Students from across the country submitted applications to serve as delegates to the MADD National Youth Summit to Prevent Underage Drinking 2000. Lucas Knowles was selected by MADD to represent Alaska because of his involvement in community affairs and his efforts towards reduction of underage drinking in his community. I look forward to meeting with Lucas so we may discuss policies that affect underage drinkers. From such discussions, we can make progress on ways to combat underage drinking, added Rep. Don Young. Teens not attending the Youth Summit can participate online with the Summit General Sessions Via Streamlining Video where individuals can log onto or to view live streaming video of the Summit general sessions.
Teens can submit e-mail questions to be answered by panelists in the sessions.
Supporting organizations include the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the National Institute for Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.