February Parents Council Meeting – Discussion and Screening of HAZE: The Movie. HAZE is a feature documentary that addresses the national crisis of alcohol abuse and hazing on college campuses.
Click here to download the flyer
HAZE Special Event Flyer (279.7 KiB, 82 hits)
Sunday, February 21
Doors open at 1:30. 
2:00 – Screening of HAZE: The Movie (View the trailer here)
Panel discussion following film with:
Michael Herring
Richmond Commonwealth’s
Attorney – Richmond, VA
“Your Kids in the Courtroom”
Grant Azdell
Dean of Students
Randolph Macon College
“Your Kids at College”
Dr. Ruddy Rose
Director
Virginia Poison Control Center
“Your Kids in the Emergency Room”
Free popcorn and drinks!
Questions? Email us for more information: ParentsCouncil@commonwealthparenting.org
*************************************************************************************************
Upcoming Events
Check out what’s on our calendar in 2010! Each meeting will include time for conversation, time for sharing information, and a topic of interest to parents.
March: Balancing Family Life, Dealing With Stress
Thursday, March 25th, Time TBD
April: You Ask, We’ll Deliver (Topic to be determined by membership feedback)
Tuesday, April 20, Time TBD
May: Parents Council Member Luncheon – Year in Review: Looking Back and Looking Ahead
Thursday, May 6, 11:30 AM
*************************************************************************************************
Parents Council Corner
by Denise Miller, Parents Council Chair
What is the Parents Council of CP?
PC of CP is a group of representatives consisting of parents, grandparents and other caregivers interested in promoting the mission of Commonwealth Parenting through their respective organizations. The Mission of Commonwealth Parenting is: To build a stronger community by teaching proactive parenting skills to parents and caregivers in central Virginia through quality education, communication and support.
What is PC of CP’s goal?
To develop strong and productive partnerships by connecting families and caregivers in schools, religious institutions, and other community groups in central Virginia to the services and resources provided by CP, as well as to related community resources groups that promote healthy, strong, stable and nurturing relationships.
Who can become a member of the Parents Council?
If you are a member of a PTA, a Parent Association, a Parent Education ministry in a faith based organization, a moms club, a neighborhood association, a networking group or an interested individual…we want you to join us!
How can I get involved?
It’s very easy! Contact us for more information: 804-545-1272 or www.commonwealthparenting.org. We’d love to see you at one of our membership meetings, which will be published in our next newsletter. Each issue of ParentTalk will have a page devoted to Parents Council. You’ll find helpful information, upcoming meeting dates and special event announcements each quarter.
Click here to contact us about getting involved. Be sure to include your particular area of interest. We look forward to seeing you!