Members of VTLSP/OVX attended the OVX Leadership Summit

Members of VTLSP/OVX(Our Voices Xposed) attended the OVX Leadership Summit at Lake Morey Resort on October 30th. This event was not just about learning but also about doing. Middle and high school students actively engaged in understanding how the tobacco industry uses misleading advertising and promotions.

They also had the chance to develop leadership skills, organize tobacco prevention projects, and connect with other like-minded youth from across Vermont, all while having fun. The summit was led by New Hampshire's Dover Youth to Youth program. VTLSP's co-president, Aleks Cirovic, is on the state Vermont Tobacco Control Youth Leadership Council and helped create and organize this great conference! 

VTLSP (Vermont Teen Leadership Safety Program) just completed their annual Red Ribbon Week Campaign. Since its beginning in 1985, the Red Ribbon has touched the lives of millions of people around the world. Drug Enforcement Agent Enrique Camarena stated, “I’m only one person, but I want to make a difference”. Parents and youth in communities across the country began wearing Red Ribbons as a symbol of their commitment to raise awareness of how drugs affect America. Today, the National Red Ribbon Campaign serves to educate youth and encourage participation in prevention activities and healthy choices.

Monday – Red Ribbon Day 

Tuesday – De-Stress Day

Wednesday – Compliment Day

Thursday – Nutrition Day

Friday – Empower*Mint* Day