Minutes of the Cranbury Township

Municipal Alliance Committee on Drug Abuse and Alcoholism

Cranbury, New Jersey

Middlesex County

January 10, 2008

TIME AND PLACE OF MEETING

            The scheduled meeting of the Cranbury Township Municipal Alliance Committee was held on January 10, 2008, in the Library meeting room, 23 North Main Street, in Cranbury Township at 8:15 a.m.

CALL TO ORDER

            Chairperson Jane Holland called the session to order and acted as Chairperson thereof, and Kristen H. Hamilton acted as Secretary of the meeting.

STATEMENT OF ADEQUATE NOTICE

            Pursuant to the Sunshine Law, adequate notice in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-6) was provided on January 7, 2008, of this meeting’s date, time and place and the agenda was posted on the Township bulletin board, mailed to those requesting personal notice, and filed with the Municipal Clerk.

MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE

            Jane Holland, John Haney, Mia Lindberg, Karen Henderson, Captain Kahler, Fay Kobland, Colleen Marsh and Beverly Gerberich attended the meeting.

NON-MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE

            Melanie Johnson

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE

            Meghan Pawlak and Molly Mucciarone.

MINUTES

            The Minutes of the December 13, 2007, meeting were reviewed and approved on a motion by Ed Kahler; seconded by Karen Henderson.  All in favor.

STUDENT REP REPORT

            The representatives advised that Student Council voted to keep the admission charge to JamFest at $5.00.  It was decided that a jar for additional change to be donated to St. Jude’s Hospital can be put on the table by the entrance.

            A request was received to have Guitar Hero at JamFest.  Due to the lack of additional equipment, it is a possibility to include it next year. 

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

            Jane advised that she spoke to Princeton High School about doing a joint activity in Princeton and is waiting for dates.

            Jane has spoken with Christine Capaci for possible dates to hold a parent’s meeting on computer safety and underage drinking.  As soon as a date is received and the meeting scheduled, the information will be put on the High School email.  The Municipal Alliance brochure and alcohol poisoning information will be sent out after the meeting. 

            Jane still hopes to get an opportunity to show the DVD on underage drinking at parent meetings.

POLICE REPORT

            Captain Kahler reported on some recent DUI and drug arrests involving teens and young adults. 

OLD BUSINESS

            JamFest – The equipment is being delivered between 2:00pm and 3:00pm on Friday and will be picked up on Monday morning before 8:00am.  The items sold at JamFest will each be $1.00.

            High School Band Night – Postcards have been sent.  The event has been advertised in “The Tower” – Princeton High School’s newspaper.

NEW BUSINESS

            Drug Free Fair – The Municipal Alliance needs to start thinking of activities for the Teen Tent.  It will be purchasing the t-shirts and will purchase basketballs with the Municipal Alliance logo to use for a basketball shoot-out.

            There may be a helicopter landing courtesy of the National Guard.

            Community service hours may be earned by working at the Drug Free Fair.

            Bev will inquire if the High School football players will help with set-up like they did last year and if they would be willing to take shifts in the Teen Tent.

BUDGET

            Nothing to report.  Jane advised that she has spoken to Christine Smeltzer about a coordinator.  Christine will inquire of other municipalities about the possibility of sharing a coordinator.

DISCUSSION

            Jane feels that the Chat Groups should discuss underage drinking and self-image.  She would like to hold a workshop for girls on self-image.

            Joann Charwin is setting up a library in the guidance office and would like the Municipal Alliance to donate money for books. 

            Jane suggested that the Municipal Alliance give out an award at Middle School Award’s night.  Karen suggested that an award also be given at the High School level.  Christine Capaci is to check to see if any type of approval needs to be given.

ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING

            There being no further business, on motion duly made, seconded, and carried, the meeting was thereupon adjourned.

CERTIFICATE OF SECRETARY

            I, undersigned, do hereby certify:

            That I am the duly appointed secretary of the Cranbury Township Municipal Alliance Committee on Drug Abuse and Alcoholism; and

            That the foregoing minutes of the Municipal Alliance Committee on Drug Abuse and Alcoholism, held on January 10, 2008, consisting of two (2) pages, constitute a true and accurate copy of the minutes of the said meeting.

            IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name of said Committee this 13th day of March, 2008.

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                                                                 Kristen H. Hamilton Secretary