Alcohol taxes, privatization, and "charge for harm"
Massachusetts voted to repeal a 6.25 percent alcohol tax, and Washington has blocked at least one measure seeking to privatize liquor distribution. Meanwhile, California approved Prop. 26, possibly negating efforts to require the alcohol industry, among others, to pay for the harm caused by their products.
Marijuana legalization, medical marijuana
California's efforts to legalize marijuana -- a.k.a. Proposition 19 -- fell short with 56 percent of voters rejecting the measure. Initiatives in South Dakota and Oregon related to medical marijuana also failed, and an Arizona initiative looks to falter, as well. South Dakota's Measure 13 lost without a doubt: only 37 percent of voters gave their support. Oregon's Measure 74 didn't fare much better, garnering only 42 percent in "yes" votes. With only a few votes to count -- and less than a 7,000 vote margin -- Arizona rejected Proposition 203.
To read more of the results nationwide, click here.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Join the GASO for a chance to win a train ride to the Grand Canyon!
Get ready to quit tobacco for the Great American SmokeOut and watch the film “Kickin’ Butts, How to Put Out Your Last Cigarette," on Monday, November 15th in the Library at Trinity Heights United Methodist Church at 6:30 pm. All participants will be entered into a raffle for Grand Canyon Railway tickets.
Free information and tools will be provided to help make quitting tobacco much easier! Find out about the Arizona Smoker’s Helpline and how to receive free nicotine patches, gum or lozenges.
To RSVP for the “Kickin’ Butts” film and participate in the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smoke Out, call the Coconino County Health Department at 928-679-7263.
Can’t make the movie? Just call the CCHD Tobacco and Chronic Disease Prevention Program at 928-679-7266 to sign up for the Arizona Smoker’s Helpline and enter the drawing.
New poll reveals strong support for prevention
Two weeks ago, the Trust for America’s Health shared the results of an important new poll from the Herndon Alliance. “Community Prevention and the Public” reveals that there is very strong support for community prevention efforts among the general public.
The Prevention Institute recommends that you read the full presentation, but they’ve pulled out some of the most critical talking points. (All quotes and stats below are directly from the poll, unless otherwise indicated.)
There is overwhelming support for prevention. “73% of the American public supports allocating resources towards community prevention initiatives, described as efforts to make it easier for people to maintain their health and make healthier choices.”
When a policy is connected to young people, it has strong support. 89% rated this strategy as effective: “Too many schools have become unhealthy, offering snacks and soda from vending machines as well as unhealthy school lunches to kids. We should limit junk food in schools and make the school lunch menu more nutritious. We should also have physical education classes every day, not cut them, so kids can be active, which helps them be healthier and learn better.”
Linking community prevention to solving multiple problems (and fiscal efficiency) works. 79% rated this strategy as effective: “In these tough times, we have to do more with less, and find ways to promote prevention while we do other things. Where possible, every school should have a community garden. We should use our school facilities after work for exercise programs. When we repair parks and streets, let’s build playgrounds and bike paths where it makes sense. For minimal cost and effort we can get multiple benefits.”
Visit their Health Reform Advocacy page for more information.
The Prevention Institute recommends that you read the full presentation, but they’ve pulled out some of the most critical talking points. (All quotes and stats below are directly from the poll, unless otherwise indicated.)
There is overwhelming support for prevention. “73% of the American public supports allocating resources towards community prevention initiatives, described as efforts to make it easier for people to maintain their health and make healthier choices.”
When a policy is connected to young people, it has strong support. 89% rated this strategy as effective: “Too many schools have become unhealthy, offering snacks and soda from vending machines as well as unhealthy school lunches to kids. We should limit junk food in schools and make the school lunch menu more nutritious. We should also have physical education classes every day, not cut them, so kids can be active, which helps them be healthier and learn better.”
Linking community prevention to solving multiple problems (and fiscal efficiency) works. 79% rated this strategy as effective: “In these tough times, we have to do more with less, and find ways to promote prevention while we do other things. Where possible, every school should have a community garden. We should use our school facilities after work for exercise programs. When we repair parks and streets, let’s build playgrounds and bike paths where it makes sense. For minimal cost and effort we can get multiple benefits.”
Visit their Health Reform Advocacy page for more information.
Free Helpers Training
Does someone you care about smoke or dip tobacco?Do you have a desire to help people who are struggling with quitting?
The Helpers Training is available FREE of CHARGE for any interested Arizonans.
The Training will teach you how to talk with someone about their tobacco use without being a "nag."
You will learn:
• Practical ways for starting conversations about quitting tobacco;
• How to reinforce a person’s own reasons for quitting tobacco;
• How to avoid conflict and arguing;
• How to help people who have an interest in quitting by offering referrals, information about successful strategies for quitting and self-help resources.
The University of Arizona’s College of Medicine issues a Certificate of Training to everyone who successfully completes the Helpers Training.
Become a Helper and learn how to support people in their journey to quitting. You can make a real difference!
Next Helpers Training is Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010
Time: Noon – 3:30 pm
Location: Coconino County Health Department (Ponderosa Room), 2625 N King St, Flagstaff AZ
Registration: Required! Please call Marty at 679-7267.
Cost: Free !!!!! / Pizza and salad provided
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Free Screening of "Lost in Woonsocket"
Wednesday, November 17thDoors Open at 6:30pm
The Orpheum
15 W. Aspen, Flagstaff
Q&A with a special guest from the film.
For more information go to www.LAFIA.org
Brought to you by NARBHA.
2nd Annual International "Fatherhood & Motherhood is Sacred" Social Pow-Wow
ALL GOURD DANCERS, DANCERS & SINGERS WELCOME
COME & ENJOY A NIGHT OF SINGING & DANCING!
Schedule:
Gourd Dance 4:00pm-6:30pm
Grand Entry 7:00pm
Closing 10:00pm
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Mesa Amphitheatre
201 N. Center Street
Mesa, Arizona 85201
For information please contact, Edwina @ 480-833-5007 or 602-740-9696 (PW & Vendors), or Joseph @ 520-562-1626 (PW) or VISIT our website www.nativeamericanfathers.org
Sponsored By:
Native American Fatherhood & Families Association
COME & ENJOY A NIGHT OF SINGING & DANCING!
Schedule:
Gourd Dance 4:00pm-6:30pm
Grand Entry 7:00pm
Closing 10:00pm
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Mesa Amphitheatre
201 N. Center Street
Mesa, Arizona 85201
For information please contact, Edwina @ 480-833-5007 or 602-740-9696 (PW & Vendors), or Joseph @ 520-562-1626 (PW) or VISIT our website www.nativeamericanfathers.org
Sponsored By:
Native American Fatherhood & Families Association
Monday, October 18, 2010
7th Annual "Fatherhood is Leadership" Conference
Join us in the Largest Native American Fatherhood Conference in the USA!
The NAFFA (North American Fatherhood & Familes Association) Conference will promote and highlight the importance of fatherhood and motherhood by focusing on topics in the area of Education, Criminal Justice & Health and Human Services. Unique workshops designed to increase knowledge build skills and provide networking opportunities that support Native people and will benefit program directors, managers, supervisors, case managers and parents will enhance your conference experience.
Time: Nov 3-5th
Location: Phoenix Marriot Mesa Hotel Mesa, Arizona 200 North Centennial Way Mesa, AZ 85201
Individual Conference Fee - $300
Registration includes: Conference Admission Wednesday through Friday, banquet and Friday lunch. Conference Payment must be received by October 25th, 2010.
Please join us and register today on line at:
www.nativeamericanfathers.org
Phone (480) 833-5007
E-mail: info@aznaffa.org
The NAFFA (North American Fatherhood & Familes Association) Conference will promote and highlight the importance of fatherhood and motherhood by focusing on topics in the area of Education, Criminal Justice & Health and Human Services. Unique workshops designed to increase knowledge build skills and provide networking opportunities that support Native people and will benefit program directors, managers, supervisors, case managers and parents will enhance your conference experience.
Time: Nov 3-5th
Location: Phoenix Marriot Mesa Hotel Mesa, Arizona 200 North Centennial Way Mesa, AZ 85201
Individual Conference Fee - $300
Registration includes: Conference Admission Wednesday through Friday, banquet and Friday lunch. Conference Payment must be received by October 25th, 2010.
Please join us and register today on line at:
www.nativeamericanfathers.org
Phone (480) 833-5007
E-mail: info@aznaffa.org
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