Council on Addictions of New York State

     Our mission is to effectively address alcohol, tobacco, and drug use problems in our local communities as well as regionally and statewide.

     CANYS is also committed to advocating for education about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs and their associated problems. 

     Our approach is community-based, and our commitment often translates into a call to action for effective social and health care policies and laws, and to change cultural norms throughout our society.

     Alcoholism and drug abuse remain the NUMBER  ONE Public Health Problem in America.  Each day, over 1,500 Americans DIE because of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs, and many thousands more find themselves in hospitals, in mental institutions, jails and prisons,  or in family or divorce court because of the far reaching and devastating effects.

Alcoholism and Chemical Dependency continues to affect
1-in-every 4 New York State Families!!!

  President:
Jennifer Faringer

  
Vice-President:
Bill Bowman

Alcohol & Substance Abuse Council of Jefferson County
167 Polk St., Suite 320
Watertown , NY 13601
Phone: (315) 788-4660
Fax: (315) 788-4922
E-mail: bbowman@jcasac.com

 
Treasurer/Secretary:
Laura Elliot-Engel

Cattaraugus County Council on Alcoholism & Substance Abuse
201 S. Union Street
P.O. Box 567
Olean , NY 14760
Phone: (716) 373-4303 x502
Fax: (716) 373-4327
www.cccasa.org
E-mail: LE-E@cccasa.org

BOARD MEMBERS - 2008

The Board consists of 9 members 
including the Past President.

Board members elected by CANYS membership
to serve a 3 year term
 Jan. 2007– Dec. 2009

Laura Elliott-Engel, Cattaraugus
Julie Dostal – Otsego
Dave Ramsey –Dutchess
Larry Calkins – Seaway Valley

Board members whose 3 year terms 
run Jan. 2006 – Dec. 2008:

Nelson Acquilano , Finger Lakes
Bill Bowman, Jefferson
Jennifer Faringer, Monroe
Pat Munson, Chautauqua
Dan Shubsda , Niagara

COUNCIL ON ADDICTIONS
OF NEW YORK STATE

MEETING SCHEDULE, 
LOCATIONS and ROOM RATES

2008 MEETING SCHEDULE

MEETING SCHEDULE/ LOCATIONS

2008

February 7-8
Albany , Holiday Inn Express
518-438-0349
Room rate $105 
(Deadline January 24)

April 10-11
Canandaigua Inn on the Lake
585-394-7800
Room rate $70
(Deadline March 10)

June 12-13
Albany , Holiday Inn Express
518-438-0349
Room rate $105
(Deadline May 30)       

August 7-8 
Geneva , Ramada Lakefront 
315-789-0400
Room rate $60 single/$70 double
(or prevailing state rate)

October 2-3
Albany , Holiday Inn Express
518-438-0349
Room rate $105
(Deadline September 11)

December 4-5
Geneva , Bellhurst Castle
315-781-0201
Room rates, variable.
Make reservations early!!

2008 CALENDAR OF
 ALCOHOL/DRUG AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS

A Special Announcement from NCADD- New Jersey

What will happen when YOU
seek addiction treatment for a loved one?

• 1-in-2 adults and 2-in-3 teens in New Jersey who seek treatment can’t get it

• 3-in-4 New Jerseyans know someone with an alcohol or drug problem

• 1-in-5 New Jerseyans has a family member with an alcohol or drug problem

Our sons and daughters with an addiction may not live
 if they do not receive the treatment they need.

HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN DO:

• Download the ad campaign, copy and distribute freely to spread the message.

• Tell a family member, friend or colleague.

• Visit www.addictiontreatmentnj.org to learn more about addiction treatment opportunities.

CANYS  
COUNCIL ON ADDICTIONS 
OF NEW YORK STATE
c/o 58 Brunlar Court , M52,  
Cooperstown , NY 13326

Please take time to renew your membership.  
If you aren’t currently a member, 
please consider 
joining CANYS in 2008!

     The Council on Addictions of New York State, Inc. ( CANYS ) is an organization of community-based prevention, education, intervention and treatment agencies throughout New York State . Our meetings address concerns and issues that affect prevention, treatment and recovery of diseases of addiction. We also support each other on issues related to organizational efficiency.

     CANYS continues to grow! As an incorporated statewide organization, we are undertaking projects that support the mission of Council: advocating on local, regional, state and national levels; sharing resources to promote public awareness. Currently, over 75% of Councils in NYS became 2007 paid members.  Please take time to renew your membership.  If you aren’t currently a member, please consider joining CANYS in 2008!

     A typical CANYS Meeting format…

     A CANYS meeting is a wonderful opportunity to network, share with colleagues both the excitement of new program development as well as the challenges we face. Often we will schedule a workshop or information meeting on Thursday afternoon, followed by, a break from our hectic work schedules, with Thursday evening dinner.  The Friday business meeting provides us all with the opportunity to share both successes and challenges, most often finding out that we are not in this alone. Most importantly the strength of the CANYS meeting gives us the opportunity to work together to assure the strength and effectiveness of all community-based prevention, education, intervention and treatment agencies in New York State .

     We frequently invite key leadership Friday morning.  Guests/Invitees for 2007 included:   Commissioner Karen Carpenter Palumbo, Robert Lindsey, Fran Harding, Kathy Murphy, Ed Freeman, Chris Wilkins, Diane Henk, Lureen McNeil, Peggy Bonneau, John Ernst , Barry Donovan and Kelly Matthews from Council of Community Services. 

     What a statement it would be if EVERY Council in NYS became a member in 2008!!  The annual dues of $225 for 2008 remains the same as annual membership dues in 2007. If this presents a hardship for your budget, you may submit a request for reduced hardship dues which will be reviewed by the CANYS Board.

Please send your 2008 membership to:

Laura Elliott-Engel, Treasurer
Cattaraugus County Council
201 S. Union Street, P.O. Box 567
Olean , NY 14760

Please write “2008 Membership” on the memo line

We thank you for your support!

Click Here to download the Updated Membership and Dues Form!

Join Us
in the
New York State
Recovery Initiative:

REMEMBER...

PERSONAL FINDINGS

     "CANYS is especially helpful to me. I find mutual support from colleagues who do what I do, it helps me keep current with statewide initiatives, we share ideas and experiences with new prevention curriculums, strategies, etc., find assistance with personal issues, share Fundraising ideas, use the Thursday sessions to solve/address the concerns that we have, and it provides a forum to speak regularly with Jean Miller and Fran Harding."               -- Jim Conklin

      "I am most appreciative of our advocacy and success with "repealing" the 10% holdback of state aid. All in all from the NYSCADA days until now, the group has really functioned as a (mini) support group for executive issues. We have sponsored some trainings and rallied people to the Legislative Day, but mostly it has been support."                               -- Susan Jenkins 

      "I relish the knowledge and support of existing Directors, and I sit there like a sponge absorbing the information. CANYS keeps me informed about events, assists with things like Council posters, gives us a heads-up on funding and program issues, there is development of friendships, and a sharing of information and support networks. I especially appreciate the influence of the Councils regarding OASAS and other entities (NCADD, Channing Bete)." 
  - - Brad Finn   

       "We interface with agency Execs highly skilled in community based prevention work and surf the "public funding" streams. I have been an admirer at how much many of my colleagues have been able to accomplish in their communities. I have received inspiration and guidance from many at CANYS and I am grateful for all of your willingness to share things with me such as policies, procedures, employee manuals, & staffing & salary information. My membership in CANYS has made my work at LICADD much easier. Thank you."               -- Jim Devine

QUOTE OF THE MONTH:

   "Throughout history,
          it has been the inaction of those who could have acted;
          the indifference of those who should have known better;
          the silence of the voice of justice when it mattered most;
          that has made it possible for evil to triumph."