First Lady's WEBSITE Introduction ARCHIVES

Initial Welcome Message

Thank you for your interest in this initiative! Dave and I are convinced that Wyoming can no longer ignore or tolerate childhood drinking. Science tells us that the earlier a child begins to drink, the greater his or her chances of becoming alcohol dependent. We also know that children who abuse alcohol have impaired learning, memory and problem solving abilities.  Finally, alcohol use is associated with increased suicides, attempted suicides, violent behavior, crime and risky sexual activity.  The most startling fact is that early alcohol use will likely kill or injure more young people than all illegal drugs combined.

These facts represent a Call to Action for Wyoming.  What can you do?  A report presented by the Institute of Medicine - National Academies of Science offers a roadmap to prevent childhood drinking.  Recommendations include: raising adult awareness of underage drinking and encouraging adults to take responsibility for helping to prevent it; engaging the industry and community leaders in efforts to reduce youth exposure to messages about the appeal of alcohol; strengthening compliance with laws and regulations that prevent minors from purchasing alcohol; and implementing youth outreach programs.  That is what this campaign is all about! Please don’t be discouraged or overwhelmed by all that can and should be done.

Remember, each of us can take some action, in our homes or our communities, to reduce childhood drinking.  The pledge is simple:  “I will educate myself, I will take action, I will be the change I want to see.”  Collectively, we can do it.  Thank you so much for joining me in this effort!

Introduction posted April 2005

April is Alcohol Awareness Month. All across the nation there is a focus on the serious problems associated with our youth who use alcohol.

The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc (NCADD) selected “Together, We Can Stop Underage Drinking” as the theme for their awareness campaign and I was privileged to participate in a roundtable interview on this topic with NCADD and my fellow co-chairs of the “Leadership to Keep Children Alcohol Free” Initiative. A copy of that interview appears in the Spring issue of the NCADD Amethyst magazine. The entire issue is devoted to the problems associated with underage drinking and the negative consequences for children, families and communities across the country.

NCADD has very graciously waived their copyright for me to post their magazine on my web site and for it to be reprinted statewide. You will find a downloadable copy at http://www.wfli.org under “Educational Resources.”

I think this is also a very fitting time for us to be unrolling the next phase of the Wyoming First Lady’s Underage Drinking Initiative (WFLI) campaign. You’ll soon be seeing colorful posters that include a series of “lifeline” messages for parents to help keep kids safe from alcohol. This too is available in downloadable from the same site address.

This campaign has generated more activity than any of could have expected! Over the past three months it has been my privilege to have been invited to speak to communities and groups all across the state. I’ve attended town hall meetings in Cody, Douglas, Gillette and Fremont County (with others being planned). I’ve had the opportunity to meet with students, municipal leaders, parents, judges, tribal elders, physicians and hundreds of others who are all united to fight to make a personal difference in their communities. It’s very gratifying to see such energy and willingness to tackle the problem.

Dave and I thank you so much for the many opportunities to work with you to provide a safe and healthy environment for children across the state. Keep up the great work – together we can make a difference in the lives of our children.

You are the ones whose efforts matter most- we’re just volunteers.
 

Letter posted from May to July 2005

Greetings!

Most people would tell you that it is impossible to get an audience of 400 - 500 people in Wyoming to come together for much of anything – especially on a week night. However that is exactly what I have been experiencing over the past six months. I have been invited to participate in Town Hall meetings on underage drinking in Douglas, Cody, Gillette and Lander and I have been speaking to audiences of that size consistently.
 

The energy and commitment demonstrated community by community at these Town Hall Meetings is nothing less than astounding! My role in all this is minimal. For the most part – all I have to do is show up for a few hours. What happens before and after my visit is what really matters.
 

Raising awareness of the problems associated with the use of alcohol by kids was a primary goal for the Initiative and I believe we have been very successful in doing so. However, with increased awareness it’s easy to get bogged down with the magnitude of the problem. I truly believe it’s equally important to also recognize and celebrate the many successes taking place.
 

We have people all over the state who are stepping up and making a real difference in their community. Over the next few months I plan to share these local stories – and local heroes - with you. These are just a few I have received: Douglas Police Chief Lori Emmert; Susan Shippy, Community Organizer, Gillette, WY; Rick Dutcher, School Resource Officer, Cody, WY

September 2005

September has been the beginning of what promises to be a very busy fall season for WFLI in Wyoming!

Members of the WFLI Team met in Casper for their 2^nd quarterly meeting and training on September 8-9^th.  If you missed that meeting and would like to become active in this initiative be sure to mark your calendar for the 3^rd Quarterly meeting December 8-9^th in Lander.

September 26^th is National Family Day and in our state, Faith Initiatives of Wyoming in partnership with the Wyoming Department of Family Services is promoting Family Night Events all across the state. Dave and I are co-sponsors.  Family Night is a time for families of all kinds to get together, share a meal and play the Family Talk Game “The Great Family Conversation Tool Kit”. To learn more about Family Night and obtain materials including a copy of the tool kit go to http://www.fiwy.org

On September 27^th Casper is holding a Community Leaders Forum luncheon and Worland is holding its Town Hall Meeting the same evening. Additionally the Governor’s Substance Abuse & Violent Crimes Advisory Board is meeting on September 28^th in Cheyenne to review the final draft of the “A Wyoming Response to the IOM/NAS Report on Underage Drinking”. This important document will provide a blueprint to address youth access to alcohol in our state. Public input is essential and there will be a link added to this site to facilitate that once the final draft has been approved by the Governor’s Advisory Board. I urge you to share your thoughts and comments on this very important planning document.

Numerous Town Hall meeting have been scheduled for October and even into November. This initiative is gaining momentum and healthy changes are taking place all around Wyoming. So whether you are a volunteer working on the Wyoming First Lady’s Initiative to Reduce Underage Drinking, on Family Night or a host of other initiatives that are taking place around the state this month, I want to personally thank you for caring about Wyoming’s most valuable asset, our families!

October 2005

Wyoming is at a crossroads on two important issues that will positively impact the problem of childhood drinking in our state. The first is a bill that will amend current language in the Uniform Individual Accident and Sickness Insurance Policy Provision Law, specifically W.S. 26-18-126. The current language provides that insurers are not liable for injuries sustained under the influence of alcohol or narcotics. Physicians, particularly in the emergency room setting, are at risk of having insurance coverage denied for patients with alcohol-related injuries. Because of this, alcohol screenings may not be performed and individuals with an alcohol abuse problem are not identified, sanctioned or counseled to prevent trauma recidivism. A legislative committee voted unanimously on September 27 to support amended language that would repeal this law. This is a huge step forward for our state. Research shows that brief screenings in high risk situations such as the emergency room are a very effective intervention strategy for patients with alcohol problems.

The second important step forward is the Governor’s Substance Abuse and Violent Crimes Advisory Board approval of the “Wyoming Response to the IOM/NAS” Report (pdf). Our state report is in response to the Institute of Medicine-National Academies of Science titled “REDUCING UNDERAGE DRINKING: A Collective Responsibility” published in 2003 (pdf). This report is essentially a blueprint for action to reduce youth access to alcohol. The next step is to circulate this report for a 60 day public comment period. Please take the time to review the report and provide your comments. A special link is being provided on this web site to facilitate your response (click here).

I’m very proud to play a role in the changes taking place across Wyoming. In September I was honored to be invited to attend a Town Hall meeting in Worland and a Business Leaders Forum in Casper. Both communities are working toward making positive changes to policies and practices to make it clear that the use of alcohol by our children unacceptable. Wheatland is hosting a similar meeting on October 27 as is Moorcroft on November 21. Details for these events are listed on this web site.

There are WFLI Team members working in every county – every community – across Wyoming who are making a difference. The next WFLI Team Meeting/Training is scheduled for December 8-9 in Lander. It is open to everyone and you can register to attend on this site.

Please join me – join us – in this initiative to reduce childhood alcohol use.

Dec 2005 - Jan 2006

NEW RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE

New resources are being made available through a host of agencies and programs. I recently attended a conference in Washington D.C. where it was announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in partnership with the Ad Council, is launching a national public service advertising (PSA) campaign. The campaign aims to encourage parents to speak to their children about alcohol in an effort to prevent and reduce underage drinking.

Charles Curie, Administrator of HHS’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, which developed the campaign, spoke at the conference saying. “We want to send a wake-up call to parents that any use of alcohol for teens involves risk, not just binge drinking or drinking and driving. Alcohol can affect the developing adolescent brain. Parents of children and teens must change their attitudes toward teen drinking from acceptance to abstinence, and recognize the importance of talking to their children early and often about alcohol, especially before they’ve started drinking.”

The campaign includes television, radio, magazine, newspaper and Internet ads that feature children predicting the future consequences of their own underage drinking and remind parents that children who begin drinking at an early age are more likely to develop alcohol problems. The scripts feature attractive youngsters around age ten saying “in nine years I’ll be an alcoholic. I’ll start in eighth grade…” The PSAs end with the tagline: “Start Talking Before They Start Drinking.” Hear Radio PSA's here.

To get information about the short and long-term consequences of underage drinking; tips for parents on initiating conversations about alcohol; and a brochure created for this campaign go to www.stopalcoholabuse.gov or call 1-800-729-6686.   

Another informational resource I want to draw attention to is a recently released report titled “Evaluation of Alcohol Factors in Custodial Arrests in the State of Wyoming.” This evaluation project was conducted by the Wyoming Association of Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police and was funded through a grant from the Wyoming Department of Transportation. The report contains information collected in ten (10) counties in Wyoming over a six month period from the 7,980 arrests made during that period. Information collected included: type of offense, whether alcohol was involved, location of last consumption, point of sale, known blood alcohol content levels for arrests involving driving under the influence and minors in possession, and demographic information.

 The information from this report, along with opinion surveys that are being done, and various other projects now underway across the state will continue to inform and encourage better data driven decision making regarding the health and safety of our children and communities.

 I encourage you to utilize the excellent materials from the Ad Council and the information from the alcohol evaluation report as you work in your communities.  I continue to pledge my effort to this important issue and I’m very grateful for all of you who are doing so as well!

February 1, 2006

Over the past year the Wyoming First Lady’s Initiative to reduce childhood drinking has been aimed at parents and other adults. That is because we are the ones who control much of the world that surrounds our youth.  That message has resonated well; people are educating themselves, taking action as individuals and in their communities.

Recent examples include:

·       Wyoming Big Brothers Big Sisters sponsored a very successful Mentoring Conference earlier this month in Cheyenne. Mentors by their very nature can be tremendously important forces for good in the lives of others. The conference was an opportunity to both celebrate and learn about the value of mentors in all our lives, the people who have contributed to the person we are today.

·        The Riverton Town Hall meeting on January 12 was another example of the success of this initiative. Over 300 people came together to pledge support and action to reduce childhood alcohol use. The meeting gave me an opportunity to connect with old friends and colleagues and to celebrate their efforts.

·        February 12-14, 2006 students from across the state will be in Cheyenne for the annual Wyoming Youth for Justice Conference. They have again selected alcohol as their primary focus and will follow various bills as they move through the legislative process.

Phase III of the WFLI will focus on youth leadership and advocacy. I’m very excited by this because I’ve seen first hand the power of youth to bring about positive change. Stay tuned - over the next few months you will be hearing more about the details.

It’s a continual source of great pride to experience the energy that’s building across the state as a result of the Wyoming First Lady’s Initiative. February signals the start of the 2006 Legislative Session in Cheyenne. Public health issues are among those on the front burner for many. Please make sure your voice is heard on the issues you care most about.

 Keep up the great work!

                                                                                                               March 2006
Greetings!

The 2006 Legislative Session has just come to a close. A number of important bills were presented and discussed that would help reduce childhood drinking, including (to name only a few):

- Repeal of Open Container
- Keg Registration
- Minors in possession of alcohol
- Alcohol without liquids ban
- Ignition interlock devices
- Insurance-intoxification exclusion (repeal)

All of these bills are consistent with recommendations from the Wyoming Response to the IOM/NAS Report and take us in the right direction. Three legislative proposals passed: the keg registration bill, the alcohol without liquids ban, and ignition interlock devices!
While there were some disappointing defeats, we need to remember that this was a budget session and many good proposals died. Also, this is the second consecutive year that we have been part of the process and successful in passing legislation that will help our efforts to reduce childhood drinking!

Wyoming Youth for Justice and the WFLI Team deserve a great deal of credit for this success. You have been actively educating legislators, elected officials, parents and others throughout the past year and you continue to advocate for environmental changes that are science-based and well researched. At the very least, you have raised awareness around the issue. Thank you all for your dedication and hard work.
Now we must roll up our sleeves – rejuvenate ourselves– and get back at it for another year!
In preparation for that there are two important events coming up:

- Wyoming Public Television is airing a live broadcast on April 6 titled “Wyoming Town Hall Meeting: Developing a Wyoming Response to Childhood Drinking.” I will be participating in the broadcast and communities across the state will host simultaneous meetings to view the broadcast, call in questions and facilitate local discussion on this important topic. I hope you will join me for this important event by attending on site at the Little Theatre at Central Wyoming College in Riverton or via a local meeting. Wyoming locations and the contact person for each community viewing site is available
http://www.stopalcoholabuse.gov/townhall/flashmap/eventlist.aspx?id=55
or nander@state.wy.us

- Mark your calendar for the annual Alcohol Education Showcase May 24-26, 2006 in Jackson Hole. This year’s conference will focus on the many successes that have taken place and will celebrate the important partnerships that have made these efforts possible.
 We are definitely moving in the right direction and making a difference!

April 2006

My son Bret was home recently for a family dinner and told me that his friends have commented that his mom has “gone off the deep end” with the underage drinking campaign. Somewhat taken aback, I asked him how he responded to that. He said that when he hears this he tells them ‘This issue my mom works on deals with kids 9 to 15. Do you think kids that young should be drinking?'”  

I believe there shouldn’t be any debate about kids between 9 and 15 using alcohol. If that’s the case however - then why is there need for something like the Wyoming First Lady’s Initiative? 

The answer is that our data shows that a significant number of children in Wyoming are doing just that.. In fact we rank 1^st in the nation for children under the age of 13 drinking alcohol. This is what compelled me to issue a call to action to parents and others with this initiative. Through the WFLI I am able to bring attention and resources to the problem as well as to give a larger voice to all those who are working around the state to change that disturbing statistic. 

At a recently televised State Town Hall Meeting, Ryan Archibald (Afton), Isaiah Spigner (Cheyenne), and Sienna White (Cody) spoke about the importance of parents talking to their children about not using alcohol, and about keeping a non-threatening line of communication open on all subjects so that talking about this one will be easier. They were right on target with the following suggestions: 

• Take some time to think about what you want to discuss before you talk with your child;
• Choose a time when things are comfortable rather than tense;
• Keep this topic part of an ongoing conversation; and
• Make it a conversation, not a lecture!

I would only add that it is always important to stress the positive.  One way to do this is to talk about all the opportunities and privileges your child will have by choosing to lead a drug and alcohol-free life.  Also, you may need to help your child figure out how to avoid alcohol. For instance, what can your daughter say when she goes to a party and a friend offers her a beer? Or what should your son do if he finds himself in a home where kids are passing around a liquor and parents are nowhere in sight? What should their response be if they are offered a ride home with an older friend who has been drinking?

For many parents, even bringing up the subject of alcohol is no easy matter. Your son or daughter may try to dodge the discussion, and you yourself may feel unsure about how to proceed. You may even feel hypocritical because of your own behavior as a teen. But I urge you to press on. We know so much more now about the damaging physical effects of alcohol on a young person. Why handicap our children by rationalizing or even justifying behavior that is the No. 1 threat to our children’s health? 

There are many resources on this web site to help you talk to your children. Please take a look and take some time for this very important discussion with your child. 

June 2007

Hello to All!

I would first like to thank you for your ongoing personal and professional commitment to reduce underage drinking in Wyoming. 

Wyoming has seen amazing accomplishments across the state during the past year to reduce childhood drinking.  Town hall meetings were held in many communities to talk about the issue; the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Division kicked off its Prevention Framework project, which focuses on underage drinking and adult binge drinking; and compliance checks were conducted in all but one community with a population of 4,000 or more. 

To that end, efforts must continue if we are to see a permanent change in the reduction of childhood drinking statistics.  Wyoming First Lady’s Initiative Team Leaders, school officials, law enforcement personnel, Prevention Framework Coordinators, prevention specialists, and others are all vital to any success.  As individuals, we have been able to accomplish much in a short time; however, with true collaboration and continued partnering, we can accomplish those tasks we thought were impossible.  The opportunity now exists in Wyoming to become intentional about working with other like-minded groups on common projects throughout the state. 

As an interested citizen, you are vital to the success of these projects.  You have the knowledge and skills necessary to make a positive impact.  I encourage you to share this message with other members of your community.   

As change occurs throughout the state, there are also changes in the WFLI organizational support.  Nichole Anderson has accepted a position with the Department of Family Services as Assistant Deputy for Policy and Legislation.  Nichole will transition WFLI efforts to Laura Griffith (307-777-3364 or lgriff3@state.wy.us), WFLI contact, Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services Division, and Lisa Laake (307-777-3352 or llaake@state.wy.us), Prevention Framework Coordinator. 

The WFLI and Prevention Framework are once again teaming up for the next quarterly meeting, which will take place June 26-28 at the Best Western Inn at Lander.  You are all encouraged to attend.  Please find the registration packet here.

Nancy Freudenthal 

“Individual commitment to a group effort-that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.”

-Vince Lombardi, former National Football League Coach

 August, 2007

 Hello to All!

I hope that this message finds you enjoying all the best our state has to offer during these warm months.  Although it’s mid summer, efforts to reduce underage drinking can’t take a backseat to all the other activities in our lives.  Too many of our children are over-exposed to advertisements and other messages which appeal to our youth and glamorize drinking, whether at rodeos, county fairs, athletic events, or other summer activities.  Our focus needs to remain watchful in our communities to promote family friendly messages and events. 

Recently a report was released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention entitled: “Types of Alcoholic Beverages Usually Consumed by Students in 9-12^th Grades – Four States, 2005.”  In this report Wyoming was one of four states in a study examining they types of alcoholic beverages usually consumed by high school students.  The data in the report tells us that more Wyoming teens are choosing hard alcohol over beer, wine, or wine coolers.  This choice is made, in part, because liquor is easier to mix with soft drinks, making the alcohol easier to conceal.  This may lead youth to drink more alcohol at a faster rate than they would with other types of drinks.

These facts only demonstrate the on-going need for the communities, Prevention Coalitions, Prevention Framework and the Wyoming First Lady’s Initiative to work towards safe, alcohol free lives for our children.   I appreciate all your hard work on behalf of this effort and I encourage you to believe that together we are making a difference.  

Sincerely, 

Nancy Freudenthal

 “The thing always happens that you really believe in; and the belief in a thing makes it happen.”

Frank Lloyd Wright
US architect (1869 - 1959)

 October 2007

Hello to All,

Fall continues to see many positive prevention programs happening around the state.  The Wyoming First Lady’s Family Night event on September 24^th was a success with 143 Wyoming elementary schools participating; sixty –six community-based and twenty five faith-based organizations served as host sites, serving over 4,458 families.  Although I could provide more statistics regarding the success of Family Night, I use these only to demonstrate that exciting things are happening because of your involvement at the local level.

Now I look forward to a number of events celebrating National Red Ribbon Month in October.  As many of you already know, this celebration provides an opportunity for individuals, businesses, schools, and other organizations to host events which focus on the prevention of youth alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drug use.  The event started out as “Red Ribbon Week” more than 20 years ago, but was expanded to help communities schedule their activities more effectively. 

The event planners in Wyoming are creating fun, original and effective programs across the state.  Some examples are: traveling billboard day in elementary schools; having a red sock hop at a local YMCA; creating a dodge ball tournament; local car dealers spotlighting red cars with red ribbons on them; and presentations in the schools and media to name just a few.  I encourage each of you to become involved in any of the events  by contacting the Prevention Framework Coordinator or local prevention coalition who will have more specific information for each community.

With an eye toward the upcoming holidays I encourage you to participate in an national electronic seminar titled “Reducing Alcohol-Related Incidents During The Holiday Season”, Thursday, October 18^th from 1 to 2:15 mountain time.  For more information visit http://www.udetc.org/audioconflist.asp

As always, I appreciate your dedication to the children of Wyoming and WFLI.

December 2007

Hello and Happy Holidays to each of you.

There is good news to share. The 2007 Wyoming Youth Risk Behavior Survey is showing a decline in youth drinking. This decline is demonstrated in the following statistics: 2007- 42.2% of high-school students had at least one drink in the past month as compared to 52.1% in 1995. Another exciting result is demonstrated when the survey was administered to middle school students. These findings demonstrated the percentage of students who had ever had a drink of alcohol other than a few sips was down from 47.0% in 2001 to 38.4% in 2007. We have reason to believe and hope that the work we do on a local level is having a positive impact on the children and youth living in the communities.

If you would like to view the full report, go to http://www.k12.wy.us/HS/yrbs/yrbs.asp

On the horizon, grass roots efforts in cities and towns across the State are beginning to implement newly developed strategies designed to reduce underage drinking and adult binge drinking. To support these efforts, statewide and county specific media campaigns will kick off in early 2008. The Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Division is working closely with Sukle Marketing to generate a campaign that will enhance awareness and change the attitudes around the problems of underage drinking and adult binge drinking. Watch for more news coming soon.

The Prevention Framework program will be having a training in Casper, January 24and 25th addressing Community Norms. If you or others might be interested in attending, please contact the MHSASD at (30) 777-6494.

I wish each of you the happiest and safest of holidays.

Sincerely,

Nancy Freudenthal

We are all inventors, each sailing out on a voyage of discovery, guided each by a private chart, of which there is no duplicate. The world is all gates, all opportunities. –Ralph Waldo Emerson
 

January 2008

Hello All,

The winter winds in Wyoming seem to be bringing a flurry of prevention activities as there are a number of great things happening around the state which will benefit our children and our communities.

I am honored to announce that the acting U.S. Surgeon General, Steven K. Galson, M.D. M.P.H, will be visiting Wyoming on March 24th and 25th, 2008. This visit will include many exciting events, particularly a Town Hall Meeting in Riverton at Central Wyoming College the evening of Monday, the 25th. This open invitation community meeting will offer presentations by the Surgeon General; Lander Valley High School and Riverton High School CAN kids; the Unity Group and Wind River Players from the Wind River Reservation; a panel discussion taping by Wyoming Public Television; a tour of the Reservation among other events. I encourage you to consider attending this special visit. Let’s show the Surgeon General all the positive prevention things which are happening in our state! We will provide more details as they become available.
 

Also coming up are several Youth Empowerment Trainings which the First Lady’s Initiative is pleased to be sponsoring. We have contracted with FACE to provide the trainings on a regional basis. There will be opportunities for youth to prepare before attending the trainings and also support from the community coalitions after the training as the kids move forward with timelines and creative strategies to get selected changes implemented.
 

Wyoming citizens, the Prevention Framework group, and Prevention Coalitions around the state will be actively working on a systematic review of alcohol statutes from now until next fall. This effort is assisted by Johnson and Associates in the review. It is my hope that the review will demonstrate issues in the statutes which continue to challenge the underage drinking work which is being done.
 

And, finally, in September I have again agreed to be the Wyoming Honorary Chair for the 2008 celebration of Family Day. The Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with your Children initiative is sponsored by the National Center of Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA). Locally the program has gained momentum, so watch for more information coming later.
It’s an exciting time, and I am grateful for all the hard work being done, thanks to each of you.
Sincerely,
 

Nancy Freudenthal

March 2008

Hello All,

I am delighted to announce that the Wyoming First Lady’s Initiative will be hosting the U.S. Acting Surgeon General, Rear Admiral Steven K. Galson for a Wyoming visit on March 24th and 25th in Riverton and on the Wind River Reservation. Dr. Galson is visiting to bring attention to the Surgeon General’s “Call to Action” against underage drinking and will be asking local communities to do more to stop underage drinkers from using alcohol, and to keep other young people from starting to use. I hope that the visit and meetings will help motivate Wyoming community members to join our efforts to ensure a safer and healthier future for Wyoming’s youth.

You are invited to attend the Town Hall Meeting with the Acting Surgeon General, local and state government officials at 6:30 p.m. in the Arts Center on the Central Wyoming Campus. The meeting will highlight not only the Surgeon General’s information, but will also celebrate the considerable prevention efforts which are underway across the state. I hope you will consider attending and being a part of this exciting event.

We will also be taping a discussion of underage drinking issues and solutions with the Acting Surgeon General; Wyoming youth who are involved in prevention activities; and community members at Wyoming Public Television on the CWC campus. The program will be aired Thursday, March 27th at 7:00 p.m., so mark that on your calendar.

If you have any questions regarding details of the visit, please contact Laura Griffith, WFLI Coordinator at the Wyoming Department of Health, 777-3364 or laura.griffith1@health.wyo.gov
This is an exciting time for WFLI and I’m grateful that you are a part of it.
 

Sincerely,
 

Nancy Freudenthal