SADD shines everyday, but

April 10th is a day to show our SADDtastic unity. 

So are you a proud SADD member, parent or supporter? 

April 10th is your time to show the world what we're all about! Our goal is to raise awareness of this awesome organization and unite individuals across the country who are dedicated to making positive decisions 

Take this day to express your pride by wearing SADD gear--shirts, hoodies, buttons, sweatpants, jackets, and anything else you may have! Spread the word to your friends that we are SADD Nation

 Check out SADD's Facebook for all the info on SADD Shines Day  

There are many ways SADD Chapters can get involved and do activities to raise school and community awareness issues surrounding alcohol abuse.  Your SADD chapter can educate your fellow peers by having an activity table set up during lunch times inviting students to learn about the harms of underage drinking.  SADD chapters can do an alcohol fact scavenger hunt, inviting classrooms to participate in finding the facts around school and rewarding the winner with a prize like pizza or donuts.  Best of all, your SADD chapter can sponsor a community chat around alcohol issues, creating a forum for students, parents, businesses, schools, and others to discuss community issues surrounding alcohol abuse.

For more information about Alcohol Awareness Month visit the NCADD website at www.ncadd.org  

Illinois SADD in conjunction with SADD National is offering the Mobilizing the Community: Youth Taking the Lead Program (MTC) to registered SADD chapters for FREE!  We are recruiting SADD chapters, school leaders, and communities to participate in MTC for the 2013-2014 school years. 

If your SADD chapter is looking for an innovative way to address underage drinking in your community then this is for you!  Also, it is a way to get your SADD chapter and community on the map, as your group will be included in the SADD national's formal study and evaluation of the program.  This is your opportunity to be on the cutting edge of prevention and be recognized.

The program is valued at a cost of $250 for the kit and materials and technical assistance valued at 41500.00, that your chapter is able to have for FREE!  This campaign was developed by SADD national and IL SADD chapters have been chosen to pilot the campaign, and evaluate the entire process.  This is such a great opportunity for your SADD chapter to be acknowledged on the national level.

To get your SADD chapter signed up for this incredible opportunity contact Sarah Wright at sarah.wright@prevention.org.  Click HERE for more information about the MTC program.  Space is very limited for the 2013-2014 MTC pilot groups, so it is important you sign up ASAP!

Your Actions Matter Campaign

The new materials will be unveiled and ready for distribution to local groups for alcohol awareness month. The youth-designed campaign materials will replace those created for the "Project Sticker Shock" campaign, a popular spring activity in communities throughout the state over the past four years.  This year the ILCC is requesting that groups DO NOT POST STICKERS ON ALCOHOL PRODUCTS.  New materials have been created this year, including necktags (also known as "bottleneckers" which are placed over the neck of bottles), recyclable grocery tote bags, buttons, drink coasters, and more!

For more information about getting involved in the 2013 YOUR ACTIONS MATTER Campaign, visit their website, or contact Ted Penesis, Education Manager for the Illinois Liquor Control Commission at 312-814-2241, or email him at ted.penesis@illinois.gov