008 CNOA Training Institute in San Diego, California.
Each respective Region Chairperson and members of a Region Committee will present the awards.
All three of the winning
essays will be published on the CNOA Website immediately after the 2009 CNOA Conference.
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2008 Henry Hall Poster
Contest Winners
Region V
ESTHER KIM
Anaheim Discovery Christian School
Anaheim CA
(6th Grade)
Region VII
JENNA GOLDSBERRY
Valley Oak Elementary School
Fresno CA
(6th Grade)
The 2009
Red Ribbon Week
1st Place Region V -
$500
LAUREN ANDRES
Region V
Corona Fundamental Intermediate School
Corona CA
(8th Grade)
read essay >
2nd Place Region VI - $250
MADELINE SULLIVAN
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
Santa Barbara CA
(7th Grade)
read essay >
3rd Place Region III - $100
NICOLAS MARQUEZ
Our Lady of the Assumption School
Claremont CA
read essay >
2009 S. Bert Jensen
Scholarship Winners
Rules, Requirements & Application
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What is the S. Bert Jensen Scholarship Award?
A CNOA sponsored "Why Say No to Drugs" essay contest where the winner will
receive a $1000.00 Scholarship donation upon enrollment to full-time college. (Applicant
must be a graduating high school student and son, daughter or ward of current CNOA
member).
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