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2nd Quarter/July 2018
The Momentum Continues!
The SMART Recovery Quarterly Newsletter is Now Available!
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The calendar says July and the latest copy of News & Views brings you topics as hot as a mid-summer day. In this issue:
• Join us! We invite you to share a weekend filled with friendship, camaraderie, and education at the 2018 SMART Recovery Annual Conference, set for September 21-23 in beautiful Tempe, Arizona
• Learn from Board President Joe Gerstein about why it’s important to change the conversation about SMART and recovery support, and how you can be a change-agent
• Discover how the state of Connecticut developed meaningful partnerships to bring multiple SMART meetings for Teens and Family & Friends to their communities,
• Plus much more!… CONTINUE READING |
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The 2018 Annual Conference: Focus on the 4-Points!
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| We are pleased to welcome Dr. Robert J. Meyers, founder of CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training), as our keynote speaker for the Conference. CRAFT is an integral part of the SMART Recovery Family & Friends program. We are grateful for the support provided by our newly established Jay Gibson Fund for Education & Outreach which has made Dr. Meyers' presentation possible.
Join us for a weekend packed with learning sessions, sought-after speakers, engaging presentations, and of course, a variety of social events in and around the beautiful cities of Tempe and Phoenix. Back this year: your choice of breakout sessions, with a variety of insightful and educational topics for everyone: Volunteers/Facilitators, Drug Courts/Criminal Justice System, and Addiction Recovery Professionals. To learn more and secure your registration, visit the 2018 Annual Conference webpage. |
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Joseph Gerstein Award for Exemplary Service
Nominations are Closing Soon!
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| Do you know someone who should be recognized for demonstrating exemplary service to SMART? Nominations for candidate consideration for The Joseph Gerstein Award for Exemplary Service are open through August 1, 2018. The award, given each year during the annual conference, will be presented to an outstanding member of the organization as nominated by his or her peers. Click here to learn more and submit your nomination. |
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Doing More: SMART Seeks to Fill Three Board Positions
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The Board of Directors is currently seeking new Board Members with expertise in:
- Grant Writing,
- Major Gift Solicitation,
- Paid Media Marketing/Communications,
- Digital Media/Social Media,
- Public Affairs/Government Relations, or
- Information Technology.
If you would like to serve or would like to nominate someone, please apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2018SRBODapp. |
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Wear Your Support!
T-shirts for Recovery Month Available Soon |
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| SMART Recovery T-shirts are on their way! We’re only a few weeks away from opening online orders for the 2018 SMART-tee. The perfect attire for all your Recovery Events, including the Annual Conference, a great ‘anytime’ gift for a friend or for yourself! Look for info on the SMART homepage soon. |
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SMART Recovery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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