2016 Be Ice Wiser, 2015 Skipper takes 2nd place!
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2014 Skipper 1st place!! |
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SKIPPER was once again at the SAFETY TOWN in Columbia Illinois. 2016 and has been in attendance their the past 5 years teaching kindergartener's over the summer break about wintertime dangerous happenings with frozen water.
Skipper on Parade ! Skipper supporters walk alongside our float and hand information to parade goers.
The Skipper board headed to Bloomington Illinois ,2012, for the Illinois Child Death review symposium. In attendance were coroners from across the state as well as police and first responders. The information we presented was well received.
Project skipper observed and took part in the Waterloo Fire Departments Cold Water Training 2014. The Skipper team learned of first responders protocol and was made familiar with equipment used during cold water rescues. Fire fighters are well trained in our area .Are yours?
5th Annual Ride for Awareness and silent auction . AS our primary fundraiser each year to raise needed funds to spread our life saving message, the annual ride was a success!
Project Skipper spent a week at the Monroe County Fair in the exhibitors hall educating . We had a raffle for the parents and kids to stop buy our booth, learn about what Project skipper is about , have a lesson on ice safety, and register to win a snow board! Thanks for your support-See you there the last week of July... next year 2014
Project Skipper UCC Health Fair Waterloo, Il.September 28th, 2013
Skippers booth attracted attention. Skipper was invited to give a lesson at an area home association group educating the children who live near water to STAY SAFE as the temperatures drop and ice forms on their lake.
Skippers booth attracted attention. Skipper was invited to give a lesson at an area home association group educating the children who live near water to STAY SAFE as the temperatures drop and ice forms on their lake.
Project Skipper was well received at a program presented to 6th graders from area schools this Fall . Students and teachers from area grade schools gathered at the Monroe County fair grounds. The students were cycled through many educational presentations and the feedback given from teachers and students alike was that "Skippers presentation was valuable and very interesting!" WAY TO GO!
Project Shipper also in the month of November 2013, mailed "See Ice, Think Twice" children's books to Monroe, Randolph, and St. Clair county elementary school in Illinois. Getting copies of the book to teachers gives them an easy tool to introduce ice safety. Go Skipper GO!
Project Shipper also in the month of November 2013, mailed "See Ice, Think Twice" children's books to Monroe, Randolph, and St. Clair county elementary school in Illinois. Getting copies of the book to teachers gives them an easy tool to introduce ice safety. Go Skipper GO!
NOVEMBER 2013,-WE sent a group to present to the Illinois Teachers board as a round table presentation in Chicago. Introducing our message to potential alliances was our target. We achieved our goal to branch "up North" and warn of ice dangers.
FIRST PLACE
Project Skipper was this years 1st place winner of a winter decorating contest sponsored by the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce. First prize was $250.The PS crew all chipped in to decorate our display which focused on getting the kids to learn about ice safety. During the weekend shopping ,Skipper handed out educational brochures.
-Skipper steps-
-Stay Calm, Kick, Pull, and Roll
"Have a Cool Yule from Project Skipper" Stay Safe!
Skipper will be once again in the decorating contest 2014 -cast your vote!
Project Skipper was this years 1st place winner of a winter decorating contest sponsored by the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce. First prize was $250.The PS crew all chipped in to decorate our display which focused on getting the kids to learn about ice safety. During the weekend shopping ,Skipper handed out educational brochures.
-Skipper steps-
-Stay Calm, Kick, Pull, and Roll
"Have a Cool Yule from Project Skipper" Stay Safe!
Skipper will be once again in the decorating contest 2014 -cast your vote!
DECEMBER 2013-Santa Claus came to town in the form of riding on float (not his usual sled) which drove through the Waterloo community. 3000 bags were assemble to be given to children during Santa's sighting.
Skipper stickers,( pictured left) were in the bags given to the children reminding them of the skipper steps.
Skipper stickers,( pictured left) were in the bags given to the children reminding them of the skipper steps.
Project Skipper has a article in metro east Parent magazine December 2013, VOL 2 issue II page 35. this magazine is a free magazine filled with fun, informative and very helpful parenting information .Pick up a paper copy or check out your students backpack- copies went with students home...Happy reading.
Project Skipper made educational appearances with Jerry Costello Jr. State Representative .
February 2014 is proclaimed Ice Safety Awareness Month in Illinois by proclamation signed by Gov. Pat Quinn
2014 PumpkinFest Waterloo, Illinois
We had a great turn out of "little fisher people" hearing the ice safety message from the Project Skipper crew.
See Ice, Think Twice
We had a great turn out of "little fisher people" hearing the ice safety message from the Project Skipper crew.
See Ice, Think Twice