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Home My WebLink About6.f. Dakota Alliance for Prevention (DAP) Membership AppointmentCITY OF ROSEMOUNT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 15, 1992 AGENDA _ITEM: DAKOTA COUNTY ALLIANCE FOR AGENDA SECTION:` PREVENTION (DAP)MEMBERSHIP APPOINTMENT NEW BUSINESS PREPARED BY: SUSAN M. WALSH AGENDA #"A6F ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT -IFI ATTACffi ENTS: BACKGROUND INFORMATION, JOB APP 0 BY:�,�d DESCRIPTION U Councilmember Klassen will address this agenda item at the December 15, 1992 Council meeting. Please see attached memo from Councilmember Klassen regarding the necessity of Council appointing a new city representative to DAP. Staff is recommending that Ms. Klassen contact Mr. Garofalo's recommended candidates to determine whether they wish to be the city's representative to DAP. RECOMMENDED ACTION: MOTION TO REQUEST COUNCILMEM3ER KLASSEN TO CONTACT THE PERSONS RECOMMENDED BY SAM GAROFALO TO DETERMINE THEIR AVAILABILITY TO SERVE AND TO APPOINT A CANDIDATE AT THE JANUARY 5, 1993 COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCIL ACTION: December 11, 1992 To: Mayor McMenomy Councilmembers Wippermann, Staats, Willcox From: Councilmember Klassen Re: Rosemount's representative to DAP As you will recall, in May, 1992, we appointed Mr. Sam Garofalo to be Rosemount's representative on the Dakota Alliance for Prevention (DAF). Mr. Garofalo informed me that due to a job transfer he will be unable to continue in that position. He did, however, suggest several candidates that could replace him. They are: Bernie McGarrigle, Karen McGarrigle, Leslie Hailer and Sharon Peterson. At Council's pleasure, one of these people or another person of your choosing should be appointed to this position as soon as possible and, once the person has accepted, their name should be forwarded to DAP. Also, i would request that a certificate of appreciation be forwarded to Mr. Garofalo. If you have any questions, please call me at 423-4391 or I will be happy to answer them at Tuesday's meeting. Thank you. DAKOTA COUNTY Telephone: (612) 450.2611 Fox(612)450-2946 COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION 33 EAST WENTWORTH, WEST ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55118 I3istory Dakota County received a five-year community partnership grant for substance abuse prevention from the Office of Substance Abuse (OSAP), under the Department of Health and Human Services, on August 15, 1991. Across the nation there are 252 of these grants. The mission of the grant is to reduce and prevent alcohol and other drug abuse and related problems in the county through community partnerships and collaboration. The policy- making body which will address these issues is the Dakota Alliance for Prevention (DAP). From the beginning, this project has been one of cooperation and collaboration between agencies, citizens, government, and the various systems in the county. Over 100 people contributed to the preparation and writing of the grant. A team of 11 interested people attended a week-long leadership training on team building and community mobilization in October of 1991. These people have been meeting regularly as the Interim Planning Team (IPT) in order to plan for the creation of the Dakota Alliance for Prevention. Project Staff As of March 1992, all staff have been hired. This includes a Chemical Health Project Coordinator, two Chemical Health Promotion Specialists, and a clerk typist. In addition, a part- time staff from Dakota County Extension Services, will contribute to the project, especially in the promotion of multi -cultural diversity. Organization In order to create a comprehensive community -wide collaboration in this effort, the ideal make-up of the DAP would include 25 representatives from cities and townships as well as people from the various systems (ie., schools, law enforcement, religious institutions, government, business, parents, youth, social service agencies, criminal justice, etc.) Printed on Recycled Paper AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER DEPARTMENTS: ❑ Community Services Director (612) 450-2742 O Extension (612) 463-3302 ❑ Planning (612) 450-2742. ❑ Public Health O Community Corrections West St. Paul (612) 450-2614 Hastings (612) 438-8288 Apple Valley (612) 891-7500 Apple Valley (612) 891-7200 O Social Services So. St. Paul (612) 552-0276 West St. Paul (612) 450-2990 ril ❑ Employment & Economic Apple Valley (612) 891-7400 Assistance (612) 450-2611 O Veterans' Services West St. Paul (612) 450-2601 Dakota Alliance for Prevention I3istory Dakota County received a five-year community partnership grant for substance abuse prevention from the Office of Substance Abuse (OSAP), under the Department of Health and Human Services, on August 15, 1991. Across the nation there are 252 of these grants. The mission of the grant is to reduce and prevent alcohol and other drug abuse and related problems in the county through community partnerships and collaboration. The policy- making body which will address these issues is the Dakota Alliance for Prevention (DAP). From the beginning, this project has been one of cooperation and collaboration between agencies, citizens, government, and the various systems in the county. Over 100 people contributed to the preparation and writing of the grant. A team of 11 interested people attended a week-long leadership training on team building and community mobilization in October of 1991. These people have been meeting regularly as the Interim Planning Team (IPT) in order to plan for the creation of the Dakota Alliance for Prevention. Project Staff As of March 1992, all staff have been hired. This includes a Chemical Health Project Coordinator, two Chemical Health Promotion Specialists, and a clerk typist. In addition, a part- time staff from Dakota County Extension Services, will contribute to the project, especially in the promotion of multi -cultural diversity. Organization In order to create a comprehensive community -wide collaboration in this effort, the ideal make-up of the DAP would include 25 representatives from cities and townships as well as people from the various systems (ie., schools, law enforcement, religious institutions, government, business, parents, youth, social service agencies, criminal justice, etc.) Printed on Recycled Paper AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER JOB DESCRIPTION FOR NOMINEES TO THE DAKOTA ALLIANCE FOR PREVENTION OPPORTUNITIES: * Demonstrating leadership in alcohol and other drug abuse prevention in Dakota County * Developing a comprehensive community plan for drug and alcohol abuse prevention * Education in needs assessment, planning, prevention, and organizational development * Networking with community leaders * Sharing information about chemical health promotion with other citizens RESPONSIBILITIES: Time Commitment: * Two-year terms, youth may serve one-year terms * Attendance at monthly meeting of the full group * Involvement in at least one working committee * Participation in first year three-day training retreat Role: * Establish a strategic plan * Implement the plan * Develop by-laws for the organization * Recruit people to fill vacancies * Promote the project whenever possible * Access resources and services THE IDEAL DAP MEMBER IS: * A resident of Dakota County * Interested in: * Chemical health promotion * Families and youth * Community building * Actively involved * Committed to diversity * A leader * Visionary * Process -oriented * Willing to negotiate * Members of the DAP will represent a variety of systems and groups (education, religious, social service, civic/volunteer, health, government, housing, criminal justice, youth, parents, business, minorities and media). i ,y ROOT SOURCES OF AODA AND OTHER COMMUNITY PROBLEMS Runaways_ School Dropout Alienation Delinquency Vandalism Violence Gangs Cults Teen Pregnancy Illiteracy Teen Suicide Racism Alcohol & Drug Abuse Sexism Family Violence,,/ Poverty Media Poor Bonding Myths Poor Role Few Models Opportunities Peer Pressure Low Family Poor Life Skills Involvement T-5 38 ,