PGS Prevention Monthly Connect Call

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December, 5 2014

Problem Gambling Prevention

Participants: Melissa Grammon; Kelly Locey; Kim Haak; Maggie Campe; David Visiko; Shawn Martinez; Eric Larson; Julie Hynes; Jennifer Versteeg; Danette Killinger; Lisa Miller; Nancy Martin; Beth Freese; Bonnie Gracia; Deanne Mansveld; Andy Cartmill; Greta Coe; and Roxann Jones

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PGS Prevention Monthly ConnectAgenda

10:00 – 10:10 Introductions/Roll Call

10:10 – 10:20 AMH Update

- 2015 PGA Calendar

- PGS Work Plan Update

- PGS Website Update

- Spring Conference

- One Time Funding Opportunities

10:20 – 10:45 Lottery Materials Discussion

10:45 – 10:55 Quick Questions or Sharing

10:55 – 11:00 Wrap Up: Items for Next Meeting?

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PGS Prevention Monthly ConnectAMH UpdateEach program should have received their initial shipment of PGS Awareness Calendars. (Still 3 boxes left for distribution. As of 12/16/14 all the boxes of calendars have been sent out.)PGS Consultant Jeff Marotta has been busy meeting with programs across the state in person or by phone to gather information for the 5 year PGS Work Plan. If you would like to be interviewed by phone please let me know. We want to make sure Prevention is represented.Work on the new PGS Website oregonpgs.org will start in December.

- Rebuild website structure to include Prevention and Treatment resources.

- Update of current materials that are available for providers to utilize (PowerPoints, data, other resources)

- Request new materials from providers

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Early Spring Conference Save the Date!•February 19-20, 2015 Monarch Hotel Conference Center, Portland/Clackamas, Oregon

Featured Speakers-Dr. Natasha Dow Schull, Author of “Addiction by Design”-Dr. Jeff Derevensky, McGill University and International Centre for Youth Gambling

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PGS Prevention Monthly ConnectOne Time Funding Opportunities•What are they for?

Project-grants fund problem gambling prevention and/or awareness projects at the community level.

•Who can apply?

AMH funded Problem Gambling Prevention Programs and Tribal Prevention Programs. •What can we get?

Each funded project may be awarded up to $10,000 (one per applicant).•When are they available?

Project Proposals need to be submitted electronically to AMH by no later than January 9, 2015.

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One Time Funding Opportunities

What are the project proposal guidelines?•Proposals should be no more than 2 pages maximum, and should include the following:•Title of project•Population Served•Description of Project – What do you propose to do?•Assessment – How will you evaluate the effectiveness of the project?•Funds Requested – Total amount requested and budget.

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What are some good ideas for projects? To get those Creative juices flowing here are a few ideas:

•Awareness campaign (general awareness or targeted)•Social enrichment activities for youth or seniors (both!)•Prevention PSA’s•Prevention video contest•Booth at county fair or other community events/forums•Youth summit•Media campaign

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PGS Prevention Monthly ConnectLottery Materials DiscussionsBrochure Style (single, double, tri-fold)? Target Population for materials (generic or)?Poster Size (12” x 15” and/or Letter size)?Business Card Size?Mailer post card?Languages?Quantities?

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PGS Prevention Monthly ConnectLottery Materials Discussions Findings:Majority of providers prefer double sided brochureWould like a parent/educator focused brochureThe business card size is great to use in the fieldWould have a limited use for a post card mailer: targeted population for post card mailer would be business communityMultiple languages: Letter size poster or something that can be easily folded and sent in the mailOne piece of material that covers multiple languages – Spanish; Asian; Pacific Islander; Russian etc. Want materials to have 6th level readability and cultural graphics – represent rural community – Native American College age materials

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PGS Prevention Monthly Connect Quick Questions and/or Sharing

1) Coordinators have been busy getting calendars out in their communities.

2) Art search projects are underway for next years calendar.

3) David in Deschutes County wanted everyone to know he appreciates the support and materials people have shared.

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PGS Prevention Monthly Connect Agenda Items For Next PGS Prevention Monthly Connect Call

– How to use Environmental Scan Information Next Monthly Connect Call Moved to accommodate the holiday.

Next Problem Gambling Prevention Connect Call Scheduled for:

Friday, Jan.9, 2015

Happy Holidays from the AMH PGS Unit Greta Simon Roxann Patricia

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