Smokefree Powwows

This toolkit will help you plan and host a successful smokefree powwow or other event. It provides the rationale behind smokefree events and tools to help you clearly communicate, promote and enforce a smokefree policy.

You can download the entire toolkit, or just specific sections. Throughout, you‘ll find Word templates for certain flyers, signs and outreach materials, allowing you to download and customize them for your event.

Click here to download the complete toolkit

General Toolkit

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This section is for the primary event coordinator. It provides a general overview of what goes into a smokefree event, the planner‘s role and how to make it a success.

It includes:

• Talking Points
• Smokefree Event Fact Sheet
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Pre-Event Flyer
• Event Flyer
• Sample Smokefree Policy Language
• Tobacco-free Event Fact Sheet
• Designated Smoking Area Fact Sheet

Communication, Marketing and Advertising

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This section is for the event planner(s) in charge of the event‘s communication, promotion and marketing.

It includes:

• Talking Points
• Sample Web Copy
• Media Release Template
• Sample Newsletter Copy
• Sample Radio Script
• Sample Script for Emcee, Arena Director or Whip Man/Woman
• Pre-Event Flyer
• Event Flyer

Security Section

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This section is for the event planner(s) in charge of the event‘s security.

It includes:

• Talking points
• Process for Handling Violations
• Tips for Training Volunteers
• Tips on Talking Respectfully to Elders About the Policy

Vendors Section

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This section is for the event planner(s) in charge of working with the event‘s vendors.

It includes:

• Talking Points
• Smokefree Policy Language To Insert in Vendor Application/Agreement
• Table Tent (for vendors to display at their booth and help communicate the policy)