Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Campaign of North Carolina

The End of the Beginning or the Beginning of the End?

2009-06-01T11:59:00.001-04:00

Hello listeners!

This podcast is late in coming, mainly because I was swamped by life and success and any number of other issues. This podcast is pure catch-up, but I wanted to hit two points in the blog here.

The NY Times article I referenced is here: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/03/fashion/03sexed.html?_r=1&emc=eta1
The NEW Birds&Bees Text Line number is "36263" and you must add "nc" before your first post when you text, as in "nc Where can I buy condoms?"

That does it for us. Expect a new podcast soon! The show can be downloaded or listened to here. And until next time, keep up the good work!

Ads, Art and Registration: Oh My!

2009-03-26T13:41:00.000-04:00

This week’s Podcast looks at the UK’s newest effort to get out the word on contraceptives and pregnancy prevention. We also are very happy to announce the Raising Them Right panel and Art Opening at Duke University, which features Amanda Van Scoyoc’s photography and a panel discussion about teen parenthood featuring experts galore and Sarah Brown of the National Campaign! In addition, we’re happy to report that APPCNC’s 2009 Annual Conference registration is now live online, so be sure to sign up early, before all the good spots are taken!

And now, LINKS:

Can Ads cut teen pregnancy rates? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7965412.stm
Raising Them Right Show and Panel Discussion (It’s FREE!): http://www.raisingthemright.org/exhibit/
2009 APPCNC Annual Conference Registration Online: http://events.appcnc.org/index.php/home
2009 APPCNC Annual Conference Brochure in PDF: http://www.appcnc.org/websitepdf/conference/APPCconference09.pdf

As always the show can be downloaded here. That’ll do it for this week! Keep up the good work!

Two-tracks and Gaston's Woes: Episode 17

2009-03-09T10:12:00.000-04:00

Good day, podcast listeners! This week’s ‘cast features two local stories, one about the Healthy Youth Act and one about Gaston County’s struggle to get information to teens. Without further ado, let’s jump right in:

States Move Away Fromt Abstinence-Only Sex Education as Teen Birth Rates Rise: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,505647,00.html
Related Video: The Birds and the Bees: http://www.foxnews.com/video-search/m/21952676/birds_and_bees.htm#q=north+carolina
Abstinence vs Sex Ed in Battle to Fight Teen Pregnancy: http://www.gastongazette.com/news/gaston_31371___article.html/bridger_sex.html

And if you have any questions about AHAD, go hither! And as always, you can hear the podcast here! And until next time, keep up the good work!

"Forget the airbags and seat belts, honey! They fail 0.05% of the time!"

2009-02-16T08:51:00.002-05:00

Car crashes account for more teen deaths each year than any other cause. Most everyone drives, and most everyone who goes through high school gets driver's education.

But why?

If car crashes kill that many teens, shouldn't we just tell them not to drive?

Of course not. We give them Driver's Education: a series of lessons on safety, situations that might arise during driving and equipment that might save their lives, such as seat belts, anti-lock brakes and airbags.

So why would we tell teens "don't have sex" and leave it at that? That's exactly what North Carolina does currently and parents don't have much of a say in it. But there's a solution!

The Healthy Youth Act, House Bill 88, would Let Parents Decide what their kids need from sex education in schools. You can support it by calling and writing your representative and senators or by going to this site, Amplify and sending an email to your legislators!

And remember: always wear your seat belt and Let Parents Decide!

From the Mouths of Teens

2009-02-09T12:53:00.003-05:00

The Birds-N-Bees Text Line, a service of APPCNC, has been active now for a week. I've had the honor of answering the first texts (46 thus far) and the questions have been telling. There's been a lot of concern over sexual identity, a lot of concern over relationships and a lot of concern about whether a given behavior is normal or not.

Sex is a minefield. Everyone does it, everyone has a sexual identity, but we're not allowed to discuss it in polite company. There's a ton of misinformation out there and some outright lies, and I think these texts show that teens are clearly confused, worried and concerned about their sexual lives and identities.

Let me assure you: whatever you're feeling, it's probably perfectly normal. If you have any medical concerns, call your doctor. It's what they do. And last, but not least, yes, everyone else goes through that, too and no, nobody likes to admit it.

Edit: I'm sorry to have to do this, but this service is only available in North Carolina, so I'm forced to edit this post to remove our number. If you're a teen in North Carolina you can still see our adverts on MySpace. Look for the ads on the right side of the page!

Busting Myths and Building Bridges: Podcast 15!

2009-02-06T13:58:00.001-05:00

This week’s podcast focuses on two recent articles and our newest initiative: the Birds-N-Bees Text Line! The Text Line is a free service where teens can text their questions about sex, STIs or relationships and we’ll respond with 24 hours with the best medically accurate advice we can give. It’s free, but standard text message fees apply.

Edit: I'm sorry to have to do this, but this service is only available in North Carolina, so I'm forced to edit this post to remove our number. If you're a teen in North Carolina you can still see our adverts on MySpace. Look for the ads on the right side of the page!

In other news, the Healthy Youth Act is now online and you can read the text of the bill here. Call your senator and representative and let them know that you support this bill!

And last, but not least, links:

The Myth of Rampant Teenage Promiscuity: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/27/health/27well.html?_r=3&8dpc
2 choices on table for sex education: http://www.fayobserver.com/article?id=317632

You can check out the new show here. Until next time, keep up the good work!

Choosing a Better Future for NC Teens

2009-01-23T12:20:00.000-05:00

We’re back on schedule with the podcasts and this week we have two local news stories as well as a call to arms!

Supporters sense a new chance for broader sex ed: http://www.newsobserver.com/news/education/story/1373041.html
Activists emphasize sex education: http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/1378665.html
The event takes place on February 3rd, 2009 at 10am in the NC Legislative Building. Show up and show your support or call your legislators and urge them to support parent choice with the Healthy Youth Act!

The new show can be found here. Till next time, keep up the good work!

Epsiode 14: Virginity Pledges and LBGTQ Teen Pregnancy

2009-01-09T10:49:00.000-05:00

This week’s show is a short one, collecting two news stories that you might have missed:

Sex Ed 101: The WSJ weighs in on abstinence pledges: http://www.cjr.org/behind_the_news/sex_ed_101.php
High Pregnancy Rate for Lesian, Gay and Bisexual Teens: http://www.agoracosmopolitan.com/home/Frontpage/2009/01/03/02970.html

The podcast returns to its bi-weekly schedule next week, but until then: keep up the good work!

The show can be streamed or downloaded here!

A Baker's Dozen of 'Casts

2008-12-18T13:16:00.000-05:00

Happy Holidays, dear listeners! Today marks our last podcast of 2008 and covers that topic that sends shivers down the spines of parents everywhere: talking to your kids about sex.

Still there? I didn't scare you away?

Something to remember: it's not "The Talk," it's the "TALKS." It's a series of conversation, not a one-time event. And good luck!

This week's references:

Teens and Sex: How to Help Your Kids Dodge Pregnancy and STDs: http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/sexual-reproductive/2008/12/10/teens-and-sex-how-to-help-your-kids-dodge-pregnancy-and-stds.html
SEX: Why We HATE Talking About It To Our Kids: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-meg-meeker/sex-why-we-hate-talking-a_b_148810.html

That's all for this week. Have a Happy Holiday season and a Happy New Year! See you in 2009!

You can download the show here!

A Dozen Podcasts and Rising!

2008-11-21T13:23:00.001-05:00

Today’s podcast focuses on the recent RAND study that discovered a correlation between teen pregnancy and sexual content on media consumed by the teens. What does this mean? What does it mean for teen pregnancy prevention? And what do YOU think about it? Let us know!

CNN: Study links sexual content on TV to teenage pregnancy: http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/11/03/teen.pregnancy/
RAND Report: http://www.rand.org/health/abstracts/2008/11/chandra.html

Have a great Thanksgiving and until next time, keep up the good work! You can find the newest 'cast here.

NC Youth Leadership Council Storms Capitol Hill

2008-11-20T09:42:00.003-05:00

The phenomenal North Carolina Youth Leadership Council (NCYLC) members spent much of last week in Washington, DC expanding their advocacy knowledge and skills. The trip culminated with the council members meeting with staffers from various NC legislative offices. The council members presented a variety of compelling facts regarding comprehensive sex education as well as personal stories. Ultimately, they asked the legislators to commit to stopping the Title V funding stream for the highly ineffective abstinence-until-marriage programs that are currently in NC public schools.

This dynamic group of young people will be advocating for comprehensive sex education in NC public schools through a variety of initiatives in the coming months. Keep your eyes peeled for more information on ways you can become involved in this work. Until then, check out their blogs and other ways you can take action at www.amplifyyourvoice.org

Podcast Ep 11: Talkin' TPPI and AUM and Evangelical Teens

2008-11-07T11:52:00.000-05:00

This week’s podcast is our longest yet, mainly because our news story is that long and that important. Our other section this week is brief and deals with common mistakes that we see on the TPPI grant applications year after year. Read the directions carefully, please and don’t leave out those crucial letters of support.

Red Sex, Blue Sex: Why Do So Many Evangelical Teen-Agers Become Pregnant? http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2008/11/03/081103fa_fact_talbot
TPPI: https://tppi.its.state.nc.us/info/tppi.htm

Until next time, keep up the good work!

You can download the podcast here, as always!

November 19th Teen Parent Network Meeting

2008-10-29T15:43:00.012-04:00

You are invited to APPCNC's Teen Parent Network Meeting, Action for Education for Pregnant and Parenting Students.

When: Wednesday, November 19, 2009 (9:30 - 3:00)
Where: W.E.B. DuBois CDC, Wake Forest, NC

Are you interested in learning how your school or agency can advocate for the policies and support services neeeded for teen parents to complete their education? Then, don't miss this opportunity to:

Review Federal and State laws that protect the educational rights of pregnant and parenting students
Share strategies and local initiatives on how to educate schools, develop policies on equal access, excused absences, homebound instruction, and quality instruction, and work effectively with policy-makers
Develop a plan of action to implement that strives to ensure quality education for all students

Go to APPCNC's website to register - www.appcnc.org/training

We look forward to seeing you on Nov. 19!

Kathy Putnam

Episode 10: the Podcast News Cycle

2008-10-24T11:07:00.002-04:00

This week's podcast is all about the news. We've got abstinence until marriage on the downturn as well as compulsory sex ed in England. Enjoy!

Just Saying No to Abstinence Ed: http://www.newsweek.com/id/164525?GT1=43002
England Adopts Compulsory Sex Education: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/10/24/2400484.htm
Are Better Sex Lessons the Key?: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/7687450.stm

As always, enjoy and email us with any comments! And remember to vote, listeners, or else the terrorists win.

The podcast can be downloaded here!

A Little Less Conversation, A Little More Podcasting

2008-10-13T15:21:00.002-04:00

Good afternoon, listeners and welcome back to the Ounce of Prevention podcast! This week I take a break from the usual format to discuss what I do: podcasting and how you can join the fun. Also, my unnatural love of the Open Source movement. I’m sick, I know, but you benefit!

Audacity: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
OpenOffice: http://www.openoffice.org/
Podbean: www.PodBean.com
Open Source Software for Windows: http://www.opensourcewindows.org/
Uploading a Podcast to iTunes: http://www.apple.com/itunes/whatson/podcasts/specs.html

This week's episode can be heard here. Happy Listening!

As always, comments can be sent to James, your Podcaster. And until next time, keep up the good work!

Electioneerin'

2008-10-02T11:15:00.002-04:00

In case you've been hiding under a rock since 2006, there's an election going on. Aside from that little national election, there's also a number of statewide North Carolina races going on. If you're interested, Democracy NC has put together a nonpartisan voter's guide to the candidates, their qualifications and stances. It's available online here and can also be ordered in print form. It's a great resource, and not at all slanted or skewed unlike some information sources one might name.

And remember, every time an eligible voter doesn't vote, a puppy goes hungry. Think of the puppies.

The Return of the Podcast

2008-09-26T14:41:00.002-04:00

The Podcast is back with another thrilling installment!

How the USA compares in teaching teens about sex: http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2008-09-07-sex-education-side_N.htm
Making a Difference Curriculum: http://www.selectmedia.org/curriculum.asp?curid=1
Child Trends Fact Sheet: How Much Do You Know About Teen Sexual Behavior? http://www.childtrends.org/Files/Child-Trends-2008_08_13_FS_TeenSexQuiz.pdf
2007 Statistics! http://www.schs.state.nc.us/SCHS/data/pregnancies/2007
Billboard Unveiling/Media Reception: Wednesday October 8, 10 am at Fairway Outdoor Advertising's Triangle East office, located at 508 Capital Blvd. in Raleigh. Email James for more information!

You can download or listen to the podcast here!
As always, drop us a line if you have any feedback! Until next time, Keep Up the Good Work!

A New Podcast is a Terrible Thing to Waste

2008-08-29T10:23:00.001-04:00

Today's podcast is a not-cast. I took a break this week to speak directly to all three of my listeners. We need you, podcast-America. We're looking at the Future of the Podcast and we're trying to envision how we'd like the 'cast to evolve. So we need your feedback. Email me at jmartin@appcnc.org and tell me what you think, what you like, what you don't and what you'd like to hear from the podcast. Do this and all your podcasty dreams can come true. It can happen to you, if you are among the very podcasty responses I hear.

Till next time, keep up the good work!

Link!

Hispanic Outreach Prevention Portfolio

2008-08-26T14:56:00.007-04:00

Hello APPCNC Bloggers! I am Olivia Davis, the Hispanic Outreach Coordinator for APPCNC and am very pleased to begin contributing to our blog.

I am working on up-dating our Hispanic Outreach Prevention Portfolio, this is a reference tool containing pertinant informational resources for teen pregnancy prevention providers working with the Latino community.
For those of you who would benefit from such reference tool, I ask: For you and your program, what would be helpful to find in the Portfolio?
Currently, the Portfolio includes information in the following categories:

Facts at a glance-Facts regarding the Hispanic community and teen pregnancy in North Carolina.
Analysis and Research-Noteworthy publications about Latino health and culture, to be cited for funding if needed.
Culture: Understanding facets of Latino culture that are helpful for the provider when working with the Hispanic community.
Programs: Tips for delivering effective programming; Descriptions of programs that are geared towards the Hispanic community and teen pregnancy prevention.
Resources:A comprehensive list of state-wide and national organizations that provide services to the Latino population; Educational materials available through APPCNC and information about funding sources.
Technology: Tutorials and information about how to incorporate technology into programming. Including web-based resources, pod-cast creation and working with the media.

I would be very grateful to receive any suggestions that you may have!

Until soon...

Olivia

C'mon Feel the Burn: Podcast Six is Live!

2008-08-15T09:40:00.001-04:00

Good morning Boys and Girls!

Today’s lesson involves that dirty, dirty deed: tax preparation! No, wait. This week’s podcast covers the gamut from statutory rape to Webinars! Links are below and once again, if you have any feedback, feel free to add it below. We are an evolving beast here at the Podcast and you can shape us to your heart’s desire!

Links!

Early Pregnancies Raise ‘Red Flag’ for Abuse: http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/stories/2008/08/10/teen_pregnancy_abuse.html
The Carerra Model: http://www.evidencebasedprograms.org/Default.aspx?tabid=167
Debunking AUM Myths: http://www.communityactionkit.org/pdfs/Getting_Ready_To_Advocate/Debunking_Abstinence.html
NACCHO Webinar on Internet-Based HIV/STI Prevention Interventions for Adolescents: http://webcasts.naccho.org/session.php?id=1493
CIGNA Foundation Grants: http://www.cigna.com/about_us/community/targeted_grant.html

That does it for us, kids! Until next time, keep up the good work! And as always, you can subscribe via iTunes or listen here!

Episode Five is ALIVE!

2008-07-30T13:54:00.002-04:00

Good day, sports fans! Today we return to sunny Pasadena for the 401st Running of the Teens! Our first link is coming up and boy is it a doozy!

“Program Offers New Take on Sex Education” : http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/07/05/2295369.htm
Cuidate!: http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/research/prs/resources/factsheets/cuidate.htm
Debunking AUM Myths: http://www.communityactionkit.org/pdfs/Getting_Ready_To_Advocate/Debunking_Abstinence.html
Hispanic Symposium 2008: http://www.appcnc.org/trainings.html
Siemen’s Caring Hands United Way Grant

And the podcast can be heard here!

That’s all sports fans! Tune in next time as we see the 123rd Running of the Royals! Good night!

Episode 4 is ONLINE!

2008-07-17T08:39:00.001-04:00

Welcome back friends, to the fourth edition of our ongoing podcast! This edition we talk about states' rejection of Abstinence money, Becoming A Responsible Teen and a Grant Alert to get more PSAs on the cable airwaves. Whee!

LINKAGE:

http://www.idahostatesman.com/yourhealth/story/424549.html - Federal Abstinence Funds Find Fewer Takers

http://www.etr.org/recapp/programs/teen.htm - Becoming a Responsible Teen curriculum

http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/PUBLICATIONS/factsheet/fsabstinenceonly.htm - The TRUTH About Abstinence Only Part 4!

http://www.cablepositive.org/programs-tonycox.html - Cable Positive's Tony Cox Grants

As always, if you have any comments, you can leave them below or email them to APPCNCPodcast@gmail.com. Till the next time, keep up the good work!

To listen, head here: www.appcnc.podbean.com.

Podcast #3 is Live!

2008-06-27T11:04:00.002-04:00

Welcome back, dear friends to the show that never ends! We're so glad you could attend, step inside, step inside!

This week's podcast features the following rays of golden goodness:

The Gloucester Pregnancy Pact: http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1815845,00.html
Making Proud Choices! http://www.etr.org/recapp/programs/proudchoices.htm
The Truth About Abstinence Only: http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/PUBLICATIONS/factsheet/fsabstinenceonly.htm
Smart Girls Training on August 21, 2008: Contact Jean Workman at (336) 845-7720
USDHHS Street Outreach Funding Alert: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/pdf/HHS-2008-ACF-ACYF-YO-0128.pdf

And as always, you can donate online to APPCNC to keep up the podcasting at: http://www.appcnc.org/donatetoappcnc.html

Keep up the good work, North Carolina!

You can download or listen online to the magic here: http://appcnc.podbean.com/2008/06/27/appcnc-podcast-3/

The Price of Teen Pregnancy

2008-06-23T14:43:00.004-04:00

Recently the North Carolina Legislature began its extensive budget conference process, during which the House and Senate Budgets are reconciled on points that may differ. This year one of those points is Teen Pregnancy Prevention.

A question which came up repeatedly is why? Why should we spend money on teen pregnancy prevention?

$3,868.

That is how much it costs for the average annual costs of a child born to a teen mother aged 15-17. That works out to an annual cost of $312,000,000 per year to taxpayers in North Carolina.

Of course, that's a purely financial number. It doesn't even try to put a cost of the looks you get when you walk into your high school classroom with that 9 month baby belly. It doesn't cover the rumors about you. It doesn't cover the pain of child birth or the response your parents give you when you tell them you're pregnant. It doesn't cover the 3 am feedings or the lack of sleep or the wear and tear on your body that comes from giving birth too young. It doesn't cover the feelings that you're in over your head or the fears that you're not going to be a good parent. It doesn't cover the nights you could have spent with friends or the times you could have gone out and had fun, but can't because you have a baby to take care of. It doesn't cover the cost of that moment when you realize that your childhood is over because you have a child of your own to take care of.

Of course, the cost of preventing teen pregnancy is a great deal less: less than one percent of the annual cost of paying for pregnant and parenting teens. All it takes is the right message to abstain or to be responsible when engaging in sex.

Please, call the North Carolina Legislators who are working on the budget conference and let them know that you understand the true cost of teen pregnancy and that they need to be willing to invest in prevention before it's too late.

Because, ultimately, we either pay now or they pay later.

SENATE CONFEREES

HOUSE CONFEREES

Senator Bill Purcell (D) (Co-chairperson)

Room 625, Legislative Office Building

Raleigh, NC 27603-5925

O: (919) 733-5953

H: (910) 276-7328 (Scotland, Richmond, Stanly, & Anson)

E-mail: Williamp@ncleg.net

Sen. Doug Berger (D) (Co-chairperson)

Room 622, Legislative Office Building

Raleigh, NC 27603-5925

O: (919) 715-8363

O: (919) 671-6565 (Franklin, Granville, Vance, & Warren)

E-mail: Dougb@ncleg.net

Sen. Steve Goss (D)

Room 1118 Legislative Building

Raleigh, NC 27601-2808

O: (919) 733-5742

H: (828) 265-2943 (Alexander, Ashe, Watauga & Wilkes)

E-mail: Steveg@ncleg.net

Sen. Martin Nesbitt (D)

Room 300-B Legislative Building

Raleigh, NC 27603-5925

O: (919) 715-3001

O: (828) 252-0490 (Buncombe)

E-mail: Martinn@ncleg.net

HOUSE CONFEREES CONTINUED

Rep. Jennifer Weiss (D)

Room 532, Legislative Office Building

Raleigh, NC 27603-5925

O: (919) 715-3010

H: (919) 678-1367 (Wake)

E-mail: Jenniferw@ncleg.net

Rep. Beverly Earle (D) (Co-chairperson)

Room 634, Legislative Office Building

Raleigh, NC 27603-5925

O: (919) 715-2530

O: (704) 333-7180 (Mecklenburg)

E-mail: Beverlye@ncleg.net

Rep. Bob England (D) (Co-Chairperson)

Room 2219, Legislative Building

Raleigh, NC 27601-1096

O: (919) 733-5749

O: (828) 245-7626 (Cleveland & Rutherford)

E-mail: Bobe@ncleg.net

Rep. Verla Insko (D) (Co-Chairperson)

Room 307 B1, Legislative Office Building

Raleigh, NC 27603-5925

O: (919) 733-7208

H: (919) 929-6115 (Orange)

E-mail: Verlai@ncleg.net

Rep. Jeff Barnhart (R) (Vice-chairman)

Room 608, Legislative Office Building

Raleigh, NC 27603-5925

O: (919) 715-2009

O: (704-786-2012 (Cabarrus)

E-mail: Jeffba@ncleg.net

Rep. William Brisson (D)

Room 1325, Legislative Building

Raleigh, NC 27601-1096

O: (919) 733-5772

O: (910) 862-7007 (Bladen & Cumberland)

E-mail: Williambr@ncleg.net

Rep. Linda Coleman (D) (Vice-Chairperson)

Room 301 N, Legislative Office Building

Raleigh, NC 27603-5925

O: (919) 733-5974

H: (919) 266-9037 (Wake)

E-mail: Lindac@ncleg.net

Rep. Charles Thomas (R)

Room 418C, Legislative Office Building

Raleigh, NC 27603-5925

O: (919) 715-3012

O: (828) 681-5516 (Buncombe)

E-mail: Charlest@ncleg.net

HOUSE AND SENATE OVERALL BUDGET CONFEREES AND LEADERS

SENATE CONFEREES

HOUSE CONFEREES

Senator Linda Garrou (D) (Co-Chairperson)

Room 627, Legislative Office Building

Raleigh, NC 27603-5925

O: (919) 733-5620

O: (336) 922-4192 (Forsyth)

E-mail: Lindag@ncleg.net

Senator Charlie Albertson (D) (Co-Chairperson)

Room 525, Legislative Office Building

Raleigh, NC 27603-5925

O: (919) 733-5705

H: (910) 298-4923 (Duplin, Lenoir, & Sampson)

E-mail: Charliea@ncleg.net

Senator Charlie Dannelly (D) (Co-Chairperson)

Room 2010 Legislative Building

Raleigh, NC 27601-2808

O: (919) 733-5955

H: (704) 392-1227 (Mecklenburg)

E-mail: Charlied@ncleg.net

Sen. Walter Dalton (D)

Room 523, Legislative Office Building

Raleigh, NC 27603-5925

O: (919) 715-3038

H: (828) 287-2908 (Cleveland & Rutherford)

E-mail: Walterd@ncleg.net

Senator Kay Hagan (D)

Room 411, Legislative Office Building

Raleigh, NC 27603-5925

O: (919) 733-5856

O: (336) 379-8721 (Guilford)

E-mail: Kayh@ncleg.net

SENATE LEADERS

President Pro Tempore of Senate

Sen. Marc Basnight (D)

Room 2007, Legislative Building

Raleigh, NC 27601-1096

(Dare, Beaufort, Camden, Currituck, Hyde, Pasquotank, Tyrrell, & Washington)

919-733-6854 - Raleigh

E-mail: Marcb@ncleg.net

Senator Tony Rand (D) (Rules Chairman)

Room 300C, Legislative Office Building

Raleigh, NC 27603-5925

O: (919) 733-9892

O: (910) 222-8096 (Cumberland & Bladen)

E-mail: Tonyr@ncleg.net

Rep. Mickey Michaux (D) (Senior Chair)

Room 1227, Legislative Building

Raleigh, NC 27601-1096

O: (919) 715-2528

O: (919) 596-8181 (Durham)

E-mail: Mickeym@ncleg.net

Rep. Alma Adams (D) (Co-Chair)

Room 304, Legislative Office Building

Raleigh, NC 27603-5925

O: (919) 733-5902

O: (336) 517-2312 (Guilford)

E-mail: Almaa@ncleg.net

Rep. Martha Alexander (D) (Co-Chair)

Room 2208, Legislative Building

Raleigh, NC 27601-1096

O: (919) 733-5807

O: (704) 558-4670 (Mecklenburg)

E-mail: Marthaa@ncleg.net

Rep. Jim Crawford (D) (Co-Chair)

Room 2301, Legislative Building

Raleigh, NC 27601-1096

O: (919) 733-5824

O: (252) 492-0185 (Granville & Vance)

E-mail: Jimcr@ncleg.net

Rep. Phil Haire (D) (Co-Chair)

Room 639, Legislative Office Building

Raleigh, NC 27603-5925

O: (919) 715-3005

O: (828) 586-1771 (Jackson, Haywood, Macon & Swain)

E-mail: Philliph@ncleg.net

Rep. Joe Tolson (D) (Co-Chair)

Room 305, Legislative Office Building

Raleigh, NC 27603-5925

O: (919) 715-3026

O: (252) 827-2749 (Edgecombe & Wilson)

E-mail: Joet@ncleg.net

Rep. Doug Yongue (D) (Co-Chair)

Room 1303, Legislative Building

Raleigh, NC 27601-1096

O: (919) 733-5828

O: (910) 276-1727 (Hoke, Robeson & Scotland)

E-mail: Douglasy@ncleg.net

HOUSE LEADERS

Speaker Joe Hackney (D)

Room 2304, Legislative Building

Raleigh, NC 27601-1096

O: (919) 733-3451 (Orange, Chatham, Moore)

E-mail: Joeh@ncleg.net

Rep. Hugh Holliman (D)

Room 2301, Legislative Building

Raleigh, NC 27601-1096

O: (919) 715-0873

O: (336) 248-6272 (Davidson)

E-mail: Hughh@ncleg.net

Rep. Bill Owens (D) (Rules Chairman)

Room 635, Legislative Office Building

Raleigh, NC 27603-5925

O: (919) 733-0010

O: (252) 335-1850 (Camden, Currituck, Pasquotank, & Tyrrell)

E-mail: Billo@ncleg.net

Podcasting!

2008-06-16T15:53:00.002-04:00

As you might have heard, APPCNC is now podcasting. So far we've got two episodes up with a goal of having a podcast every two weeks. Check it out here: APPCNC's Podcasts!

If you have any comments, story ideas or other strange noises, email them to us at APPCNCPodcast@gmail.com!

Thanks and good luck!