Welcome!
Announcing the 2010 MCP Mini Grants! CLICK HERE TO APPLY! (Under Available Documents as a PDF when the new window opens) MADISON COUNTY'S PROMISE COALITION MEETINGS Family Management- Monday, March 8th 2pm Canastota Head Start Executive Committee Monday, March 15th 9:30 am Canastota Public Libary Meeting Room (download) IMPACT - Tues. March 16th 6:30pm Church on the Rock, Oneida
Drug Free Task Force Thurs., March. 18th 9am BRiDGES, Canastota Community Board In lieu of our quarterly meeting, join us for our special event! Click here for more information! ART Tues. April 13th, 3pm (mini grant judging panel) Monthly Meetings (call or visit web for location) Family Management - 2nd Monday, 1:00 ART - 2nd Tuesday, 3:00 IMPACT - 3rd Tuesday, 6:30 DFTF - 3rd Thursday, 9:00 a.m.

About
2010 MCP Calendar of Events The Coalition is divided into committees that focus on certain promise areas. These committees are: Family Management, Drug Free Task Force, Aligning Resources with Teens (ART), Outreach and Resource IMPACT (formerly the Ministerial Alliance) Other Coalition parts: The Community Board, The Executive Board, The Coordinator and Project Director

Where are we located: We are in Madison County, which is a county that is located in the middle of New York State. What our area is like: Madison County is a rather unique area. Located between the cities of Syracuse and Utica, it is home to a diverse collection of people. The county has both rural farmland and suburban areas. There are many local colleges in the area as well. read more about the coalition's history...

Youth
MCP Youth and Youth Involvement Youth groups we work with: Students Working for Alcohol Truths (SWAT)- Web page Reality Check- Web page Project Cafe- Web page
Other ACT For Youth- Web page

Minutes/Committees
2010 minutes. ART- Jan. 2010 Feb. 2010 Family Management- Jan. 2010 IMPACT- Jan. 2010 Drug Free Task Force- Jan. 2010
Past Minutes To obtain minutes from past meetings, 2007-2009, click on the committee / task force name. ART Community Board Drug Free Executive Committee Family Management IMPACT Special Groups-Sustainability

Upcoming Events
Get News. Explore Print and Media News: MCP Promise Blog: Get up-to-date news/archives (opens in a new window) Newsletter Archives What MCP Means to Me (opens in a new window) Email Blasts Year End Reports
Explore Event News: IMPACT Youth Night (opens in a new window) Community Change Mini Grants MCP Orientation Town Hall Meetings (opens in a new window) Safe Pill Drop Off

Partners
Part of what makes Madison County's Promise strong is having a network of 'partners.' Partners support MCP's work in the community in many different ways. Partners are able to choose their level of commitment to our 5 Promises in several ways:
Volunteer space: offer to host an MCP meeting! Volunteer time: offer to sit on one of our committees. Volunteer time: join the Community Board! Volunteer word-of-mouth: offer to hang our flyers and posters. Volunteer funds: contribute to our projects that make Madison County a better place. Contact us to become a partner today, click here. View the current list of MCP partners

Safe Pill Drop Off
The first Madison County Safe Pill Drop Off was conducted on September 12, 2009. Over 160,000 pills were collected or 140 pounds of old and unused medications! The Drug Free Task Force would like to thank the many groups that worked together on this project-especially the Madison County Department of Solid Waste and Sanitation. More drop offs will be planned in 2010.
Why are we concerned with old medications and disposing of them? We want to see people properly dispose of meds to help decrease prescription drug abuse and to help decrease the environmental issues caused by improper medication disposal. Need to dispose of your old medications safely inbetween Safe Pill Drop Off events? Download guidelines on how to safely dispose of old meds by clicking here.

Social Host
Social Host What is Social Host Liability? "The provision of alcoholic beverages to underage persons. In contrast, social host liability laws (also known as teen party ordinances, loud or unruly gathering ordinances, or response costs ordinances) target the location in which underage drinking takes place. Social host liability laws hold non-commercial individuals responsible for underage drinking events on property they own, lease, or otherwise control..." from SocialHost.org
Helpful links for information on Social Host: SocialHost.org

Impact
The IMPACT Youth Pastors and Youth Leaders Alliance IMPACT was formed as a response to the desire for networking of youth pastors/youth leaders from Madison County area churches. Click here to read the mission statement. IMPACT currently brings together youth pastors/youth leaders in the county from all denominations. The group is welcoming to people from all faiths. Both MCP and ACT For Youth support the work of the group. View Video from the most recent Networking Dinner!
View minutes from all IMPACT meetings View photos from past IMPACT events and meetings (will open in a new window) Download the IMPACT Slideshow Download the directory of IMPACT members Download Handbook: Spiritual Caregiving to Help Addicted Persons and Their Families

Chairs Corner
The Chair's Corner This is where you'll be able to find articles and thoughts about being a chair. We'll share with you some guides on facilitating, leadership, and how to be the best chair you can be. "How to be a better leader," from Columbia.edu "How to become a better leader," from Sideroad.com

Year End Reports
  • 2007
  • 2008
  • 2009
  • 2010
Sample documents: Guidelines for Events and Festivals A sample alcohol policy for churches Sample Alcohol Sponsorship Policy

Mini Grants
Announcing the 2010 MCP Mini Grants! CLICK HERE TO APPLY! (Under Available Documents as a PDF when the new window opens) MADISON COUNTY'S PROMISE COALITION MEETINGS Family Management- Monday, March 8th 2pm Canastota Head Start Executive Committee Monday, March 15th 9:30 am Canastota Public Libary Meeting Room (download) IMPACT - Tues. March 16th 6:30pm Church on the Rock, Oneida
Drug Free Task Force Thurs., March. 18th 9am BRiDGES, Canastota Community Board In lieu of our quarterly meeting, join us for our special event! Click here for more information! ART Tues. April 13th, 3pm (mini grant judging panel) Monthly Meetings (call or visit web for location) Family Management - 2nd Monday, 1:00 ART - 2nd Tuesday, 3:00 IMPACT - 3rd Tuesday, 6:30 DFTF - 3rd Thursday, 9:00 a.m.

Links
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  • Photos
  • Dear Lynne
  • NY DFC networking