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    Meetings

  •     April 2000 - Moon Task Force Formed

              Brainstorming with small group on the most critical areas to be addressed and how
              to begin to involve community.

  •     May 2000 - Second Meeting - Moon Task Force

               Involved the invitation of outside school personnel (Police/Magistrate/Parents/etc.)

  •     June 2000 - Third Meeting - Moon Task Force

               All community members and/or people working in the community including staff,
               business owners, political leaders, experts in various fields, etc. were invited.
               Split into small groups and discussed concerns and possible solutions as a
               beginning point.

  •     September 14, 2000 - Fourth Meeting - 7:00PM Moon High School Auditorium
  •     May 31, 2001 - Youth Voice - School Safety

    Activities/Projects Implemented Since May

  •     Presentation To Allard Liason and parents

               Information nights to review task force initiatives and overall concerns in
               the community to begin proactive work.

  •     Development of website for all community members

              Developed a website that provides quick information on support groups, telephone
               numbers, other topics which include; drugs, alcohol, sexual harassment, abuse, and
               internet concerns.

  •     Distribution of literature throughout community

               Development of informational sheets that were distributed throughout the summer
               to pools, churches, and community functions to begin awareness.   Great response!

  •     August 22, 2000 - Childrens focus group activity - Pennsylvania Sticker Shock Program

              Parents with the help of businesses in the community, organized a statewid sticker shock
              program.   It involved over 40 Moon High Students who helped place labels on beer
              cases at two distributors that read "It's not your call.  It's the law!" reminding adults
              it is against the law to purchase the beer for those under twenty-one.

  •    Student meetings

              Meeting have begun with the children who want to participate in the Moon Task Force.
              This is a group of children in leadership positions who want to make a change in Moon.

  •     Presentation To Moon Middle School

               A meeting has been schedule for early this year to discuss Task Force and answer
              any upcoming questions.

  •     September 14, 2000 - Fourth Meeting Moon Area Task Force Organization

               Meeting was held with our community to further discuss solutions and strategies for our
               community.    We had over 80 people in attendance that included children and adults which
               provided us with great insight.   We are moving forward on the creation of the Moon Area
               Support Organization as a non-profit organization within the state of Pennsylvania!    We
               will be having more scheduled programs throughout the year!   Just wait and SEE!

  •     October Meetings - Moon Task Force - Getting The Word OUT

       
    Following meetings were held during the month of October 2000
       
                    - West Hills Ministry Meeting - Review our mission with our clergy
                    - Demonstration of age verification id's - Donations to our businesses
                    - Pennsylvania National Convention - Pittsburgh Hilton - PLCP Symposium
                    - Youth meetings Duquesne University - Duquesne University
                    - Beaver Community Coalition Group - Combining our forces!
                     - 30 Minute Program - PA DUI Planning Meeting
  •     November 2000 - Moon Task Force Upcoming Programs
                                   
                   - Presentation To Airport Area Chamber Of Commerce
                   - PAUD Organization Meeting - Southe Point - SADD Organizations
                   - Meeting with PTO - Moon Middle School
                   - Upcoming Meeting Ambridge Community Task Force
                   - Youth Meeting - Quarker Valley, Montour, Moon, OLSH Students
                   - Meeting With R-Move Volunteer Organization - Robert Morris College

                   - Continuing Our Incorporation and 501 c(3) non-profit status
  •     December 2000 - Special Program - Security On Campus - A Night To Rember!      
  •     January 2001 - Official Pennsylvania Incorporation - Moon Area Support Organization
  •     February 2001 - Workshops/Planning

            -
    America's Promise - Youth Summit Workshops
                    - Youth Summit - Moon Area School Workshops/Planning
                    - PAUD Steering Committee Meeting - Planning Meeting

  •     March 9,10 2001 - America's Promise - Youth Summit - Robert Morris College
  •     April 20th 2001 - Youth Services Day - Allegheny Valley School       
  •     May 3rd, 2001 - Youth Summit - Moon Area Schools      
  •     June 8,9,10 2001 - Moon and Montour Assist Adult Resource Center Paint NEW Facility
  •     June 10, 2001 - Moon and Montour Participate In Aids Walk-athon - Schenely Park
  •     June 27-June 30, 2001 - Moon Area Support Attends National Conference - Light of Life
  •     October 2001 - Dana Scott - Sister of Rachel Scott - Columbine Speaker  

                       We have ONLY JUST BEGUN!

 

 

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