Smoke-Free Housing Coalition of Maine Webinar Series
Join the Smoke-Free Housing Coalition of Maine for a six-part presentation series on smoke-free policy adoption in multi-unit residential housing. The series takes the audience from the foundations of smoke-free policy adoption, financial and health benefits of going smoke-free, legality and further justification of policy implementation, to drafting policy language and enforcing an existing policy. Later in the series, we will explore the language and advocacy messages that have been successful in the coalition's efforts to educate tenants, landlords and housing authorities on the benefits and reasons for smoke-free policy adoption. All presentations are held on Thursdays, from 2:30-3:30pm and are designed so individuals may pick and choose the areas with which they want or need more information.
Attendance/participation is free. Click on the hyperlink date to register for each individual session.
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Thursday, April 22, 2010 (click on date to register)
2:30-3:30pm
Language and Provisions: Guide to Drafting a Smoke-Free Policy in Multi-Unit Housing
Host: Amy Olfene
Once you have decided to go smoke-free, it's time to begin thinking about what type of policy you wish to implement, and how to put that policy into words. This webinar will address everything from where in your lease a smoke-free policy can reside, rules for adding such a provision to a lease, and tips for communicating policy change to current and prospective tenants.
Thursday, May 6, 2010 (click on date to register)
2:30-3:30pm
Ensuring Compliance: A Guide to Enforcement of a Smoke-Free Policy and Reporting Violations
Host: Tina Pettingill, MPH
Experience shows that smoke-free policies are, for the most part, self-enforcing. However, what happens when someone fails to comply with your smoke-free policy? This webinar will demonstrate ways in which to ensure compliance, from pre-adoption to post-implementation. The host will also discuss proper reporting and communication measures, dealing with complaints, and what should happen when a tenant refuses to stop smoking in the building.
Thursday, May 20, 2010 (click on date to register)
2:30-3:30pm
100% Smoke-Free and Cost-Free: Utilizing the Smoke-Free for ME website and Free Materials available to Support Your Smoke-Free Policy
Host: Amy Olfene
The Smoke-Free Housing Coalition offers a wide array of free resources for both landlords and tenants, from technical assistance to a comprehensive website and literature, support materials such key chains, magnets, decal signage, and much more. To assist landlords, tenants, and community advocates, we have designed a webinar that will open your eyes to world of SmokeFreeforME.org and all the free resources available for making smoke-free policy adoption, implementation and enforcement easy and accessible!
Thursday, June 3, 2010 (click on date to register)
2:30-3:30pm
Advocating for Smoke-Free Policies: A Guide for Community Organizers and Public Health Professionals
Host: Amy Olfene and Tina Pettingill, MPH
The Smoke-Free Housing Coalition of Maine has had one of the strongest smoke-free housing advocacy programs in the nation since our inception in 2003. Aside from our strong voluntary coalition and the support of our state and communities, it is the consistency of our messaging that has lead to this great reputation and successful initiative. Coalition staff will speak to the inclusive, consistent messaging that landlords, tenants and community organizers use in the successful passing of smoke-free policies and how such communications help to ensure compliance.