"We Rock...and So Can You!"
Effingham County Operation Snowflake
April 4, 2009
Dieterich Jr./Sr. High School
Dieterich, IL
Sponsored by
Effingham County Drug Alert Council
in cooperation with
Operation Snowball, Inc.
Operation Snowball is an alcohol and other drug use prevention program
focusion on leadership development to empower youth to lead drug-free
lives. The name originates from the idea that "If I have a
positive impact on you, you can have a positive impact on someone else
and the effect snowballs." Out of this concept emerges "A
community of Caring" - the success of Operation Snowball.
Operation Snowball is Founded on the belief that youth and adults can make responsible decisions when provided factual information and an opportunity to develop an understanding of one's self and motivations.
Operation Snowball is Founded on the belief that youth and adults can make responsible decisions when provided factual information and an opportunity to develop an understanding of one's self and motivations.
WHAT
IS OPERATION SNOWFLAKE?
Operation
Snowflake acts as a prevention (not therapy) program for youth (seventh
and eighth grade) to offer a variety of resources on healthy
lifestyles, leadership and communication skills, and an opportunity to
meet other people in their communities who share the ideals of a
drug-free life. Snowflakes, as they are commonly refereed to,
are usually a full day event. There are speakers and
presentations for people to listen to and interact with as well as
discussion groups to process the information. And of course there
a plenty of fun activities for everyone to get involved with.
Snowflakes are not just a one time events. Meetings and drug free
fun are continued throughout the year.
STAFF
Staff will include
volunteer professionals from social, educational, youth serving, and
government agencies. The staff will also include volunteers and
those youth who organized and designed the programs.
7th or 8th Grade Student in Effingham County.
Willing to attend all sessions and participate in the program for its duration.
Willing to serve as a youth leader and prevention resource to his or her peers and community.
INDIVIDUALS PRESENTLY IN NEED OR TREATMENT FOR EMOTIONAL OR PHYSICAL PROBLEMS ARE NOT APPROPRIATE.
HOW DO I GET IN?
Each student is responsible for the $15 application fee. The fee covers your T-shirt, workshop materials, and food for the day. Students who need help with the fee should include a note with the application. Submissions before March 27th will receive first consideration. Those submitted up to April 4th and those from outside the county will be considered as space allows. Checks will be returned to those not accepted.
*Smoking, alcohol or drug use will not be allowed*
PARENTS PROGRAM
TBA, from 9:15-9:30 p.m. preceding checkout. Open to all family members.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
E-mail [email protected]
or write to
Effingham County Snowball
P.O. Box 552, Effingham, IL 62401
