TURNING THE TIDE DINNER - Annual Anti Tobacco Program

(02/27/2002)

Over 100 attend annual event

Project coordinator Carlene Frederick welcomes guests

Over one hundred people attended the annual Recognition and Awards Dinner sponsored by the Student Coalition Against Tobacco (SCAT) and the local Anti Tobacco Coalition. This years event was "Turning the Tide," with featured speaker Christina Mackey. It was held at Calhoun Middle/High School.

"The good food" women

The group enjoyed a dinner, prepared by Janet Cunningham and Donna Poling.

Entertainment was provided by a group of students from Pleasant Hill School who presented patriotic songs, Norma Myers and her children's choir, and a jump room demonstration. Awards were presented to schools for their involvement in anti tobacco programs.

Project Coordinator Carlene Frederick expressed her appreciation to SCAT and coalition members, the community for its support, the local schools and county school board, and Angie Linger for the program.

Event honors all participants, plus some special awards