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The California Council on Alcohol Problems
(CAP) is the missionary arm of the churches of California in
the areas of alcohol, other drugs, and gambling. CAP is church-related
and is accountable to more than 30 denominations represented on
the CAP Board of Directors. CAP was incorporated by the State of
California as a public benefit corporation in 1939. It has had a
continuous ministry for the past 65 years. CAP's programs include:
- Alcohol and other drug prevention and education
activities within churches: CAP's staff speaks at worship
services, church schools, seminars, conferences, schools, service
clubs, ministerial groups, etc. CAP has a library of videos that
are available for groups to borrow (send for a catalog). A great
variety of printed materials are available for distribution to
churches and schools. Packets for pastors and church executives
are given to church leaders across the state.
- Outreach and monitoring of legislation
(bill tracking) are vital parts of our work: CAP testifies
before Assembly and Senate committees; makes personal contacts
with legislators; publishes the Capitol Re-CAP (a legislative
newsletter that goes to 10,000 churches, organizations, and individuals);
assists individuals and churches in the protest of alcoholic beverage
licenses.
- Media Outreach: CAP's staff maintains
personal contact with editors and reporters of California newspapers
and magazines. Local TV news stations often interview staff. CAP
has submitted op-ed pieces to secular press, and has been quoted
in U.S. News, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle
and many other California newspapers. CAP's media outreach also
includes denominational publications and is often quoted in local
parish papers. CAP is frequently quoted in the public press.
- Research is basic to the work of CAP, CAGE
and ANEF. We analysis annual reports of the California Board
of Equalization, the California Highway Patrol, the National Highway
Safety Council, Beverage Bulletin, Center for Science in the Public
Interest, Marin Institute, etc. CAP assists students, lawmakers
and others in research projects.
- CAP is an active, supporting member
of the American Council on Alcohol Problems (a national organization
of similar state organizations). CAP is also an active member
of the National Coalition Against Legalized Gambling (a national
organization of similar state groups). CAP's Executive Director
is a board member of ACAP and NCALG. CAP gives financial support
to both national organizations.
Printed History: A 24-page "Brief History of CAP"
was compiled in 1996, and is available without cost from the state
office. It tells of the many issues that CAP has represented in
the State Capital, and lists former Board presidents and Executive
Directors since 1939.
State Headquarters:
California Council on Alcohol Problems (CAP)
803 Vallejo Way
Sacramento, CA 95818-2152
Phone: 916-441-1844
Fax: 916-441-2323
ONE MISSION - THREE CORPORATIONS
The Purpose of CAP is stated in our incorporation
papers: " The Califonia Council on Alcohol Problems shall
constitute and function as a statewide agency through which Christian
denominations, other religious groups and concerned individuals
may cooperate for moral, educational, social and scientific solutions
of beverage alcohol problems, and to seek for every effective means
to promote abstinence for the individual, and the control of the
manufacture and use of alcoholic beverages."
Corporate Structure: The California Council
on Alcohol Problems was incorporated on October 18, 1939, and has
maintained a continuous ministry in California since that date.
The CAP Board of Directors meets at least once a year. The CAP-ANEF
Executive Committee meets four times a year. A permanent set of
annual minutes is maintained in the State Office. Form 990 is filed
with the Internal Revenue Service every year. Form 199 is filed
with the California Franchise Board annually. A CPA audits books
annually.
Officers and Executive Committee:
President: Rev. Ehrhardt Lang, 3460 Via Arnez, Lompoc, CA 93436
Vice-President: Rev. Paul R. Demant, 5955 S. Elm Ave., Fresno, CA
93706
Vice-President: Bishop William Cruver, 4900 N. Figueroa St, Los
Angeles, CA 90042
Secretary: Mrs. Audray Johnson, 11330 Pierce St., Riverside, CA
92515
Treasurer: Mr. Arthur R. Johnson, 10669 Balfour Reach, Truckee,
CA 96161
ANEF President: Rev. Milton Steck, 401 West Monte Vista, Vacaville,
CA 95688
Executive Director: Rev. Harvey N. Chinn, 803 Vallejo Way, Sacramento,
CA 95818
Advocate-Attorney: Fred Jones, Law Offices at 12120 Herdal Dr, Auburn,
CA 95603
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