#RIEndGame: Rhode Island Tobacco Free Teen Alliance Take Down Tobacco Day at the State House  
EVENT DATE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18TH  
EVENT LOCATION: RHODE ISLAND STATE HOUSE BELL AREA

Welcome to the Rhode Island Department of Health's annual Take Down Tobacco formerly called Kick Butts Day at the State House registration. This event is being organized by the Rhode Island Tobacco Free Teen Alliance partners and other community-based organizations to get RI to be the first tobacco free generation!

The event will kick off at the Rhode Island State House Bell Area located at 82 Smith Street, Providence 02908. Teens from across the state will send a collective message about the dangers of vaping, tobacco use, and flavor tobacco products while  promoting tobacco free living.  

Please be aware, this event is for parents/guardians and most importantly high school and middle school teens grades 8-12 only. Teens cannot register for this event as an individual. Teens who would like to participate MUST be associated with a teen group, community-based organization, and/or school group, and or an adult. Adult leads are responsible for registering the teen group. The program coordinator/adult must attend and supervise their teen participant(s) the day of the event.

Teen groups and programs will be responsible for coordinating and collecting parent/guardian consent, permissions, transportation to and from the event (as per school, group, or organization's policy) and photo release forms. Please be aware of the adult-to-teen ratio. There should be one adult for every 10-15 high/middle school age teens.  

Groups may arrive as early as 2:30pm. It is ideal to arrive by 3pm. Upon sign-in, photo release forms will be collected, participants will receive event merchandise and other promotional items (while supplies last). The press event will begin at 3:30pm followed by a walk around the State House.

The actual walking portion of the event will begin around 5 PM. The exact start time may be subject to change, however please note that the walk will in fact occur.

Registered groups will receive a confirmation email with additional event information- talking points, event details, photo release forms, post event details, and more.  

Take Tobacco Down Schedule
2:30 - 3:15PM  Teen groups arrive + sign-in at State House
3:30 - 4:30PM  Teen Briefing + Presentation + Call to Action  
4:30 - 5:45PM  Teen Walk + Formation on State House stairs
5:45 - 6:45PM  Post Event Gathering + Eats at the Department of Administration  
6:45 - 7:00PM  Event Close
 
**This is a free event. The time frame above is subject to change as we draw closer to the date.

EVENT PLANNERS & SPONSORS: Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, Rhode Island Department of Health's Tobacco Control Program and Maternal Child Health Program, Rhode Island Tobacco Free Teen Alliance partners - AS220, East Bay Regional Prevention Coalition, West Warwick Public Schools, Blackstone Regional Prevention Coalition, Warwick Public Schools, Oasis International, Refugee Dream Center, Tiverton Prevention Coalition, Office of the Child Advocate and more.

More details to come.............we will keep an eye on the weather and notify the registration contact if there is in climate weather or delays. If you have any questions feel free to contact Benvinda Santos at Benvinda.santos@health.ri.gov or call 222-7637.  

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Do you plan to attend the Take Down Tobacco event at the Statehouse with your teen group? *
What is the name of the organization & teen group you are affiliated with? Only adult program directors, coordinators, parents/guardians and or leaders may register a group. Please note, program leads must attend and supervise their teen group throughout the duration of the event. If you are a parent attending with your teen not affiliated with a program insert - NA.     *
Please identify your teen group type. Select the one that applies best. *
What city or town is your teen/teen group affiliated with? *
The first name of the point person that will supervise the teen/teen group. *
The last name of the point person that will supervise the teen/teen group. *
The program title of the point person that will supervise the teen/teen group. If not a teen program insert- NA. *
The email address of the point person that will supervise the teen/teen group. *
The work/cell phone number of the point person that will supervise the teen/teen group. We will not share your cell phone number with outside parties. *
An emergency phone (cellular) where can reach you? We will not share this number with outside parties.  This is for safety purposes and for planners to be able to reach you. *
How many teens do you plan to bring to the State House? We will contact you as the event draws closer to confirm the number.   *
What age group(s) do you plan to bring to the State House?  Please check all that apply. *
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What type of transportation will your group use to get to and from the State House? *
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Do you plan to invite local decision makers, school administrators and or movers and shakers  from your area?   *
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Take Down Tobacco Post Event
There will be an "after walk" reception immediately following the walking portion of the event approx. 6:00PM - 6:45PM at the Department of Administration cafeteria across from the Statehouse. There will be sandwiches, snacks and refreshments (while supplies last). Does your teen/group plan to attend?   *
A registration confirmation with additional information about the event will be sent to the email address you provide. Please re-confirm your email address here and then click Submit below to complete the registration. Thank you! *
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