"I’m taking back knowledge & confidence that I can make a difference.” ~high school participant
"I gained a closer bond with my students because we had time to create strategies we will eventually take back to our schools to bring awareness to the dangers of tobacco use." ~adult participant
"I learned that no matter what, never give up on something you believe is the right thing to do." ~youth participant
"I have renewed passion for what I do." ~adult participant
What's It All About
The Maine Anti-Tobacco Youth Summit is an annual event that focuses on trying to:
- STOP tobacco companies' lies and manipulation,
- help people QUIT smoking and/or support others who want to quit smoking, and
- to RESIST the pressure to smoke and help your peers resist it, too!
This event is absolutely FREE and mobilizes youth from grades 7-12 from across Maine to come together with adult activists to fight the battle against tobacco. Attendees take part in various workshops and activities to help them gain information, resources, skills and connections to fight tobacco in their communities and create healthier homes. Each year's event is planned by MYAN with guidance & input from youth leaders to ensure this event is fun, inspiring and relevant for YOU! This event is made possible through the generous sponsorship of the Partnership For A Tobacco-Free Maine.
7th Annual Maine Anti-Tobacco Youth Summit
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Why One Day?
We've heard your feedback!
~ We heard you that the longer events were exhausting, and that by the end participants were feeling burnt, so we've packed a ton into one day to keep the energy high and give you the most bang for your buck!
~ We know it can be difficult to be away from work/home/school for multiple days, so this year's event involves less time away.
Still want the overnight experience?
Does your group look forward to the teambuilding of an overnight experience? Consider registration for the MYAN Peer Leadership Conference, which takes place the day before on November 11th. |
Friday, November 12th, 2010.
Augusta Civic Center
Event Schedule:
This is the basic schedule and details are subject to change.
7:00-8:15am, Registration & Breakfast
8:15-9:00am, Workshop Selection & Trading
9:00-9:30am, Welcome, Kick-Off & Greeting By Sponsor, Parternship For A Tobacco-Free Maine
9:30-10:10 Keynote: Jeff Jordan of Rescue Social Change
10:10-10:50am, Workshop Session: Tobacco Basics
10:50-11:05am, 2009 Action Planning Mini-Grant Winner Report Out
11:10-12:10, Workshop Session
12:10-1:00pm, Lunch
1:00-2:00pm, Workshop Session
2:00-2:45pm, Make Action Plans
2:45-4:00pm, Networking & Action Plan Panel Presentations
4:00-4:30pm, Afternoon Keynote: Victor DeNoble, Big Tobacco whistleblower
4:30-5:00pm, Action Plan Mini-Grant Award & Closing
Fees:
This event is FREE thanks to sponsorship by Partnership For A Tobacco-Free Maine.
Registration:
- This year's registration deadline is October 20, 2010.
- Download the brochure (This is a very large file. Contact MYAN if you cannot open it and would like a brochure mailed to you.)
- Download the registration form
- Download the event permission slip (This is not due until arrival at the event and will also be included with confirmation materials upon registration, but is provided here for your convenience. Please do not substitute other school/group permission slips.)
- Contact Molly at moconnell@propeople.org if you would like forms faxed or mailed to you.
Lodging: New info for this year!
- This year groups that are interested in staying overnight on November 11th before the Anti-Tobacco Summit, are responsible for booking their own lodging, although MYAN will cover these costs if the booking procedures are followed and deadlines are met.
For Presenters
MYAN still has a few workshop slots and is seeking youth, adults and youth-adult teams to offer workshops on anti-tobacco education and advocacy at the Maine Anti-Tobacco Youth Summit. Download the Workshop Proposals form and return it to MYAN as soon as possible to tell us about the amazing ideas, skills & information you have to share. Download the form for more information. We recommend you check out our tip sheet on writing good titles and blurbs:
For confirmed presenters, we recommend you also check out the following resources:
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