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Contest--deadline November 7th
Calling all teen drivers: this is all about YOU! We've partnered with the National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF) on our first ever #drivingskills101 Driving Proficiency Contest!
Here's how this works - we want to hear about the challenges you face on the road. Create an original storyboard - a script, perhaps with pictures - for a public service announcement (PSA). Write a script that illustrates the obstacles you encounter while behind the wheel and creatively illustrate how you handle these situations. Pick from a list of driving skills, including blind spots, merging, driving distance/tailgating, and more. The theme is #drivingskills101. Try to illustrate your video around this concept - interpret it however you like. Make us laugh, make us cry - all we ask is that you increase awareness of these important driving skills for teens everywhere. There are big prizes! The winner gets to have their PSA professionally filmed and aired on national TV, AND receives $500 for your SADD chapter, AND two students and an adult advisor receive a FREE trip to the SADD National Conference in Orlando in June 2013 (including flights, hotel, and conference fee)! There are cash prizes for second and third place, too. What are you waiting for? Click here for more information and the application form. Hurry - the deadline to apply is Wednesday, November 7. |
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Upcoming Events/Opportunities
Toyota Driving Expectations is a FREE 2.5hr program for parents and their teens (either with a permit or newly licensed) to get behind the wheel experience (in our vehicles) with pro drivers, go through classroom instruction, and talk about eliminating distractions, making safe driving choices, working on behind the wheel skills, learning in car safety, and above all...SAVING LIVES!!! It would be great to see some Chicago area SADD members at Soldier Field......Check It Out!
October is Substance Abuse Prevention Month
In 2011, President Obama issued the first-ever Presidential Proclamation designating October National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. National Substance Abuse Prevention Month is a month-long observance to highlight the role substance abuse prevention plays in promoting safe and healthy communities. For more information or to read the 2012 proclamation click here
Celebrate Red Ribbon Week - Oct 23-31
PAINT ILLINOIS RED - Join thousands of students across the state and Paint Illinois Red during the 27th National Red Ribbon Week. Paint Illinois Red is a campaign to raise substance abuse prevention awareness. SADD encourages everyone in schools and/or communities to paint one fingernail red in observance of Red Ribbon Week. Visit Illinois SADD Facebook page for ideas for the campaign.
First ever Above The Influence Day
 Check out the free toolkit and downloads available here to help your chapter celebrate being above the influence on October 18th. Take pictures, post on facebook and share with the ATI family! There are great ideas on this site to help your chapter have a successful ATI Day!
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Distracted Driving Simulator available for Operation Teen Safe Driving Events. |
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 This year we are asking that you visit our website to request the simulator for your OTSD program. We will once again provide surveys for all who drive. Survey results can be provided for you to include in your OTSD presentation. Request the simulator today, before all the dates are taken....
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Register Your Chapter.... every year
We just updated our chapter database, so some of you have probably heard from us recently. In order to provide you all with the services, information, resources and opportunities available we need current contact information. It is very important that you register your chapter every year. Please take a minute to register if you have not done so for this school year. We truly appreciate it and you will too!
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Addiction Bracelets
Meet Nina Rathi, member of the 2013 IL SADD Student Advisory Board. Nina has done something to turn a tragedy in her life into an opportunity make a difference. Here is her story...
addictionbracelets.com is a website dedicated to increasing awareness and funding for drug and alcohol addiction. Two years ago, I lost my grandmother to alcohol addiction; but there is still time to save someone else. Every bracelet I sell helps to raise awareness and provide funding for alcohol and drug addiction. Up to 50% of my profits will be donated to Illinois SADD. Addiction Bracelets are a great way to raise awareness and funds for your own chapter of SADD or related program at your school. We help student groups create their own fundraiser programs with no upfront costs.
Go to Nina's website for more information. There is still time to order for Red Ribbon Week! |
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Register your group as a SADD Chapter....
Any group can become a SADD Chapter so REGISTER your club, group, team, coalition, etc. and join the thousands of IL SADD members that are making a difference in their schools and communities. We focus on a broad range of issues and provide you with resources and training upon request. Register today and become a part of the IL SADD Family! |
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SADD piloting program at five sites
If your chapter would like to be considered for one of five pilot sites contact us for information about this community campaign to reduce underage drinking. For an overview of the program, click here. |
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Meet the newest member of IL SADD Nation
 Sarah Wright joined us on October 1st and is really anxious to get involved with the work of SADD. Did I mention Sarah will be primarily working with chapters in the northern part of the state? Sarah has over 10 years of experience in the field of prevention, social service and youth education. She will be providing training and technical assistance to Mobilizing The Community pilot sites, as well as providing assistance to active and new chapters. Contact her at sarah@ilsadd.org
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Earn some cash for your chapter....and have fun
The deadline is approaching for the 2013 Act Out Loud competition!
Click on the button below to see how you can score some cash for  your chapter. Get creative and have some fun, but don't wait too long. Registration deadline is November 1st. There are six ways to win this year. Not all are mandatory but you must do step one by November one! Click below for all the details and let us know if you are participating, we want to be at your rallies!! |
