The purpose of the Mecklenburg County Teen Tobacco Use Prevention Advisory Board is to conduct youthled prevention education and advocacy efforts, provide leadership and promote policy changes. This council will provide insight on teen issues that relate to the goals of the Mecklenburg County Teen Tobacco Prevention. Advisory Board membership requires recommendation from an adult who is familiar with the nominee and can provide insight on the nominee's strengths. If this teen is selected to the Advisory Board he/she will conduct efforts in the local community that tie in to statewide efforts.

Qualified nominees will be contacted and given an opportunity to interview with a panel of peers. Nominees should be high school-aged youth with experience in tobacco prevention activities. Students can be rising seniors but due to the fact that we are attempting to create a sustaining effort for next year, we are not currently accepting recommendations for current seniors. Seniors will, however, be included in the panel of peers. Thank you for taking the time to complete a letter of recommendation and for being a supporter of the wonderful youth in North Carolina.