In this month's issue . . .

If you haven't already, register now for the 2010 annual meeting in Charlotte. 

 

Read an important Op-Ed in The News & Observer about the Health and Wellness Trust Fund's role in the state.  Read also about a recent poll pointing to changing attitudes towards a potential tobacco tax increase in North Carolina. 

 

Get to know the Nash County TRU All-Stars and understand more about the growing role of the FDA in tobacco control.  Speaking of the FDA, did you know that new regulations now prohibit the use of "light," "low" or "mild" in product marketing? 

 

National numbers taken from the Youth Tobacco Survey have been released.  See where North Carolina stands and meet the new faces of TRU that you will get to know in months to come on television and in person.  Speaking of television, watch an interview with HWTF Executive Director, Dr. Laura Gerald.

 

Learn about a national conference that Steve and Jeanne from Question Why attended in Milwaukee. Read a report from ALA about tobacco use in the LGBT community and discover a recent expansion in tobacco cessation services for every hospital in North Carolina.  

 

Finally, visit an old friend, NC Prevention Partners, for a reminder of their good work of value to you.

 
We look forward to seeing you in a few weeks in Charlotte!

 

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Are you a new coordinator and are looking for answers to commonly asked questions? 

 

As a new coordinator, you may have lots of questions. Go to TRU Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation FAQs for answers.

The TRU Toolkit contains useful tobacco control program management information.  Whether a teen, college or directed grantee, this site has up to date forms, media, publications, articles and program ideas all in one convenient location.  

TRU Toolkit

 “Check” out our NEW additions to the TRU Toolkit: 

 

þ Redesign of Grant/Program Management and Topic Specific Resource pages

þ TRU Membership Application in Spanish

þ Tobacco Free Colleges - Swiss Cheese Press Releases

þ New TRU Jeopardy Game in Activities page 

þ TFC Free NRT “Patches”  flyers, palm cards and bookmarkers

“Check” out other important info:

 

þ Diversity conversation starters, resources and activities for youth and adults located on the Cultural Competency page

þ “Be in the Know”  Factsheets

þ Training materials

þ Emerging Products Support Materials

þ Don’t forget there are Spanish language materials in Cessation and NC Smoke-Free Laws pages