Beech Grove Comprehensive Drug-Free

“Section 3.7 of bylaws: active/inactive members: coalition representation shall consist of a broad range of members and will not be limited by number to include as diverse representation of the city of beech grove and its surrounding communities as possible. All new members shall receive a standard orientation packet consisting of: coalition involvement agreement (cia), cdfc trifold, magnetic refrigerator whiteboard, membership listing, org chart, gantt chart, budget, and volunteer hours tracking form. 1) active members are fully engaged in coalition activities and are expected to follow membership responsiblities as listed on the coalition involvement agreement they signed when becoming a member. 2) inactive members must notify cdfc executive director that they will be taking a break from coalition involvement for a given period, but will still receive coalition correspondence (meeting invites, agenda, minutes, etc.). Section 3.8: voting 1) voting on policy, procedures, or action items: only "active" members are permitted to vote on coalition official business...”

“Per the bylaws of the organization, all active members have the ability to nominate one or more members for the executive board. The term of a member shall not expire. All members are encouraged to attend meetings and are invited to maintain memberships and communicate opinions and wishes during meetings and via e-mail. Coalition members must notify the cdfc executive board director of wishes to retire as a member of the board.”

“Per section 3.8 of the bylaws: voting: voting on policy, procedures, or action items: only "active" members are permitted to vote on coalition official business.”

“The organization is provided with form 990 prior to filing. The board reviews the form 990 before it is signed and approved for filing.”

“Per section 9.1 of bylaws: conflict of interest: any member of the coalition having direct or indirect interest, beyond being a coalition member in any issue before the coalition or any of its committeess shall remove himself/herself from discussion of or decision on said issue. Section 9.2 of bylaws regarding private inurement prohibition requires the coalition to operate such that no income or assets unreasonably benefit any members.”

“Per section 9.2: private inurement prohibition - ...the executive board will determine whether an insider's total compensation is fair and reasonable on a case-by-case basis, based on their experience and expertise.”

“Per section 9.2: private inurement prohibition - ...the executive board will determine whether an insider's total compensation is fair and reasonable on a case-by-case basis, based on their experience and expertise.”

“Anyone may request documents required to be available for public inspection through the contact us on the website or via mail at the organization's current mailing address.”

“Beech grove youth prevention initiative provide educational information - participated in 4 medicine take back days, 3 fairs/parades, 2 service recognition events - 5,100 trifolds & 950 youth coloring pictures/stickers disseminated. Provided education information to youth - afterschool four week program for 33 adolescents found with tobacco and vaping products. Provided substance use risk of harm education on alcohol, tobaco (vaping), and marijuana to 1,250 youth 4th-8th grades during national red ribbon week. Provide support - 43 students "change for the future" youth coalition created with partner, which acts as a resource for students. Enhance access/reduce barriers - distributed 3,155 deterra at home medicine disposal pouches and distributed 5,100 refrigerator whiteboards with suicide hotline numbers. Changed consequences - developed a neighborhood watch program with local pd to curb illicit substance behavior and violence, covering 213 apartment units for over 563 tenants. Identify physical design problems that promote underage drinking at cvs with pop and water in the alcohol aisle. Modify/change policies - developed an mou with bg middle school and southgrove intermediate schools to implement national red ribbon week education.”

“Opioid settlement funds develop a four-part video series title "real talk... Opioids". Confronting the epidemic in our schools - featuring bgcs and hope academy recovery high school. Warriors on the front line - featuring bgpd and bgems. Witnessing the devastation - featuring community health network. Bringing solutions together - featuring all patners and odl.”