Education, Celebration and Advocacy at Prevention Day 2011

	Dakota and Chelsea Smith of Lyndon Institute VTLSP
Representative Diane Lanpher	Deputy Commissioner of ADAP Barbara Cimaglio	Miss Vermont Caroline Bright
Diane Lanpher recognizes Prevention Day on the House Floor	A lovely day to celebrate Prevention

On April 19, Prevention Coalitions from across the state gathered to celebrate the 2^nd annual Prevention Day at the Statehouse. 

Representative Diane Lanpher kicked off the day by recognizing the organizations present on the House Floor.  Next, the crowd heard from a variety of speakers: Miss Vermont Caroline Bright, Rusty Dewees,  ADAP Deputy Commissioner Barbara Cimaglio, Representative Kitty Toll, Representative Diane Lanpher,  Representative Jason Lorber, Representative John Moran. Three youth groups from Vermont spoke about the importance of Prevention in their lives: Cabot KAPOW, Hartford Peer Projects and Lyndon Institute VTLSP.

Several Coalitions set up displays out on the lawn where gorgeous weather allowed participants and legislators to lean, socialize, toss Frisbees, hear live music and thoroughly enjoy the day.

 Prevention Day participants gather on the Statehouse steps for a photo for Because We Care.