As each initiative is introduced, Kansas safety advocates hope to effectively address each program area presented in the campaign planner and participate in the activities without duplication of effort. To accomplish this, a committee was organized to share information, ideas, networks and resources, to help build a strong and effective partnership. Through this partnership each campaign receives full attention and members of the committee are able to work together to support all statewide and national programs and messages. The committee was established as part of a Public Information and Education project to focus media attention on programs targeting impaired driving. The committee meets monthly, and is comprised of approximately 20 representatives from various safety agencies and organizations.
New members join the committee regularly.
Agenda items for each meeting include a discussion of committee members' activities and current and upcoming Campaign Safe and Sober planners. This includes review of ongoing information on relevant subjects, such as the recent controversy over air bag safety. Members share information, plans for media events and news releases, promotional materials, statistical data, brochures and other pertinent safety information. Questions are referred to appropriate agencies, organizations or individuals Planned programs and activities throughout the state are discussed during each meeting. Committee members are then made aware of a planned observance, week or activity as well as news releases and media events.