Joanne Collins

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  www.888betsoff.org/news/awareness_week.htm - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 2/24/2006    Last Visited: 4/26/2008  

  "National Problem Gambling Awareness Week is an effort to raise awareness of problem-gambling issues and the availability of treatment throughout the country," said Joanne Collins, chairman of the Alliance and a member of the Port Authority of Kansas City's Board of Commissioners.
  
  "Throughout the year, the Alliance promotes the availability of free treatment, but participating in the national effort this week provides us with an opportunity to further educate Missouri residents about problem-gambling issues and that help is just a phone call away," she said.

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  Published on: 8/15/2006    Last Visited: 3/13/2007  

  "Kansas City is a great location to hold this conference," said Joanne Collins, outgoing chairwoman of the Missouri Alliance to Curb Problem Gambling.

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  Published on: 8/3/2006    Last Visited: 3/13/2007  

  "We have programs, educational exhibits and presentations throughout the year, but recognizing one month of the year as Responsible Gaming Education Month helps to put the spotlight on the seriousness of problem gambling and the variety of programs Missouri has to help problem gamblers and their families," said Joanne Collins, a member of the Port Authority of Kansas City's board of directors and chairwoman of the Alliance.
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  "We're happy to host this conference for the third year in a row," Collins said.

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  "Shelly has completed 60 hours of compulsive gambling counselor training and continues to study to increase her knowledge of the topic of problem gambling and addiction," said Joanne Collins, chairperson of the Missouri Alliance to Curb Problem Gambling.

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  Published on: 6/1/2005    Last Visited: 11/3/2006  

  Joanne Collins To Chair Problem Gambling Alliance
  
  Joanne Collins, a member of the Board of Commissioners for the Port Authority of Kansas City, recently was named chairperson of the Missouri Alliance to Curb Problem Gambling, a group of public, private and non-profit organizations that work together on issues related to gambling.
  
  Collins, a former member of Kansas City's City Council, was elected for the one-year term last week to replace outgoing chairperson Kevin Mullally, executive director of the Missouri Gaming Commission.
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  As chairperson, Collins will oversee the Alliance's participation in the planning of the Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse, Aug. 16-18, in Kansas City.
  
  "Research on problem gambling issues in Missouri is vital to improving the services currently offered to Missouri residents," Collins said."Through a study of the state's Disassociated Persons Program and additional studies scheduled this year, we hope to learn more on how we can reach out to help problem gamblers and their families."
  
  Collins said the Alliance will continue to increase its awareness and educational efforts throughout the state.She also said that the Alliance is planning to expand its prevention efforts in Missouri schools through grants currently being offered by the Port Authority of Kansas City.
  
  Collins currently chairs the Port Authority's Problem Gambling Committee.She served on Kansas City's City Council from 1974 to1991 and currently is a member of more than 40 not-for-profit organizations.She also holds presidential, gubernatorial, regional, county and local appointments.She has worked in the fields of banking, insurance, real estate sales, postal services and community building.

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  About Port Authority: Advisory Committees - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 8/15/2008    Last Visited: 8/15/2008  

  Joanne Collins, Port Authority, Chair

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  About Port Authority: Board of Commissioners - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 8/18/2008    Last Visited: 8/18/2008  

  Joanne Collins

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  Archived Online Gambling News :: November 2005 - by... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 11/1/2005    Last Visited: 10/15/2006  

  KANSAS CITY, Missouri - Joanne Collins, a member of the Board of Commissioners for the Port Authority of Kansas City, recently was named chairperson of the Missouri Alliance to Curb Problem Gambling, ... (Read more)
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  KANSAS CITY, Missouri - Joanne Collins, a member of the Board of Commissioners for the Port Authority of Kansas City, recently was named chairperson of the Missouri Alliance to Curb Problem Gambling, ... (Read more)

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  Fighters of Underage Gambling Receive Grants - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 1/29/2005    Last Visited: 9/8/2006  

  Port Authority member and chairperson of the Missouri Alliance to Curb Problem Gambling, Joanne Collins, said she is worried about the problem gambling amongst youth.

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  Kansas City Star | 01/31/2006 | Grants awarded to... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 1/31/2006    Last Visited: 1/31/2006  

  "Youth gaming is a problem of growing concern," said Joanne Collins, a Port Authority member and chairwoman of the Missouri Alliance to Curb Problem Gambling.

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