The Century Council

http://www.centurycouncil.org/about/about.html

Mission Statement:

"The Century Council, launched in May 1991 and funded by America's leading distillers, promotes responsible decision-making regarding beverage alcohol and fights alcohol abuse, focusing on drunk driving and underage drinking problems. The Council's funding companies (Bacardi U.S.A., Inc.; Brown-Forman; Constellation Brands, Inc.; DIAGEO; Future Brands, LLC; Hood River Distillers, Inc.; and Sidney Frank Importing Co., Inc.) have invested more than $175 million in the last ten years in programs that fight against the misuse of their products.
The Century Council is headquartered in Washington, DC. An independent Advisory Board made up of distinguished leaders in business, government, education, medicine and other relevant disciplines assists the Council in development of programs and policies.

The Century Council, operating on the philosophy that collective action can have a greater impact than individual efforts, involves all sectors of the community including beverage alcohol wholesalers and retailers, law enforcement, public officials, educators, insurers, health care professionals and private citizen organizations in the fight against alcohol misuse."


Here is a letter that I sent to The Century Council:

November 27, 2007

The Century Council
1
310 G Street, NW
Suite 600

Washington, DC 20005

Tel: 202-637-0077

Fax: 202-637-0079

To Whom It May Concern:

My name is Gillian Liddicoat and I am a freshman at Eckerd College in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Recently I wrote a research paper on the harsh realities of drinking and driving and its impacts on society and the United States’ economy.
The Century Council has made an outstanding effort to reduce and prevent drinking and driving and I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge your progress.

I was exploring the Century Council’s website and came across the efforts and programs that it has created to encourage students across America to resist from drinking and driving. From speakers like Brandon Silveria to online workshops for college students, the Century Council has affected thousands and thousands of people and has influenced them enough to make the best, rational decisions.

The issue of drinking and driving is so important to me because I have had family members injured due to a drunk driver. I think that the efforts the Century Council continues to enforce are wonderful junctures in today’s expanding and experiencing society.

It would be great if you could send me any new updates that the Century Council has proceeded with. I really appreciate what you and your fellow workers have done for the prevention of drinking and driving among all Americans. I look forward to receiving more information. Thank you very much for your time and hard work.


Sincerely,

Gillian Liddicoat

Eckerd College
P.O. Box 1085
4200 54th Ave. S.
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711