* * The National LGBT Tobacco Control Network July 2006 * WCTOH Scout, Ph.D., Network Director D’hana Perry, Network Manager Marta Perrupato, Program Asst.

T-Free * Scout * * * * What is this network? 1.CDC has funded tobacco disparity networks for 5 yrs, the LGBT network is one of six currently funded 2.Others target communities of color and people living in poverty

T-Free * Scout * * * * Current funding period  The LGBT Tobacco Control network is funded for 2 years, from Apr Apr  CDC funding for networks may not continue after that time

T-Free * Scout * * * * CDC goals for all networks First round of network funding ( )  To establish tobacco use and exposure as a bona fide health issue within their respective priority populations.  To expand each network’s capacity and infrastructure to identify and share strategies and yielded results that demonstrated utility in creating the knowledge base, capacity and infrastructure, social capital, and priority setting necessary to make tobacco control a priority in the respective populations.

T-Free * Scout * * * * CDC goals for all networks Current round of network funding ( ) Provide leadership and expertise in the development of policy related initiatives (including environmental and systems change) and utilization of proven or potentially promising practices when available or appropriate.Provide leadership and expertise in the development of policy related initiatives (including environmental and systems change) and utilization of proven or potentially promising practices when available or appropriate.

T-Free * Scout * * * * LGBT Network Structure  Membership is open – anyone working in LGBT tobacco control can participate or benefit from network activities  CDC award went to the Fenway Institute in Boston, so they are fiscal home for network activities

T-Free * Scout * * * * LGBT Network Structure  Network has 4 staff attached  One.5 FTE Director, Scout  One full time Manager, D’hana Perry  One.5 FTE Assistant, Marta Perrupato  One.05 FTE Evaluator, Judy Bradford

T-Free * Scout * * * * National Advisory Council  An Advisory Council was recruited and has been activated to help guide network efforts.  Includes national tobacco control orgs  Includes national LGBT health orgs  Includes LGBT health centers  Includes local advocacy group

T-Free * Scout * * * * Network Operating Principles The network is here to support the many local tobacco control advocates helping to eliminate tobacco health disparities for all LGBTs. This network is for us and by us. The network promotes collaborative and cross-community work whenever possible.

T-Free * Scout * * * * Top 5 Goals of Action Plan In 2003/2004 a National LGBT Tobacco Action Plan was developed by leaders across the country. The network supports and continues to pursue these goals.  1. Create One National Campaign: One Logo/Name and Message  2. Develop Clearinghouse on LGBT Tobacco Efforts  3. Identify Data Sets for Analysis and Conduct New Research  4. Enhance Connectivity with Larger Anti-Smoking Organizations  5. Build Resources for Developing Programs and Initiatives Overarching Principles:  Recognition of all cultures  Creation of opportunities for all LGBT individuals to participate; develop support systems  Use of inclusive language that reaches broadest group

T-Free * Scout * * * * Top strategies  Given the current environment, the following strategies have been identified as top priorities for the network. 1.Collect LGBT tobacco resources 2.Build LGBT tobacco leadership 3.Disseminate resources 4.Engage new partners (both in community and outside of community)

T-Free * Scout * * * * Network Initiatives  While the work of the network is intended to be driven by community input, an action plan with four initiatives has been prepared to give structure to the work.  The items here are flexible.

T-Free * Scout * * * * Network Initiatives  Youth  Cessation  Clean Indoor Air  State Collaborations

T-Free * Scout * * * * Accomplishments   Participated in three trainings to develop LGBT community leaders, including:   MN Statewide Conference on Tobacco Health Disparities   WA Tobacco Health Disparity Leadership Training Summit   IL LGBT Tobacco Summit   CA National Cancer Institute 2nd Biennial Career Development Workshop   DC LGBT of Color Sampling Methodology Meeting   Provided leadership, staffing and underwriting for the 4th LGBT Tobacco Summit held in July, in conjunction with the International Conference on Tobacco or Health, in Washington DC.   Conducted survey of all state-funded LGBT tobacco control activities and initiated TA for MN and FL

T-Free * Scout * * * * Work In Progress  Collaboration with California’s Tobacco Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP) to field an inventory of LGBT tobacco professionals and LGBT tobacco programs. Expected completion Sept  Collaboration with Howard Brown in Chicago to update and release a handbook on how to run an LGBT treatment group. Expected release Sept  Creation of an LGBT tobacco website, including resource library. Expected to go live in October  Ongoing participation with the Parity Alliance, a cross-cultural group of tobacco control advocates and organizations.  Creation of an LGBT breakout session at upcoming CDC tobacco control meeting.  Planning work for 2007 LGBTI Health Summit and 2007 National Conference on Tobacco or Health. Proposed presentation at 2006 Creating Change conference.  Follow-up with priorities identified at 2006 Tobacco Summit and planning the 2007 Tobacco Summit in MN.

T-Free * Scout * * * * Also Coming  Work with WA state LGBT groups to field an LGBT youth tobacco leadership training.  Case studies of two states with advanced LGBT tobacco control activities.  Work with National Youth Advocacy Coalition to update their youth tobacco guide.

T-Free * Scout * * * * The moment you didn’t know you were waiting for…  A Sneak Peak at our website!!  Here we go….

T-Free * Scout * * * * Just a little tease…

* * Thank you. (Now, lets get to work.)