S.A.V.E. CHAPTER HIGHLIGHT

D.H. Conley S.A.V.E. Chapter Located in eastern North Carolina is one of the oldest and hardest working S.A.V.E. chapters. D.H. Conley (DHC) High School has had an active S.A.V.E. chapter since the early 1990s. The current students serving their school and community under the DHC S.A.V.E. chapter have kept the tradition alive with more service projects and activities than ever before!

The DHC S.A.V.E. chapter started off the year with a membership drive and a series of fundraisers for funds to conduct service projects and activities for the year. They held a car wash one Saturday and sold posters, magnets, etc. to the school's student body. S.A.V.E. students spent time after school and on the weekend before National Safe Schools week and Red Ribbon week to decorate their school with ribbons on lockers (denoting statistics of individuals killed as a result of violence or drunk driving), as well as with posters and other educational materials.

During the 2001-2002 school year, the DHC S.A.V.E. chapter worked to raise money from its members and student body to purchase as many turkeys as possible and donate them to homeless shelters and meal providing agencies during the holiday season. DHC S.A.V.E. members also brought in breakfast foods for the faculty and staff at their school to show their appreciation for their hard work.

D.H. Conley's S.A.V.E. chapter is advised by School Resource Officer, Deputy Susan Johsnon. Her S.A.V.E. chapter aids in her job of informing students of crime prevention and conflict management tips through out the year to increase school safety. S.A.V.E. students also assist Deputy Johnson at home football/basketball games with security and in keeping a watchful eye on the activities of students and visitors to these athletic events.

The National Association of S.A.V.E. looks to see the DHC S.A.V.E. chapter in attendance at the 2002 National S.A.V.E. Summit on April 13, 2002 in Raleigh, NC. Traditionally, the DHC S.A.V.E. chapter has either conducted or provided students to assist in presenting at least one workshop.

When asked if the DHC S.A.V.E. chapter had tips for starting and maintaining a successful S.A.V.E. chapter, several members replied, "Start small … begin with a handful of interested and hard working students and at least one supportive and caring advisor. Plan one activity for the year, and each year after that add-on a new project or events." Good advice from a S.A.V.E. chapter with proven strength in leadership, service, and in promoting and maintaining a safe school and community.

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