SAVE THE DATE!
The 5th National Summit on Smokeless and Spit Tobacco, sponsored by the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Office of Continuing Education, is schedule for September, 21-23, 2009 at Monona Terrace in Madison, Wisconsin.
Contact Chris DeIuliis, deiuliis@uwosh.edu, for more information.
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April 30,2008
Dear Little League Volunteers,
Oral Health America 's National Spit Tobacco Education Program (NSTEP) and Little League International are pleased to announce the 2008 NSTEP Slogan Contest on the health consequences of using spit tobacco.
In 10 words or less, Little Leaguers should create an original slogan that effectively describes the hazards of spit tobacco use. All Little League Baseball and Softball players age 14 and under are eligible. All entries must be received by July 3, 2008.
The National Spit Tobacco Education Program will award the winner a paid trip for two for one night, including airfare, hotel accommodations and ground transportation to the Little League Baseball World Series in Williamsport, Pa. (Please note: The World Series begins August 15, 2008 and concludes August 24, 2008. The winner must be able to travel during this period.)
The winner will receive a prize valued up to $500 and the winner's league will receive $500 from the National Spit Tobacco Education Program.
For the Official Slogan Contest Rules and contest form for 2008 click Here . Thank you in advance for your support of the NSTEP program and the slogan contest.
Sincerely,
Scott Rosenberg
Director of Public Relations
Little League International
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NEWS: A New Report Adds Weight to Research Confirming that Spit and Smokeless Tobacco Products Can Cause Cancer A review published in the July issue of The Lancet Oncology finds that although users of smokeless tobacco products (STPs) likely have a lower cancer risk than smokers, they are still increasing their risk of developing several types of cancer.
Full report available here (It is necessary to log on to the site, but registration is free)
__________________________________________________ Spit Tobacco Grades Add Up to a Dismal "D"
Oral Health America's NSTEP grades states on high school male spit tobacco use and state excise taxes--the result is a national "D" grade. Read More»
Spit Tobacco Report Card
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