Problem gambling prevention providers' connect, Oregon.

1. PGS Prevention Monthly Connect Call
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September 5, 2014
Problem Gambling Prevention
Attended by: Kim Haak; Jessica Jacks; David Visiko; Jerry O’Sullivan; Shawn
Martinez; Jennifer Versteeg; Danette Killinger; Lisa Miller; Nancy Martin; Beth Freese;
JoDee Ridderbusch; Deanne Mansveld; Andy Cartmill; Roxann Jones

2. PGS Prevention Monthly Connect
Agenda
10:00 - 10:10 Introductions/Roll Call
10:10 - 10:30 AMH Update
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-2015 Outreach Calendar
- Service Element
- October Conference
- New Electronic Gambling Machine Updates
- Regional Training Debrief
- No October Call
10:30 – 10:45 2015 OPGAM Discussion
10:45 – 10:55 Check in Sharing
- Successes & Challenges
10:55 – 11:00 Wrap Up: Items for next meeting?

3. PGS Prevention Monthly Connect
AMH Update
• The 2015 PG Awareness calendars – Mid October distribution date.
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Calendar size has been increased to 11” x 8.5” Plan is to include the
new Helpline address and artwork.
• Currently looking at the Service Element language for Problem
Gambling Prevention for revisions for the 2015-17 biennium.
• AMH and the Oregon Council on Problem Gambling are hosting the
Oregon PGS conference on October 9th and 10th in Newport at the
Hallmark Resort. Keith Whyte from the National Council on Problem
Gambling, Jeff Marrotta, and others will be presenting on the past,
present and future of problem gambling, internet gambling and
internet gaming. Registration information contact Patricia Alderson
at patricia.alderson@state.or.us

4. PG Prevention Monthly Connect
AMH Update Continued:
• Joint Prevention Coordinator business meeting on October 8th at the
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Hallmark Resort 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. UPDATE: overnight room
reservation registration discount for lodging at the Hallmark
has been extended to Sept. 15th.
• The Lottery is rolling out their new VLT’s.
 Speed of play – can go as quickly as the individual can hit the spin button
 Targeted demographics – machines have variety of games on each machine to
attract different interest etc.
 Responsible Gambling – machines include clocks so the individual can track the
amount of time that has elapsed since they started play; credits are reflected in
number of credits and $$$$; and the new machines have the capacity to
incorporate other responsible gambling options in the future.
 Retailer Training – PGS team viewed the problem gambling video that the
Lottery utilizes during their trainings, and the lottery has agreed to make it
available on-line. Discussions are underway on how prevention can be involved
in the retailer trainings at the local level.

5. PG Prevention Monthly Connect
AMH Update
•PGS Regional Training Summary – Regional Training feedback information was
summarized into the following areas. PGS staff are know taking the information in those
four areas and developing a work plan. When the document is finalized a copy will be
forwarded to providers.
 Training
 System Development
 Partnership Development
 Resources Issues/Needs
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6. PG Prevention Monthly Connect:
No Call in October. Hope to see everyone
at the conference in Newport!
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7. PG Prevention Monthly Connect
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2015 Problem Gambling Awareness Month
What would you like to see happen????
Group decided to table discussion and bring back
for future discussion after coordinators have
time to consider.

8. PG Prevention Monthly Connect
Check in / Sharing
• Successes
• Challenges
Wrap Up
• Items for next meeting?
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9. PG Prevention Monthly Connect
Check in / Sharing
 Kim – Clackamas: Developing partnership with National Guard. Participating in
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afterschool kick off event in Early October.
 Jessica – Deschutes: Introduced David Visiko as the new PG Prevention Coordinator in
Deschutes. Welcome David!
 Shawn – Josephine: Recovery Fair in Josephine County is on September 23rd. Problem
Gambling Awareness is ingrained into the activities at the recovery fair.
 Lisa – Marion: Will be conducting in class presentations around the Artwork contest
for PGAM in March. Working on increasing prevention in their social media
messaging etc.
 JoDee- Tillamook: Working on Brain Health with their coalition “It Starts with Youth”.
Youth’s responsibility in taking care of their own brain. Will be starting providing a
curriculum in October that focuses on alcohol abuse but incorporating gambling and
the impact on their developing brain.
 Jennifer – Lincoln: Working on streamlining referral process with Tx provider,
discussing on how to train law enforcement, judges to raise awareness.

10. PG Prevention Monthly Connect
Check in / Sharing
 Andy – Washington: Gearing up for schools with request for presentations. Provides
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relapse prevention information in the Jail. Hosting a radio show during PGAM –
Community Matters and we will work to make that available on Prevention Website.
Doing suicide prevention work. Has become QPR and Assist Trained. Incorporating
problem gambling awareness into the suicide prevention work.
 Jerry – Douglas: Event called “The Blast” for recovery and prevention. Will feature 5 K
run with colored cornstarch, and a Health Fair . Health fair includes information
about suicide and gambling prevention, and other great activities. Kicking the year
off on a good foot
 Beth – Polk: New coordinator in Polk County. Welcome Beth!
Wrap Up
• Items for next meeting?
 Conference Debrief
 Tabled discussion for OPGAM

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