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Drug Policy Alliance briefed commission on Club Health conference to be hosted in San Francisco
Summary
Laura Thomas of the Drug Policy Alliance asked the Entertainment Commission to cosponsor the Club Health conference (May 28–30) in San Francisco, described conference themes (drug use, event management, policing and public-safety in nightlife) and noted a $250 registration fee and open call for abstracts.
Laura Thomas, deputy state director for the Drug Policy Alliance, updated the Entertainment Commission on planning for the Club Health Conference, an international meeting of researchers and practitioners on nightlife, substance use and related health issues. "2013 marks the first time that it's gonna be held in The United States," Thomas said, and asked the commission to consider cosponsorship and to participate in program planning.
Thomas described program themes that align with commission interests — alcohol and drug impacts in nightlife, venue design and management, health and safety standards, policing and preventing violence at nightlife events — and said the conference will be held at the Mark Hopkins Hotel May 28–30. She noted a $250 registration fee and that the commission could request reduced access for commissioners through cosponsorship; she also said abstracts are being accepted from both academics and local practitioners.
Commissioners asked whether the conference would also address daytime large-scale events such as parades and festivals; Thomas said yes and welcomed suggestions for local presenters and a role for the Entertainment Commission in program content. Staff (Jocelyn) was asked to coordinate future updates as planning progresses.
