COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ABOUT TEEN ISSUES
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ABOUT TEEN ISSUES
In 2004, CHAMP co-sponsored three community presentations with Celina City Schools and the Mercer County Teen Coalition. This partnership was formed to raise the community’s awareness about issues affecting teens. CHAMP will continue to be a sponsor of these informative programs and post information about presentations on this page.
UPCOMING
PROGRAMS
07-08 Schedule
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PAST PROGRAMS
Operation: Street Smart, Thursday, November 8, 2007
OPERATION: STREET SMART is a collaborative effort between D.A.R.E. and the Special Investigations Unit of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Two current undercover detectives, who possess over thirty years of combined narcotics experience, conduct the presentation. This program will provide up-to-date narcotics information on trends, terminology, paraphernalia, and physiological effects. The program includes examples of current designer street drugs, “traditional” drugs, and prescription medications that are abused. Drugs and drug paraphernalia examples are available and escorted throughout the audience by D.A.R.E. officers for a hands on effect.
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007
Registration: 5:30 p.m. No cost.
Workshop: 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Celina High School Lecture Hall, 715 E. Wayne St., Celina, OH 45822
Inservice hours and continuing education credit available
Registration deadline: November 5, 2007
Call 419-586-8300 x 1000 to register and for information concerning this program.
Click Here for a Printable Registration Form
Speakers:
Sheriff Jeff Grey Mercer County Sheriff Department
Calvin Freeman Assistant Chief Celina Police Department
Phil Masser M.D. Mercer County Health Dept
Topics in presentation and panel discussion: teen stress and mental health, sexual attitudes and practices, alcohol and drug use, and inappropriate Internet activity in Mercer County.
Target Audience: Parents, teachers, and anyone working with youth grades 5 to 12.
INTERNET: PARENTS BE AWARE - Thursday, November 30, 2006
Presented by Mercer County/Coldwater Internet Crime Unit (MCCICU)
Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey and Chief Deputy Gery Thobe - Mercer County Sheriff's Department and Celina Schools Superintendent Matt Miller will discuss the easy Internet access that young people have to inappropriate websites. Topics include: Chat Rooms; Internet Safety and Safeguards; Internet History Files; BLOGS, MySpace & Facebook. Caution: Some of the material may be graphic or offensive, but it is what our youth may be exposed to when on the Internet. Open to the public, but not intended for people under the age of 18.
Thursday, November 30, 2006
7:00 p.m.
Celina High School Lecture Hall
John Rosemond, syndicated writer and author of many books about parenting issues, will speak in Mercer and Auglaize counties.
ASSUMING THE POWER OF PARENTHOOD
- Wednesday, October 4, 2006
7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
St. Henry High School Commons
391 East Columbus St.
St. Henry, OH
THREE KEYS TO EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE - Wednesday, October 4, 2006
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
James F. Dicke Auditorium
New Bremen High School
901 East Monroe St.
New Bremen, OH
PAST PROGRAMS
PAM STENZEL - March 29 and 30, 2006
Pam Stenzel, an international speaker, tackles today's tough issues
concerning sex with candor, insight, humor and the challenge for young
people to get the abstinence advantage.
Parents' Presentation
Tuesday, March 28, 7:30 p.m.
Celina Fieldhouse
585 East Livingston St.
Free admission
Youth Presentation
Target group: grades 7 - 12
Wednesday, March 29, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Marion High School Gym
US Route 119
Maria Stein,Ohio
Pam Stenzel will talk to students during the school day on
March 29 and 30
at Celina, Rockford, Coldwater, Fort Recovery, St. Henry.
TRUE LIES - Tuesday, November 15, 2005
The Mercer County Teen Coalition, Mercer County Right to Life, Celina City Schools and CHAMP are pleased to cosponsor a thought-provoking presentation by nationally known speaker, Phil Chalmers. His discussions cover many of the destructive decisions that teens might make. He informs his audiences with memorable illustrations whether he is talking about suicide, modesty, abstinence or STDs. Phil shares advice that every parent, teacher and police officer would like to give to middle school and high school students. We urge you to attend his parent presentation on November 15. He will also address Celina middle school and high school students during school assemblies on November 15.
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
7:00 p.m.
Celina Field House
585 East Livingston Street
Celina, Ohio
TEEN RALLY - Wednesday, November 16
Teenagers will have an opportunity to hear Phil Chalmers speak at a rally at Breakaway RecPlex. In addition, the band Broken Yoke will perform for the crowd.
Wednesday, November 16
Time: TBA
Breakaway RecPlex
6301 SR 127
Celina, Ohio
PEER PRESSURE FACING MERCER COUNTY YOUTH
Monday, March 21, 2005
During this presentation, professionals will discuss issues affecting teens, including stress and mental health, sexual attitudes and practices, alcohol and drug use, and inappropriate Internet activity in Mercer County. Speakers will include Brian Engel, M.A. – Director of Foundations Behavioral Health Services; Phil Masser, M.D. – Mercer County Health Commissioner; Jeff Grey - Mercer County Sheriff; Cal Freeman – Celina Assistant Chief of Police and School Resource Officer. This free program is open to the public. It is not appropriate for children.
Monday, March 21, 2005
7:00 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Celina Intermediate School Commons Area
INTERNET: PARENTS BE AWARE - Monday, February 21, 2005
Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey and Coldwater Chief of Police Gery Thobe will discuss the easy Internet access that young people have to inappropriate websites, as well as troubling uses of webcams, instant messaging and email. They will enter a live, online chat room, posing as a young teenage girl, to demonstrate to parents how predators can communicate with their children. Open to the public, but not intended for children.
Monday, February 21, 2005
7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Celina Insurance Group Training Center
OPERATION: STREET SMART - Monday, January 31, 2005
This program is presented by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Dept. It is a collaborative effort between D.A.R.E. and the Special Investigations Unit, which is the Sheriff’s undercover narcotics unit. The goal of the program is to provide up-to-date information on narcotics trends, terminology, paraphernalia and the physiological effects of drug use. The program features current designer street drugs, traditional drugs and prescription medications that are often abused. The presentation is geared to those who work with young people. It is not recommended for children.
Monday, Jan. 31, 2005
Registration: 5:30 p.m. No cost.
Workshop: 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Immaculate Conception Parish Activity Center
Inservice hours and continuing education credit available
Registration deadline: Jan. 17, 2005
Call 419-586-6628 for information concerning this program
DRUG ABUSE IN MERCER COUNTY - Monday, January 10, 2005
Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey will report on drug abuse in Mercer County. He will discuss the kinds of illegal drugs sold and used locally and explain their sources. He will report on recent drug investigations and talk to parents about what they can do to keep their children safe. The free presentation is open to the public.
Monday, Jan. 10, 2005
7:00 p.m.
Media Center, Celina High School – enter through the double doors at the west
entrance
INTERNET: PARENTS BE AWARE - Monday, May 3, 2004
Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey and Coldwater Chief of Police Gery Thobe will discuss the easy Internet access that young people have to inappropriate websites, as well as troubling uses of webcams, instant messaging and email. They will enter a live, online chat room, posing as a young teenage girl, to demonstrate to parents how predators can communicate with their children. Open to the public, but not intended for children.
Monday, May 3, 2004
7:30 p.m.
Celina Insurance Group Training Center
OPERATION: STREET SMART - Thursday, April 1, 2004
This program is presented by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Dept. It is a collaborative effort between D.A.R.E. and the Special Investigations Unit, which is the Sheriff’s undercover narcotics unit. The goal of the program is to provide up-to-date information on narcotics trends, terminology, paraphernalia and the physiological effects of drug use. The program features current designer street drugs, traditional drugs and prescription medications that are often abused. The program is geared to those who work with young people. It is not recommended for children.
Thursday, April 1, 2004
Dinner 5:15 p.m. Workshop: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Celina Intermediate School Cafeteria
PEER PRESSURE FACING MERCER COUNTY YOUTH
Thursday, March 11, 2004
During this presentation, professionals will discuss issues affecting teens, including stress and mental health, sexual attitudes and practices, alcohol and drug use, and inappropriate Internet activity in Mercer County. Speakers will include Brian Engel, M.A. – Director of Foundations Behavioral Health Services; Phil Masser, M.D. – Mercer County Health Commissioner; Jeff Grey - Mercer County Sheriff; Cal Freeman – Celina Assistant Chief of Police and School Resource Officer. This free program is open to the public. It is not appropriate for children.
Thursday, March 11, 2004
7:00 p.m.
Celina Intermediate School Cafeteria