2009 Regional Learning Opportunities (RLOs)

Regional Learning Opportunities (RLOs) are learning and networking events for everyone who plays a role in community prevention efforts. Regional prevention professionals, members of county prevention partnerships and other community organizations are encouraged to attend and get involved with planning these events.

December 2009

Region 2
Date: December 14 (10 AM - 3 PM)
Location: WVPRC Conference Room B- 1400 Ohio. Ave., Dunbar
Topic: (AM) Substance Abuse Treatment & Recovery; (PM) Region 2 Coalitions Meeting
Presenters: Jo Anna Scheidler, Ph.D. - Ast. Director of Addictions Services, Prestera
Contact: elaine.darling@unitedwayrivercities.org

October 2009

Region 2
Date: October 19 (10 AM - 2:30 PM)
Location: WVPRC Conference Room B- 1400 Ohio. Ave., Dunbar
Topic: Regional Coalition Meeting (am); Juvenile Justice System (pm)
Presenters: Debbie Gillespie & Trudy Blalock
Contact: elaine.darling@unitedwayrivercities.org

Region 3
Date: October 19 (10 AM - 3 PM)
Location: Philippi
Contact: Cathy Coontz 472-6268; Linda Watson 457-2691

Region 4
Date: October 28(9 AM - 4 PM)
Location: Fayette Co. DHHR, Oak Hill
Topic: Prescription Drug Abuse in WV
Contact: Carri Strunk (304) 619-2126

September 2009

Region 1
Date: September 10 (10 AM - 3 PM)
Location: Wheeling: 87 15th St. (4th Floor)
Contact: Martha Polinsky 304.233.2045 ext 305

Region 3
Date: September 20 (10 AM - 3 PM)
Location: Morgan County
Contact: Shamus Cleveland 274-5132; Susan Caperton 258-7807

Region 4
Date: September 30 (10 AM - 4 PM)
Location: Raleigh Co. Public Library (221 N. Kanawha St.)
Topic: Youth at the Crossroads
Contact: Carrilyn Carey

August 2009

Region 2
Date: August 17 (10 AM - 3 PM)
Location: WVPRC Conference Room B- 1400 Ohio. Ave., Dunbar
Topic: Prescription Takeback Programs
Presenter: Margaret Janes, Senior Policy Analyst - Appalachian Center for the Economy and Environment
Contact: elaine.darling@unitedwayrivercities.org
Materials: Agenda;Basic Info; Brochure; Poster; Hazardous Waste; Contact Numbers

Region 3
Date: August 24 (10 AM - 3 PM)
Location: Parsons Bd. of Education Office
Topic: WV's Preventon System: What will certified county coaltions and regional liaison roles look like?
Contact: Ed Lanham 457 - 3600 or April Miller 478-3827
Materials: Agenda; Elements of a Successful Coalition ; Sustainability-The Life of a Coaltion ; SAFE Certified Community ; Internet Resources ; Achieving Community Certification ; Partnership Self-Assessment Tool

Region 4
Date: August 19(10 AM - 3 PM)

July 2009

Region 1
Date: July 23 (10 AM - 2 PM)
Location: Parkersburg: 319 Market St. - Judge Black Annex, Ft. Boreman Room
Topics: Getting To Outcomes (AM); Open Discussion/County Updates (PM)
Presenter: Andy Whisman
Contact: kelly_shook@suddenlink.net; 304.424.1711

Region 2
Date: July 20 (10 AM - 3 PM)
Location: WVPRC Conference Room B- 1400 Ohio. Ave., Dunbar
Topic: Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention (AM); Region 2 Coalition Meeting (PM)
Presenter: Gathel Brown (AM)
Contact: elaine.darling@unitedwayrivercities.org

Region 4
Date: July 15 (10 AM - 3 PM)

June 2009

Region 2
Date: June 15 (10 AM - 3 PM)
Location: WVPRC Conference Room B- 1400 Ohio. Ave., Dunbar
Topic: Substance Abuse Intervention
Presenter: Jamie Albert, WVPRC
Materials: Agenda

Region 4
Date: June 3 (9 AM - 4 PM)
Location: Moutain Quest, Frost
Topic: Prescription Drugs
Presenters: Dr. Michael O'Neil & Dr. Dave Bennet
Materials: Flyer

May 2009

Region 1
Date: May 21 (10 AM - 3 PM)
Location: Grantsville: Victory Baptist Church on Rt. 16 South
Topic: Substance Abuse Concerns & Prevention Accommplishments
Materials: Presentation

Contact: Shari Johnson (304-940-0115, talk2shari@gmail.com)

Region 2
Date: May 11 (10 AM - 3 PM)
Location: WVPRC Conference Room B- 1400 Ohio. Ave., Dunbar
Topic: "Collaboration: WV Partneship to Promote Community Well-Being: A Model"; Region 2 Coalition Meeting
Presenter: Wayne Coombs, WVPRC

March 2009

Region 1
Date: March 19 (10 AM - 3 PM)
Location: Doddridge Co. FRN
Topic: AM - America's Promise; PM - Open Discussion
Presenter: Greg Puckett
Contact: Terry Hutson (304-266-9160, doddridgeprevent@yahoo.com)

Region 2
Date: March 5 (10 AM - 3 PM)
Location: Tabernacle of Praise, Culloden
Topic & Presenter: WV Prevention System / WV Partnership to Promote Community Well-Being
Presenters: Melissa Crawford & Michele Burnside, WVPRC

Region 3
Date: March 25 (11 AM - 3 PM)
Location: Beverly: Camp Pioneer
Topic: Completing Your Message with Media

Region 4
Date: March 27(10 AM - 3 PM)
Location: Fayette County

February 2009

Region 2
Date: February 23 (10 AM - 3 PM)

Region 3
Date: Feb 11 (11 AM - 3 PM)
Location: Upshur Co. DHHR in Buckhannon
Topic: Team Building
Contact: Cathy Coontz

Region 4
Date: Feb 18(10 AM - 3 PM)
Location: Mercer Co.

January 2009

Region 1 CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
Date: January 15 (10 AM - 3 PM)
Location: Moundsville: Grand Vue Park Banquet Hall
Topic: Creating Health Communities with Youth
Presenter: Dara Pond, Adolescent Health Coordinator, Region VI
Materials: Agenda
Contact: Latrisha Whitelatch (845-3300, marshallcountyspfsig@comcast.net)

Region 2
Date: January 26 (10 AM - 3 PM)
Location: WVPRC Conference Room B- 1400 Ohio. Ave., Dunbar
Contact: Kristi Adkins (687-4177, adkins417@marshall.edu)

Region 3
Date: January 22 (11 AM - 3 PM)
Location: Beverly: Camp Pioneer
Topic: Working With Youth, Parth 1
Presenter: Working With Youth, Part 1
Materials: Flyer, Agenda, Camp Rules
Contact: Cathy Coontz or James Dean

Region 4 CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
Date: January 28 (10 AM - 3 PM)
Location: Greenbrier Co: Osteopathic Medical School in the Roland P. Sharp Alumni Conference Center Board Room
Topic: Prescription Drug Abuse
Contact: Ginny Ramos (799-2509, vramos67@aol.com)