On Wednesday, September 7th, John Roeder gave the invocation and pledge followed by introduction of guests (one gave a short presentation of a local Young Life group) and happy bucks by Sgt. of Arms, Robbie Selby, President Elect Jim Juliano introduced our guest speaker, Carly Gibb, Development Assistant of Drug Free Collier. Drug Free Collier’s mission is “protecting our children from substance abuse”. Mrs. Gibb went over local and national statistics of substance abuse of underage with of course the most abused substance by minors being alcohol. She discussed the availability of opioid antidote being over the counter now in response to uptick in overdoses as well as the Good Samaritan Act so that overdosed friends can call for help without the fear of being arrested. She discussed the team approach of Drug Fee Collier with the local schools, law enforcement and civic and youth service organizations. She also passed out drug deactivation system packets people can use when they want to throw away old prescription drugs so that they are neutralized before disposal. Next Wednesday morning, September 14th, our Speaker will be Christine McConnellee updating us on Girls on the Run.
Mark your calendars, unless otherwise stated, all our meetings are now at Hyatt House Naples.
Wed. Morning, Sep 14, 7:30 a.m. Girls on the Run Speaker
Thurs. Evening, Sep 22, 5:30 p.m. Blessings in a Backpack SWFL Speaker
Thurs. Evening, Sep 29, 5:30 p.m. Collier Childcare Resources Inc. (CCCR) Speaker
Wed. Morning, Oct 5, 7:30 a.m. Human Trafficking
