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Hey, it's time for Red Ribbon Week Campaign 1997

A Brief History:

Red Ribbon Week Campaign originated when Federal Agent Enrique Camarena was murdered by drug traffickers in 1985. After his death a small community displayed red ribbons out of respect for Mr. Camerena's courage. The red ribbon has grown...it is a symbol of commitment to reduce the demand for illegal drugs in each community. Individual communities decide which week to actually celebrate. The mission of the Red Ribbon Week Campaign is to present unified and visible commitment toward the creation of a drug free America. This campaign is designed to establish a network of people in every community to support drug free choices.

Need ideas for your Red Ribbon Week Campaign? Here's one:

NEBRASKA IMPROVISATIONAL THEATRE

Nebraska Improv Theatre consists of teams of trained students from many Nebraska schools who design and produce skits dealing with alcohol and other drug prevention for presentation to students and adults across the state.

IMPROV SKITS WOULD BE EXCELLENT FOR YOUR RED RIBBON WEEK!

Contact one of the teams in your area for a presentation anytime during the school year.

Teams trained in 1996:

Ą Burwell: Linda Senn or Jo Donner 308-346-4088 or 308-346-4968

Ą Columbus: Karen Hoops 308-563-1984

Ą David City Aquinas: Mrs. McMahon 308-367-4221

Ą Gothenburg: Jan Christensen, Dennis Davenport 308-537-3651

Ą Hastings St. Cecilia: Cathy Genung 402-462-2105

Ą Lexington: Rick Halley 308-324-4691

Ą Norris: Judeen Price 402-791-5778

Ą Pleasanton: Bob Bednar 308-388-2041

Ą Scottsbluff: Kandi Hofmeister 308-635-7116

Ą St. Paul: Julie Miller 308-754-4433

Teams trained in 1997:

Ą Arcadia: Lyn Simon Van Slyke 308-789-6522

Ą Columbus Scotus: Claudia Kiser 402-564-7165

Ą Clay Center: Tiffany Duncan 402-762-3561

Ą Harvard: Kathi Johnson 402-772-2171

Ą Norfolk: Cheryl Spittler 402-644-2516

Ą North Bend: Mariann von Rein 402-652-3268

Ą West Point: Lori Steinbach 402-372-5546

Ą Lincoln Action Program: Jaimie Anderson, Joleen Podtburg, Brandon Schmeichel 402-471-4515

Ą Morril: Nancy Sakurada 308-787-1836

Ą Wolbach: Maryth Owen 308-246-5232

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Think of the following groups when distributing your Red Ribbons:

Ą elementary, middle, senior high schools Ą businesses

Ą preschools Ą hospitals

Ą parochial schools Ą library

Ą colleges/technical schools Ą treatment centers

Ą churches Ą nursing homes

Ą Chamber of Commerce (Info. to Chamber newsletter Ą parent/teacher conferences)

For promotion and awareness, consider the following:

Ą Alternative activities (speakers, dance, etc.)

Ą PSA's to tv's, radios, local papers, school papers. News releases, press releases.

Ą Marquee owners: Red Ribbon related message.

Ą fliers to homes

Ą signs

School activities might include some of the following:

Ą distribute Red Ribbons to students, parents, teachers, school employees

Ą kick off week with a breakfast sponsored by local clubs providing and serving food

Ą ask students/staff to tie Red Ribbons to their cars and bikes

Ą plan contests, i.e., essay, poster, coloring--award prizes donated by local businesses

Ą designate a day or the week as a particular day, i.e., Wear Red Day, Rally Day, Recognition Day, etc.

Ą decorate schools (inside/outside) with red ribbons/posters/banners

Ą host an after-the-game dance, alternate activity, allowing people in red to get in free

Ą organize assemblies/programs -- include parents

Ą share alcohol/drug information at a table during lunch periods; before/after school

Ą have pledges available for those interested and post

Ą plan special health/drug awareness day and invite community and parents

Ą support/offer activities as "Boo in the Zoo," "Say Boo to Drugs," Halloween Party

Ą begin drug free youth group

Ą ask the library to set a special area aside for alcohol/drug information, prevention

Ą observe a special day as Community Kick-Off

Ą release red balloons with elementary students

Ą hand out red suckers with a note attached

Ą tie red ribbons to gas station pump handles

Ą police officer basketball game

Ą reason for saying "no" to drugs--best three receive a cookie or candy

Ą free ice cream in school cafeteria--if wearing red ribbon

Ą free pop at a local restaurant--if wearing red ribbon

Ą PSA's by students over the intercom during Red Ribbon Week Campaign

Business activities may include some of the following:

Ą provide Red Ribbons for employees

Ą designate your business as a drug free establishment

Ą purchase ribbons for distribution by schools, community, etc.

Ą place message in monthly billing statements and advertisements

Ą promote Red Ribbon Week Campaign in newsletters, grocery bags, marquees

Ą hang posters inside/outside of business promoting Red Ribbon Week

Ą sponsor a Red Ribbon Week Campaign community/school program or activity

Ą offer special discounts for people wearing read or a red ribbon

Ą donate prizes fro poster, coloring, song or speech contests, poems, etc. promoting a drug free message

Ą ask employees to tie a red ribbon on their cars, desks, registers, etc.

Family activities may include some of the following:

Ą display Red Ribbons on doors, mailboxes, trees, cars, porches

Ą talk with your children about drugs, including alcohol

Ą practice resistance skills with each other

Library activities may include some of the following:

Ą distribute Red Ribbons and have available at desk

Ą decorate the library with Red Ribbons, posters, signs, banners

Ą make a section on drug awareness

Media/TV/Radio/Newspapers may choose to use some of the following:

Ą wear Red Ribbons (anchor, weather people, news reporters, etc.) distribute to employees

Ą decorate offices and building with Red Ribbons

Ą spread information to the community to provide community awareness--PSA's

Ą allow plenty of news articles to be printed and announced

Ą initiate employee assistance program

Government activities may include some of the following:

Ą allow employees to wear Red Ribbons

Ą decorate interior/exterior of building and offices with Red Ribbons

Ą allow representative to help with Red Ribbon Week activities

Ą encourage full participation of law/fire departments

Ą contact press to support Red Ribbon Week Campaign activities

Ą declare a proclamation for Red Ribbon Week Campaign

Ą initiate employee assistance program

Youth Organizations (Drug Free Youth Groups, Leadership Groups, 4-H, Boy/Girl Scouts, etc.) may want to do some of the following:

Ą organize, purchase Red Ribbons for the week

Ą sell Red Ribbons for a fund raiser

Ą plan special event for members/school during week, ie., health fairs, drug awareness programs

Ą distribute Red Ribbons to all homes in the area

Ą provide activities for elementary students

Sports teams may want to choose from the following activities:

Ą distribute and wear Red Ribbons to all participants

Ą offer discount to those wearing red to a sports activity

Ą have Red Ribbon Ceremony during half-time

Ą encourage members as speakers during Red Ribbon Week Campaign

Ą provide a Red Ribbon Week Campaign message on the scoreboard or program

Ą provide alcohol/drug awareness to members

Law Enforcement/Fire Departments may want to choose from the following activities:

Ą allow officers to wear Red Ribbons on uniforms

Ą display/decorate Red Ribbons in office/buildings/vehicles

Ą allow officers to help with community efforts--speaking

Ą initiate employee assistance program

Community Clubs/Service Clubs, Politicians, Medical/Hospital Professionals, Churches, Senior Citizens, Etc. may want to choose some of the following activities:

Ą encourage members to become involved and to help decorate

Ą provide educational programs to members/employees

Ą volunteer to pay for Red Ribbons provided to communities

Ą volunteer to assist in community activities

Ą display Red Ribbons on self and vehicles

Ą hold an event/activity for members/community

Ą decorate official buildings/grounds with Red Ribbons

Ą churches could provide Red Ribbons to congregation/volunteers/etc. via newsletter and church bulletin

Ą hold prayer vigils for those affected by substance abuse and their families

Ą offer assistance for Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Alanon, Alateen, and Naranon

Ą senior citizens could cut, pin, and distribute Red Ribbons

HAVE A GREAT RED RIBBON WEEK CAMPAIGN AND IF YOU HAVE NEEDS, PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO CONTACT US !