Each year the National Association of Students Against Violence Everywhere hosts an annual Summit for students, advisors, and community members to celebrate the success of SAVE chapters for the year. Chapter members lead workshop sessions, display accomplishments in Exhibit Alley, and have the opportunity to network with students from across the country.

The 2009 Summit will be held on the campus of West Charlotte High School in Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday, October 17, 2009. There will be motivating workshops, outstanding speakers, a multimedia slide show presentation, and a national service project. Workshop sessions will be filled with both fun and educational information. The sessions will be presented by SAVE members from across the country.

Summit Flyer/Registration	Summit Program
Alex Orange Memorial Dedication Ceremony

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LODGING INFORMATION

Please note that we have a NEW lodging location for the Summit.

Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte-Airport
2731 Little Rock Road
Charlotte, NC 28214
704-394-6455

We have secured a block of rooms for Summit particpants at the Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte-Airport at a rate of $79 plus tax that includes breakfast. Please mention the National SAVE Summit when making your reservation.

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Drummin' Up the Peace, an exciting, thought-provoking Kaiser-Permanente Educational Theater Program, uses the power of drama, comedy, audience interaction, music and drumming to help students of all ages increase the peace. Food fight! When Trina, Bo, Alex and Jessie start throwing food at each other, it turns out that their troubles run a lot deeper than some flying spaghetti. They haven’t been getting along for years. It takes a special teacher, Mr. Whistle, to take this dysfunctional crew and turn them into the drumming team known as the R.I.F.s (Rhythm Inspiring Friendship).

Drummin’ Up Peace is an in-depth program that includes components designed to strengthen the show’s educational message. It teaches five steps to resolving conflict: Stop, Feel, Think, Choose and Act. The participants learn empathy, cooperation and communication.

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SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Mr. Daryl Davis

Service Learning SAVEd My Life -- It Can Change You! Shawn Karsten was a promising student and a star athlete, living most kids' fantasy: his father was an Emmy award-winning sports reporter for ESPN who took Shawn along on his world travels. Not until he was in high school did Shawn realize that his father was an alcoholic. Shawn's life spun out of control as his father first lost his career, then faced prison time, and, ultimately, took his own life. In this powerful presentation, Shawn shares the tragic events that transformed his "dream life" into a living nightmare and reflects on the central role service-learning played in helping him finally begin to move past his grief. Shawn not only inspires young people to involve themselves in service, he provides them with direction and advice on making that service successful and meaningful for all involved. Presented by Shawn Karsten (WI)

A Novel Approach to Stop Bullying. Can books change kids and help stop bullying? Best selling fantasy adventure author, corporate CEO, and former "World's Greatest Lady Magician," Diana S. Zimmerman, knows they can. You'll laugh, cry, and be simply amazed as she unmasks the magical secrets she uses to help to increase self-esteem and reduce bullying. Presented by: Diana S. Zimmerman, Author

Allstate Teen Driver Safety Program. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Fatality Facts 2008, about 11 teens die every day in car crashes and more than 4,000 teens die every year in car crashes. Join members of the National SAVE Youth Advisory Board as they share personal stories and tips for ways students can make a difference in teen vehicle fatalities. Students will share Teen Activism Project ideas and resources for conducting activities in their schools and communities. Thanks to the Allstate Foundation, participants will receive brochures and materials to share with their schools. Presented by: National SAVE Youth Advisory Board

Powering Up Cyberbullying Prevention. Between 20 and 30% of middle school students have received mean or threatening messages online. Join us to talk about cyber bullying, learn the effect it has had on others, and what you can do about it. Cyberbullying occurs when technology and the internet collide with bullying. In the past few years, there's been a huge increase in the occurrence and intensity of cyberbullying incidents across the country. In this interactive presentation youth will examine cyberbullying at their schools and learn about the ways it's detrimental to the school environment. Messages of empowering bystanders can put a stop to cyberbullying! Presented by: Rebekah Sills Lamm, Texas School Safety Center (TX)

Dating Violence: Love Shouldn't Hurt. About one in three high school students have been or will be involved in an abusive relationship. Dating Violence awareness and prevention is a focus of the National SAVE Youth Advisory Board (YAB) in this engaging workshop session. YABer's will utilize the SAVE dating violence lesson plan, created by youth for youth, to define dating violence, identify early warning signs, statistics, and learn the cycle of violence. Most importantly particpants will learn how to prevent dating violence and know who and how to ask for help. Presented by: National SAVE Youth Advisory Board

How to Start a SAVE Chapter and Keep It Going! Calling all SAVE Chapters!! Need some help making your group a little more successful? Whether it's trouble recruiting new members, raising funds for activities, or maybe just thinking of new ideas for service projects, we can help. In this session, we will go over all this and more so you can turn your chapter into the best it can be. Plus, be ready to play some fun teambuilding activities that you can take back to use with your chapters. Presented by: National SAVE Youth Advisory Board

SAVE Advisor Roundtable. This round table discussion will cover the challenges that SAVE advisor often encounter during the school year. Discussions will include: membership, kickoff ideas, officer selection, student empowerment, elementary, middle, and high school issues, project ideas, and other topics of the audience's choosing. Moderator: Gary Weart, First SAVE Advisor

The Drummin' Up Peace Adult Workshop is a one-time event for adults involved with elementary/middle school students. It is an interactive presentation that follows scenario-based training. The workshop will introduce and reinforce the following topics: 1) Basic communication techniques between adult and child. 2) Tools to guide students through conflict management steps (the same five-step process introduced during the Drummin’ Up Peace program.) 3) Bridging parents/guardians to available resources in the community. 4) Initiating communication with other parents/guardians. Presented by: Kaiser-Permanente Educational Theater Program (CA)

The Drummin' Up Peace Student Workshop. This session is a follow-up to the Drumming Up Peace presentation and will focus on reinforcing the the five-step conflict management model presented in the main session. The trained actor/educators will work with students on creating their own song with conflict management messages. Presented by: Kaiser-Permanente Educational Theater Program (CA)

When The Bully Says He Loves You: Domestic Violence and Youth. Ryan Greene, a member of the Ripon College (WI) Speakers Bureau, has shared his message about the importance of preventing domestic violence with audiences as wide ranging as the members of a college sorority and the inmates in a maximum security women's prison. In this interactive session, Ryan will help you understand the types of domestic violence that effect youth, raise your awareness of the warning signs that a person is being abused and help your Chapter develop strategies to  educate students concerning domestic violence issues. Presented by: Ryan Greene, Ripon College (WI) Speakers Bureau

Girl Fight!: How Your Chapter Can Fight the Rise in Female Violence Sarah Hopkins, a member of the Ripon College (WI) Speakers Bureau, has been inspiring audiences of young women for more than a year with her powerful message about the dangers of violence among girls. In this interactive workshop, Sarah will raise your awareness of the growing threat of female violence and help you begin to develop a prevention campaign to "SAVE" the young women of your community. Presented by: Sarah Hopkins, Ripon College (WI) Speakers Bureau

QPR: Ask a Question, SAVE a Life. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer -- 3 simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying "Yes" to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor. Presented by: Kathryn Falbo-Woodson & Patrick Chang, Mental Health Association of Central Carolinas (NC)

Through My Eyes. Through music, videos and facilitated discussions, youth members will learn to recognize the warning signs of suicide, know how to offer hope, know how to get help and save a life. Participants will be briefly introduced to QPR (Questions, Persuade, Refer). Participants will view an award winning video entitled “Through My Eyes, which features local Mecklenburg youth struggling with different mental health issues. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss what good mental health and suicide prevention means to them personally. Presented by: Kathryn Falbo-Woodson & Patrick Chang, Mental Health Association of Central Carolinas (NC)

The Real Truth About Violence discusses the issue of violence from a prevention perspective. Using video and slide presentations, the true medical consequences of violence are depicted, accompanied by a discussion of the prevalence of youth violence, its causes and some potential solutions. Presented by: Dr. David Jacobs, Associate Medical Director, F.H. "Sammy" Ross Trauma Institute, Carolinas Medical Center (NC)

Overcoming the Violent Storm by Serving Others. Sexual Violence is an issue that affects men and women, boys and girls across the world. More specifically, one in three women worldwide has experienced rape or sexual assault. This break out session focuses on one woman's testimony of surviving an extremely violent burglary and armed sexual assault. Ms. Kit Evans will talk about her journey and growth in overcoming what many survivors of intense violence experience: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. Kit, who has been active with SAVE for 12 years, will also speak about how Students Against Violence Everywhere has helped her become a responsible adult committed to violence prevention efforts around the world. Her hope is that students will leave the session with an example of how the storms of life can be turned into a passion to serve others. The goal of the session is to also empower students to make a difference and take responsibility for their actions. Presented by: Kit Evans, SAVE Ambassador (CA)

2009 National SAVE Service Project & Alex Orange Memorial –
Peace Gardens!

Fundraising Progress for Alex Orange Memorial

The National Youth Advisory Board has announced the 2009 National SAVE Service Project Initiative – Peace Gardens! Each year, SAVE Chapters across the country participate in a common service project. This is a chance for SAVE chapters to feel a part of the national effort, while making a difference in their own community. The YABers are encouraging every SAVE Chapter to create a Peace Garden in their school or community. A place where students and adults can sit, reflect and enjoy the friendship of others. Please be sure to send us a photo of your SAVE members in your Peace Garden so that it can be displayed at the National SAVE Summit! In addition, in honor of SAVE’s 20th Anniversary, the YAB would also like to be able to purchase a memorial in honor of Alex Orange for the Peace Garden at West Charlotte High School. Since the 2009 SAVE Summit is going to take place at West Charlotte High School on October 17th that will be a perfect time to present the memorial to them! In order to accomplish this, we are asking each SAVE Chapter to conduct a small fundraiser and send the proceeds to National SAVE – be sure to mark the donation for Alex’s Memorial. Thank you for remembering Alex Orange and the first SAVE Chapter through this effort!

PICTURE THIS! CALL FOR PHOTOS

Photos for the 2009 National SAVE Summit slide show can be submitted to us at any time. chapter (i.e. service projects, meetings, skits, etc.). Please email your pictures to eduvall@nationalsave.org or mail them to the National SAVE office. Don't forget to include the following with each photo:

1. School/ Chapter name 2. Advisor name 3. Date and Name of Event pictured (and possibly names of students in the photo)

Photos will be kept for the National SAVE photo albums and exhibits.

THANKS TO OUR SUMMIT PARTNER!

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