D.A.R.E. Fund Raiser Information

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Summary of Fundraising Programs

For more information please go to http://www.dare.com/fundraisingopportunities.asp

CHILD SAFETY ID PROGRAM- Quantum personnel set up tables with toys, electronics, books, and D.A.R.E. merchandise usually in front of big box retail outlets. Quantum will pay local D.A.R.E. programs $100 per week, per location, if a local D.A.R.E. officer helps them secure a location.
POC- Mistie Bell-Banks (800) 223-DARE (3273).

FAST WAX (FW-1) PROGRAM- Fast Wax personnel set up tables with the FW-1 waterless wax and D.A.R.E. merchandise in front of gas stations or convenience stores with gas stations. FW-1 will pay local D.A.R.E. programs $100 per week, per location, if a local D.A.R.E. officer helps them secure a location.
POC- Mistie Bell-Banks (800) 223-DARE (3273).

CHILDRENS TOY PROGRAM- The Child Safety program (Quantum) also sells toys at their tables; those wishing to buy the toys and donate them to needy children will place them in a box. The Child Safety staff will give all toys collected to the local D.A.R.E. agencies.
POC- Mistie Bell-Banks (800) 223-DARE (3273).

PREMIER BOOKS SCHOOL PROGRAM- Premier Books personnel place various toys, electronics, and books in the teachers lounge. Order requests are usually faxed to the Premier Books rep and one week later he or she returns with the merchandise and collects the money. There is no selling to children. Premier Books will pay a local D.A.R.E. program $100 for every new school a D.A.R.E. officer helps them secure.
POC is Al Bessada (877) 625-4766, ext 227.

PREMIER BOOKS GIFT FAIRS- Premier Books sets up at least 10 tables of electronics, books, toys, household items, and other gifts in the cafeteria or common area of large public buildings like hospitals or city/county municipal buildings. They can also set up inside large companies. Premier Books provides 10% of proceeds back to the local D.A.R.E. program.
POC is Al Bessada (877) 625-4766, ext 227.

D.A.R.E. CANDLES- D.A.R.E. Candles has joined with D.A.R.E. to offer the public attractive candles in a variety of scents. Each candle will provide you with hours of enjoyment, as well as the satisfaction of knowing that you have contributed to a worthy cause. Another creative way to raise funds for your local D.A.R.E. program.
POC is Mike Mather (508) 726-3149.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 May 2009 15:09

KDA Membership

KDA Membership form

Mail this completed form to Bruce Olin, KSP DARE Office, 919 Versailles Road, Frankfort, KY 40601

The above form is in .pdf format and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to be viewed. If you don't have Acrobat Reader, you can download it here for free:

Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 May 2009 15:02

KDA Board Meeting

KDA Board Meetings are generally held on the same day of each Kentucky DARE Training Center DARE officer graduation and on the last day of the State Conference in June. All board members are encouraged to attend the graduation and then the board meeting to follow.

The next board meeting: January 27th, 2012 following the graduation of DARE Officer Training Class #62.

Last Updated on Monday, 23 January 2012 10:07

KDA Board Members

Executive Board

Michael Bandy
Wilmore Police Department
859-858-8955
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President
Det. Maurice Lykins
Paris Police Department
859 987-2100
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Vice President
Trooper Greg Hill
Kentucky State Police
606 878-6622
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1st Vice President
Ofc. Marty Wilson
Henderson Police Department
270 831-1295
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Sergeant at Arms
Stephen Boven
Wilmore Police Department
859-858-8955
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Secretary

Ofc. Virgil Willoughby
Elizabethtown Police Department
270-765-4125
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Treasurer
Sgt. Tim Cleary
Elizabethtown Police Department
270-765-4125
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Chaplain
Chief Deputy Bill Craig
Wilmore Police Department
859-858-8955
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Region 1 Representative
Ofc. Gary Campbell
McLean County Board of Education
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Region 2 Representative

Region 3 Representative
Deputy Bud Baumgardner
Hardin County Sheriff's Office
270 765-5133
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Region 4 Representative
Asst. Chief John Branscum
Nicholasville Police Department
859-885-9944
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Region 5 Representative

Region 6 Representative

Melvin Wright
Villa Hills Police Department
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Region 7 Representative

Region 8 Representative
Ofc. Billy Bowling
Hyden Police Department
606-672-2300
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Regional Representatives at large
Scott Harvey
Nicholasville Police Department
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Bryce Shumate
Radcliff Police Department
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Jeff Asbury
Bourbon Co. Sheriff's Office
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Last Updated on Monday, 23 January 2012 10:10