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D.A.R.E. Association of Ohio

Internationally Recognized Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program

SCHOOL• POLICE• EDUCATION

Welcome to the DARE Association of Ohio's new web site. We are happy to provide you with updated information and resource tools regarding the DARE program and membership.

Portions of this site are member access only and require a password. If you are a member and would like to register for a password PLEASE CLICK HERE!

We hope you find this site to be informative and effective. Continue to check back as updates are done randomly and will be made as soon as information becomes available. THANK YOU!

	DAO Slate of Officers Running for 2012-2013 D.A.R.E. Association of Ohio Board of Directors
	CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE (to review election process)

DAO Longevity Awards Ceremony
August 6, 2012
Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
Water’s Edge Plaza Pavilion 1
4850 West Powell Rd
Powell, OH 43065
Who Should Attend: Current DAO Members and their family

Awards ceremony starting at 10:00 a.m., followed by lunch and an animal presentation by the zoo which will conclude around 12:00 noon. Enjoy the rest of the day at the zoo after these events!

CLICK HERE for complete details & registration!

ATTENTION DAO MEMBERS: D.A.R.E. Car Show - Maumee Bay 2012

When:     Monday June 25th, 2012 (10:00am to 6:00pm)
Where:    Maumee Bay Resort Parking Lot (West side of lot)
Activities: 7:00 -9:00 a.m.: Car washes, Officers line up your vehicle at   parking lot, leave keys in vehicle. Volunteers will wash the cars and three designated DAO Board Members will drive your vehicle into position for you in the car show area.

10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Judging all day by all conference attendees. Voting forms will be located at the tables in the lot.
Winners announced at the Awards Luncheon on Tuesday June 26th 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

CLICK HERE to download details & registration! (June 15th deadline)
Police Car

REGISTER NOW for 1 of 3 different training dates/locations for
Keepin’ it REAL (kiR) Elementary 2012
June 26 - Maumee Bay
July 11 - Columbus Police Academy
July 27 - OPOTA

D.A.R.E. America Mandated

The new science and evidence based elementary curriculum

D.A.R.E. Instructors are required by D.A.R.E. America to attend a certification workshop to be able to teach this exciting new curriculum. This training will fulfill that requirement. D.A.R.E. Instructor curriculum and classroom DVD will be distributed.

Information & Registration - CLICK HERE

2012 SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER &
DARE OFFICER COMBINED CONFERENCE!
JUNE 24-26, 2012 - Maumee Bay Resort
Information & Registration

All rooms at Maumee Bay Lodge are now full. If you would like to attend the conference please register for the meals only option. Accommodations can be made at two nearby hotels: The Holiday Inn (419) 691-8800 or The Comfort Inn (419)691-8911 located in Oregon, Ohio. Both hotels give special government rates

D.O.T. CLASS #64 Fall 2012: CLICK HERE (for details & application)

For a list of other upcoming trainings CLICK HERE

DARE ASSOCIATION OF OHIO
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2011-2012

President	Deputy Bobby D. Stroop	Highland Co. SO
1st Vice President	Sgt. Don Wilson	Springboro PD
2nd Vice President	Officer Robert Swope	Olmstead PD
Secretary	Deputy Dennis Cotner	Fayette Co. S.O.
Treasurer	Patrolman Robin Short	Bowling Green PD
Sergeant-At-Arms	Sergeant Vernon Shobe	Fairfield Twp. PD
Past President	Deputy Jim Knallay	Wood County SO
District 1	Patrolman Jillian Urbanski	Maumee PD
District 2	Patrolman Ralph Tanner	Eastlake PD
District 3	Patrolman Jack Shay	Mansfield PD
District 4	Patrolman Ken Klayer	Springfield Twp. PD
District 5	Patrolman Julie Preston	Chillicothe PD
DARE Training Director Ohio & DARE Association Advisor	Kari Parsons, MBA	DARE Association of Ohio
Administrative Assistant	Monica Miller	DARE Association of Ohio
DARE America Youth Advisory Board (YAB)	Julie Kessler	Springboro HS

6277 Riverside Drive • Suite 2N • Dublin, Ohio 43017-5067
Phone (614)761-9498• Fax (614)761-9509

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