Profile on Jim Dew, Sheyenne Valley Safe Communities Coalition February 26, 2009, 12:07 pm
Jim is a professor of Health, Physical Education & Recreation at Valley City State University. He is also a certified instructor for the American Red Cross, and currently teaches classes in First Aid & Safety.
Profile on Kimberly Lemieux, Coordinator of Region 3 Safe Communities Coalition. February 26, 2009, 12:03 pm
Kimberly Lemieux grew up south of Fargo in Christine, ND. Kimberly attended college majoring in General Home Economics with a minor in Gerontology. In 1982, Kimberly married and moved Rolla. She is a proud mother of 4 wonderful children; her eldest is currently serving in the Air Force, two children are high school students, and her youngest child is an elementary school student.
Profile on Lisa Otterson, Richland County Coordinator February 26, 2009, 12:02 pm
Lisa holds a B.A. degree in history and philosophy from Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, MN. She also has a M.A. degree in history from Drew University in Madison, NJ. With these two degrees Lisa taught history and humanities at the community college and university level for eight years. More recently Lisa has been a Wahpeton City Council member and a member of the public works/public safety committee since October 2003. She is also on the Leach Library Board of Directors and a member of the Social Ministry Board of the Bethel Lutheran Church, both in Wahpeton. These experiences, along with being a full-time parent for the last three years, helped prepare Lisa for her position as the Richland county Safe Communities Coordinator.
Profile on Robyn Litke, Safe Communities Coalition of the Red River Valley February 26, 2009, 12:01 pm
Robyn Litke has a Bachelor of Arts degree with a Psychology major from Creighton University in Omaha, NE. She also took graduate courses in Counseling. This college education along with her hotel management experience helped prepare Robyn to be the Red River Valley Safe Communities Coordinator.
Profile on Tess Bossert, First District Health Unit & “Click It for Kids” program February 26, 2009, 11:57 am
Tess Bossert works at the First District Health Unit in Minot. She is also the Injury Prevention Specialist of the Mayor's Council for a Safe Community.
Alcohol: Teams-Games-Tournaments (TGT), Tennessee February 18, 2009, 4:56 pm
Goals
Promote clear, healthy social norms for students age 13 to 17 with a perception of social support from adults and peers
Create good family relationships with pro-social family involvement
Increase social competencies and problem-solving skills
Instill healthy beliefs with high and positive personal standards and self-expectations
Teen Drivers: Tazwell County Teen Initiative, Illinois February 18, 2009, 4:52 pm
Project Goals
To reduce teen traffic crashes
To reduce teen injuries and fatalities from traffic crashes
Underage Drinking: Youth2Youth February 18, 2009, 4:47 pm
Project Goals
Educated Youth that being Alcohol free is positive, healthy, and cool.
Underage Drinking: Alcohol in G & PG Movies, Michigan February 18, 2009, 4:39 pm
Project Goals
Increase awareness of the impact alcohol advertising has on youth
Traffic Safety: YIELDD Program, Valley City February 18, 2009, 4:37 pm
Project Goals
To prevent juveniles from repeating or committing additional traffic offenses after their first citation.
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