Elks Drug Awareness Program
Kent Gade National Director Bill Bryan Consultant to DAP
Mission Statement The Mission of the Elks Drug Awareness Program is to promote constructive and cooperative approaches to the prevention of the use of illicit substances by the youth of the Untied States of America. This will be accomplished through education of students and parents, and by assisting scholastic institutions and communities with programs and materials.
Our Mission in Michigan To protect the children of Michigan and to assist them in making informed decisions which will lead to a drug-free life. Our Mission today is to encourage the Michigan Elks to return to their rightful place as one of the premier Drug Awareness Programs in the Country!
Structure of DAP for Michigan State Chair District Chairs Lodge Chairs
Every State Has a War Chest
Printed Materials
Printed Materials All our printed materials are available to you at no cost to your Lodge Materials are age appropriate Many of our materials are downloadable in English and Spanish
Partial List of What Is Available Underage Drinking Coloring Books for youngsters Parents Guide to Inhalants Teen Tobacco Methamphetamines Anabolic Steroids Binge Drinking Prescription Drug Abuse
Comic Books
PSA’s Alcohol & Crime Alcohol & Sexual Assault Alcohol & Suicide Binge Drinking Bullying Marijuana & Driving Parenting Stopping Teen Smoking
Videos Parenting Is Prevention – Video Series UR Voice UR Choice - DVD Life Lessons (60+)
Web Sites www.elkskidszone.org www.elks.org
Down Loadable Items http://www.elks.org/resources/dap/downloads.cfm
Programs Within the DAP Drug Quiz Show Shared Responsibility Essay Contest Poster Contest Video Contest DAP Speaking Tour Red Ribbon Hands Across the Borders
Programs Continued President’s Volunteer Service Award Enrique S. Camarena Award
Highlights of Programs Elks Drug Quiz Show
Shared Responsibility You can’t do this alone! Michigan Has 6 Districts 54 Lodges
Poster & Essay Contest
Video Contest
Red Ribbon & Hands Across the Borders
NO COST TO YOUR LODGE GREAT RECOGNITION
Awards & Recognition
Adult Lifetime Service We Present Two Awards Youth Adult Lifetime Service 75 to 250 hours of Volunteer Service Letter from President Personalized Certificate Medallion 4000 hours (need not be Elk Hours) Letter from the President Personalized Certificate Lapel Pin
Camarena Award
Every State Should Participate Nominate a Law Enforcement Official who has gone “above and beyond” to make their community a better/safer place Each State receives an award to present to their nominee National winner is brought to Grand Lodge Lodge nominating National Winner receives life-sized bronze bust for their community
Public Awareness Items
Public Awareness Items Elroy Drug Awareness Trailers Basket Balls & Soccer Balls Drug Awareness Pins & Challenge Coins
The Many Faces of Elroy
Drug Awareness Trailers
Drug Awareness Promotional Items
DAP Pins & Challenge Coins
DAP Speaking Tour Featuring Ray Lozano Nationally recognized as one of the Country’s best speakers to young students, teachers and parents. We will assist you in bringing Ray to Michigan!
DEA & 360
DEA 360 Piloted in 4 cities: Pittsburgh Milwaukee St. Louis Memphis
You Are Not Alone Over the years we have fostered many coalitions. They know about the Elks and they are dedicated to our mission and will support you in you Program.
Some of Our Many Partnerships SAM (Smart Approaches to Marijuana) Office of National Drug Control Policy Heritage Foundation Drug Free America Camarena Foundation National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
We are here for you…ask away! Questions & Comments We are here for you…ask away!
Thank You For Your Attention And thank you for all that you do And All that you are going to do…the kids of Michigan are counting on you! And so are we Kent & Bill