Monday, February 7, 2011

Fighting underage drinking

The New Britain Herald (New Britain, CT) February 5, 2011


"Public service announcements can in fact be meaningful and creative as it turns out, with Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of Connecticut kicking off their annual PSA Contest Thursday to combat underage drinking.
Executive Director Peter Berdon announced the kickoff for the contest at Central Connecticut State University, accompanied by state and university representatives.
In its fourth year, any university student in Connecticut can compete in the PSA contest, provided they have a faculty advisor. With registration due to WSWC by Feb. 16, final submissions of 30 second videos about alcohol and underage drinking must be handed in no later than April 6.
The theme for this year’s contest is avoiding peer pressure. While it’s important for parents and educators to talk with kids about drinking, 'the most effective communicators are your peers,' said Lt. J. Paul Vance of the Connecticut State Police." Read More

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