Latest Articles and Meeting Minutes-
A complete listing of articles that we have written and minutes for our latest meetings.
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Brochures -
A list of our brochures you can download and print. Everything from Meth to Prescription Drugs.
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Welcome -
Welcome to the Action for the Betterment of the Community home on the Web!
Our Mission...
Action for the Betterment of our Community is a group of citizens from the greater Sturgis area who have united to identify community strengths and resources, to promote community cohesion, healthy lifestyles and positive experiences for people of all ages. A.B.C. is committed to raising awareness on issues relating to alcohol, tobacco, drug abuse, and violence. We strive to mobilize resources to address these social problems through the provision of education, activities, and training.
It is Our Responsibility to...
Listen to the youth, to mentor and direct them in life for positive results. Create opportunities for the youth to be involved and recognized by their community
Set respectful boundaries within the community. Model good citizenship, trustworthiness, respect, fairness, and responsibility. Provide the community with education about prevention, parenting, and other community concerns
Up Coming Events -
July
7-7-2009
Ordinance 25 meeting at Meade County Courthouse 1:00 p.m.
7-9-2009
Character Speaks Calendar meeting 9:00 a.m. SDFS office.
7-9-2009
ABC Coalition meeting – Program: Nancy Kile, Mato Paha Preservation 11:30-1:00.
7-11-2009
Bikes, Arts and Music Festival, Sturgis City Park 10:00-Dark.
7-13-2009
Seeds of the Community Group, Noon Chamber of Commerce.
7-14-2009
Tobacco Meeting @ Weimers 8:00 a.m.
7-16-2009
Summer Sizzle on Main Street Sturgis, Family Event 4:00-9:00.
7-20-2009
ABC Board meeting Noon @ Law Enforcement Center.
7-25-2009
Mid-Year Conference for CADCA in Louisville, KY.
Look for ABC’s leadership sessions July 20th and 22nd and the Sturgis Center for the Arts
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