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Traffic Safety Poster Contest

AAA's Annual National Traffic Safety Poster Contest brings out the creativity in kids, while educating them on important traffic safety issues. This program aims to reduce traffic and pedestrian crashes, the #1 cause of death for children ages 14 and under.

Our 2012 winners have been selected. Thanks to all who submitted their creative efforts!
Check out our People's Choice Awards to vote for your overall favorite of our selections.
The People's Choice Awards winner will receive an additional $250 prize!

The School Safety Patrol $1000 Grant Award
 
AAA Ohio Auto Club helps former School Safety Patrol team members further their education after graduation through the AAA School Safety Patrol $1,000 Grant. Ten $1,000 grants are presented each year to high school seniors who once served as a safety patrol team member. Students in Ohio Auto Club territory may apply.
 
Information and application forms are sent to all public, private and parochial schools in Ohio Auto Club territory. Check with your high school guidance office to obtain the application form. Students must complete the application, including their academic record, safety patrol, experience, in-school and out-of-school activities and references, and a maximum 500-word essay.
 
Application must be signed by the guidance counselor or other school official and the applicant. 15 finalists will be chosen for a phone interview. Recipients are chosen based on their academic performance, school/community service, the essay and the interview. Finalists who are interviewed but do not receive a grant will be awarded a $250 grant.
 
Applications for the 2011-2012 School Safety Patrol $1,000 Grant must be submitted and postmarked by Monday, April 16, 2012.
 
Click to download an application for the AAA School Safety Patrol $1,000 Grant (PDF format).

The School Safety Patrol $100 Grant Award
 
To honor the hard work of School Safety Patrol team members, ten $100 grants per year are awarded to Safety Patrol teams at elementary schools within AAA Ohio Auto Club's service area. Grants totalling over $7,000 have been provided to Safety Patrol teams to use for special events, to purchase incentives, or for other activities.
 
Applications are sent to safety patrol advisors who have completed the AAA School Safety Patrol enrollment form for the school year by the October enrollment deadline. Application deadline will be announced at a later date.

School Safety Patrol Hall of Fame
 
The AAA School Safety Patrol Hall of Fame recognizes patrol team members who exemplify the spirit and purpose of the safety patrol program. Advisors are invited to nominate up to 3 students to be considered for induction in the Hall of Fame. The nominated patrol members will be asked to answer five short answer essay questions. The submission deadline for the current school year will be announced in the winter, so check back with us.

School Safety Patrol Advisor of the Year
 
The guiding force behind the AAA School Safety Patrol program is the adult patrol advisor. Their commitment to youth, their ability to inspire and encourage children - and their patience - has long contributed to the continued success of the patrol program. Principals, teachers, parents and students are encouraged to nominate an advisor they feel deserves to be named the AAA School Safety Patrol Advisor of the Year.
 
Applications are sent to the principal at schools that have completed the School Safety Patrol enrollment form for the current school year by the October enrollment deadline. The deadline to nominate advisors for the AAA School Safety Patrol Advisor of the Year will be announced at a later date.

AAA School Safety Patrol National Lifesaving Award
 
This is the highest award given to students involved in the program. Recipients are selected patrol members who, while on duty, have saved the life of a person or persons in imminent danger. The Lifesaving Award has been presented to over 370 patrollers from 31 states and the District of Columbia.
 
If you know of a AAA School Safety Patrol student whom you feel qualifies for this prestigious award, please contact the AAA Ohio Auto Club Traffic Safety Department:
 
AAA Ohio Auto Club
90 E Wilson Bridge Road
Worthington, Ohio 43085
Phone: 614.431.7891
Email: mgallimore@aaaohio.com

AAA School Safety Patrol Awards

The 2011-2012 school year marks the 92nd anniversary of the AAA School Safety Patrol program, established in 1920. Millions of young people across the United States and 30 other nations worldwide volunteer their time to help ensure the safety of fellow classmates traveling to and from school, and to serve as role models for younger students. AAA Ohio has an annual enrollment of over 10,000 School Safety Patrol team members.

The club's Traffic Safety department provides schools with no-cost safety patrol supplies and training, and administers special safety patrol programs throughout the school year. Enrollment forms for the AAA School Safety Patrol program are generally due in October, however, we will gladly accept them at any time during the school year along with the number of students who have been added to or dropped from patrol.

Advisors: Download your copy of the School Safety Patrol Operations Manual (PDF).

For more information on any of these programs, contact the AAA Ohio Traffic Safety department at 614.431.7891 or email mgallimore@aaaohio.com.

Please note: additional information on programs or events is sent only to schools that have completed the enrollment form.

Participation in the AAA School Safety Patrol program qualifies schools, students and advisors for several awards and grants. Click on the following program titles for more information.

After-Prom/Year-End Celebration Grant

At the end of each school year, high school juniors and seniors look forward to prom, senior class events and graduation parties. All too often, alcohol or other drugs play a part in these celebrations. AAA Ohio is a strong advocate of the "None for Under 21" message for teens. To support this message, the club sponsors the annual After-Prom/Year-End Celebration Grant program.

Each year, ten $250 grants are awarded to schools or groups hosting school-sanctioned activities such as an after-prom party, a formal prom, senior parties or other year-end celebrations. Only one grant is awarded per school. To date, over $22,000 has helped more than 100 schools hold substance-free celebrations.

Applications for the 2011-2012 school year have closed. Please check back with us next winter for the 2012-2013 applications.

For more information, contact the AAA Ohio Traffic Safety department at 614.431.7891 or email mgallimore@aaaohio.com.

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