TTAC Fundamentals of Evaluation Web-based Course – Open Registration
September 2-November 21, 2008
The Fundamentals of Evaluation Web-based course is an interactive learning experience using visual aids, group discussion, self-assessments, and individual learning activities. Participants apply concepts presented in the lessons to build their evaluation skills.  The Fundamentals of Evaluation course starts September 2, 2008 and continues for 12 weeks, ending on November 21, 2008. The course contains 7 modules; each module is covered in two weeks, and each module requires a commitment of between 3 and 5 hours for learning activities.  The deadline for registration is August 18, 2008. For more information about the training or to register, click here.

6th Annual National LGBTQ Anti-Tobacco Summit: Be A Movement, Not A Market
September 22-23, 2008
Kansas City, MO
This 6th annual conference “Be A Movement, Not A Market” will attract LGBTQ and tobacco control leaders from across the country. The conference will give participants opportunities to learn best practices, network with tobacco control leaders, share lessons learned, and make plans to improve LGBTQ health. Click here to view the conference website. Registration is open through September 1.

African American Tobacco Control Conference: A Community Under Siege: The State of Black California and Tobacco Use
September 26, 2008
Los Angeles, CA
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH), California Tobacco Control Program (CTCP) is pleased to invite you to this important conference themed “A Community Under Siege: The State of Black California and Tobacco Use”. It will be held on September 26, 2008 at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel. The purpose of the conference is to increase awareness and understanding of the impact of tobacco use in the African American community and to call the community to action toward reducing tobacco-related disease and mortality. Key partners in he planning and coordination of the conference include the California Black Health Network (CBHN), and other expert stakeholders.  For more information about the conference or to register, click here.

2008 Wisconsin Tobacco Prevention & Control Conference:  Accelerating Change with Best Practices
November 18-19, 2008
Madison, WI
The purpose of the Wisconsin Tobacco Prevention and Control Conference is to strengthen the unified commitment to the tobacco control movement by providing advocates with tools to improve the effectiveness of programs and policies. Attendees will learn how to apply best practices in tobacco control, and will have opportunities to exchange ideas and resources through networking. Click here for the conference website.

The 14th World Conference on Tobacco or Health
March 8-12, 2009
Mumbai, India
This conference is held every three years to bring together world leaders in tobacco control.  Considering the growing impact of tobacco in Asia and Africa, now is an important time to build global networks as well as interest and awareness in the health of local communities. Click here for an overview of this event.  Click here for online registration.

5th National Summit on Smokeless and Spit Tobacco
September 21-23, 2009
Madison, WI
The 5th National Summit on Smokeless and Spit Tobacco is designed to support health care professionals, public health and policy professionals, tobacco treatment specialists, scientists, physicians, dentists, dental hygienists, state and federal tobacco prevention and control administrators, tobacco program staff and advocates who have an interest in smokeless and spit tobacco.  The Summit is the primary forum professionals in the smokeless tobacco field have to come together to learn of best practices, share success stories, hear about prevention and cessation approaches that work, and become aware of the latest research in the field.  It also provides these professionals a specific opportunity to network with their colleagues nationally and internationally.  The Summit is pleased to announce that the following organizations have already agreed to serve as sponsors: Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, which will serve as the exclusive sponsor of the summit reception; Wisconsin Tobacco Prevention and Control Program; and the Wyoming Department of Health.  The Summit website will be online soon; in the meantime, call or email Chris DeIuliis (800-633-1442 or deiuliis@uwosh.edu) for more information.

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