TFP Meeting Minutes 7/17/14

TOBACCO-FREE PARTNERSHIP OF BROWARD COUNTY
Meeting Minutes
July 17, 2014
Attendees:
Andrew Cuddihy, American Lung Association
Bob La Mendola, Florida Department of Health in Broward County
Bob Lieberman, It’s A Shore Thing
Dr. Don Torok, Florida Atlantic University, Chair
Ed Smith, Concerned Citizen
Ellen Feiler, Florida Department of Health in Broward County
Kiesha Edge, Florida Department of Health in Broward County
Latonya Brown, Florida Department of Health in Broward County
Laura Croscenco, MRTNA
Laura Miller, BARC Detox
Leslie Morris, Broward Health
Matthew Competiello, American Lung Association
Margarita Orta, American Cancer Society
Nickey Lewin, Florida Department of Health in Broward County
Piera Barahina, PHP Penn House Productions
Renée Podolsky, Florida Department of Health in Broward County
Sarah Kenneally, Memorial Healthcare
Sheri Schour, Nova Southeastern University
Steve Einhorn, Epic Properties
Steve Stahl, Middle River Terrace Neighborhood Association
Susan Laclaire, American Cancer Society
Tracey Paige, American Cancer Society
William Penn House, Penn House Productions
Topic/Agenda Item
I. Welcome & Introductions
II. Review and Approval of
December 19, 2013 Minutes
III. Subcommittee Updates
Discussion
Dr. Don Torok, Chair called the meeting to order
at 8:00 am. He welcomed all in attendance and
introductions from present TFP members and
visitors followed.
The minutes from May 15, 2014, were reviewed.
Motion to approve minutes was made by Steve
Einhorn and seconded by Matthew Competiello.
The minutes were approved.
Membership: New visitors from the American
Cancer Society, Broward Health, and Memorial
Health were present.
Candy Flavored: No update.
K-12: Florida Department of Health in Broward
County and Broward County Public Schools are
working with a vendor to have signs installed that
will communicate the passage of the
comprehensive tobacco free schools policy.
Follow Up Required
Ellen Feiler proposed the TFP
compose a committee to
present a “Flick it or Ticket”
campaign to the police
department.
SWAT: No update.
2nd Hand Smoke Exposure: The City of North
Lauderdale has begun placing “Young Lungs At
Play” signs in their parks. The American Lung
Association and the Florida Department of Health
in Broward will attend the SEFA Expo on July 17,
2014. The American Lung Association announced
that they were awarded funding from the Health
Foundation of South Florida to assist with the
implementation of Florida Atlantic University’s
tobacco-free campus policy.
IV. Appointment of TFP
Secretary
V. Bylaws Revisions
Subcommittee
VI. 2014-2015 Membership
Applications
VII. New Business
Employer Cessation: NSU AHEC met with the
EAP director of Broward County Public Schools to
discuss cessation services for BCPS. NSU AHEC
and the Florida Department of Health in Broward
County met with the Hollywood Beach Marriott
to discuss their new smoke-free workplace
initiative. Kaplan University informed NSU AHEC
that they are interested in cessation services for
their employees.
Matthew Competiello was nominated and
elected as secretary for the Tobacco Free
Partnership in Broward.
A nominating committee was formulated in order
to nominate a new slate of officers for the
Tobacco Free Partnership in Broward County. The
nominating committee includes Renee Podolsky,
Bob Leiberman, and Andrew Cudihy.
A bylaws committee was also formulated in order
to review the bylaws for the Tobacco Free
Partnership of Broward County. Ellen Feiler, Dr.
Donald Torok, and Kiesha Edge will serve on the
bylaws committee.
Membership applications were completed by
new and returning members and collected for
record keeping.
Ed Smith passed out AHEC business cards and
pamphlets with information regarding smoking
cessation services. Ed also informed the
partnership that there is an opportunity for the
public to make commentary to the FDA; this is a
critical time to leverage support from the public
regarding tobacco issues.
A new signup sheet was distributed in order to
complete the name badge project for the
Tobacco Free Partnership in Broward County.
Kiesha Edge announced that the Florida
Please contact Ed Smith for
ordering of a name badge.
Department of Health in Broward County has
been awarded a 2 year grant from the Health
Foundation of South Florida to assist with
tobacco prevention initiatives in Multi-Unit
Housing and Students Working Against Tobacco
(SWAT).
American Cancer Society’s “Making Strides
Against Cancer” event will take place on October
11, 2014 at Huizenga Park and will begin at 7:30
AM. On August 27, 2014 a kickoff event will be
hosted at the Hardrock Hotel and Casino at 6:00
PM.
Dr. Don Torok reported that in September 2014
in honor of safety month pledge cards and wrist
bands at Florida Atlantic University Davie
campus. The wrist bands and pledge cards will
state “I commit to be Tobacco-Free”.
Sponsors and support is needed for an event that
will take place in honor of the 100th year
anniversary of Fort Lauderdale High School and
Dixie Highway.
VIII. Next Meeting Date
Next meeting date is: August 21, 2014 at
8:00a.m. at the Tobacco Building (780 SW 24th St,
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315)
IX. Adjourn
There being no further business, meeting was
Adjourned at 9:15 am.

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