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Our Mission is to eliminate death and disease caused by tobacco use.
Get Involved
Membership
As a member you have the unique opportunity to play an active role in the prevention and reduction of tobacco use among Johnson County youth and adults. As a member you will have the opportunity to:
 | How do I become a member? |
| Call 319-338-2366 for more information |
| Use the Click & Pledge button to join online |
| Download a
membership form and mail it with payment to CAFE Johnson County 120 N Dubuque St Suite 205 Iowa City, IA 52245 |
| Attend a meeting on the third Thursday of the month (visit the Calendar to find the next meeting date) |
| How much is an
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| What is the time
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| What are some ways I can become involved? |
| Advocacy Team Role: Identify and pursue opportunities to educate local, county and state elected officials about tobacco control initiatives including excise tax increases, clean indoor air legislation, and comprehensive tobacco control funding Tactics: Email campaigns, letters to the editor, petition drives, attendance at legislative forums, city council and county supervisor meetings, and attending events at the state capitol Regular Meeting Time: None, only occasional strategy sessions Communication: Primarily email, some phone calls Training Required: CAFE Volunteer Orientation (1 hr), Advocacy training
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| Community Ambassadors Role: Raise awareness of CAFE and educate about tobacco control in the county by participating in activities and events Tactics: Community and university events Regular Meeting Time: None, participate as available for activities/events Communication: Primarily email, some phone calls Training Required: CAFE Volunteer Orientation (1 hr)
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| Youth Council Role: Teens and adults interested in youth tobacco issues providing direction to efforts targeting youth Tactics: JEL, YEL, street marketing activities, Kick Butts Day, Tar War program, Great American Smokeout Regular Meeting Time: Bi-monthly Communication: Emails, phone calls Training Required: CAFE Youth Orientation (1 hr) or CAFE Volunteer Orientation (1 hr)
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| Impact Team Role: Assist with organizational functions Tactics: Data entry and database management, website maintenance, newsletter production, membership follow-up Regular Meeting Time: Weekly or monthly schedule of office hours Communication: Office interaction with staff Training Required: CAFE Volunteer Orientation (1 hr), GiftWorks database training (1 hr), FrontPage website design software (must have previous knowledge)
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