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FY 17 4Q and Year End Report

NPGA Board Meeting

August 10, 2017 FINAL

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The Monsignor Joseph Dunne Lifetime Award for Advocacy is given in recognition of career dedication to improving the lives of problem gamblers and their families through advocacy, research, training, or the promotion of public awareness. The Advocacy Award is only bestowed in exceptional times and circumstances to individuals who exemplify at least twenty years of advocacy on behalf of problem gamblers.

Congratulations to the 2017 Recipient of

The Monsignor Joseph Dunne Lifetime Award for

Advocacy

Don Feeney

An advisor to the Governor of Minnesota, Don began working for the Minnesota State Lottery and rose to Director of Research and Planning and became the leading lottery advocate for responsible gaming. He served on the NCPG Board of Directors for 13 years, including as President. He was instrumental in launching Minnesota’s Northstar Problem Gambling Alliance affiliate and continues to serve on the Northstar Board. Through his calm, measured approach Don was able to literally move an entire industry forward.

Presented at National Conference on Problem Gambling July 21, 2017

FY 17 Overall Activity Highlights

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• Hosted Minnesota Conference on Problem Gambling Nov 3-4 2016

• Launched Rule 82 online training site with the Dept of Corrections

• Northern MN Awareness Campaign completed with online and newspaper advertising in Virginia, Hibbing, Grand Rapids, Walker, Chisholm, and poster ads in areas near casinos in Cass Lake, Walker, Deer River, Carlton, Red Lake Onamia and Thief River Falls. Scholarships to training for new gambling counselors was provided to eight interested professionals in Northern MN to help increase the availability of trained counselors in the northern 1/3 of the state.

• Problem Gambling Awareness Month March 2017

• Continued print, electronic, and social media awareness activities.

• Developed materials and final plan for further outreach and education for older adults residing in Metro senior living complexes to be launched in August 2017.

• Rebuilt Website (4.0)

• Completed Brochure for Attorneys, Court Personnel and others in the Legal profession.

• Visited over 25 addiction and mental health treatment programs to speak to staff and clients reaching over 500 people

• Spoke at, displayed and provided materials at over 10 community events, health fairs, transition fairs and others reaching over 1500.

• Produced 10 email newsletters, 4 print newsletters reaching approximately 10,000 contacts multiple times per year.

• Developed a new contract for fiscal years 18 and 19 for an operation budget of 225,000 per year for two years and an additional 144,000 in FY 18 and 96,000 in FY 19.

• Achieved a cash reserve of 45,000 and eliminated need for 50,000 advance on new grant funds

• Projects carried over and/or revised:

• Casino Training Program

• Non gambling counselor survey

• Fact sheet series

• Personal recovery video series

• Gambling counselor curriculum research and development

FY 2017 Awareness

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Redesign and Rebuild of Website (4.0)

Advertising Campaigns / Awareness Month, Northern Initiative, Online / Google

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Awareness / Ad Words for Website Traffic

Awareness / Ad targeting recovery community

1200 word article to “The Phoenix” on the risks associated with gambling for people already in recovery from another addiction.

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December 6 Justaskmn.org

6 Conference Powerpoints

6 Elizabeth's Story

3 DHS report on Compulsive Gambling and College Students

3 Facebook.com/JustAskMN/

1 Getgamblinghelp.com

1 www.lssmn.org (Lutheran Social Services financial services link)

1 treatment-works

1 www.thevillagefamily.org (financial services link)

November 28 Conference webpage

7 Conference information (specific details)

October (conf tease) 35 Conference information (specific details)

16 Conference webpage

September 16 31 Conference webpage

8 Duluth woman gets 42 months for stealing from employer

5 Profile on Lindsey Murphy

August 16 28 State Seeks Additional Gambling Counselors, Offers Discount for Certification Training

7 The Minnesota Gambling Discussion Group (introduced)

July 2016 13 Daily Fantasy Sports Site Claims DFS is Illegal in Lawsuit (in Minnesota)

12 State Considers Offering PG Telecounseling to Veterans in Rural Minnesota

10 Rule 82 Training/Probation Officer Training

8 GetGamblingHelp.com Stories of HOpe

6 Resources for Gambling Help (on website)

1Q FY 17

2Q FY 17

Email Newsletter Topic Clicks

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Jun-17 12 Link to new Northstar website

9 Becoming a National Certified Gambling Counselor

4 Compulsive Gambling and College Students

3 Treatment Works: Success Stories on Northstar Site

1 Blog story? (not sure)

May 17 3 Northstar Home Page


3 New Products Expected To Change U.S. Gaming Market


1 Get Gambling Help (getgamblinghelp.com)

April -17 No newsletter this month

March 17 12 Project Turnabout Training

5 Resolution of the NCPG Board of Directors Regarding the Legalization of Sports Gambling


2 NCPG Problem Gambling Awareness Month page


1 Northstar Twitter page

February 17 30 Accelerated Resolution Therapy

16 Other Forms of Recreation Can Bring Out Gambling Addiction-Like Behavior

11 The Big Game and Gambling Disorder (Super Bowl)

5 Dianne's Story (wife of sports gambler)



1 Northstar Blog


January 17 20 Fans of sports betting see prospects improving under Trump presidency

11 Provider Profile: Club Recovery

11 Problem gambling triggers same part of brain as substance addiction

4 Wisconsin Problem Gambling Statewide Conference



1 Northstar Twitter page

3Q FY 17

4Q FY 17

4Q Specific Project Completions

• Attorney Brochure

• Website rebuild

• Ad and story development for the Phoenix in July

• Seniors materials and campaign plan

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FY 17 Outreach

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1st Quarter Outreach Conducted 3 professional presentations - 53 attendees 11 community presentations - 425 attendees 1 professional vendor event - 75 attendees 5 community events (health fairs, etc) - 550attendees Some of the outreach locations for the above included: West Hills Lodge Men’s Group Progress Valley, Nuway Tx Center, Pride Institute, Senior Recovery Center Redwing Prison Transition Fair

Dakota County and Washington County Jails Many of the above occurred in the twin cities, but some took place in outstate areas including, Red Wing, St Cloud, Owatonna, Nisswa, Moose Lake, Stillwater, Hastings,

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2st Quarter Outreach Conducted

– 4 professional presentations - 1225 attendees (MAARCH Conf)

– 17 community presentations - 450attendees

– 5 professional vendor event - 5000 attendees

– 2 community events (health fairs, jail transition fairs - xx attendees

2nd Q outreach locations include: MAARCH Conference, St Louis County Health and Human Services, NAMI, visits to treatment centers including Riverside, Freedom Counseling, House of Charity, Vinland, Fountain Center, Progress Valley, Nuway, Capitol Heights, Teen Challenge.

Conference Events 3Q 16-17

3/23-24/2017 Event dates are 3-23 & 3-24-2017. MN Social Services Assn. (MSSA) :

Approx. 3,000 Attendees

2 Days

3/ 7-8/ 2017 18th Annual Correctional Officer Conference 150 - 200 Attendees

2 Days

1/26/2017 5th Annual Co-Occurring Disorders Symposium 100 Attendees - 1 Day

3rd Quarter Outreach Conducted

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Presentations / Discussions with Staff and Clients at Treatment Centers/Mental Health/Jails

3/23/2017 Metro Community College 18 Attendees - 1 Hr.

3/21/2017 Vinland National Center 32 Attendees - 1 Hr.

3/21/2017 Vinland National Center 32 Attendees - 1 Hr.

3/21/2017 Vinland National Center Met with Staff 1.5 Hrs.

3/20/2017 Metropolitan State University 16 Attendees - 1.5 Hr.

3/15/2017 Capital Heights Treatment Center (Women's Program) 12 Attendees - 1.5 Hrs.

3/15/2017 Teen Challenge (Women's Program) 27 Attendees - 2 Hrs.

3/13/2017 RiverView Health Chemical Dependency Treatment Clients 12 Attendees - 1.5 Hrs.

3/13/2017 Riverplace Counseling 26 Attendees - 1 Hr.

3/2/2017 RiverView Health Chemical Dependency Treatment 7 Attendees - 1.5 Hrs.

2/28/2017 Garden City 26 Attendees - 3 Hrs.

2/28/2017 Garden City Treatment Center 5 Staff - 2 Hrs.

2/23/2017 Fountain Centers

Met w/Staff before Group Discussion

10 Attendees - 1 Hr.

3rd Q Outreach Presentations

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Presentations at Treatment Centers/Mental Health/Jails (Staff & Clients)

6/28/2017 The Heights St. Paul, MN Complete 16 Attendees - 1-1/2 Hrs.

6/22/2017

Progress Valley (Women's Treatment Center) 6 PM & 9 PM (2 Presentations)(Contact: Angie Delisi-612-869-3223) (2 separate groups - 35 each group-75 Min. each)

1100 East 80th Street Bloomington, MN 55420 Complete 70 Attendees - 2.5 Hrs.

6/16/2017 Teen Challenge Treatment Ctr. (Contact: Mia Chang 507-218-3479) (7 PM)

1530 Assisi Dr. NW Rochester, MN 55901 Complete 75 Attendees - 2 Hrs.

6/15/2017 New Beginnings Minnesota (Contact: Mahlou Mace - 763-658-5800)

109 North Shore Drive Waverly, MN 55390 Complete 45 Attendees - 1 Hr.

6/14/2017 Recovering Hope Treatment Center (Contact: Sadie Hesley 763-242-1400)

2013 Rowland Road Mora, MN 55051 Complete 27 Attendees - 2 Hrs.

6/12/2017 Riverplace (Women's Program) (Contact: Lori - 763-421-5590) 9816 US Hwy 10 Elk River, MN 55330 Complete 23 Attendees - 1 Hr.

5/25/2017 Carver County Jail (Meeting with Staff & Inmates) 606 E 4th St. Chaska, MN 55318 Complete 14 Attendees - 1-1/2 Hrs.

5/24/2017 Pride Institute 1:00 PM (Contact: Todd Canopy 800-547-7433) 1440 Martin Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Complete 20 Attendees - 2 Hrs.

5/22/2017 House of Charity Treatment Center Deb Chmieleski, Treatment Dir. 612-436-2054

510 South 8th Street Minneapolis, MN 55404 Complete 22 Attendees - 1 Hr.

5/20/2017 Health East (Social Workers) (Contact: Tracie Anderson-651-900-2035)

1925 Woodwinds Drive Woodbury, MN Complete 14 Attendees - 2 Hrs.

5/8/2017 Riverplace (Women's Program) (Contact: Randy Smith) 9816 US Hwy 10 Elk River, MN 55330 Complete 24 Attendees - 1 Hr.

5/5/2017 Welcome Manor Family Services (1 PM) 114 Pleasant Street W Garden City, MN 56034 Complete 22 Attendees - 3 Hrs.

5/4/2017 New Beginnings Minnesota (1 PM) (Contact: Mahlou Mace - 763-658-5800)

109 North Shore Drive Waverly, MN 55390 Complete 40 Attendees - 2 Hrs.

5/2/2017 Teen Challenge (Women's Program) (Contact: Christina Hanson 612-238-6217)

1717 2nd Avenue S. Minneapolis, MN Complete 25 Attendees - 2 Hrs.

4/25/2017 Teen Challenge Treatment Ctr.- Family Group Night (Contact: Mia Chang 507-218-3479) (7 PM)

1530 Assisi Dr. NW Rochester, MN 55901 Complete 50 Attendees - 1 Hr.

4/24/2017 Metro College - Addition Class (Contact: Jeanne Dietrich 651-233-0339 [email protected]) St. Paul Metro College Complete 20 Attendees - 1-1/2 Hr.

4/19/2017 Recovering Hope Treatment Center 10AM to 1PM (Contact: Sadie Hesley 763-242-1400)

2031 Rowland Road Mora, MN 55051 Complete 30 Attendees - 2 Hrs.

4/18/2017 Progress Valley (Men's Treatment Center) (Contact: Marilyn Vickers 952-374-5540) 6PM to 7PM

8030 Old Cedar Ave. S, #229 Richfield, MN 55425 Complete 14 Attendees - 1 Hr.

4th Quarter Outreach

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4/14/2017 MN Recovery Connections 12PM to 1PM (Contact: Chris Kelly 612-984-4158)

822 S. 3rd Street, Suite 101 Minneapolis, MN 55415 Complete 16 Attendees - 1 Hr.

4/11/2017

Wayside Wellness Center (6 PM to 7:30 PM) (Contact: Carmen Finn 2120 Clinton Ave S., Mpls, MN 55404 952-405-7645 or Cell 612-401-0477 [email protected]) 2 Staff Members

2356 University Ave. West, Suite 210 St. Paul, MN 55114 Complete 2 Staff Members - 1 Hr.

4/10/2017 Riverplace (Women's Program) (Contact: Randy Smith) 9AM to 10AM

9816 US Hwy 10 Elk River, MN 55330 Complete 22 Attendees - 1 Hr.

4/6/2017 Nuway Treatment Center (contact [email protected]) 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Minneapolis, MN Complete 75 Attendees - 1 Hr.

4/5/2017 Nuway Treatment Center (contact [email protected]) 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Minneapolis, MN Complete 75 Attendees - 1 Hr.

Display (Vendor) Events

6/27/2017

MN Correctional Facility at Rush City (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM) Contacts: Joshua Kendall 320-358-0400 ext. 342 [email protected] or Carlirae Ronning 320-358-0400 ext. 379 [email protected]

7600 525th Street Rush City, MN 55069 Complete 400 Offenders - 1 Day

6/8/2017 NASW MN Chapter

Earle Brown Heritage Ctr. 6155 Earle Brown Drive Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Complete 250 Attendees - 1 Day

6/7/2017 Faribault Transitions Resource Fair (Contact: Jeff Petersen [email protected] / 507-332-4535)

MCF-Fairbault 1101 Linden Lane Faribault, MN 55021 Complete 350 Offenders - 1 Day

5/19/2017 (21st Annual Event for adolescents in recovery/treatment) Recovery in the Park (9AM to 2PM)

Murphy Park at Augsburg College Complete 300 - 500 Attendees - 5 Hrs.

5/11/2017

MN Adult & Teen Challenge (From Statistics to Solutions) Contact: Tracee Anderson (612-238-6546 [email protected])

9000 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 Complete 250 Attendees - 1 Day

5/3/2017

2017 Transitions Resource Fair at MCF - St. Cloud (Contact: Jacqueline Richards [email protected] 320-240-6718)

2305 Minnesota Blvd. St. Cloud, MN 56304-2424 Complete 300 Offenders - 1 Day

4/25/2017

Event dates are 4-25 - 4-26-17. MN Sheriff's Assn. - MN Jail Programmer's Conference (MJPS) Shanna Krebsbach - 320-693-4686 or [email protected]

Kahler Apache Hotel Rochester, MN Complete 85 Attendees - 2 Days

4/20/2017

Dakota County Transition Fair (Contact: Kelsey Knops, Outreach Coordinator, 651-438-4812 [email protected])

1580 Highway 55 Hastings, MN 55044 Complete 100 Inmates - 1 Day

4/11/2017

11th Annual Shakopee Transition Fair (MCF-Shakopee) (Contact: Alisha Lacina: 952-233-3861 [email protected])

1010 West 6th Avenue Shopee, MN 55379 Complete 200 Attendees - 1 Day

Fiscal and Operations

• Completed FY 2017 within $3000 of 225,000 base grant budget. Carried over $45,000 in Grant II budget for future ues.

• Preparing for audit of FY 17 financial data and processes

• Completed Program Plans and Budget for new 2-year contract affective July 1, 2017.

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FY 2018 Upcoming Activities • Older Adult mailing and outreach campaign August 2017 with advertising support.

• Launch consultant support to Lao Assistance Center to develop culturally specific assistance for SE Asian community

• Fiscal Audit of 2017 finances (Sept)

• Holiday awareness campaign with MN Lottery on Lottery tickets as gifts.

• Open dialogue with casino management regarding responsible gaming support and create plan to provide ongoing support in future years

• New target audience education campaign January – June 3018

• MN Conference on Problem Gambling March 3-4 Earle Brown Heritage Center

• Problem Gambling Awareness Month March 2018

• Explore contract revision after March 2018 for 2nd contract year adjustments.

• Recruit, hire and train a new Executive Director

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