On Wednesday, November 30th, we’ll be going back in time to revisit some of our favorite childhood games like “Jacks, Hopscotch, Marbles and Old Maid.” Join us for lunch and a relaxing afternoon playing games of yesteryear, meeting new friends and having Fun!!
October 2016
September 21, 2016 By
Tommy Lanier
Our guest speaker in October is Mr. Tommy Lanier, retired U.S. Forest Service. Mr. Lanier spent 10 years with the U.S. Forest Service in fire management and 33 years in law enforcement. His last 10 years were with the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program (43 years total). Mr. Lanier retired as Director of the National Marijuana Initiative which supported the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program (HIDTA). In his role as Director, he supported 33 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Programs across the Nation that were funded through the Office of National Drug Control Policy. He facilitated the exchange of intelligence and information between federal, state, and local law enforcement in order of disrupt the marijuana market. Under his leadership, marijuana cultivation on public lands was reduced by over 40%. Mr. Lanier will share some of his experiences and insight. (Mr. Lanier’s picture is at the White House Drug Policy Office)