The meeting s purpose was to gain the support and endorsement of the religious community for the Coalition s efforts. Each has pledged to support and endorse the Coalition. Lastly, the Coalition created a sub-committee to develop and draft a resolution addressing a City ordinance pertaining to the sale to and use of tobacco by minors. The resolution will be formally presented to the Southfield City Council in late October or early November. They created a Summer Partnership with the Oak Park Command Officers, the Huntington Woods Residents Association, and the Berkley Days Association.
Plans are also in the works to host a conference for middle school students.
UCAT members attended Open Houses to distribute UCAT and Teenage Safe and Sober Driving brochures to as many parents as possible. A Community Needs Assessment survey will be done in the next few months, giving UCAT valuable information to better serve parents and students. The Asset Building Model approach to parenting is the topic of the January 23rd Parenting Conference to be held at Utica High School. In March, UCAT will once again mail the Teenage Safe and Sober Driving Campaign Brochure to the parents of all students eligible for drivers training. It highlights driver licensing procedures and the consequences of driving drunk.