from Minnesota D.A.R.E.

DARE2011-12

We are excited to announce the new partnership between the Minnesota Wild and Minnesota D.A.R.E., Inc.

On December 2, 2011, Jason Stern from the Minnesota Wild joined the Minnesota D.A.R.E. Board of Directors. Their involvement will bring several new projects the D.A.R.E. program in Minnesota.

Today we are announcing the first project. The Wild have set up six D.A.R.E. games! The prices are fantastic! In addition, they will be making a donation to Minnesota D.A.R.E. for each ticket sold. You can offer this to students, co-workers, family, friends, etc. In the next few days, watch for additional projects!

To purchase tickets (act fast, seating is limited): Click on flyer link above.
* You can purchase tickets and select your seats by clicking on this link and using the special code. This code will be put on the Minnesota D.A.R.E. website soon.

https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/go.htmI?l=EN&t=wild&o=8615005&g=438

Special Offer Code is: Wild

* If purchasing for groups, I would recommend calling the Minnesota Wild – Will Schultz 651-312-3493 or wschultz@wild.com
Make special arrangements for your groups so they will be able to be seated close together.

Welcome Minnesota Wild and thank you for this opportunity!!!!

Games:
Tuesday – Jan. 31st Nashville Predators
Tuesday – Feb. 14th Anaheim Ducks
Sunday – Feb. 26th San Jose Sharks
Sunday – March 4th Colorado Avalanche
Tuesday – March 27th New York Rangers
Thursday – March 29th Florida Panthers

Lower Level Tickets – DARE Price $55 (Face Value $81)
Upper Level Sides – DARE Price $35 (Face Value $48)
Upper Level Ends – DARE Price $25 (Face Value $28)

Plans are well underway for the annual Golf Scramble sponsored by SUPERVALU.   Long-time sponsor, Jennie-O, is joining us in 2011 as a major sponsor for this year’s scramble.  Thank you Jennie-O!!!

For more information on this year’s scramble: Email MNDARE@aol.com

Minnesota D.A.R.E./SUPERVALU

Annual GOLF SCRAMBLE

Island View Golf Club – Waconia, MN

Monday –– Sept. 19, 2011

Lite Lunch/Registration –– 10:30 a.m.

Shot–Gun Start–– 12:00 p.m.

Silent Auction/Dinner/Entertainment

GOLF PACKAGES:

MVP Sponsor: $1600: ($700 Tax Deductible)

Package Includes:

(2)Foursomes (golf, cart, prize bags)

Table for 8

Signage at dinner & on course

Signage at hole

Dinner and donor list recognition in program

**If donation is made by June 1st– Logo on flyers/brochures

Company logo on www.mndare.org

Star Sponsor: $700: (Tax deduction – $200)

(1) Foursome (golf, cart, prize bags)

Lunch (snack)/Dinner for 4

Hole signage

Company logo on www.mndare.org

Please sign me up!

. MVP Sponsor – $1600

. Start Sponsor – $700

. Four Player Pack –$600

Individual – $150

Player 1______________________________

Player 2______________________________

Player 3______________________________

Player 4______________________________

____ I am interested in donating a “Comp. a Cop” package – $150.

____ I am interested in being a hole sponsor $200. Please send us the logo you would like printed on your sign and any hole preference you may have.

____ I am interested in purchasing _____ dinner/silent auction tickets for $35 each.

____ I am interested in donating silent auction, raffle, or gift bag items.

Name:___________________________________

Address:_________________________________

City:____________________________________

State:______________Zip:__________________

Phone:__________________________________

Email:__________________________________

Checks payable to Minnesota D.A.R.E., Inc., P.O. Box 279, St. Bonifacius, MN 55375 

This year, MN D.A.R.E. and the Minnesota Timberwolves/Lynx teaming together to sponsor the 2011 Poster Contest, which carries the theme: Healthy, Safe, and Drug-free…Me.

The first place winner of this contest will receive 12 tickets in a suite when the Timberwolves host the Suns on April 6th, 2011. The D.A.R.E. officer of the winner will receive tickets for him/her and three guests to the same suite. For more information, see the Official Flyer and the contest Rules and Regulations.

The National D.A.R.E. America Youth Advisory Board met for its 11th annual conference the weekend of November 19-21, 2010 in Quantico, Virginia at the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Training Academy. This was the 10th year that DEA hosted the conference in partnership with D.A.R.E.  This year’s training conference focused on drug trends, presentation skills, Internet safety, dating abuse and teamwork. The students also had a once in a lifetime experience visiting Washington D.C. attraction and participating in DEA Clan lab tactical activities and firearms demonstrations. This board, having met with dozens of other motivated students and now armed with a great deal of knowledge, are excited to work hard in their communities for D.A.R.E. until they graduate from high school.

This year’s Golf Scamble will be held at the Island View Golf Club in Waconia, MN on Monday September 20.

To view the event brochure, click here.

On May 18, 2010 at Sacred Heart School in Sauk Rapids, MN; the Benton County Sheriff’s Department celebrated their 100th culmination.  Students decorated the auditorium in honor of this special occasion and the school provided a reception.

Stephanie O., the 9th place poster contest winner

Sheriff Bennett giving Deputy Baden a plaque

Sheriff Bennett giving Deputy Baden a plaque

Sacred Heart (Sauk Rapids, MN) D.A.R.E. Culmination Class 100.

Sauk Rapids, MN—On May 18, 2010, the Minnesota D.A.R.E. 20^th Anniversary Logo Contest Winner was announced at Sauk Rapids Rice Middle School.  In a surprise assembly of the 7^th graders;  Kathi Ackerman—Executive Director of Minnesota D.A.R.E., Inc., announced that the winning logo for the statewide contest was submitted by Maddie Waseka a 7^th grader at the Middle School.

Deputy Nick Baden, Benton County Sheriff’s Office, is the D.A.R.E. officer for Sauk Rapids. He helped arrange an assembly to surprise the school.  Sheriff Brad Bennett and Maddie’s family made surprise appearances to join in the celebration.

The Water Park of America donated the grand prize for the contest; a party for 10 at the Water Park of America and a Family Suite for One Night.  Principal Larry Stracek presented Maddie with some special gifts from the school along with some treats for the entire 7^th grade.

Minnesota D.A.R.E., Inc. is celebrating 20 years in the state of Minnesota. In honor of this celebration, the Board of Directors wanted the students to tell us why D.A.R.E. is important.  Maddie’s logo and tag statement “One NO Could Make the Difference” does a great job of summing up the importance of good decision making.  This logo will go on display at www.mndare.org and many other statewide celebration pieces.

Ackerman stated, “It is very appropriate that this 20^th Anniversary winner be announced today in Benton County.  Benton County trained their first and only D.A.R.E. officer, Nick Baden, in the early 90’s.  The announcement at Sauk Rapids Middle School is being followed by a D.A.R.E. culmination at Sacred Heart in Sauk Rapids—Benton County’s 100^th culumination!”