Please join us on Friday, November 16th as we boldly blend two fantastic fundraising events into one!!!  Vince Gill meets CHAIR-ISH THE KIDS!

We couldn’t resist blending two great elements – fine art and incredible music.  STARS and Kids on the Block are pleased to announce that you only need to save one date to experience both Chair-ish the Kids (now Chair-ish the Night) and Vince Gill & Friends.

We will be offering different levels of partricipation for your convenience. 

$125  ~ Join us for ONLY the cocktail reception, art and silent auction.

$175 ~ Join us for the cocktail reception, art and silent auction AND concert.

$275 ~ Join as a PATRON for the cocktail reception, art and silent auction AND concert with PREFERRED seating.

$500 ~ Join us a STAR-STUDDED PATRON for the cocktail reception, art and silent auction AND concert with a

5th ROW SEAT!

Reserve your seat today!  Give us a call, 615-983-6805.

 

A SPECIAL SHOUT OUT TO OUR SPONSORS:

 

Walk of Fame Sponsors

 

 

 

 

Local Legend Sponsors

 

Law Office of Mary LaGrone

 

 

 

 

Rising Star Sponsors

 

Opening Act Sponsors

 

Fry Classic Construction

 

 

Patron Sponsor

 

 

 

For more information, please email us at events@starsnashville.org or call us at 615-983-6805.

Rodger Dinwiddie, long-time chief executive officer of Students Taking A Right Stand (STARS), has been named president of the International Bullying Prevention Association.

            Dinwiddie has led STARS in their bullying prevention efforts which most recently earned a Regional Emmy nomination for a public service announcement campaign featuring NewsChannel 5’s Lelan Statom with area students and co-produced by STARS with the Nashville Film Institute. The results of the Nashville/Midsouth Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) will be announced Saturday, March 17. The PSA is available on the STARS YouTube Channel via a link at www.starsnashville.org and below. 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiUTtJl3TKg&list=UU44qdWtS6n7NX7ouSuqwoAQ&index=21&feature=plcp

            In his two year term as president of IBPA, Dinwiddie said he will “continue to assist in the sound research based development of bullying prevention programs to help create a safe learning environment, free from bullying behaviors, that nurtures the potential of all students via the efforts of IBPA.”

The upcoming November 2012 international conference, open to the public, will be in Kansas City, Missouri focusing on educators, parents and people in the community who are advocates of bullying prevention. The 2013 International Bullying Prevention Association Conference will be held in Nashville.

            Dinwiddie also serves as the coordinator of the Tennessee Bullying Prevention Network and is an Olweus Bullying Prevention Program Trainer and Technical Assistance Consultant.

A nationally recognized resource for student assistance, training and professional consultation, STARS assists students, families and schools with prevention, intervention and treatment services addressing bullying, substance abuse, violence, and social and emotional barriers to success. Founded in 1984, STARS staff operate in schools and community sites throughout Middle Tennessee via STARS Specialists, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services as well as through Youth Overcoming Drug Abuse (YODA) as a licensed alcohol and drug out-patience treatment facility. Their Kids On The Block puppetry program helps educate kindergarten through sixth grade students about health and social concerns that affect their lives while promoting an understanding and acceptance of all children and adults regardless of their differences. More info at www.starsnashville.org and information on the International Bullying Prevention Association can be found at www.stopbullyingworld.org.

An overview of the risk, liability and safety tips for parents hosting a teen party will be provided in a panel discussion open to the community on Tuesday, March 6  at 7 p.m. at Brentwood High School, 5304 Murray Lane, Brentwood (37027) and co-hosted by Parent Supporting Students Taking A Right Stand (P.S. STARS) and the Williamson County Anti-Drug Coalition.

            Tricia Spehr, P.S. STARS chair, said it is a new organization of parents formed to support the important work of STARS in combating tough social and emotional barriers to learning.

            “At Brentwood High School, we working with STARS to reinforce the work they do with students, families and schools throughout our community. P.S. STARS is newly established and our first activity is to co-host this panel with the Williamson County Anti-Drug Coalition to provide guidance and strategies for safely hosting a teen party,” Spehr said.

            The public is invited to the open forum in the BHS Campbell Center where panelists include Brentwood High School Assistant Principal Stephanie Simmons, Williamson County School Resource Officer Otis Coffey, attorney Cassie Madden, Riley, Warnock and Jacobson, PLC and STARS Student Assistance Specialist Julieanna Huddle.

In addition to providing information a brochure will be given to attendees which outlines a variety of issues from guidelines on Facebook invitations to hiring an off-duty police officer for security.

For more information on attending, contact STARS Specialist Julianna Huddle at 615- 472-4220, ext. 3677, or their website atwww.starsnashville.org.

A nationally recognized resource for student assistance, training and professional consultation, STARS assists students, families and schools with prevention, intervention and treatment services addressing bullying, substance abuse, violence, and social and emotional barriers to success. Founded in 1984, STARS staff operate in schools and community sites throughout Middle Tennessee via STARS Specialists, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Youth Overcoming Drug Abuse (YODA) as a licensed alcohol and drug out-patience treatment facility as well as their Kids On The Block puppetry program helping educate kindergarten through sixth grade students about health and social concerns that affect their lives while promoting an understanding and acceptance of all children and adults regardless of their differences. More info, www.starsnashville.org.

        Girls in Sumner County facing the challenge and expense of Spring prom are getting a big helping hand from Students Taking A Right Stand (STARS) Prom Drive which also educates and encourages students to have a safe evening through prom promise.

 

Kay Higgs, Station Camp High School STARS Specialist, is one of five STARS specialists helping organize the prom dress drive in hopes of relieving some of the economic stress for the girls while at the same time encouraging students to sign a prom promise pledge card to abstain from alcohol or drug use.

“We are working to help students have a pleasant and memorable prom night by encouraging them to be safe while helping the girls with expensive prom wear. Money is tight right now for a lot of people causing additional stress for families of high school students. Prom is an important tradition for a lot of teens and it is so rewarding for us and the girls if we can help make the experience possible,” Higgs said.  “In addition to helping the girls find a cute dress, STARS specialists are working to educate and promote awareness of ways in which to have safe prom experience.”

Here are some of the important tips from STARS to help have a safe prom night:

•    Discuss plans with your friends and date before prom night.

•    Know when your curfew is for prom night and let your date and

            friends know what time you need to be home. 

•    Charge your cell phone and keep it with you in case of an emergency. 

•    If someone offers you any drugs or alcohol be prepared to tell them no. Try and say

      things like “No thanks” or “Seriously? I want to remember this night.” 

•    Have someone you can call in case if your driver is intoxicated. 

•    Wear your seat belt. 

•    Be sure to get directions and know where you are going ahead of time. 

•    Fill up the gas tank in your car. 

•    Be aware. More drunk drivers are out on the road during the weekend. Keep an eye  on oncoming drivers; impaired drivers tend to drive toward lights. 

The Sumner Prom Drive is accepting donations of jewelry, purses and good condition shoes.  Higgs said on March 1 from 3:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., Sumner County high school girls can visit Beech High School to get their cost-free prom wear. 

“We care about our students and want to support this fun part of the high school journey.  We are working with kids who have some tough barriers to learning and this is such a positive experience getting to support these girls with something meaningful to them,” Higgs said.   

Dresses can either be dropped off at these participating schools or they can be picked up by contacting the STARS specialists listed: Beech High School, Alicia Georgiou, alicia.georgiou@sumnerschools.org,
615.264.5807;

Gallatin High School, Richan Groves, rgroves@starsnashville.org, 615.452-2621;

Hendersonville High School, Debbie Sheets, debbie.sheets@sumnerschools.org, 615.824.4028; Portland High School,

Elana Newton, enewton@starsnashville.org, 615.325.9201 ext. 118;

Station Camp High School, Kay Higgs, kay.higgs@sumnerschools.org,
615.451.6553 ext. 13;

White House High School, Elana Newton, enewton@starsnashville.org,
615.672.3761.

 A natonally recognized resource for student assistance, training and professional consultation, STARS assists students, families and schools with prevention, intervention and treatment services addressing bullying, substance abuse, violence, and social and emotional barriers to success. Founded in 1984, STARS staff operate in schools and community sites throughout Middle Tennessee via STARS Specialists, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Youth Overcoming Drug Abuse (YODA) as a licensed alcohol and drug out-patience treatment facility as well as their Kids On The Block puppetry program helping educate kindergarten through sixth grade students about health and social concerns that affect their lives while promoting an understanding and acceptance of all children and adults regardless of their differences.