2024 Conference Attendee Page

Thank you for attending our 2024 Annual Conference! We hope you enjoyed spending the day with us on November 18.

Evaluation: In order to receive a certificate of completion and CEUs you must fill out the survey by Monday 11/25/24.

Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/COCA-Annual-Conference-Feedback_2024

Continuing Education Credits Now Available
Kutztown University School of Social Work will be sponsoring Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Certificates will be emailed to you after the conference.

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Presentation Slides 

Congratulations to all our award winners!

THE ROGER S. HERTZ EDUCATION AWARD: For ongoing commitment to development and/or provision of drug and alcohol programming in a school setting.
Sara George, Berks County Intermediate Unit
THE JOSEPH “BUD” HAINES COMMUNITY AWARD: For ongoing commitment to preventing drug and alcohol abuse in the community.
Greg Day, Caron Treatment Centers
THE FRANCIS “FRAN” DREXLER PUBLIC SAFETY AWARD: For ongoing commitment to providing law enforcement-related services that prevent, combat and intervene on drug and alcohol-related problems.
Officer Samuel J. Calabria, Muhlenberg Township Police Dept. Resource Officer for Muhlenberg High School
THE BETTY J. MCDONOUGH TREATMENT AWARD: For ongoing commitment to the treatment of addiction.
Kerin Kohler, Women’s Health Center, Reading Hospital
THE ALGOT “AL” ECKSTROM RECOVERY AWARD: For ongoing commitment to the recovery from the disease of addiction.
Scott Althouse, Easy Does It, Inc.
THE GEORGE J. VOGEL, JR. PRESIDENT’S AWARD: For overall ongoing commitment as a volunteer, leader or professional in the treatment, prevention and intervention of substance use disorder.
Danelle Bower, Reading Area Community College & former Board Member, COCA   
THE SPOTLIGHT AWARD: For an individual whose exceptional contributions often go unnoticed but have a profound impact on our community.
Barbara Lopez, County of Berks
CHAMPION OF THE MISSION AWARD: For both the tenure and active support of an individual, school or organization’s ongoing commitment to COCA’s vision and mission.
Dr. John Vafeas, Kutztown University Dept. of Social Work
Donna Garipoli, TASC