P.S.A CONTEST SHOWCASE
2015 Peace Ambassador Leadership Summit June 22 - 29
Florida International University | 11200 S.W 8th Street. Miami, FL
HOW WILL YOUR STUDENTS REMEMBER THE SUMMER OF 2015? “PALS 2014 was absolutely incredible! If I was not granted this opportunity, I would have spent life misunderstanding and never really knowing the feeling of speaking to people without holding back on my past hurt and emotions. “
STUDENTS RECEIVE 30 SERVICE HRS
This program is designed to provide daily service learning opportunities, teach leadership skills, increase self esteem and personal development, enhance public speaking ability and most of all students learn to show empathy, tolerance, and respect for others. This program is open to all students including those who have either witnessed or experienced bullying. Students participate in activities such as writing and producing public service announcements, role-playing how to positively react to different bullying scenarios, financial literacy, nutrition and more.
ENROLLMENT ENDS 6/19. SIGN UP TODAY @ NVEEE.ORG CALL 954.561.2626 | EMAIL: PALS2015@NVEEE.ORG |
2015 Peace Ambassador Leadership Summit Sponsorship Kit
(Includes Budget + PALS 2014 Student Feedback)
PALS CLASS OF 2014 “I don’t think that any amount of words in my capacity could do the experience of PALS 2014 justice. Attending PALS was one of the best things that could have happened in my life. I came all the way from Colorado because I desperately needed something to save my life. The Be a STAR program, along with other programs taught provided me the opportunity to escape my reality for a week and ignite my sense of self and purpose. Having the opportunity to attend PALS helped me realized that I have other outlets besides self harm, a support system from people across the Country, and that friends can sometimes become family. The presenters gave me a better outlook on these issues along with a plethora of information. The students involved with PALS are phenomenal and inspirational, as well as the speakers and staff. I learned that being myself and opening up is an amazing thing. That I am not alone and never will be. I learned that not only can I make a difference here in Colorado, but that what we do can influence and bring positivity across the nation.” - Rhiannon
Florida International University 11200 S.W 8th Street Miami, FL June 22 - 29 (2015)
PALS 2014 JR. STAFF & GROUP LEADERS HISTORY: NVEEE was founded in Wilton Manors, FL in 2009 when a survivor of bullying and multiple suicide attempts, Jowharah Sanders, saw a need to bring customized bullying and suicide prevention programs to K-12 schools that included the opportunity for students to participate as leaders, ambassadors and mentors in the bullying prevention movement. These leaders would ultimately join NVEEE's Peace Ambassador Program. Since 2009, NVEEE has trained more than 200 students through this program. In the Summer of 2014, NVEEE held its inaugural Peace Ambassador Leadership Summit (PALS) with the support of the Be A STAR grant (founded by the WWE and the Creative Coalition).
WHO IS PALS DESIGNED FOR?: This leadership program is limited to 100 students (between the ages of 14-19yrs old) and is designed for students of all backgrounds, especially those who have either witnessed or experienced bullying as either the target, aggressor, bystander, and especially students who have already proven to be UPstanders. Students participate in activities such as writing and producing public service announcements, role-playing how to positively react to different bullying scenarios, financial literacy, nutrition and more.
P.S.A CONTEST SHOWCASE
OUR GOAL AT PALS IS TO: • • • • • • • • •
Shape future leaders Teach leadership skills Increase self-esteem Enhance public speaking ability Behavioral management, and personal development Introduce new ambassadors and build friendships with current LEARNING SIGN LANGUAGE Acknowledge accomplishments of current ambassadors from the past year Teach financial literacy for personal development and college preparedness Train students to be Peace Ambassadors who help facilitate NVEEE’s signature bullying prevention workshops targeted to parents, teachers, students, and social service agencies.
2015 Budget for PALS How Do Students Find Out About PALS? In 2014, 24% of the participants learned about PALS from their friends. Additionally, NVEEE partners with Rotary and Interact student leadership clubs, and creates community partnerships with organizations such as Big Brother Big Sister, Urban Leagues, Catalyst Miami, SunServe, Pridelines Youth, OIC, Hands on Broward, among others. To have your organization participate as a community partner, contact Jowharah Sanders at JowharahSanders@NVEEE.org or at 954.561.2626.
Revenue
# of Contributors Amount
Tuition Costs
100
Total $400.00
$40,000.00
Scholarships Fundraising/Donations Grants In-Kind Contributions Gross Total Revenue
100
$40,000.00
Commissions Cost of Goods Sold Net Total Revenue
Expenses Staff
$2,100.00
$2,100.00
Supplies (Art, Activities, Pool Use, etc.)
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
Dorm Housing (Chaperones + Students)
$16,550.00
$16,550.00
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
$130.00
$130.00
$15,000.00
$15,000.00
$1,220.00
$1,220.00
$500.00
$500.00
$40,000.00
$40,000.00
0
0
T-Shirts, Book Bags & Marketing Materials, Banners, etc. Insurance (1,000,000) Food (3 meals per day x 7 days at FIU) Misc + Administrative Fees Speaker Fees
Total Expenses
Revenue Less Expenses
DEMOGRAPHICS + RESULTS FROM PALS 2014 Background of Students European/Non-Hispanic Asian Hispanic
How Did You Hear About PALS? Miami All Stars SunServe Youth Big Brother Big Sister Friend (42%)
African American Carribean Another Background
5%
OIC Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program Catalyst Miami NVEEE Website Rotary + Interact Club (Jr. Staff 17%)
9%
17% 23%
11%
29%
5% 3% 2%
2% 3%
11%
42% 37%
Entering Grades of Students as of Fall 2014 9th
10th
0
11th
7
12th
Do You Receive Free or Reduced Lunch?
c/o 2014 Graduates
14
21
Free 82%
28
Have You or a Close Friend/Family Been Bullied? Yes 80%
No 6%
0
Reduced 13%
22.5
45
Neither 5%
67.5
Did your Middle School or Does Your High School Have a Bullying Prevention Program?
I Dont Know 14% 50 37.5 25 12.5 0
0
20
40
60
80
90
Yes 50%
No 17% I Don't Know 33%
SELECT SURVEY RESULTS FROM PALS 2014 Have You Ever Attended a Bullying Prevention Workshop? NO 79%
Did the Conference Fulfill its Purpose for You? YES
YES 21%
NO
How Would You Rate Your Overall Experience of PALS Poor 0% Great 26%
Good 7% Excellent 67%
7% 21%
26% 100% 67%
79%
Will the Topics Discussed at PALS be Helpful in Your Everyday Interactions with Friends & Family YES
After PALS & the Be A STAR Program, How often Will You Report Cyber Bullying?
After PALS & the Be A STAR Program, How often Will You be an UPstanders for Others?
Never 0% Almost Never 2% All the Time 52% Sometimes 2% 11% Almost Always 34%
NO
Never 0% Almost Never 0% All the Time 43% Sometimes 15% Almost Always 41%
34%
100%
41%
43%
52% 11% 15%
“I'm sure this is said a lot, but PALS was amazing. As a large group sharing experiences that others have been through bring us even closer as a family. You make connections with everyone you talk to because everyone is friendly. PALS is a way to escape from your troubles and figure out how to deal with them, but not alone. The Bullying on a Global Scale support that you need is all around you to help you go through Gender and Orientation Girl to Girl + Anti-Gay Bullying anything. You also gain knowledge on bullying and ways to prevent it from happening, and I would recommend my friends come so they can think twice before they judge a book by its cover.”
Outside of Workshops & Group Discussions, What Were Your Favorite Topics from Guest Speakers? Youth Gang Violence Nutrition All of the Above
16%
24%
25%
14% 16%
4%
“Hello! My name is Brianna Finnk and I was one of the group leaders at PALS 2014. When some people hear about an anti bullying conference they think it will be a snooze fest but honestly it is the best experience that some people have ever had. From the moment you walk in everyone is happy and excited and it's like a big group hug. Throughout PALS you will be surrounded by so much love and support. PALS is a safe place to be completely yourself and not worry about being judged. Opening your heart to someone is typically hard but PALS is a magical place. You open up your heart and soul to 80 people with ease because how could you not? There is no possible way to enter the door and not be happy and excited. PALS makes vulnerability not scary but encouraged.”
Become a Sponsor 100% of sponsorship donations (monetary and in-kind) will be strictly used to cover the cost of liability insurance, housing, food, t-shirts, art supplies, materials, printing, etc related to PALS and the Peace Ambassador Program. All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. For more information contact Ms. Sanders at 954.561.2626 or via email JowharahSanders@NVEEE.org. Platinum Sponsor - $5,000 • Industry Exclusivity • Underwrite boarding, food and supplies for 12 students • Title sponsor banner on home page at www.NVEEE.org website • Brand recognition on all promotional materials including: • all print materials • logo on pop-up banner and thank you banner • logo on t-shirt provided to students • email promotions pre-and post event • Social media mention (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Linked-In) • Corporate item in welcome and take-home bags • Opportunity to promote company at PALS with a 10 minute presentation • Company logo on monthly NVEEE E-Newsletter as presenting sponsor (“Distribution to 10,000+ emails)
Gold Sponsor - $3,500 • Underwrite boarding, food and supplies for 8 students • Brand recognition on: • logo on t-shirt provided to students and chaperones • logo on Thank you banner • Social media mention (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Linked-In) • Corporate item in welcome and take-home goody bags • Company logo on monthly NVEEE E-Newsletter
Become a Sponsor Silver Sponsor- $2,000 • Underwrite boarding, food and supplies for 5 students • Logo on www.NVEEE.org • Logo on t-shirt provided to students and chaperones • Logo on Thank you banner • Corporate item in welcome and take-home goody bags • Company logo monthly NVEEE E-Newsletter Bronze Sponsor- $1,000 • Underwrite boarding, food and supplies for 2 students • Corporate item in welcome and take-home goody bags • Logo on www.NVEEE.org • Company name on T-shirt • Logo on Thank you banner
I wish to be a PALS Platinum Sponsor $5,000
I wish to be a PALS Gold Sponsor $3,500
I wish to be a PALS Silver Sponsor $2,000
I wish to be a PALS Copper Sponsor $1,000 I wish to sponsor a specific student ________________________________ for the full amount of tuition + meals in the amount of $465 I wish to sponsor a specific student ________________________________ for the partial amount of tuition, minus (-) meals, in the amount of $325
I am unable to sponsor at the above amounts, but please accept our donation of $ _________
Name: ________________________________ Company: _________________________________ Title: __________________________________ Email: ____________________________________ Phone: ________________________________ Fax: _____________________________________ Address: _______________________________ Suite: _____________ City: __________________________________ State: _____________ Zip Code: ______________ Signature: __________________________________ Date: ____________________
Myself or my company is making an in-kind sponsorship/donation of a product or service of ___________________________________________________ for
a total of _____ days valued at $__________.
describe the product or service
I have enclosed a check for $ _______________________ made payable to NVEEE/ PALS2015 Please charge $___________ to my (circle one): Visa Master Card American Express Discover Card Number: ________________________________________Expiration Date: ______ / _______ Name as listed on the card: _________________________________________________________ Signature: __________________________________ Date: ____________________ Please complete this form as the information should appear in printed materials, and send to: NVEEE | P.O Box 23837 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33307 Email: info@NVEEE.org P: 954.561.2626 NVEEE, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization All contributions are tax-deductible within the limits provided by law
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MiamiHerald.com | MIAMI HERALD
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LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Empowering youth about bullying BY CRYSTAL CHEW cchew@MiamiHerald.com
Waking up at 4 a.m. on a Thursday, Dominic Quarles hopped on the Tri-Rail in Fort Lauderdale then took two buses to Florida International University’s Modesto Maidique Campus for an experience that changed his life forever. Domenic, 17, was among 100 other students who attended the National Voices for Equality, Education and Enlightenment’s inaugural peace ambassador leadership conference July 17-20. “It was really emotional,” said the aspiring fashion designer, who spoke about his identity struggles with his sexual orientation and being born HIV positive. NVEEE was founded in October 2009 and aims to prevent bullying, violence and suicide. The conference was designed to empower students through leadership and social skills and serve as a support system for students ages 14 to 21. The four-day event began each day at 8:30 a.m. and ended about 9 p.m. “They were there because they wanted the information. They didn’t want a lot of breaks,” said Jowharah Sanders, founder of NVEEE. “They wanted intense conversations.” For Lauren Bruss, 17, that couldn’t be more true. The senior class president at Bayside High School traveled from Melbourne, hoping the conference would provide insight on her life. “I’ve always known that I want to help people,” Lauren said. “I’m hoping stuff like this is going to drive me to where I want to go.” Although she has never been bullied, Lauren has seen the repercussions of it. “Two of my friends have committed suicide, so that’s
PHOTOS BY MATIAS J. OCNER/FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
LISTENING, LEARNING: Christian Izquierdo, 17, Stacy Jaikaran, 18, and Lauren Bruss, 17, discuss information gleaned from guest speakers at the conference.
LIKE A ‘MOM’: Jowharah Sanders, founder of NVEEE, speaks about her traumatic past and how she is a not a victim, but a survivor.
Resources For more information about National Voices for Equality Education and Enlightenment and future events, visit nveee.com.
a big part of my life,” Lauren said. Through this conference, she learned about the huge impact people can have on each other. “We talked about how if you meet 10 people and you impact their lives in some way, and they change the lives of 10 other people, eventually the entire world will be changed.” For Danielle Mazzuchi, 20, a college student from Northern Virginia studying elementary education, this concept is crucial. “I love seeing a change,” Mazzuchi said. “I think it’s so important for the younger generations.” Mazzuchi, a Pacific Islander, was discriminated throughout her school life and aims to incorporate acceptance and cultural awareness into her future
TEAMWORK: Nedjie Monel, 17, Dominic Quarles, 17, and Sophia Conde, 17, left, work on a public service announcement as part of the conference. At right, Jazmine Thomas, 15, talks to her peers about her life and experiences with being bullied. classrooms. “I don’t want to just teach who fought the Civil War,” Mazzuchi said. “I want to teach why and why it’s so important.” She describes her experience at the conference as eye opening and powerful. She vividly recalls the first day where students shared their personal stories. They spoke of experiences with gang violence, sexual assault, harassment and suicide. “There were times when
we were all together and there was not a dry eye in the room,” Mazzuchi said. “We hadn’t even been there for 24 hours.” The group felt like a family from the very beginning. By the end of the weekend, students were calling Sanders “mom” and Grisel Oliva, a board member of NVEEE, “dad.” This is why Jacob Carpenter, 18, a recent graduate of Mavericks High-North Broward in Pompano Beach, has been a peace ambassa-
dor for NVEEE for the past four years. “I’m here for help and support,” said Carpenter, who was recruited to the organization after he raised money for Josie Lou Ratley, a 15-year-old girl who was assaulted in 2010. Carpenter grew up in a rough home life and was heavily bullied in school. He was teased constantly and kids did not want to be associated with him because of his sexual orientation. There were instances where
he ended up in the hospital from heavy beatings. “You never know what people go through, they should act like everyone is equal,” Carpenter said. Sanders, who had many traumatic experiences growing up, wants to teach everyone that they are not victims. “Things happen to you; they are not you,” Sanders said. “You get to choose from this day forth who you want to be.”
Student testimonials of the Impact of the Peace Ambassador Leadership Summit (PALS) Made Possible by the Be A STAR Grant
A speaker at the 2014 Peace Ambassador Leadership Summit (PALS), a Summer youth leadership program targeted towards bullying and bystander prevention, said boldly that if you impact 10 people to make a change in their lives, that in 100 years, that change could multiply exponentially and reach millions of people. Through the Be A Star Grant, this incredible goal became a reality. Through this amazing opportunity, I and so many others not only were impacted, but permanently changed. I had been badly bullied through Elementary and High School but never found a community where I felt warmly welcomed and embraced in love and compassion. Through guest speakers, students sharing their personal stories, and even roleplaying exercises of how to be a STAR, I was able to heal from many negative experiences I had in the past. In the process, I learned about bystanders, upstanders, the types of bullying, why people bully and much more. Additionally, I met some of my now best friends, Sophia Conde and Sara Matthews, who not only understood what I had experienced but had been there themselves. Recently, I started my own non-profit organization, Her Voice Inc., which wouldn't have been possible without the encouragement and support I received from everyone at PALS, especially Jowharah Sanders (NVEEE and PALS founder). The Be A Star Grant changed my life and so many more in 2014, and I hope to touch more through what I have been blessed to learn and experience. Thank you for changing my life and bringing me new hope. Now I truly have a voice. - Elizabeth Westphal
Mahatma Gandhi once said “Be the change you wish to see in the world”, that’s why I was honored to be one of 20 students selected to be Junior Staff at NVEEE’s Peace Ambassador Leadership Summit (PALS) during the Summer of 2014. This was my chance to BE that Change by impacting the lives of younger students and sharing the stories of how I’m an upstander when I see students being bullied in school. Although I was never bullied I feel that it is a priority to stand up against bullying because it is never right under any circumstances. Walking into PALS I was expecting the Junior Staff to share some of their experience as well as learn more about bullying, but it was so much more then that, it was truly life changing. I got to be around all these positive students who were sharing their testimonies on how they overcame their individual life struggles. I enjoyed the open discussions, presentations by guest speakers, and especially creating the public service announcements because it was a very creative way to learn more about the types of bullying, the ways it can affect you, how to handle conflict in different situations and more importantly how each of us can have a hand in stoping or even preventing it. Attending PALS was such an impactful experience, especially for me, because I came from a school were a lot of bullying takes place, and it wasn't often that anyone did anything about it. Now I was in a room with 99 other students who were committed to change. None of this would have been possible without the support of the “Be A Star” campaign and the Honors College at Florida International University. They are the real change makers. And thanks to them, and of course NVEEE, I am proud to say I feel confident to go out into the world being the change I wish to see, especially when it comes to bullying. - Chason Lang. As a Peace Ambassador in training at PALS 2014 I had many amazing experiences, made memories, and learned things that I will cherish for years and years. I definitely gained valuable leadership skills, and learned how to deal with conflict and certain situations, such as being bullied or witnessing another person being bullied. I also learned from the Be A STAR movie clips and speakers that whatever I may experience – I am not alone in it. PALS was a life changing experience, and 6 months later I still feel inspired. That’s how you know you’ve made an impact on students, when we remember what you taught and crave even more. The Be a STAR founders should know that each student who attended PALS left feeling like STARS in our own way, and I personally think all students should have the opportunity to attend so they can show the world how they have learned to Show Tolerance And Respect.
- Jenna Lynn Mannix
I don’t think that any amount of words in my capacity could do the experience of PALS 2014 justice. Attending PALS was one of the best things that could have happened in my life. I came all the way from Colorado because I desperately needed something to save my life. In Colorado, bullying and gangs are huge problems. In fact, the town I live in is the 2nd most dangerous city in Colorado. The Be a STAR program provided me the opportunity to escape my reality for a week and ignite my sense of self and purpose. Having the opportunity to attend PALS helped me realized that I have other outlets besides self harm, a support system from people across the Country, and that friends can sometimes become family. The presenters gave me a better outlook on these issues along with a plethora of information. The students involved with PALS are phenomenal and inspirational, as well as the speakers and staff. I learned that being myself and opening up is an amazing thing. That I am not alone and never will be. I learned that not only can I make a difference here in Colorado, but that what we do can influence and bring positivity across the nation. PALS helped me grow in a variety of ways, it changed my outlook on LIFE in general. I saw so many talents and got to show people what I have hidden for a long time, my talents. I learned that although I endure bullying, and other hate crimes, that I am not alone. That I have a voice and I have the power to change what the outcome is. My only fear is that I will never have another experience like PALS. We grew together as a family. We laughed, cried, bonded together, and we have something that others can never have unless they experience PALS for themselves.
- Rhiannon Winch Most teenagers I know think that they are the only ones going through or have been through difficult times and that no one else their age could possibly understand. When you're in your own thoughts you don't get to hear the experiences of others and you tend to feel so alone. From the very beginning of PALS a conversation starts that so many people are too scared to talk about, even with themselves. Being able to spend a week surrounded by others who are sharing their stories about bullying, thoughts of suicide, or their journey in general, is completely life changing - and it may seem odd but it's also encouraging. Having the ability to talk to someone about their complete story and all of the obstacles they have faced and then seeing them smile and laugh with their new friends is so precious and indescribable. The
significant effect that PALS has had on me can not be put into words. PALS removed the feeling of loneliness and when the feeling creeps back up again months after the conference is over, you know that you still always have 99 other people your age that you can talk to.
- Brianna Finnk