Coalition Celebrates 06/07 PLCB Grant Accomplishments at Final Dinner
Representatives from six establishments attend the various coalition events
On Wednesday, June 20, representatives from all three coalition schools and two local establishments attended the final coalition dinner for the current grant period. The dinner was held at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. During the meal, a robust discussion about coalition accomplishments and future plans was facilitated by Alan Swigonski, Director of the Waldron Campus Center at Gannon University.
The dinner was the final meal scheduled for the 2006-07 grant year and was proceeded by a luncheon hosted at Gannon University and a breakfast hosted by Mercyhurst College. The breakfast, entitled “Making the grade: Understanding the age compliance program” was presented by Seargeant Wolinsky and Officer Orzechowski from the Erie bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement. The PA LCE began implementing compliance checks in the commonwealth in early 2005 as dictated under the authority of Act 141. Underage Buyers, interns from the various colleges/ universities throughout Pennsylvania, work in conjunction with Liquor Enforcement Officers to enter liquor-licensed establishments and attempt to purchase alcoholic beverages. If the establishment serves the Underage Buyer, a Liquor Enforcement Officer immediately notifies them about the Age Compliance Check and administrative action is taken.
Six local establishments were represented throughout the year at the various events, including representatives from the One Way Inn, the Shaggy Dog, the Gaslight, Sherlock’s, Cornerstone, and Papermoon. The meals provided a forum for owners and managers from local bars, taverns, and restaurants the opportunity to advise coalition members on strategies for engaging other establishments and curbing underage and high-risk drinking in our community.
