Welcome
This is the web site for the Dane County Coalition to Reduce Alcohol Abuse. It serves as an
information resource for everyone who wants to know about and support the work of the Coalition.
The Coalition was launched in January, 2009 as one facet of Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk's intensive Alcohol Abuse Reduction initiative. This site will post information on Coalition activities, relevant media coverage, powerpoints of presentations given a major Coalition public events and links to broad relevant resources.
Those wishing to become involved in Coalition activities may contact Carol Lobes (Coalition Co-Facilitator) at
lobes@co.dane.wi.us.
We warmly welcome all those interested to attend Work Group meetings and all public events.
April is Alcohol Abuse Awareness Month!
Dane County Coalition to Reduce Alcohol Abuse:
April is Alcohol Abuse Awareness Month activities.
All events are free and the public is encouraged to join us!
Launch: City County Building, late morning: Monday, April 5th, midmorning – 10:15AM
There will be a media conference along with art, exhibits, informational handouts, vignettes from
persons affected by alcohol abuse or who have had to deal with the resulting harm. These stories are
powerful. We will have handout information on "Parents Who Host, Lose the Most" and materials for
distribution to all who would be able to distribute them.
Exhibits, art and "Parents Who Host" materials will also be at CUNA Mutual for the 3 evenings. It is our
intent that the art and other exhibits will become a traveling show for ongoing impact. This event will
be staffed through the afternoon. We invite you to join us!
Tuesday, April 13, 6 PM CUNA Mutual, round building, Mineral Point Road
- Skits by a high school student troupe
- Panel of young adults in recovery
- Remarks by UW-Madison Police Chief Susan Riseling
- City of Madison Alcohol Policy issues: Katherine Plominski
- "Sip Tips" a new Public Service Announcement by John Roach Projects
- Parent Panel: perspectives and insights on raising youth in an alcohol culture
- Taking Action: the Dane County Coalition to Reduce Alcohol Abuse
Thursday, April 15th - same time and venue
- Presentation on Women and Alcohol by Flo Hilliard, UW-Madison
- Skits by a high school student troupe
- Panel on Local Coalitions- exciting things being done in local communities
- Video "Shattered" by McFarland High School Students
- Remarks by Chief Noble Wray, City of Madison Police Department
- "Sip Tips," Public Service Announcement by John Roach Projects
- Taking Action: the Dane County Coalition to Reduce Alcohol Abuse
Thursday, April 22nd - same time and venue
- Law Enforcement panel- perspectives and ideas for action
- Remarks by Dane County Sheriff David Mahoney
- Remarks by Dana Ballweg, her story "Mental Sobriety"
- Presentation on the Real World Effects of Alcohol Abuse by Professor of
Physiology, Kevin Strang, UW-Madison- information we all can use
- "Sip Tips," Public Service Announcement by John Roach Projects
- Taking Action: the Dane County Coalition to Reduce Alcohol Abuse
Coalition Message Board
If you would like to submit ideas or questions about the work of the Coalition or about alcohol abuse in Dane County, please email Carol Lobes at lobes@co.dane.wi.us. The moderator will share or act on submissions as appropriate.