Gallatin County DUI Task Force
Members
Hal Richardson, Bozeman PD
Jeff McRae, Manhattan PD
Robert Larson, Citizen Volunteer
Cherie Lofton, MHP
Shanda Smith, City-County Health, Citizen Volunteer
David Keen, Belgrade PD
Stephen Scott, Citizen Volunteer
Jason Karls, ADSGC
Jenna Caplette, Coordinator
Guests
Tom Schwartz , NPS
Pete Korstad, Bobcat Sports Properties
Jenny Haubenreiser, MSU Health Promotions
Approval of June Minutes. Bob moved; Jeff 2nd. Approved.
New business
Bobcat Sports Properties marketing proposal
Presentation of a marketing proposal made by Pete Korstad of Bobcat Sports for the 2010 Football season and Women’s Basketball to be funded through the grant the state is offering.
- Jenna commented that in research she did in support of the proposal, 62% of “at risk” drinkers drink at sporting events. She clarified that the Task Force would oversee any messages used, including when and how.
- The group discussed various options and fine points of the proposal. Jason suggested using Bobcat signage downtown at the bars post-game.
- Cherie moved to approve the proposal (to move forward with this grant project as proposed); Jeff seconded. Unanimous approval.
- Among other things, the group discussed how interlocks and misdemeanor probation could be better utilized in Gallatin County for DUI offenders.
Marketing
- The $250 set-aside for marketing the Task Force had approved was spent on an ad in the county fair brochure. Jenna requested the group approve the same amount again as a marketing set-aside for ad opportunities that come up in a time frame that can not be addressed by waiting for the next meeting. Cherie moved to approve; Jeff seconded. Unanimous approval.
- Jenna reminded the group they have already approved $500 for the Alcohol Myths campaign for use in the Bozone and Belgrade News. She’ll move forward with getting that in to print and will not organize the usual back-to-school guerilla marketing campaign.
Task Force Officers for Fiscal 2010
- The nominations for the first slate of officers to rotate on a quarterly basis are:
- Cherie Lofton for chair, nominated by Stephen.
- Christina Crow for vice-chair; and KC McLaughlin for secretary, nominated by Bob Larson.
- Bob moved to approve the slate as presented; Jason seconded. Unanimous approval.
Compliance checks working group meeting is July 30th at noon.
The Optimist’s club is looking for speakers. Stephen agreed to speak July 30th at noon.
Mariah’s challenge
Finances
Final approval of budget for Fiscal 2010 approved as presented to the county.
- Jeff moved; Cherie seconded. Unanimous approval.
Goggles for MSU PD were purchased and have arrived.
Stephen reminded the group there will be no meeting in August.
Meeting adjourned at 7:00.
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