HAMMOND OPERATION

SNOWBALL APPLICATION

To Parents:
     
Hammond Operation Snowball brings together teenagers and adults in a cooperative effort to prevent chemical dependency and other kinds of destructive behavior.  Operation Snowball helps to develop a positive self-image, leadership and communication skills.  Teens from many schools meet to share ideas, to learn from each other and to HAVE FUNTHIS IS NOT A TREATMENT PROGRAM.  It focuses on attitudes, feelings and information.  Security is provided by chaperoning adults at all times.  An EMT will be on duty at the event for the entire weekend.

REGISTRATION:
Please print-out and complete the application (on the next page) and return it to:

SANDY DZIEPAK 

832 - 169th PLACE 
Hammond, IN 46323

The application deadline is
October 16, 2000.  If you have any questions, please call (219)933-4860.
The cost is $40.00 before deadline and $50.00 at the door.
  All participants are expected to register at 6:00pm on October 26, 2000 at Gavit High School Hammond, IN.  The program begins promptly at 6:30pm.  No dinner will be served.
THINGS TO BRING:

               Sleeping bag, pillow, bath and personal hygiene items, towels & wash clothes.

THINGS NOT TO BRING:

               Food, radios, beepers, cell phones, TV or anything of value.
Hammond Operation Snowball cannot be held responsible for lost or stolen items.  This includes money.

PLEASE LEAVE THESE ITEMS AT HOME

CLOSING:
Please come to Gavit High School on Sunday October 29th, 2000 at 11:00am for a brief closing program.

THIS APPLICATION IS DUE ON OR BEFORE

OCTOBER 16, 2000

 
HAMMOND OPERATION SNOWBALL RULES
1. All keys need to be turned in to the Snowball staff during registration for security reasons.

2. All medications need to be turned in to the staff health coordinator at the time of registration. Prescription drugs will be despensed as indicated on the prescription container by the staff health coordinator. If alcohol or other drug use is suspected and confirmed, the participant will be asked to leave. The parent or guardian will be notified.

3. Participants will NOT be permitted to leave the grounds, during the event, without the permission of one of the Adult Directors and previous approval from parent or guardian in writing.

4. All visitors to the Snowball site must be preapproved and must register with an Adult Director when arriving to Snowball.

5. At no time will males and females be permitted in the rooms of the opposite sex without specific authorization from an Adult Director.

6. Operation Snowball will not be responsible for personal items lost or stolen. This includes money.

7. Particiants are expected to participate in all scheduled activities.

8. Participants should immediately notify a staff member in the event of illness or injury. Participant's parent or guardian will be notified by the Snowball health coordinator, in the event of serious injury or illness.

9. Participants will be expected to use good judgment in all activities, including recreation.

10. Participants will be expected to demonstrate respect, consideration and concern for participants and staff during the event.

11. Any discussion of abuse or suicide must be reported to one of the Adult Directors immediately.

12. Hats, gang related paraphernalia, beepers, and cell phones are prohibited from the event.
Infraction of any of the above may lead to immediate dismissal from the event. In the case of dismissal, parents will be notified, to pick the participant up immediately.

 

NAME:______________________________ HOME PHONE:_______________

ADDRESS:__________________________ CITY:_____________STATE:____

ZIP CODE:__________ TEEN____ ADULT____ MALE____ FEMALE____

EMAIL ADDRESS:_______________________________

SCHOOL:________________ GRADE:_______

FORM OF PAYMENT: CASH____ CHECK_____ SCHOOL PAYMENT_____

Is this your first Snowball?   YES_____ NO_____

SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS:_____________________

EMERGENCY CONTACT:________________________________
ADDRESS:________________________________ PHONE:______________
RELATIONSHIP:________________________

DOCTORS NAME:____________________ PHONE NUMBER:____________

Do you have any known allergies?_________(If yes, please list)
1.___________________________ 2.___________________________
3.___________________________ 4.___________________________

What type of reaction do you experience to each?  Please list:
1.___________________________ 2.___________________________
3.___________________________ 4.___________________________

When was your last tetanus shot?__________ Booster:__________

Are you diabetic?_____ If yes, what are your dietary requirements?
__________________________________________________________

Do you take insulin?_____ Type_______ Dosage_______ Times_______
or oral glycemic?________ Type_______ Dosage_______ Times_______

Are you hypoglycemic?_______ If yes, what are your dietary requirements?________________________________________________

PARTICIPANTS NAME:________________________________________

Are you epileptic?_______

Do you suffer from Dizziness_____ Fainting_____ Asthma_____
Blackouts_____ Respiratory problems_____ High blood pressure_____
Sickle Cell Anemia_____ Condition under medical care_____
If yes to any of the above please describe:__________________________

Please list each prescribed medication and dosage:
1.___________________________ 2.___________________________
3.___________________________ 4.___________________________

If your child uses an inhaler, do you want them to carry it and self-administer?
_________ or should it be kept in the health coordinators office?__________

PLEASE
CHECK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
May we dispense Aspirin _______
OR Tylenol_______
in addition to any of the applicants prescribed medication?

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I am willing for my son/daughter to attend Hammond Operation Snowball at
Gavit High School, Hammond, IN. on October 26 - 29, 2000.
I hereby release Operation Snowball and its staff from responsibility for injury to
my child during the event.  I also am giving my permission for my child to have a
group photo taken during the event.  This photo will serve as a memento of the
Snowball Event.
In addition, I authorize the Operation Snowball staff health coordinator to give
permission for emergency medical treatment in the event I am unavailable.
I and my child have read the rules pertaining to Hammond Operation Snowball
and my son/daughter has agreed to follow the rules while at the event.

Parent Signature:______________________________ Date:______________

Participants Signature:__________________________ Date:______________

APPLICATION IS DUE ON OR BEFORE

OCTOBER 16th, 2000

Please call Sandee Dziepak at 933-4860 to apply after this date.