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ADVISORY COUNCIL

The Montana Meth Project has formed an Advisory Council of influential Montanan's to assist and guide the organization. The Advisory Council meets periodically to review the activities, plans, and budget of the Montana Meth Project and provide advice and direction. The advisory board members will play a critical role, as recognized community leaders, in communicating goals and activities of the Meth Project in the Montana community.

Dr. Geoffrey Gamble, Advisory Council Member
Dr. Geoffrey Gamble is President of Montana State University. Gamble says, "As an educator with responsibility of 15,000 students and as an employer with nearly 5,000 employees, I view the current and growing use of methamphetamine as a major societal and educational problem."
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Attorney General Mike McGrath, Advisory Council Member
Mike McGrath is Attorney General for the State of Montana. He states, "Stopping methamphetamine use before it starts - especially among Montana's young people - is essential."
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Liz Marchi, Advisory Council Member
Liz Marchi is President of Montana West Economic Development and a member of Montana Academy of Distinguished Entrepreneurs. She states, "The Meth problem in Montana is shattering the future of our next generation. United in a common goal to overcome this debilitating problem, the Montana Meth Project is our greatest hope in ending this devastating epidemic."
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Linda McCulloch, Advisory Council Member
Linda McCulloch is in her second term as Montanašs State Superintendent of Public Instruction. She is responsible for general supervision of K-12 public schools. She states, "Meth use is one of the biggest risks facing our kids today. The Montana Meth Project is making a tremendous impact in raising awareness and empowering kids to make informed decisions about Meth. It is a remarkable program and I am honored to be a part of the campaign."
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Major General (ret) John F. (Gene) Prendergast, Advisory Council Member
Gene Prendergast is Major General (retired) of the Montana National Guard. He believes, "Meth addiction and production is not only a curse in Montana and the United States, but a curse that is running so rampant that it is quickly becoming a priority one society concern."
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Judge Mike Salvagni, Advisory Council Member
Mike Salvagni has served as a Gallatin County District Court Judge since 1996. He believes, "We must do everything possible to convince our young Montana people that choosing to use meth will ruin their lives. Education is critical to our efforts."
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Anna Sorrell, Advisory Council Member
Anna Sorrell, a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT), is a Family Policy Advisor to Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer. She states, "Like so many Montanans, I know this problem from personal experience. Helping the Montana Meth Project with an aggressive new approach is an exciting prospect."
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Carl Venne, Advisory Council Member
Carl Venne is the Crow Tribal Chairman in Montana. Mr. Venne's Crow name is "Aashiise Dakatak Baacheitchish," which means "One who crosses the big river and becomes a leader." Venne is currently serving his second term as Crow Tribal Chairman—originally appointed to the position in November, 2002.
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