FYI hosted an outdoor movie night, featuring La La Land, with games and the premier of their commercial made by Bryce Tome. About 100 community members attended the event. All had a fun time watching the movie under the stars.
Human Billboard
On World No Tobacco Day FYI students Liv, Jacob, Shreya, and Hali did a Human Billboard with Greendale FACT students spreading the truth about tobacco. Our sign said "Wishin' You a Smoke-Free Summer". We did the human billboard over Loomis Rd where many cars frequently travel. We had lots of positive "honks" from passing cars.
Sticker Shock Campaign
Hali, Liv, and Shreya did a Parents Who Host Lose the Most sticker shock campaign and Kwik Trip. They placed stickers on cases of alcohol and set out a fact sheet sharing the dangers of providing alcohol to teens at graduation parties. The sheet also gave parents tips on how to host a safe party and make sure their kids were going to safe parties at other family homes. Students evaluated the project by asking patrons of the store if they noticed the campaign and if they thought it was an effective project. We had seven people who agree to be surveyed, three who bough alcohol, and one who noticed the campaign and thought it was effective.
Tobacco Tricks, Not Treats, Dress the Part, & Stick it to Em
FYI students had a blast at Relay for Life May 19th. We had a group of 10 who participated in the event. FYI had a table with a lollipop tree and out tobacco/candy look-alike boards. We shared with other students at Relay how tobacco products look similar to candy, then they could choose a sucker off the tree. We also had matching FACT t-shirts for the event sharing how students could decrease their risk for cancer by never using tobacco. We also attempted our first run at Stick it to em by clipping the clips to other students walking around the track. We had a bit of participation with other people passing them on and coming to our booth asking about FACT.
Generation Found Movie
FYI members Bella and Justin spoke to attendees at Generation Found about the work they are doing in FYI and how peer-to-peer advocacy prevents youth substance misuse and abuse.
Root River Bowling
We had a great time celebrating all of our accomplishments this school year! FYI members had a night to remember at Root River Bowling.
Stencils (Chalk Messages)
Ishika and Liv made FACT chalk messages that spread the truth about tobacco at the OFF 5K Run/Walk Saturday. About 175 people ran in the race. with their families.
Family Fun 5K Run/Walk
Ishika and Liv volunteered their Saturday morning to pass out water at the first annual 5K in Franklin. About 175 people ran in the race. We also did some positive chalk messaging for runners as they passed the halfway point of the race.
Posters AND Paper People
We decorated a very large Bulletin Board in the front of school the month of May. The Builtin Board showcases FACT and how to get involved with FYI get next so that incoming 7th grade students can learn about our group.
The Alliance Leadership Summit (May 1–2, 2017)
Shreya and Liv attended a youth leadership summit held May 1–2 on the topic of underage drinking. Shreya said her biggest take away point was that sometimes it takes a little competition to get more people involved in our group, like having competitive games at community events. Liv says her biggest take away was that it take a team to accomplish your goal and it's the leader's job to empower other leaders to join the group, so that everyone can accomplish change. Check out the video from the conference: https://vimeo.com/216656625.
