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Our Mission
The Century Council is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to fighting drunk driving and underage drinking. Headquartered in Washington, D.C. and Chaired by Susan Molinari, The Council develops and implements innovative programs and public awareness campaigns and promotes action through strategic partnerships. The Century Council promotes responsible decision-making regarding drinking or non-drinking of beverage alcohol and discourages all forms of irresponsible consumption through education, communications, research, law enforcement, and other programs.  |
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| About The Council |
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America's leading distillers have funded The Century Council for over fifteen years, allowing the Council to become a leader in the fight against drunk driving and underage drinking.
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May 2, 2008
MARION, NC — Congressman Heath Shuler and The Century Council partnered today to bring a life-saving lesson about the dangers of drunk driving and underage drinking to students of McDowell County High School. Brandon Silveria and his father Tony spoke to students about the importance of “making the right choice” about alcohol – and if students are under the age of 21, that the only responsible decision is not to drink. Brandon is a young man who was involved in an alcohol-related crash at age 17 just before his high school prom. The Century Council is a national not-for-profit organization funded by distillers dedicated to fighting drunk driving and underage drinking.  April 28, 2008
NIPOMO, CA — Congresswoman Lois Capps and The Century Council partnered today to bring a life-saving lesson about the dangers of drunk driving and underage drinking to students of Nipomo High School. Brandon Silveria and his father Tony spoke to students about the importance of “making the right choice” about alcohol – and if students are under the age of 21, that the only responsible decision is not to drink. Brandon is a young man who was involved in an alcohol-related crash at age 17 just before his high school prom. The Century Council is a national not-for-profit organization funded by distillers dedicated to fighting drunk driving and underage drinking. April 25, 2008
OLATHE, KS — Congressman Dennis Moore and The Century Council partnered today to bring a life-saving lesson about the dangers of drunk driving and underage drinking to students of Olathe Northwest High School. Brandon Silveria and his father Tony spoke to students about the importance of “making the right choice” about alcohol – and if students are under the age of 21, that the only responsible decision is not to drink. Brandon is a young man who was involved in an alcohol-related crash at age 17 just before his high school prom. The Century Council is a national not-for-profit organization funded by distillers dedicated to fighting drunk driving and underage drinking. April 23, 2008
TERRE HAUTE, IN — Attorney General Steve Carter and The Century Council partnered today to bring a life-saving lesson about the dangers of drunk driving and underage drinking students of Terre Haute South Vigo High School. Brandon Silveria and his father Tony spoke to students about the importance of “making the right choice” about alcohol – and if students are under the age of 21, that the only responsible decision is not to drink. Brandon is a young man who was involved in an alcohol-related crash at age 17 just before his high school prom. The Century Council is a national not-for-profit organization funded by distillers dedicated to fighting drunk driving and underage drinking. April 17, 2008
ISLAND TREES-LEVITTOWN, NY — Assemblyman Joseph Saladino and The Century Council partnered today to bring a life-saving lesson about the dangers of drunk driving and underage drinking to students of Island Trees High School. Brandon Silveria and his father Tony spoke to students about the importance of “making the right choice” about alcohol – and if students are under the age of 21, that the only responsible decision is not to drink. Brandon is a young man who was involved in an alcohol-related crash at age 17 just before his high school prom. The Century Council is a national not-for-profit organization funded by distillers dedicated to fighting drunk driving and underage drinking. April 15, 2008
FLORENCE, NJ — Attorney General Anne Milgram, Jerry Fischer of the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control and The Century Council partnered today to bring a life-saving lesson about the dangers of drunk driving and underage drinking to students of Florence Township Memorial High School. Florence Township Memorial High School will be the first of four presentations across the region this week. Brandon Silveria and his father Tony spoke to students about the importance of “making the right choice” about alcohol – and if students are under the age of 21, that the only responsible decision is not to drink. Brandon is a young man who was involved in an alcohol-related crash at age 17 just before his high school prom. The Century Council is a national not-for-profit organization funded by distillers dedicated to fighting drunk driving and underage drinking. April 9, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC — Ninety-seven percent of American teen girls (ages 15-17) agree that underage drinking is not worth the adverse consequences it can cause. Yet two-thirds (68%) of American teens (boys and girls) admit they – or someone they know – have made regrettable decisions linked to drinking, according to a new survey from The Century Council, a Washington-based group which fights unlawful underage drinking. The nationwide survey, conducted by KRC Research, examined a wide range of attitudes, beliefs and behaviors of 500 boys and girls ages 12-17. April 8, 2008
SALISBURY, NC — State Representative Lorene Coates, State Representative Fred Steen, State Representative Jeff Barnhardt, State Representative Linda Johnson, State Senator Andrew Brock, State Senator Fletcher Hattsell, the Rowan-Kannapolis ABC Board and The Century Council all partnered today at the first of three events in the area to bring a life-saving lesson about the dangers of drunk driving and underage drinking to local high school students. April 7, 2008
MARYVILLE, TN — Congressman John J. Duncan, Jr. and The Century Council partnered today to bring a life-saving lesson about the dangers of drunk driving and underage drinking students of Heritage High School. April 7, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC — Continuing its efforts to fight underage drinking and support of family and healthy living, The Century Council joined with D.C. United as an Official Corporate Partner of their 2008 soccer season. The Century Council, a national not-for-profit funded by distillers dedicated to fighting drunk driving and underage drinking, will share Ask, Listen, Learn: Kids and Alcohol Don’t Mix, a program designed in partnership with Nickelodeon to educate parents and youth about the dangers of underage drinking. April 4, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC — The recent release by the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration of the 2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) shows some promising statistics regarding underage drinking. March 26, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC — George Mason University and The Century Council today announced the launch of a multi-year research effort, “Understanding Teen Drinking Cultures in America,” designed to provide a foundation for future efforts to fight underage drinking. March 13, 2008
BOISE, ID — A recent survey commissioned by The Century Council, a national not-for-profit organization funded by America’s leading distilled spirits producers, revealed that nearly half of all mothers think underage drinking is acceptable under some circumstances. March 13, 2008
Little Rock, AR — A recent survey commissioned by The Century Council, a national not-for-profit organization funded by America’s leading distilled spirits producers, revealed that nearly half of all mothers think underage drinking is acceptable under some circumstances. February 14, 2008
HUNTSVILLE, AL — Attorney General Troy King joined The Century Council to announce a program to fight underage drinking in Huntsville today. February 13, 2008
CLEVELAND, OH — A recent survey commissioned by The Century Council, a national not-for-profit organization funded by America's leading distilled spirits producers, revealed that nearly half of all mothers think underage drinking is acceptable under some circumstances. February 12, 2008
DOTHAN, AL — Attorney General Troy King joined The Century Council to announce a program to fight underage drinking in Dothan today. | |
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| What We Do |
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Latest Initiative:
New Public Awareness Campaign to Fight Underage Drinking
Are you doing your part to stop underage drinking? Recent research commissioned by The Century Council reveals that 65% of underage youth who drink obtain alcohol from family and friends. Equally important, only 7% of youth report that they obtained alcohol from retailers who failed to check for identification. |
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