What We Do
Membership & Partners
Members and partners represent all sectors of the Hastings community. There are no attendance requirements for membership however members are expected to demonstrate consistent support for the work of the Coalition.
Leadership
The lead agency for the Coalition is the Hastings Youth Advocate Program. The Project Director for the Coalition is the Hastings Youth Advocate Program Director. A Coalition Coordinator, in consultation with the Project Director, is responsible for coalition development as described in the Drug Free Communities (DFC) grants program.
Decision Making
Decisions are made as needed at regular Coalition meetings by the membership in attendance. The format for decision-making is based on a simple majority vote.
Regular Meetings
Except when otherwise specified, regular meetings are held virtually from September through June on the third Thursday of every month at 10:00 AM. The Coalition does not meet in July and August.
Committees
Committees can be established on an as-needed basis.
Communications
Regular communications are made between meetings via an email distribution list. Agendas are sent in advance and minutes are distributed after each meeting. Other information is also distributed through the distribution list.
