KICK BUTTS DAY 2010
March 24, 2010
UthMpact, the youth coalition for a drug-free Polk, kicked off the month of March accepting an official proclamation from Haines City Mayor, Joanna Wilkinson, declaring March 24, 2010 as "Kick Butts Day 2010!"
"Kick Butts Day," celebrated on March 24, 2010, is an annual national initiative, sponsored by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, to educate students about tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke. Statistics show that 88% of Polk County Students say they DON'T use tobacco and youth leaders feel it is important that their peers and adults know that most teens choose NOT to use tobacco products.
UthMpact is the dynamic youth coalition of teen leaders committed to helping educate and deliver key substance abuse prevention messages to teens by their peers. This energetic group has developed an anti-tobacco and underage drinking prevention program currently being piloted in 14 Polk County middle and high schools.
Coalition goals for UthMpact are to provide positive community engagement; change community stereotypes about teen drug use by volunteering, informing and being educated; set examples for other teens; increase coalition membership and involvement in youth clubs in high schools; and positively encourage alcohol and tobacco prevention and cessation.
Teens interested in joining UthMpact may call Lisa Jones at InnerAct Alliance at (863) 802-0777 for more information. Visit the award-winning UthMpact website at http://www.uthmpact.com/ or plan to come to monthly meetings held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at Family Fundamentals.
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