Vermillion, SD Chapter
Pres. - Jane Reasoner V.P. - Hannah Korkuska
Next week - Christmas break. Next meeting Wednesday, January 9, 2008.
Every 15 Minutes
Once again, S.A.D.D. set up a table at the Grand March for students to participate in the "Arrive Alive" project during prom. Those that volunteered a breath in the breathalyzer will receive a free t-shirt that reads "I Arrived Alive". Last year, 131 prom goers participated in the campaign (that was 70% of all Prom attendees). This year, we blew our goal out of the water and got 90% participation at prom.
This year, our project carried over to the After Prom party. Again, those that volunteered a breath in the breathalyzer got a chance to win a $300.00 gift certificate to Best Buy. We had 85% participation at After Prom.
This project rewards those that make good decisions, and it also helps to show the community that it is the social norm NOT to drink alcohol on Prom night. The t-shirts are funded through a grant from the Department of Highway Safety. Thank you Roy Meyer and team for partnering with us.
S.A.D.D. holds "Lighing the Way; S.A.D.D. turns 25" at the high school.
S.A.D.D. members performed a living billboard on Hwy 50 urging drivers to wear their seatbelts..
John Wenande, retired detective from Rapid City, talked to 7th and 9th graders about gun safety. His program, "Safe Neighborhoods", was sponsored by S.A.D.D.
Laura Kahlandt, a USD senior, spoke to S.A.D.D. and guests about her experience in a D.U.I. accident.
Peter Marshall
40% of VHS Seniors report driving after drinking at least once in the past 12 months.
36% of VHS Seniors report using marijuana at least once in the past 12 months.
