The Rolette Tobacco Coalition met at noon on April 24, 2012 at the Valle Church. Gary Linson, Linda Haggerty, Barb Frydenlund, Rev. John Hesford and Judy Martinson were present.
Barb approved the minutes and Gary seconded them. A correction was made for the Mission Statement. It is “Rolette community working toward a tobacco free future.”
Linda nominated Grace Brown to be secretary. Grace should be back for the May meeting from her lengthy illness.
Judy did present to the Valle youth group on tobacco awareness and the coalition. A report was given as to how it went. Rev. Hesford felt a greater emphasis should be on the individual needs.
Service group reviewed and added to the list is Relay for Life and the contact person is Lee Rahn. Also the American Cancer group and we were wondering who the contact person is.
A discussion was held on the different methods to use when a person is dealing with opposition to the tobacco world making people aware of the different tobacco issues. Smoking infringes on all people pertaining to the health care costs. Also, there is a difference on life insurance premiums. The question was brought up; should there be increased insurance premiums for obesity, etc?
The need to make it difficult to smoke thus target the corporate level. A suggestion is to increase the tobacco excise tax. Currently the ND excise tax is $0.44/pack. We should change the social norm and it takes years without the government intervention.
Ask the youth what would make a good impact on convincing the community to decrease smoking. Judy states Cavalier just had the first reading to become a smoke free community. It will go into effect after the second reading.
Linda Haggerty, Acting Secretary
March 27th2012
The Rolette Tobacco Coalition met at Noon with Rev. John Hesford, Gary Linson, Linda Haggerty, Barb Frydenlund and Judy Martinson present.
The agenda was reviewed and the coalition meeting news has been submitted to Mylo and Rolette news in the local papers.
General information:
· The 4 Bears casino only stayed smoke free one month. The bar and Hi stakes area allow smoking and will be glassed off and gaming area will be smoke free.
· The state smoke free law is restaurants, and workplaces and some community arenas are included.
· A letter has been sent to Rolette Police department regarding the violation at a local restaurant. It has been suggested to notify Mike Lee with food and lodging inspection.
Getting Started:
· The Rolette School is updating their comprehensive tobacco free policy. Tobacco awareness is built into the health program at the school.
· The Valley youth group’s next meeting is 04/18/12. Judy will encourage younger kids to be a part of a youth coalition and model for the younger students not to start tobacco use.
· Gary will look over the Horizons group and see who we can add to the list
· Our goal is to make all public places smoke free. The state is allowing local decisions. Rolette ranks 41 out of 42 in the ND County rankings in overall health.
· Having fewer places to smoke makes it less easy to smoke.
Present to the community:
· Inform and educate pubic and have them show support and sign a resolution.
· We should inform people with the concept “ask how we can help the community to become smoke free.
Next meeting we will start a database of supporters. Also encourage people of all ages to come on board.
Mission statement was decided “Working toward a tobacco free future.”
Services Groups listed thus far:
RADA
Rolette Ambulance
1st Responders
Fired Department
Rolette Fire department
Rolette American legion
Rolette Legion Auxiliary
4-H
Acting Secretary,
Linda Haggerty
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February 28, 2012
Rolette Tobacco Coalition
We need a volunteer to take minutes-
Strategic Questions?
· What do we want? Our goal is more than just to pass legislation; it’s also to change attitudes about smoking. Take the time to educate the public and to gain their support before pushing your ordinance through.
· Who can give it?
· What do they need?
· From who?
· How to get them to hear?
· What do we have?
· What do we need?
· How do we begin?
· How do we tell if it’s working?
Building a Coalition
· Importance
· Mission Statement-Rolette County Wellness Coalition mission statement is “To promote healthy lifestyles for the people of Rolette County”, Rolette Tobacco Coalition mission statement could be
· Structure
· Constituents
· Resources
Inner Core Group
· Leaders and Coordinator
· Political Strategist
· Medical or health authority
· Dedicated workers
· Media spokesperson
· Involve youth-how can we do it?
Upcoming Events_ will have a booth at Cenex Bean feed March 24th
Next meeting; March 27th 2012 Noon
February 28, 2011 Rolette Tobacco Coalition met at noon at Valle Church. Present were Judy M, Cindy Ostreim, Carrie Heinz and Rev. John Hesford.
Agenda was reviewed.
What we want is for everyone to work together to educate the public and get the backing of the people. It was suggested to used media and have the meeting inserted in Dunseith, Mylo and Rolette news of the local papers. Rolette access channel will be another avenue once it is up and running. We can tell if it’s working by how we conduct our behavior.
Coalition importance was discussed. We will work slowly to get buy in. it was also brought up there are 7 communities in North Dakota that are smoke free. Border lounge is the only smoke free bar in Rolette County. The 4 Bears Casino in New Town went smoke free in January. Rolette bingo is smoke free as well as bingo on the reservation.
Mission Statement-Several options were read such as “Live, work, learn, and play in Smoke-free Rolette Community.” Another suggestion is “To protect the lives and health of the Rolette Community residents from the harmful effects of tobacco and secondhand smoke.” We tabled it and will discuss it at the next meeting.
Youth involvement was questioned. Carrie suggested placemats be made for March RADA supper. Judy will suggest to the Rolette School and suggest having them be made. Also talk to the teacher for health curriculum at school and see how they can be involved.
Discussion was led on other possible members to be contacted for them to attend.
Next meeting: Tuesday, March 27th, 2012 @ Noon.
Acting Secretary,
Carrie Heinz
