January 2021 e-newsletter

In Case You Missed It, 2 Big Pieces of News

MADD has a new National President – Alex Otte

Read about her here.

As part of a national regionalization, MADD VA, MADD MD, MADD DE and the District of Columbia now comprise the MADD Mid-Atlantic Region.

What will stay the same in VA:

MADD VA staff Cristi Cousins and Jennifer Hamilton will continue to coordinate education and outreach, underage drinking/impaired driving prevention, special events, law enforcement support and recognition, volunteer management and social media activities in VA.

What will change in VA:

An Executive Director will be hired to lead the region.

MADD MD Victim Services Manager, Robin Stimpson will be providing Victim Services and oversight in VA. New volunteer opportunities will be available!

MADD MD Program Manager Bryna Clark-Braverman will be expanding the Victim Impact Panel program in VA. New volunteer opportunities will be available!

More news to come!

Calendar

Tues., Feb. 9 6-7 pm – MidAtlantic Region Online Victim Support Group via Zoom

Link: https://madd.zoom.us/j/91097099232.

Meeting ID: 910 9709 9232

Password: 397693

One tap mobile+13017158592,91097099232#

Questions? Contact robin.stimpson@madd.org

Fri. Feb. 12 12-1 pm – Power of Parents Workshop via Zoom. To register contact cristi.cousins@madd.org. Also available by appointment!

2-3 pm – Power of Youth Workshop via Zoom. To register contact cristi.cousins@madd.org. Also available by appointment!

Fri. Feb. 19 12-1 pm - MADD VA Mini Volunteer Orientation via Zoom. To register contact cristi.cousins@madd.org. Also available by appointment!

Sun. April 18 – Save the Date! MADD Mid-Atlantic Virtual Candlelight Vigil

If you would like a picture of your loved one included on the virtual tribute wall during the ceremony, please send it to cristi.cousins@madd.org

Sat. May 15 – Save the Date! Walk Like MADD – Virginia

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We need volunteers to assist with planning, recruitment of walkers/teams, fundraising and community outreach to spread the word about the Walk. Contact cristi.cousins@madd.org

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Impaired Driving Stories in the News

12/30/20 Alcohol and Speed Related Crashes up in 2020 and here.

12/31/20 Jazmine Allen, 21, Culpeper

1/2/21 Dakota Justice, 21, Carroll County

1/6/21 Intoxicated Woman Causes Crash

1/14/21 Gina Battle, 56, Roanoke City

1/15/21 James Sanders, 64, Giles County

1/16/21 Christopher Carrington, 41, Buckingham County

1/18/21 Victoria Woolcott, 22, Hanover

1/28/21 Woman Sentenced in Chesterfield DUI Crash

1/30/21 Jordan Barksdale, 23, Chesterfield

Did You know that there is a victim support library available on MADD’s website? You can print copies of any of our excellent victim support publications in English or Spanish. #NoMoreVictims