| DAY 1 – Wednesday, October 11th | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM | ||
| Time | Item | Location |
| 7:00am-8:00am | Registration/Check-in | Lobby |
| 7:00am-8:00am | Buffet Breakfast (catered) | General Session Room (Balsam/Maple) Lobby Level |
| 8:00am-8:15am | Welcome Day 1 and Conference Opening Host: Commissioner Fred Wooton, West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration Host: Margaret Barchine, National Alcohol Beverage Control Association Host: Dr. Jamie Styons, Community Connections, Inc. Emcee: Kym Laube, HUGS, Inc. | General Session Room (Balsam/Maple) Lobby Level |
| 8:15am-9:30am | General Session 1 – Drug Recognition Speaker: Sergeant Joey Koher, Huntington Police Department The session will focus on some of the drugs commonly used and encountered in West Virginia, such as methamphetamines, opiates/opioids, as well as other drugs. During the session we will discuss xylazine, kratom, and delta as well. Participants will have a better understanding of behaviors, physical signs, and other clues individuals will exhibit when they are under the influence of various drugs. | General Session Room (Balsam/Maple) Lobby Level |
| 9:30am-9:45am | Break | Aspen Lobby Level |
| 9:45am-10:45am | Breakout Session 1 | |
| Session 1-A Law Enforcement Track – Source Identification Speaker: Todd Merlina, National Liquor Law Enforcement Association (NLLEA) Source investigations are a tactic that uses criminal and administrative investigative techniques to determine where alcohol was purchased and/or consumed when an alcohol-impaired driving or underage drinking and driving crash has occurred. Source Investigations are conducted by law enforcement agencies to reduce alcohol-impaired driving crashes that may result in injuries and/or deaths. Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) and local law enforcement departments routinely work together on cases that involve alcohol-related fatalities. These investigations allow ABC investigators to determine the source of the alcohol, where it was purchased and/or consumed when an alcohol-impaired driving crash has occurred. This workshop will cover how to conduct a Source Investigation and create better partnerships for successful investigations. | General Session Room (Balsam/Maple) Lobby Level | |
| Session 1-B Prevention Track – WV Six Prevention Regions Champion Topics Panel Moderator: Jo Anne McNemar, WVDHHR Bureau for Behavioral Health Region 1: WATCH Youth Program / Youth Services Systems Region 2: Morgan County Partnership Region 3: Calhoun County Family Resource Network Region 4: Bright Futures – Barbour County Region 5: Logan County Prevention Coalition Region 6: Camp Mariposa / Community Connections, Inc. The 3rd annual WVABCA Prevention, Enforcement, Education and Policy (PEEP) conference will inaugurate their first annual Programs of Prominence award to showcase programs across the state that are evidenced based and impactful to the audiences they serve. During this session each winner will participate in a panel presentation and discuss their program. These outstanding programs will address alcohol and may also address other substance use and misuse within their communities. | Hawthorne/Birch First Floor | |
| Session 1-C Media Track – Effectively Communicating Your Message to the Media and the Masses Moderator: Michele Crist, WV Broadcasters Association Speaker: Aaron Williams, WBOY-TV Speaker: Dave Wilson, WAJR “Talk of the Town,” Metronews Talkline, Marshall Thundering Herd Sports Network Have you wondered once a press release was sent out if you made it interesting enough or after second thoughts, you bogged your message down and it’s lost on the page? Join Aaron Williams, News Director at WBOY TV and Dave Wilson, with the WV MetroNews Network and learn the do’s and the don’ts of effectively working with the media to make sure your message reaches your targeted audience. Learn the tricks of the trade that make communicating your message easy, efficient, timely and relevant. Both will give insight as to what makes their news departments and stations take note and want to know more. They will also explore the various platforms you can use to maximize your base. There will be ample time for questions and discussion. | Pine First Floor | |
| 10:45am-11:00am | Break | Aspen Lobby Level |
| 11:00am-12:30pm | General Session 2 – Prevention Resource Officer (PRO) Panel Moderator: Beth Bailey, Community Connections, Inc. Speaker: Sergeant Ray Blake, Nitro Police Department Speaker: Retired Captain Ron Smith, WV Governor’s Committee on Crime, Delinquency, and Corrections Speaker: George Rader, Poca Police Department The Prevention Resource Officer (PRO) Program is a cooperative effort between schools and law enforcement to improve student’s attitudes and knowledge of criminal justice and law enforcement; prevent kids from committing crimes; mentor youth with law enforcement officers to provide a safer school environment; and combine safety and child advocacy, thereby ensuring a better school experience for all West Virginia students. PROs work hand in hand with prevention advocates and the regional Prevention Lead Organization (PLO) to fulfil the programmatic goals. During this session, we will be discussing the correlation between the PRO and primary prevention sector, to include strategic planning to address the current trends in vaping, underage alcohol consumption, and other at-risk behaviors within the middle/high school systems. | General Session Room (Balsam/Maple) Lobby Level |
| 12:30pm-1:30pm | Networking Lunch (catered) Lunch Topic: “NO School Spirits” PSA (video presentation) Speaker: Gig Robinson, West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration | General Session Room (Balsam/Maple) Lobby Level |
| 1:30pm-2:30pm | Breakout Session 2 | |
| Session 2-A Law Enforcement Track – COVID 19, Beyond the Pandemic Speaker: Kym Laube, HUGS, Inc. It is no secret COVID-19 took its toll, loss of life, loss of opportunity, loss of time. But what does this mean for future generations and our field as we continue to face unmet mental health and substance use disorder needs? Suicide, overdose deaths, treatment demands all at staggering numbers and yet continue to climb. Stigma, prolonged grief disorder, fatigue and burnout have riddled our system of care, yet we need to stay in this fight, but it is different out there. In this workshop we will: Learn how COVID 19 has impacted youth and future projections, Increase tools to meaningfully engage youth and adults in prevention and intervention efforts, Apply the principles of GRIT- Gratitude, Resilience, Interest, Truth, Foster Leadership in yourself to empower others. | Pine First Floor | |
| Session 2-B Prevention Track – Lambi Learns about Addiction Speaker: Trish Luna, Author Lambi Learns about Addiction is not just a book, but a tool that helps kids understand about the disease of addiction and how it is not their fault. It offers a variety of coping skills, such as the ability to identify and express feelings in healthy ways, mindful breathing, and the importance of play and fun. This gem especially helps youngsters to realize that they are not alone. This session will help the attendees learn more about how this prevention method works to help kids during a traumatic event by equipping the law enforcement or youth service professional with visual and tactile aids to reduce or eliminate additional emotional distress at the initial time of contact. | Hawthorne/Birch First Floor | |
| Session 2-C DUI Simulator and BATmobile Speaker: Dan Pickens, West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration Speaker: Corporal Kenneth (K.J.) Varner, II, West Virginia State Police DUI Simulator Program: The DUI Simulator Program provides drivers with the opportunity to experience various driving conditions, scenarios, and hazards (ie. rain, snow, etc.) while safely operating a simulation system. With enhanced graphics and a driver’s seat that moves in reaction to the course, the operator experiences the challenges resulting from increases in the blood alcohol content (BAC) level. As the driver operates the simulator, the machine changes the steering and braking resulting from the impact of alcohol on a person’s reaction time, hand eye coordination, and fine motor skills. The various road courses and designs are similar to the settings in West Virginia. The program also includes a classroom lecture. WVSP BATmobile: The BATmobile program is funded through the Commission on Drunk Driving Prevention. There are two (2) BATmobiles that serve the state. One serves the northern portion of the state while the other is assigned to the southern portion of the state. The BATmobiles are mobile DUI field sobriety and DUI checkpoint units that are utilized by the West Virginia State Police (WVSP). The units are available for WVSP, County and Municipal DUI/sobriety checkpoints and are operated by an assigned WVSP Trooper. The BATmobile contains Wi-Fi, an Intoximeter (West Virginia’s Secondary Approved Chemical Breath Testing Instrument), computers, workstations, and other state of the art equipment that allows for the full processing of DUI arrests on site & the calibration of Preliminary Breath Testing Devices. The BATmobile’s are also utilized at Impaired Driving Prevention events around the state. The BATmobiles may also be utilized as mobile command centers for emergencies throughout the state. | General Session Room (Balsam/Maple) Lobby Level *This session will transition outside the main entrance for demonstration. | |
| 2:30pm-2:45pm | Break | Aspen Lobby Level |
| 2:45pm-3:45pm | General Session 3 – “The Big Three” (Vaping, Edibles, and Alcohol) Moderator: Tahnee Bryant, WVDHHR Bureau for Behavioral Health Speaker: Patty Hughes, WVDHHR Bureau for Behavioral Health “The Big Three” panel will feature representatives from each of our six prevention lead organizations; Youth Services System, Potomac Highlands Guild, Westbrook, WV Prevention Solutions, Prestera, and Community Connections to discuss current prevention efforts surrounding alcoholism, tobacco, vaping and marijuana – to include Synar inspections, policy, T-21 and safe disposal of vaping devices. | General Session Room (Balsam/Maple) Lobby Level |
| 3:45pm-4:00pm | Day 1 Wrap Up Emcee: Kym Laube, HUGS, Inc. | General Session Room (Balsam/Maple) Lobby Level |
| 6:30pm-8:30pm | Reception (light refreshments) | General Session Room (Balsam/Maple) Lobby Level |
| DAY 2 – Thursday, October 12th | 7:00 AM – 12:15 PM | ||
| Time | Item | Location |
| 7:00am-8:00am | Buffet Breakfast (catered) | General Session Room (Balsam/Maple) Lobby Level |
| 8:00am-8:15am | Day 2 Welcome with Day 1 Highlights Host: Commissioner Fred Wooton, West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration Speaker: Jo Anne McNemar, WVDHHR Bureau for Behavioral Health Emcee: Kym Laube, HUGS, Inc. First Annual Programs of Prominence Honorees Region 1: WATCH Youth Program / Youth Services Systems Region 2: Morgan County Partnership Region 3: Calhoun County Family Resource Network Region 4: Bright Futures – Barbour County Region 5: Logan County Prevention Coalition Region 6: Camp Mariposa / Community Connections, Inc. | General Session Room (Balsam/Maple) Lobby Level |
| 8:15am-10:30am | Keynote – High in Plain Sight: Current Alcohol, Drug and Concealment Trends and Identifiers, featuring “Tall Cop” Keynote: Officer Jermaine Galloway (Tall Cop), Tall Cop Says Stop High in Plain Sight: Current Alcohol, Drug and Concealment Trends and Identifiers, also known as the You Can’t Stop What You Don’t Know™ program, this workshop can run 2-16 hours. It is designed for educators and school administration, prevention and treatment providers, law enforcement, counselors / treatment providers, probation officers / Department of Corrections, alcohol and drug courts, narcotics officers, medical staff, drug interdiction officers, and coalition members (a shorter version for parents is available). High in Plain Sight covers such topics as drug trends, legal drugs to avoid detection / drug tests, alcohol/drug clothing, signs and symptoms, alcoholic energy drinks and alcopops, non-traditional alcoholic beverages, synthetic drugs, opioid trends, popular party drugs, e-cigarettes / vape pens, inhalants, concentrates, OTC drugs, drug concealment, drug paraphernalia, drug-related music, and new alcohol/drug-related technology. | General Session Room (Balsam/Maple) Lobby Level |
| 10:30am – 10:45am | Break | Aspen Lobby Level |
| 10:45am – 11:45am | General Session 4-The Dangers of Fentanyl and Xylazine (Tranq) Panel Moderator: Dr. Jamie Styons, Community Connections, Inc. Speaker: Commissioner Matthew Christiansen, WVDHHR Bureau for Public Health Speaker: Sheriff Brad Ellison, Wyoming County Sheriff’s Department Speaker: Dr. Lindsey Acree, University of Charleston School of Pharmacy Speaker: Jostin Holmes, WV Office of Drug Control Policy This session will focus on two substances that have terrorized communities not only in all of West Virginia’s 55 counties, but also nation and worldwide. Xylazine and fentanyl drug mixtures place users at a higher risk of suffering a fatal drug poisoning. Xylazine, also known as Tranq, is not an opioid, so naloxone (Narcan) does not reverse its effects. Still, experts always recommend administering naloxone if someone might be suffering a drug poisoning. This is due to most illicit substances are found to be mixed with fentanyl, an opioid, creating a polysubstance. Individuals who inject drug mixtures containing xylazine also can develop severe wounds, including necrosis—the rotting of human tissue—that may lead to amputation. | General Session Room (Balsam/Maple) Lobby Level |
| 11:45am – 12:15am | Closing and Evaluations Host: Commissioner Fred Wooton, West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration Host: Margaret Barchine, National Alcohol Beverage Control Association Host: Dr. Jamie Styons, Community Connections, Inc. Emcee: Kym Laube, HUGS, Inc. | General Session Room (Balsam/Maple) Lobby Level |