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this. The group wants to focus on a community wide initiative. To have one message carried by all. <br /> Suggestion that we could do a media presentation for Mashpee TV, could be a regular part of <br /> programming, all school functions. Begin to educate! It was suggested we have an <br /> educational/video/handout at the library to attract all age groups. This could be the first step in an <br /> educational campaign. Also mentioned the importance of marketing to elders as well as youth, across <br /> the age span, we need to look at the larger scope. <br /> Discussion about target goals for the next meeting, define goal and work plan we want to focus on. Our <br /> focus will be on Education/Prevention/Harm Reduction. Suggestion made to focus on Mashpee <br /> businesses working with the Mashpee Chamber of Commerce,the EAP program. Educating the <br /> community about the Good Samaritan Law. Also, educating the public about Narcan. <br /> Discussion about having teens come to the Mashpee Cares meeting, possibly a youth committee. <br /> Important to make the kids feel a part of the process, to get a youth perspective, maybe several teens <br /> involved in key club or student council. Suggestion about running a group for teens. Possibly have an <br /> incentive,the Boys &Girls Club? Recreation Department? <br /> What about the individuals living with this disease, how can we help? NA,AA,Alateen no one would <br /> answer the phone. We don't want to miss anyone, how to help individuals at each stage. What about <br /> reentry/criminal side, after incarceration? <br /> The police see those at the most vulnerable time, they are seeing crime on crime, most breaking and <br /> entries are related to drug use. Individuals go to detox and come out and use again, what about <br /> Recovery? Sober Homes? Randy Hunt has proposed some legislation regarding sober homes. There <br /> have been some illegal sober homes. <br /> At the next meeting the group will bring all these ideas to develop a timeline of what to focus on. What <br /> the Committee does agree on is we want to begin our focus on a Prevention Strategy, educating <br /> parents/students/businesses. Focus on one thing and then look at sustainability. Develop an <br /> informational website, possibly request funding from the town. <br /> NEXT MEETING: December 15, 2015 at the Mashpee Public Library <br /> ADJOURNMENT: As there was no further business, Mike Richardson made a motion that the meeting <br /> be adjourned at 7:20pm, Hope Shwom seconded the motion. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Gail Wilson, Clerk <br />