LCTPC Meeting Minutes: August 2026

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 @ 10:00am

Meeting Minutes

Attendance: (17)

[Names Redacted]

Summary

The Lake County Tobacco Prevention Coalition (LCTPC) monthly meeting was held

virtually and was only a quick check-in opportunity for our members. The meeting began

with the reading of our mission and vision statements by Adrienne Jackson. Next, we

moved to a time for all attendees to share how they have been doing since the storm

and any updates they have. Irene shared a quick update on events the coalition has

participated in over the last month and the community impact. Nicole shared that the

smoke-free air survey is live (http://canihelp.org.in/smokefreeair) and partners should

begin collecting survey responses as soon as possible, with each member having a

goal of collecting 100 responses. Nicole also shared that the coalition is now using the

new social media pages (@lakecountytpc on Facebook and Instagram) and

would like each member organization and individual to begin following the social media

pages. This will increase awareness and page engagement.

Upcoming Events to support:

▪ Hobart Chamber Restaurant Crawl – Aug 29th

▪ International Overdose Awareness Day Event – Aug 30th

▪ Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Kick-off Event – Sept 9th

▪ Lake County Health Dept Mini Resource Fair – Sept 17th

▪ Griffith Police Department Safety Day 2026 – Sept 19th

▪ What’s at Stake – Medicaid Coverage Event – Sept 24th

Action Items:

*Develop your 90-second story that includes an ask for the next meeting

*Collect responses to the smoke-free air survey -

*Invite someone to the monthly coalition meeting - recruit

*Bring flyers/info to the meeting to share with others

*Email flyers/info to Nicole before the meeting for electronic distribution

*Share/support community events hosted by the coalition and its members

*Follow the new social media pages on Facebook and Instagram

*Like & share social media posts to increase awareness & involvement