This Ohio organization against the usage of tobacco products gives teens the courage to STAND up and believe in themselves. Teens ranging  from 12 to 24 can be involved in this organization. This group provides the truth about the usage of tobacco. The Van Wert stand Team is comprised of teens from Van Wert, Paulding and Mercer Counties. Anyone can become involved in this organization. Teens who are in this organization get to plan an event that can be fun and enjoyable for who are involved. They get money for stand from the Ohio Tobacco Prevention Foundation. The main stand group in is located in Columbus, Ohio. The Van Wert stand team is is on the silver level and that allows them to receive $1,000 for events. This is also for college age kids and some are College mentors they are known as CAM.

YMCA Healthy Kids Day

Tri-County stand will be hosting an event in conjunction with the YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day this Saturday, April 14^th, from 10am- 2:30pm at the YMCA.  Youth, teens, and families are invited to participate in the free events and activities aimed at promoting fun ways to stay healthy.  All youth, teens, and young adults, ages 12-24, in Van Wert, Mercer, and Paulding counties are welcome to join stand.  The group provides leadership and learning opportunities for all members, and gears different events to strike the interest and maturity level of the vast age range of members.  All events and educational opportunities are free, including any travel and supplies needed. stand is supported by the Tri-County Tobaccor Free Coalition and funded by the Ohio Tobacco Prevention Foundation and Community Health Professionals.

Stand Web Training

Tri-County stand is offering a free web-based media training for any interested teen or young adult, ages 12-24 on April 18th at 4:00-5:00pm.  The training can be accessed from any location with access to the internet and a telephone and will cover web-based communications, written and news communication, as well as public speaking.  This is a great opportunity for teens, especially those preparing for college or the workforce, or needing experience for a resume or scholarship opportunity.  stand is nationally recognized youth/teen-based advocacy group encouraging peers and the entire community to reduce and stop tobacco use. stand’s approach is to provide education, facts, and a strong voice to show the community that their generation will strive to be tobacco-free.  For those wishing to take advantage of the training, please send an e-mail to tricountystand@bright.net or register at an upcoming stand event—April 14^th, 10am-2:30pm at the YMCA or April 21^st, 1:00-4:00pm at Camp Clay.

The following link will take you to the stand website:
www.standonline.org

The picture above is a concert by Amanda Mills that was sponsored by stand.

Call Community Health Professionals at 419-238-9223

Last Updated on January 17, 2006 by:
 Katie Dickinson & Travis Valentine