Join the Coalition
To join, please contact:

Tobacco Free Kansas Coalition
5375 SW 7th Street, Ste. 100
Topeka, Kansas 66606
(785) 272-8396

Membership Form
Bylaws
TFKC Board of Directors and Staff


Membership
As of July 12, 2007, all new or current members of the Tobacco Free Kansas Coalition will no longer pay membership dues.  To be a member for the 2009-10 year, please print, complete and mail the membership form to the TFKC offices or fax to (785) 272-5870.  Mailing address is located on the form.

Benefits and Responsibilities
Benefits of Membership & Who We Are
- Opportunity to influence policies to reduce tobacco consumption in Kansas in order to save lives and health costs.
- Participation in trainings and conferences on specific tobacco-related areas.
- Coordination of planning activities related to local and statewide tobacco-use prevention and cessation programs.
- Current updates on federal, state and local tobacco-related health issues, via phone, e-mail, mail, newsletter and website.
- Technical assistance and support for local tobacco-use programs and policy issues.
- Networking opportunities with local, state and national advocates for tobacco control.

Responsibilities of Membership
- Promote and support the mission of Tobacco Free Kansas Coalition by promoting a tobacco-free lifestyle for all Kansans.
- Network with local and state partners to disseminate information to other allied groups. - Membership in Coalition standing committees and task forces.
- Provide in-kind support through assistance with staffing, mailings, publications, presentations, leadership assistance, etc.
- Commitment to support Coalition objectives and to avoid involvement with any tobacco company or tobacco company front group associations in conflict with the Coalition's mission.



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Youth Prevention
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Youth Access
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Facts and Figures
In Kansas:
  - 17.9% of adults smoke
  - 20.6% of high school students smoke
  - 11,800 kids (under 18) become new daily smokers each year
  - $927 million in annual health care costs directly caused by smoking
  - 161,000 kids are exposed to second-hand smoke at home

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