The Prevention and Education Team...

Conducts compliance checks to monitor alcohol sales to minors
Provides an alcohol server training video to interested taverns
Supports keg registration ordinances in local municipalities
Shares Best Practices Portage County, a program to assist alcohol serving establishments in practicing responsible beverage service
Meets with the Tavern League to discuss common concerns
Conducts Breathalyzer pilot to make Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) levels accessible to tavern patrons - enabling them to make informed decisions about driving
Develops and distributes Social Host Liability materials
Conducts community campaigns to educate adults about the significance of adult role modeling, prescription drug abuse, drunk driving, and other mission related topics
Increases awareness of community AODA issues and the visibility of the Coalition by participating in community events such as the Holiday Parade, Business Expo and Harvest Fest
Holds an annual Ice Cream Social at the PC Soccer field to introduce "Put the Fun First " - model alcohol-free events and disseminate information
Conducts speaking engagements through our Speakers Bureau

*Team Members*		*Community Partners*
John Charewicz, Chair Deb Klopp Bob Bowen Connie Creighton Jim Grubb Sandy Medin Jodi Pankow Brittany Iczkowski	Chris Jacobs Bill McCulley Lauri Rockman Bill Zimdars Jim Clark Dorothy Pientka Scott Rockman	Portage County Sheriff's Department Stevens Point Police Department Portage County Tavern League Healthy People Portage County MADD