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It All Adds Up

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Policy + People = Prevention

Lessons Learned From the Front Lines

TODAY'S TAKEAWAYS

KEY CONCEPTS

Our Story Finding What Works Tips to Assess & Engage Strategies to Identify & Strengthen Relationships Troubleshooting

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ABOUT THE PRESENTERS

OUR STORY

Melissa Moore, Certified Prevention Specialist, Marathon County Health Department & AOD Partnership Staff Teressa Pellett, Project Coordinator, Stoughton Wellness Coalition

Over

25

Years

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Do you have examples of times you hit roadblocks in policy change? Successes to share? Post them in the chat! We will have time at the end to unmute to discuss as a group!

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WORDS OF INSPIRATION

Never doubt a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.

Margaret Mead JON BUSCALL

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What

actions

can you take

to move forward?

Source: keithwebb.com/how-to-get-people-into-action-with-one-simple-question/

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Concerns over how alcohol is sold at

• utdoor events leads to new technology

available to hosts for responsible sales!

LESSONS LEARNED

KEEPING COMMUNITY FESTIVALS SAFE FOR ALL

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WORDS OF INSPIRATION

If you're in a coalition and you're comfortable, you know it's not a broad enough coalition.

Bernice Johnson Reagon

JON BUSCALL

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www.kotterinc.com/8-steps- process-for-leading-change/

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Avoid being the only one who is always up in front of the policy making body. Who else has a voice? What do they need to use it?

LESSONS LEARNED

OH GREAT, IT'S PUBLIC HEALTH

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WORDS OF INSPIRATION

The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority.

Kenneth Blanchard JON BUSCALL

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Influence Where It Counts

THE HEART

Connect message to emotion and values

THE HAND

Cooperation through collaborations

THE HEAD

Tap into a person's rational

• r intellectual position

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Source: www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/three-ways-to- influence/

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Stoughton Police Department reluctance turns to increased awareness and compliance improved by 54%.

LESSONS LEARNED

ALCOHOL AGED COMPLIANCE CHECKS

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WORDS OF INSPIRATION

The best public policy is made when you are listening to people who are going to be impacted.

Elizabeth Dole JON BUSCALL

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Know the "Reason"

WHO'S AFFECTED?

Who has the most to lose? Who are the key partners? Whose voice is missing? Who are the best to convey the message?

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

What are you trying to prevent? What may happen if nothing changes? What does success or failure look like?

WHAT'S THE STORY?

What's the circumstance that brings about the discussion for change? What is the history or context for the issue at hand?

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If you can't explain it to your Grandma so she can understand it... ...then find someone who can!

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Sometimes lessons learned the hard way are the best lessons to have... case in point, you can't take back a license once you award it!

LESSONS LEARNED

IC WILLYS

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WORDS OF INSPIRATION

Success occurs when opportunity meets preparation.

Zig Zigler

JON BUSCALL

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BEFORE GOING IN, DID YOU...

Identify your end goal Find 'what works' to address it Assess yourself & organization Assess your audience & community

FIND YOUR DUCKS

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In 2018, before COVID-19 and curbside pickup being part of our every day vernacular, there were local businesses that were looking to expand licenses to allow for sales to be delivered outside of their defined premise.

LESSONS LEARNED

DRIVE UP SALES

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When the community of Stoughton was "offered the opportunity to be the first 'click and collect'" for the superstore, they were left with looking at how the alcohol licenses are adopted for the entire property, versus the premise.

LESSONS LEARNED

SUPER WALMART STORY

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WORDS OF INSPIRATION

Expect the unexpected because your life is bound to be full of surprises.

Bernard Grad JON BUSCALL

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ORDER UP A "TRUTH SANDWICH"

GEORGE LAKOFF'S APPROACH

• Start with the truth. The first frame gets

the advantage.

• Indicate the lie. Avoid amplifying the

specific language if possible.

• Return to the truth. Always repeat truths

more than lies.

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A policy that was introduced to address a few problem establishments became a hotbed for controversy in 2014.

LESSONS LEARNED

WAUSAU'S IMPAIRED SERVER

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WORDS OF INSPIRATION

The expert in anything once was a beginner.

Helen Hayes JON BUSCALL

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SOME THINGS TO AVOID

Miscommunications

• r lack of

transparency Personal attacks

• r losing cool

Misrepresenting data or issue Throwing in towel too early Elections or shifts in power No one likes to be told what to do...and when it comes to policy work, make sure you're not the one doing the telling!

LESSONS LEARNED

THE FLUORIDE FIASCO

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WORDS OF INSPIRATION

Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.

Sun Tzo JON BUSCALL

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Get to Know the Decision Makers

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Video: https://youtu.be/K7agjXFFQJU

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The Stoughton Wellness Coalition Experience - Don't wait to be invited, join the conversation and bring resources.

LESSONS LEARNED

PERSISTENCE PAYS OFF!

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Do you have examples of times you hit roadblocks in policy change? Successes to share? Post them in the chat! We will have time at the end to unmute to discuss as a group!

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Use these free tools to help you be successful in your public policy work

Helpful Resources

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WI Alcohol Policy Project - law.wisc.edu/wapp Alcohol Policy Information System (National Institutes of Health) - alcoholpolicy.niaaa.nih.gov County Health Rankings & Roadmaps - www.countyhealthrankings.org/take-action-to-improve- health Wisconsin Dept of Health - www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/prevention-healthy-living.htm Community Anti-Drug Coalition of America (CADCA) - www.cadca.org Community Tool Box (University of Kentucky) - ctb.ku.edu/en

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EMAIL ADDRESS melissa.moore@co.marathon.wi.us PHONE NUMBER 715.261.1962 WEBSITE www.aodpartnership.org FACEBOOK @MarathonCountyAODPartnership

CONTACT US We're happy to help!

MELISSA MOORE

Certified Prevention Specialist Marathon County Health Dept EMAIL ADDRESS tpellett.swc@gmail.com PHONE NUMBER 608.877.5729 WEBSITE www.stoughtonwellness.org FACEBOOK @StoughtonWellnessCoalition

TERESSA PELLETT

Project Coordinator Stoughton Wellness Coalition

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