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PLENARY SESSIONS

PLENARY #1: CONFERENCE OPENING

All conference attendees are invited to an exciting Opening Session on Thursday morning. This session will provide a chance to network, get energized, and gather together to kick off this year’s conference, “A Notable History: Forging the Future. We will hear from an engaging keynote speaker, the Honorable J. Robert Flores, Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, who will share his insights, and inspire and challenge us to move forward. In this session we will also hear from other notable speakers including State and Local Representatives and recognize states for their accomplishments in the past year.

PLENARY SESSION #2 – LUNCHEON/10TH ANNIVERSARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND AWARDS

This luncheon will share and celebrate with the audience EUDL’s leadership role in preventing underage drinking and its link between enforcement and the field of public health. Our presenter will highlight that relationship and engage us to forge forward. This session will also include a multi-media presentation highlighting 10 years of program accomplishments, relationships, growth and potential.

SPEAKOUT SESSION: “FROM THE COP ON THE STREET TO THE JUDGE ON THE BENCH” (Concurrent)

“From the Cop on the Street to the Judge on the Bench” will feature speakers representing the full spectrum of the criminal justice system. From police officers who enforce the law to judges who hear the cases, this panel has over 100 years of collective criminal justice experience. Our panel will help the audience develop a clearer picture of the issues, challenges and direction of today’s criminal justice system as it relates to underage alcohol problems. Each presenter will offer information and suggestions for the attendees to take home and use within their community.

SPEAKOUT SESSION: EARLY ONSET OF UNDERAGE DRINKING-- FOLLOWING THE TRAIL FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL, TO HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE AND MILITARY (Concurrent)

Understanding the developmental perspective and special challenges of underage drinking prevention at different stages and in different age-related contexts helps communities plan appropriate prevention responses. Research confirms that youth who start drinking alcohol before 14 years of age have a higher risk of having an alcohol problem in later years, compared with people who start when they are at least 21. We also know that youth respond to different messages about alcohol use from middle school through their post-high school years. In this plenary, one panel of experts will address the challenge(s) each age group (middle school, high school, and college/military age) poses for UAD prevention efforts. A second panel of community coalitions—youth, judiciary and enforcement—will respond with successful strategies communities are employing to meet those challenges. Strategies will include school policy changes, enforcement strategies, use of innovative technologies and other best practices. An additional highlight of this plenary will be the opportunity for youth and adult attendees to interact with panelists and each other.

PLENARY SESSION #3: “NEWS YOU CAN USE: NEW UPDATES FROM THE FIELD”

Back by popular demand, “News You Can Use” promises to be a highly engaging session that will feature cutting-edge information about “new” developments and findings in the world of underage drinking. Hot topics featured during this interactive session include information about alcohol energy drinks, new efforts to market to kids using GIS for community interventions, the impact of new data on alcohol policy changes and practical research that you should be aware of.

PLENARY SESSION #4: LAW ENFORCEMENT AWARDS LUNCHEON

The Law Enforcement Luncheon celebrates the hard work and dedication of agencies and individual officers who have demonstrated their continuing commitment to reduce underage drinking. The nominees have been recognized by their colleagues and community partners for their accomplishments, innovative programming and leadership over the past year. Agencies and officers will receive awards for exemplifying the highest standards of community policing and developing or implementing comprehensive strategies that address underage drinking problems.

PLENARY #5: “FORGING THE FUTURE: VOICING THE VISION“

As EUDL celebrates 10 years of accomplishments and recognizes the achievements of volunteers, professionals and families to enforce underage drinking laws, we now explore the horizon and identify new innovative strategies in programs, policies and practices that may influence our future action to prevent underage drinking. As we forge the future of leadership in the field, this interactive workshop gives participants an opportunity to share their perspectives and voice their vision of how this field should advance. What research questions need to be asked? What practices should be examined or expanded? How does social and attitude change really happen? All who come to the table bring their expertise. We will kick off the plenary with short presentations and discussions on some of the cutting-edge technologies and controversial strategies that may be part of our future.

PLENARY #6: “SUCCESS STORY AWARDS/YOUTH PRESENTATIONS

The Closing Plenary is a high point of every National Leadership Conference. It is a time when the Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws Program commends the successful work that is being done across the country and celebrates their accomplishments. In addition to the Success Story Awards, this plenary will have a special youth presentation resulting from the three-day youth track.

WORKSHOP SESSIONS

Listed are some of the dynamic workshops that will be presented at the conference – additional workshops will be added.

Enforcement Operations and Techniques

Environmental Strategies

Population Specific Programs

Judicial/Prosecutorial/Probation Strategies

Research

Youth

OTHER CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES

Networking Reception
The Country Music Hall of Fame Friday, August 22nd, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

This year the National UDETC Leadership Conference will hold a Networking Reception at the world-renowned Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Downtown Nashville on Friday, August 22nd, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Transportation will be provided between the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and the Museum. All conference participants are invited to participate for a $25 per person fee. The event includes transportation, entry into the Country Music Hall of Fame and access to all of the exhibits, entertainment, special guests and refreshments! The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum presents collections that illustrate country music’s story as told through video clips, recorded music, and other dynamic exhibits. The Museum also boasts a state-of-the-art design, a museum store, live satellite radio broadcasts and many other jewels that contribute to the experience of this working archive. Visit the Museum’s website at: www.countrymusichalloffame.com. This event will be an opportunity for you to reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and develop relationships that can help you sustain your program once you get back home. You can register and pay for the reception online at www.udetc.org.

Conference Includes A Parallel National Youth Track!

At last year’s National Leadership Conference (NLC) more than 270 youth—representing 27 states and more than 60 youth agencies and coalitions—participated in the youth track. For the Conference’s 10th Anniversary, youth ages 15-18 years old are again invited to share their experiences and resources and learn from each other. The youth track will provide young people an opportunity to learn more about effective strategies; hear motivating speakers; engage in team-building activities; and develop action plans for their communities for the year ahead. In response to your feedback, expect more interactive activities and networking opportunities! The NLC’s youth track recognizes the current leadership achievements of our nation’s youth and nurtures that leadership potential for the future! For youth track registration information, visit www.udetc.org.

Compliance Checks–Experiential Exercise
Thursday, August 21st, 6:00 - 8:30 PM

Compliance checks are one of the proven law enforcement strategies used to address the issue of retail availability of alcohol for underage buyers. This session will provide attendees with an opportunity to watch law enforcement officials from the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department and the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission plan and execute a compliance check operation that will test alcohol licensees. Attendees will learn how important effective planning and preparation is to the compliance check process as they will witness underage buyers attempt to purchase alcoholic beverages from Tennessee licensed alcohol businesses. You can register for this event online at www.udetc.org.