Indiana Point of Youth was founded in 1998. Planning for this organization began long before that. The idea came about after two successful Youth Summits, which were sponsored by the Governor's Commission For A Drug-Free Indiana. It was decided that the youth could and should take an active role in alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention activities.  That wasn't all youth were looking at.  They also took strides for public safety, by involving the Governor's Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving.  The is now under the direct leadership of Pamela Earls, the Youth Program Director for the Governor's Commission.  She is leaping forward, with new ideas and new connections.  In 99-2000 we teamed up with the Indiana Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking, and came even closer to them as they became active associates of the youth.