CONFERENCE INFO AND HIGHLIGHTS

Over the past 9 years, the Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws program has successfully built partnerships with law enforcement, community organizations, and government officials to implement evidence-based strategies to reduce youth access to alcohol. To establish and maintain a grasp on the problems and consequences of underage drinking, a blueprint must be developed to integrate three key elements: environmental strategies and laws, enforcement, and public support.

The Underage Drinking Enforcement Training Center’s 9th Annual National Leadership Conference will highlight communities, programs, and other iniatives that have successfully implemented science, performance, and data-driven strategies to support the reduction of youth access to alcohol. This conference acts as an “incubator of new ideas”– it’s the place where colleagues converge to be inspired by creative and unique ways of thinking.

Here are reasons why the National Leadership Conference is the place to be in 2007 for the most up-to-date research-based information on underage drinking prevention and enforcement:

Excellent Content:

Virtually every topic related to effective prevention and enforcement of underage drinking will be covered with tracks to meet the needs of those who are new and those who are advanced in the field.

Practical Information:

Plenary sessions, workshops, and experiential learning exercises provide participants with real-life information, skills and tools that can be used to enhance local efforts.

Networking Opportunities:

Just being present at the conference is sometimes enough, but opportunities for extensive peer-to-peer interaction will provide attendees with new ideas and solutions.

Energy and Innovation:

The conference promises to leave its attendees with a heightened sense of passion infused with new energy to impact their communities in the best possible ways.

Special Conference Highlights

Just Added! - Networking Reception at Universal Orlando

This year the National Leadership Conference is having a Networking Event at Universal Orlando on Thursday, August 2nd, from 6:00 – 10:00 PM. Transportation will be provided to and from the park from the Rosen Centre and the Hilton Garden Inn Hotels. All conference participants are welcome to participate for a $25 fee. That fee includes full access to the park, a $15 dollar voucher that may be redeemed on purchases at the park, and access an exclusive conference dessert reception. To register for the event please CLICK HERE.

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• Pre-conference activities on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 (by invitation only)
• Experiential Learning Exercises for law enforcement and practitioners
• Showcase of State Highlights and Accomplishments
• Updates on the latest research related to underage drinking from across the nation
• Law Enforcement Awards
• Success Story Recipient Awards

This year’s conference will be premiering the largest national youth advocacy initiative on alcohol issues to date!

• Featuring creative methods and resources that will show youth how to take action.
• Specific training for adult coaches and youth to learn how to become active participants in community change.

Start thinking today about youth 15 - 18 years of age that would benefit from this comprehensive learning opportunity!