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TPAUD Press Release - October 2009

TRUMBULL, Conn. – October 14, 2009 – The winning entry for the Trumbull Partnership Against Underage Drinking (TPAUD) Poster and Graphic Design Contest is now prominently featured on a billboard along Main Street in Trumbull (See below).  Trumbull High School junior Bailey O’Malley designed the winning entry aimed at reminding students about the negative impact drinking can have on their future.  The billboard is scheduled to appear from September 21 through October 18, 2009.

“Bailey’s design is a powerful illustration of the message we have been sending to parents and teens over the last two years,” explained Peg Perillie, chair of TPAUD.  “We hope that it opens a dialogue between teens and their parents about consequences of underage drinking and helps to reduce the incidence of underage drinking in our community.”

Featuring the image of a bottle pouring beer over the image of a soccer ball, A+ and the word “college,” the headline reminds teens “Don’t pour out your dreams… Say no to underage drinking.”  (SEE IMAGE ATTACHED)

The town wide contest, held last spring, called for individuals in grades 6 – 12 to submit entries that incorporated the theme of underage drinking prevention and made the case for young people to remain alcohol free.  In addition to Bailey’s winning entry, TPAUD presented honorable mention awards to the following students:

  • Michael Brennan, St. Theresa’s School
  • Elizabeth Pavlik, St. Joseph High School
  • Melissa Yellen, Independent Entry

 

Funding for the design contest and billboard comes from a Strategic Prevention Framework State Initiative Grant (SPF SIG) awarded to the Town of Trumbull for TPAUD activities.  Trumbull is one of 29 Connecticut grantees to receive this funding from the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) on behalf of the Governor’s office.  The federal funding for this initiative comes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

 
 
TPAUD Billboard
 
 
TPAUD Billboard
 
   
  Executive Summary of Findings (pdf)
 
TPAUD Press Release - January 10, 2008
 

tpaudTrumbull Leaders Announce Findings of Underage Drinking Study
and Town Action Plan

Trumbull is one of 29 Connecticut communities to tackle the issue
Broad local coalition unites to focus on education and prevention

TRUMBULL, Conn. – January 10, 2008 – Trumbull First Selectman Raymond Baldwin Jr. joined with the Trumbull Partnership Against Underage Drinking (TPAUD) and community leaders today to announce the results of last year’s underage drinking assessment.  In 2006, the Trumbull Board of Education was awarded $66,000 annually over three (3) years to study the issue and develop a community based, data driven action plan to address the issue.  Trumbull is one of 29 Connecticut grantees to receive this competitive grant from the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) on behalf of the Office of the Governor.  The grant is sponsored locally by the Trumbull Board of Education and Trumbull CARES, the First Selectman’s Prevention Council. 

“This grant enabled Trumbull to obtain accurate data about the prevalence and the causes of underage drinking in our community,” stated Baldwin.  “It is clear that we must partner with the other 28 Connecticut communities grappling with this serious challenge so that we may share resources and best practices with one another.  I urge parents and community leaders to join with us as we shine a light on this issue and work together to create a healthy and safe environment for our youth.” Read the entire Press release... (pdf)