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Solano County Tobacco Education Coalition (TEC)

The Tobacco Education Coalition (TEC) has led tobacco-free advocacy efforts in Solano County since 1990. The TEC advises the Tobacco Prevention and Education Program, and Coalition members are critically involved in tobacco prevention projects as active participants and leaders.

2010 "Volunteer of the Year" is Arthur Camargo

The Solano County Tobacco Education Coalition has a long-standing tradition of recognizing a member who has shown exceptional dedication and commitment to our mission of reducing tobacco use and its negative impact on our community. Starting in 1994, the Les Ross memorial "Volunteer of the Year" award has been presented in memory of Les, a volunteer who was an incredible force on our Coalition.     

Arthur Camargo was selected in January 2011 for a second time as the outstanding TEC volunteer. He previously held the honor in 2005 for his efforts to make Vacaville's parks smoke free. During his 18 years with the TEC, Arthur has always been in the forefront serving the TEC. This is his tenth term as a Co-Chair. He has been exceptionally active in supporting the TEC mission. In the past year as the 2010 Co-chair, Arthur spoke to the Vallejo City Council on behalf of the TEC to advocate for Tobacco Retail Licensing as an effective way to reduce youth access to tobacco. Arthur is dedicated to educating youth about the harm caused by tobacco. He contributed to the TPEP Youth Media Project - "Expose Tobacco Deceit" - by writing an opinion letter to local newspapers. In his professional life, Arthur works with high school students and conducts tobacco cessation classes in Solano schools.

TEC Co-Chairs for 2011  -   Arthur Camargo and Cassie Ray           

 TEC Meetings

The Solano County Tobacco Education Coalition meets quarterly in January, April, July and October. All meetings are open to the public and new members are always welcome. TEC meetings are held at the Solano County Health and Social Services Department Conference Room 1 at 275 Beck Ave., Fairfield.

The 2011 meetings are: the Annual Meeting luncheon, 12-2 p.m. Jan. 25; and quarterly meetings,  3-5 p.m. April 26; 3-5 p.m. July 26; and 3-5 p.m. Oct. 25. Please contact Marilyn Sexton to RSVP and for additional information.

Resources

Provided below are items that may be of interest to members are prospective members.  If you have any questions regarding the Solano County Tobacco Education Coalition, please contact Marilyn Sexton at 707-784-8902.

• TEC Bylaws
• TEC Membership Form
  

Mission:  To reduce tobacco use and reduce exposure to secondhand smoke in Solano County.

Solano County
Health & Social Services
275 Beck Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.784.8900
800.287.7357
www.tobaccofreesolano.org

TEC Members

Contact Our Team
•.Felicia Flores-Workman
  Project Director

• Marilyn Sexton
  Health Education Specialist