As we approach Red Ribbon Week, lodges should be handing out the Red Ribbons to schools for distribution to the student body. I have plenty of ribbons and stickers on hand for immediate delivery.

Literature orders are flowing again, after a two month lock out. If you need pamphlets, there is a 7-10 day turnaround. Plan accordingly.

Give-aways and other materials take longer to issue. Please give me a month's notice before your event.

The Poster Contest for 4-6 grade students and the Essay Contest for 7-8 grade students should be introduced during Red Ribbon Week for best results. Lodge deadlines is up to you. Submissions to the district are due Dec 12, 2011. I need district winning submissions in hand by Jan 15, 2012. Posters are on 8.5 X 11 paper and essays are 200 or less words. Winning submissions need a "hold harmless" waiver.

I have stress balls, sun glasses, back packs, red ribbons, and bracelets coming in the very near future. Let me know what you need!
Tim

bpoe132@embarqmail.com, or elkhopr@vzw.blackberry.net or
smitht@benlogan.k12.oh.us

Snail mail to:

Tim Smith

2655 Valleyview Dr

Bellefontaine, OH 43311