Discussion Highlights:

GATHER/GTHHSC Annual Meeting Update – See page 2.

Substance Abuse Round Table XI – Schools will send teams to be seated with other individuals from their geographic location. Panels composed of state and local agencies will present. The grant covers 125 participants. Peer leaders will do a resource table, handle microphones, collect team evaluations and notes.

Project TEAMS is wrapping up Project Alert. The 5 week parent program consists of 2-3 hour sessions.

Project YELL fiscal year ends at the end of next week, before the change in funding agencies takes place.

Chairpersons – Two individuals volunteered to co-chair the committee: Arlene Dickinson and Lorraine Rosa.

Drug Testing Seminar – Avitar presented a panel discussion of the many pros and cons of student drug testing. It was presented as a nice tool that can’t exist in a vacuum. Also needed are staff and programs for youth, as well as addressing perception. It can only be used in the case of extracurricular activities.

Next Meeting: 10/12/05, 3:30, Probation, 18 Broadway.

Contact Person: Philip Shea, 508-824-7224.