THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SAVE
GRANTS SPONSORED BY THE ALLSTATE FOUNDATION - WEST CENTRAL REGION

The National Association of Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) is proud to partner with the Allstate Foundation in the West Central Region to support the youth safety and teen safe driving efforts of students through their SAVE Chapters.

Established in 1952, The Allstate Foundation is an independent, charitable organization made possible by subsidiaries of The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL). Allstate and The Allstate Foundation sponsor community initiatives to promote safe and vital communities; tolerance; inclusion, and diversity; and economic empowerment. The Allstate Foundation believes in the financial potential of every individual and in helping America's families achieve their American dream. Additional information on the Allstate Foundation can reviewed at www.allstate.com/foundation.

2011-2012

NNational SAVE (Students Against Violence Everywhere) in partnership with The Allstate Foundation is sponsoring 12 schools and chapters in the West Central US in an effort to promote teen driver safety awareness in America's youth. A $40,400 grant from The Allstate Foundation will allow National SAVE and The Allstate Foundation's Teen Safe Driving program to be implemented in selected schools, chapters, community agencies or related programs. Emphasis is to be placed on the hazards of texting and driving, cellphone related accidents and other dangers facing Generation Z's youth.

PRESS RELEASE: Students Against Violence Everywhere Receives $44,400 Grant from The Allstate Foundation to Promote Teen Safe Driving ~ December 8, 2011

SAVE And The Allstate Foundation Sponsor Teen Safe Driving In West Central US ~ prlog.org - December 8, 2011

Participating schools/agencies:

• Maysville High School - Maysville, MO
  Maysville High School in Maysville, MO is one of the new SAVE Chapters participating in the Allstate grant program this year. Their plans include an safe driving activity night in December. Local law enforcement and Allstate agents will be invited to attend and speak at the event. The Maysville SAVE Chapter advisor is Jamie Israel.
  
  

  PRESS RELEASE: Maysville High School Plans Teen Safe Driving Activities ~ December 12, 2011

  MEDIA ALERT: Maysville High School SAVE Chapter, Maysville, MO, to conduct Teen Safe Driving Activities on December 22, 2011 ~ December 20, 2011

  The Maysville FCCLA and SAVE Chapter hosted a texting and drunk driving program on December 22, 2011 in which over 90 students participated. There was a texting and drunk driving presentation by the FCCLA high school officers and students were then randomly placed in small groups and participated in texting and drunk driving simulation stations. Allstate agent Mark Crabill from St. Joseph, set up a an X the TXT station for students pledge not to text while driving. The Maysville FCCLA would like to thank the Allstate Foundation and SAVE for the generous grant, Mr. Crabill for attending the program, Casey’s for donating the cups and napkins for the food station, and the Maysville school for the use of all equipment and allowing the program to be held in the gym.

• Central Heights High School - Richmond, KS
  This SAVE Chapter runs in conjunction with the school's SADD program. Seat belt checks were conducted in September, as students were leaving a school football game. Those who were buckled up were given a 'lifesaver' and those who were not were reminded of the importance of doing so. In October, Joe White, a victim of destructive driving, presented to the students about how bad decisions can affect your whole life. Coming up this Spring, a "grim reaper" day is being planned. Posters, fliers and annoucements will help promote the dangers of imparied driving. The Central Heights SAVE Chapter is advised by Bud Welch, who is also a driver's education instructor.
  
  PRESS RELEASE: Central Heights High School Plans Teen Safe Driving Activities ~ December 12, 2011

• Brookings High School - Brookings, SD
  Brookings High School has plans to promote safe and non-distrated driving with presentations, videos, info tables, radio announcements, and school infomercials. Awareness activities will also focus around prom. Joline Dunbar is the SAVE Advisor at Brookings High School.
  
  PRESS RELEASE: Brookings High School Plans Teen Safe Driving Activities ~ December 12, 2011

• Burrton High School - Burrton, KS
  This is Burrton High School's second year to be a part of the Allstate teen safe driving grant program. Activities in the Fall included a presentation to 8th grade Family & Consumer Science students, and an assembly where the video "Smashed: Toxic Tales of Teens and Alcohol" was viewed. A mock accident activity involving local law enforcement and media is being planned for April 11, 2012. Burrton High School's SAVE advisor is Dana Kreie.
  
  PRESS RELEASE: Burrton High School Plans Teen Safe Driving Activities ~ December 12, 2011

  FCCLA Grant Projects ~ Burrton USD 369, November, 2011

  Miranda Day, Ruben Flores Lead on Safety Issues ~ The Harvey County Independent, January 19, 2012

  

• Sullivan Senior High School - Sullivan, MO
  During the Fall of 2011, Sullivan High School's SAVE Chapter will conducted monthly seatbelt checks with the assistance of local and state police, particpated in Red Ribbon Week, and held lunctime activities emphasizing the dangers of impaired and distracted driving. Daily talks on violence prevention and poster and flyer contests also supported the teen safe driving campaign. During May other events will include a golf cart driving range, use of impairment goggles and marquee messages. The SAVE advisor at Sullivan High is Sue Lackey.
  
  PRESS RELEASE: Sullivan High School Plans Teen Safe Driving Activities ~ December 12, 2011

  Sullivan High School Plans Teen Safe Driving Activities - SHS Today - Sullivan High School

• Carlisle High School - Carlisle, IA
  Carlisle High held a poster contest to encourage safe driving behavior in December 2011. Thirty-two posted were created! Drinking and driving statistics were handed out on candy canes. During National Youth Violence Prevention Week in March, students will write "LOVE" on their wrists to remember to love their neighbors and not resort to violence. A pledge to not text and drive and the use of impairment goggles, and an "Every 15 Minutes" program are being planned for May during National Youth Traffic Safety month. The Carlisle High School SAVE Chapter advisor is Leah Heidemann.
  
  PRESS RELEASE: Carlisle High School Plans Teen Safe Driving Activities ~ December 12, 2011

  Carlisle High School Plans Teen Safe Driving Activities ~ Carlisle Citizen - December 22, 2011

  

• Cabool High School Team Spirit - Cabool, MO
  This new SAVE Chapter plans to promote teen driving safety with PSAs by students during school announcements, seatbelt checks, posters and bulletin board campaigns. Also in the works is a mock accident docudrama in conjunction with local EMT and law enforcement. The advisor for the Cabool High School Team Spirit SAVE Chapter is Sherry Wheat.
  
  PRESS RELEASE: Cabool High School Teen Spirit Plans Teen Safe Driving Activities ~ December 12, 2011

• Sunburst FCCLA - Sunburst, MT
  The Sunburst FCCLA SAVE Chapter plans to sponsor T-shirt, bumper sticker and poster design contests during National Youth Violence Prevention Week in March, along with guest speakers and announcements. A distracted driving event with impairment goggles and obstacle course is also in the works. The Sunburst SAVE Chapter advisor is Nancy Linnell.
  
  PRESS RELEASE: Sunburst High School FCCLA Plans Teen Safe Driving Activities in Montana ~ January 5, 2012

• Brunswick FCCLA - Brunswick, MO
  The Brunswick FCCLA Chapter is gearing up for their second year as a participant in the Allstate Teen Safe Driving program by planning assemblies and activities to take place during the Spring of 2012. The Brunswick SAVE Chapter advisor is Beth Warren.
  
  PRESS RELEASE: Brunswick High School FCCLA Plans Teen Safe Driving Activities in Missouri ~ January 5, 2012

• Marionville High School FCCLA - Matrionville, MO
  Marionville's SAVE Chapter plans to create safe driving awareness with posters, morning announcements during National Youth Violence Prevention Week in March. During National Youth Traffic Safety Month in May, state highway patrol officers will be invited to the school for assemblies and seat belt checks, and traffic safety lessons will be shared with all high school classes. The SAVE Chapter advisor is Iris Bounds.
  
  PRESS RELEASE: Marionville High School Plans Teen Safe Driving Activities in Missouri ~ January 26, 2012

  FCCLA Keeps busy ~ Aurora Advertiser.net, January 26, 2012

  2010-2011

  National SAVE (Students Against Violence Everywhere) in partnership with The Allstate Foundation are sponsoring 17 schools and chapters in the West Central Region in an effort to promote teen driver safety awareness in America's youth. A $50,000 grant from The Allstate Foundation allows the SAVE program to be implemented in schools or community agencies. Awareness campaigns will be conducted during key times of the year throughout the state.

  PRESS RELEASE: Students Against Violence Everywhere Receives $50,000 Grant from The Allstate Foundation to Promote Teen Safe Driving in the West Central Region ~ August 20, 2010

  PRESS RELEASE: Teen Safe Driving Activities planned at High Schools in West Central US ~ April 25, 2011

  Participating schools/agencies:

  • Wellington High School - Wellington, KS
    Wellington High School in Wellington, Kansas is one of the new SAVE Chapters participating in the Allstate grant program. The chapter has incorporated the SAVE program into their Freshman Crusader Way course. Partnering with the Seatbelts Are For Everyone (SAFE) program, SAVE members gave out keychains during after after-school seatbelt awareness event. The chapter also created posters depicting things they'd rather spend money on than a seatbelt ticket.
    
    The Wellington SAVE Chapter, in conjunction with their SAFE (Seatbelts are for Everyone) program had a 19% increase in seatbelt use. The school started at 68% in November 2010 and ended with 87% in April 2011 during the final survey. SAVE members assisted with DARE CAMP day on May 10, 2010. Presenters and attendees included representatives from Kansas Highway Patrol, Wellington EMS, Kansas Fish and Game, Wellington Fire, Wellington Police Department, and the Sumner County Sheriff's Office. Presentations were made to over 1000 students from all over the county and activities focused on seatbelt safety, and alcohol and DUI enforcement.

    PRESS RELEASE: Douglas and Wellington High Schools Plan Teen Safe Driving Activities in Kansas ~ August 26, 2010

    School focus on seatbelt safety - Wellington Daily News, September 2010
    

    MEDIA ALERT: Wellington High School, Wellington, Kansas to Conduct Activities on May 10, 2011 ~ May 10, 2011

  • Douglass High School - Douglass, KS
    The SAVE chapter at Douglass High School had a very active fall. They kicked off the year by distributing safe driving materials to parents during enrollment. In September, they conducted a seatbelt check as students were leaving the campus parking lot after school. Those wearing seatbelts were rewarded with a dollar bill while those not wearing seatbelts were given a pamphlet on buckling up. Also in September, safety messages were read over the PA system during Spirit Night, the evening before Homecoming. In October during Red Ribbon Week, the chapter had a drunk driving goggle display, a "White Out Day," a "no texting while driving" promotion, which included placing awareness posters around the school. Allstate agent Krystal Allee was invited to attend the events. A safe driving rally was held in the spring of 2011.

    PRESS RELEASE: Douglas and Wellington High Schools Plan Teen Safe Driving Activities in Kansas ~ August 26, 2010

    Douglass and Wellington High Schools Plan Teen Safe Driving Activities
    - prlog.org, November 11, 2010

  • St. Clair High School - St. Clair, MO
    The St. Clair High School SAVE Chapter made a significant impact on the students and community this school year. They will focus on issues such as tolerance, the reduction of violence as well as safe teen driving. Safe driving topics addressed included seat belt use, and dangers of impaired driving. A surprise seat belt check was held on November 1, 2010 as students entered the high school parking lot. "Smarties" were given are a reward to those wearing seatbelts and "Dum-Dums" to those who were not, as a reminder of the importance of seatbelt safety. A "Don't Let Your Anger Heat Up" hot chocolate giveaway was held in December, a Teen Safe Driving Rally in April, and a mock car crash in May. A safe driving program presented by the Missouri State Highway Patrol is being held in June 2011.

    PRESS RELEASE: St. Clair High School Plans Teen Safe Driving Activities ~ September 21, 2010

    St. Clair High School Plans Teen Safe Driving Activities ~ Kansas City Star, August 21, 2010

  • Pythons Drill Team - Kansas City, MO
    The Pythons Youth Drill Team works with youth and focuses on building strong communities. The SAVE chapter has received positive feedback from their anti-violence presentations. Fights are a regular occurrence in their school district, and students are focusing on walking away or assisting to rectify situations before they get out of hand. In October, the chapter manned a youth safety booth at the Nebraska Furniture Community Day and also distributed violence prevention and anti-bullying literature at the Negro Leagues Museum.

    During the annual drill and dance team show at Hickman Mills High School, SAVE Advisor Wanda Winters spoke about the teams collaborating together on promoting school safety and safe teen driving. On April 26, 2011, the team had a rally during which they shared ideas on violence prevention, solutions to bullying and seat belt safety.

    PRESS RELEASE: Pythons Drill Team Plans Teen Safe Driving Activities ~ September 21, 2010

    Pythons Drill Team Plans Teen Safe Driving Activities
    - Kansas City Star, September 21, 2010

  • Skyview High School - Billings, MT
    Skyview High School has a new SAVE Chapter which operates alongside the school's current SADD club. The chapter has had members teach a lesson and speak to classes at the local middle school. The Fatal Vision Goggles Go-Cart course event was held May 10 & 11, 2011. Students were impressed and moved by the difficulty of the course.

    PRESS RELEASE: Skyview High School Plans Teen Safe Driving Activities in Montana ~ October 15, 2010

    MEDIA ALERT: Skyview High School, Billings, Montana to Conduct Activities on May 10 & 11, 2011 ~ May 10, 2011

  • Montbello High School - Denver, CO
    The SAVE Chapter at Montbello High School celebrated American's Safe Schools Week this Fall with several activities. On Purple Ribbon Day, ribbons were placed on car antennas in the student and teacher parking lots to promote peace and remember fallen Warriors. Candy with "peace messages" were distributed to students. SAVE posters and posters with bullying statistics were displayed throughout the school halls. Safety PSA were also broadcasted during the week.
    
    Other activities throughout the school year included the "Day of Silence." Students painted their faces white, did not speak all day, had teen driving statistics around their necks and cards to hand out that explained that they are not speaking to represent the thousands of teens that die each year from car accidents. Students made chalk outlines (like a crime scene) in the parking lot with more teen driving statistics for students to read as they went to their cars. Dum Dums and Smarties were handed out with messages of: "Be a Smartie, don't text and drive!" or "Don't be a Dum Dum, wear your seat belt!"

    Allstate agent Roger Francis visited the school with a crash car and information to share with the students. The blood on the roof of the crash car had a huge impact on the students. Hearing the story from Roger Francis as to what happened to the student driving really got the students thinking. After seeing the crash car they were more than willing to sign the X-The-Text pledge with their thumb print and received wrist bands and thumb rings.

    MEDIA ALERT: The Allstate Foundation Partners with Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) to Promote Teen Safe Driving - Montbello High School, Denver, CO to Conduct Activities on Friday, April 29, 2011 ~ April 29, 2011

    PRESS RELEASE: Montbello High School Plans Teen Safe Driving Activities in Denver, CO ~ December 14, 2010

  • Brookings FCCLA Chapter - Brookings, SD
    The Brookings FCCLA Chapter held a drunk driving simulation during Homecoming with the assistance of the sheriff's department highway patrol and other local law enforcement. A videotape was also created and will be used for future PSAs and educational presentations.

    The Brookings FCCLA SAVE Chapter's projects have focused on helping people make safe choices to keep roadways safe for everyone by increasing awareness of the dangers of both distracted driving and drinking and driving. Projects included a docudrama prior to homecoming week to illustrate the horrible realities of drinking and driving. Included was an accident scene, emergency room action, a courtroom, a double funeral, and a speaker who lost his sight in a drinking and driving accident. They videotaped homecoming royalty in DUI simulation goggles driving golf carts to show other students how much drinking affects judgment. A Ghost Out day was held to represent victims of fatal drunk driving accidents over the past year in our state. Distracted Driving Week included an all school assembly on texting and driving, `X the TXT' events where students pledge not to text and drive, and displays. Distracted driving workshops were presented to students at the national cluster meeting in St. Louis, a neighboring school, and two district FCCLA meetings. They also created a PSA to play on school televisions and during presentations to increase awareness of the dangers of distracted driving.
    
    PRESS RELEASE: Brookings FCCLA Chapter Plans Teen Safe Driving Activities in South Dakota ~ December 14, 2010

    Texting: A deadly driving distraction ~ The Brookings Register - October 9, 2010

    Young NOYS leaders take distracted driving fight to the next level ~ US Department of Transportation - January 25, 2011 - Brookings HS Sophomore, Elliot Johnson attends.

    Thumbs down on texting ~ The Brookings Register - February 11, 2011

    

  • Marionville High School FCCLA - Marionville, MO
    Marionville High School FCCLA has experienced the tragedy of losing students to traffic accidents. Activities events and projects have included posters & banners in the school hallways for the last 2 months of the school year.

    A speaker from the Missouri Department of Transportation was contacted and all school assembly was held on May 6, 2011. Allstate Agent, Bill Baker, from Aurora, MO attended. The speaker discussed the impact of being hit by a drunk driver who left the scene of the accident. She spoke of the impact that it had on her life to have to endure 7 long surgeries with more that will come in her life. Several hands on activities with goggles provided additional impact. Students received stickers, anti-texting rings, pencils and Mr. Bobble heads to remind them of the activities. Students were encouraged to take the pledge not to text and drive; in addition, students were encouraged to take pledge cards home to family members to get them involved as well. In addition, road signs were placed at the exit of the school parking lots to remind students of the impact of texting and driving.

  • Sullivan Senior High - Sullivan, MO
    The Sullivan Sr. High School SAVE Chapter would like to reduce the number of students texting and driving. Students made posters, distributed flyers, and made morning announcements with statistics and held a student body assembly. "The Final Text" PSA was shown during the lunch periods. Local law enforcement assisted with seat belt and safety checks. Local Allstate agents were invited to attend the event.

  • Burrton High School FCCLA - Burrton, KS
    The new SAVE Chapter at Burrton High School raised awareness of safe teen driving through informational posters and school announcements. On May 11, 2011, Burrton Police Chief Becker addressed all high school students on driving safety, seat belt use, texting while driving, and drinking and driving. An invitation to the event was extended to Allstate agents at the Charlsen Insurance Agency/

    MEDIA ALERT: Burrton High School, Burrton, Kansas to Conduct Activities on May 11, 2011 ~ May 10, 2011

    

  • West Central Valley High School - Stuart, IA
    The West Central Valley High School focused this year on reducing bullying and harassment for students K-12 and teen safe driving for students in high school. Posters were displayed around the school discouraging drinking and driving and the dangers of text messaging while driving. Public(student) announcements with driving facts involving both of these topics were made.

  • Ava High School Student Council - Ava, MO
    The Ava High School SAVE Chapter has encouraged students to buckle up and to pledge to not text and drive with several activities. Reminder item such as thumb rings, key chains, tattoos, and silly bands were distributed to the students. Their Facs Class worked with the community to pass out treats in the parking lot as students were leaving for the day. The demonstration of distraction goggles showed students the danger of texting and driving and the video, “The Last Text,” was viewed by the student body. Traffic Safety Month was promoted in May with activities to educate and inform students and community.

    AVA High SCHOOL FCCLA is working with Allstate to begin a local chapter of SAVE ~ KKOZ, May 21, 2011

  • Gering High School Student Council - Gering, NE
    Gering High School helped to increase awareness of the dangers of texting and drinking while driving by promoting teen safe driving during the spring of 2011. The Student Council President announced after the pledge to not text and drive and a couple driving safety facts for six days, after which students were given a quiz on the subject. Those with perfect scores received prizes.

    The chapter will continue their program into the 2011-2012 school year when they will have a major presentation on safe driving practices by Nebraska State Trooper Chuck Elley. He is expected to bring the seat belt and roll over simulators for student demonstrations.

  • Woden-Crystal Lake-Titonka High School - Crystal Lake, IA
    Woden-Crystal Lake-Titonka High School juniors and seniors were asked to sign a pledge to not text and drive and to use seat belts in advance of prom events. Informational posters were displayed in the school lobby. The chapter plans to continue their safe driving awareness activities at school sporting events over the summer.

  • Central Heights USD 288 - Richmond, KS
    The SAVE Chapter at Central Heights USD will be promoting safe driving through their driver's education program. A seat belt check in the school parking lot took place on May 6, 2011. SAVE will be run alongside their SADD program year-round.

    SADD teens urge driving safety for students Ottawa Herald ~ May 9,2011

  • Brunswick FCCLA - Brunswick, MO
    Brunswick FCCLA educated their teens about the dangers of driving while drinking, texting, and while being distracted or drowsy. The importance of wearing seatbelts, traffic safety while walking, and safe bicycle riding were also emphasized. A road safety class was presented in April to 3rd grade students by 5 of the SAVE Chapter high school members. On May 17 a safety belt check was conducted in the school parking lot. Those wearing safety belts received Smarties and those not wearing safety belts received Dum Dums.

  • Maywood High School - Maywood, NE
    Maywood High School conducted seat belt and cell phone checks as students were leaving the school parking lot. They plan to continue this activity several times a month to help get students in the habit of wearing their seat belts and not using their cell phone while driving.