D.A.R.E PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN GABRIOLA LIONS AND LOCAL RCMP

DARE stands for "Drug Awareness Resistance Education." It is a program
of the RCMP designed to help our youth resist the pressures of the
drug pushers.

But it's not just for that. It also focuses on building self-esteem,
and deals with bullying and other issues facing our youth. Currently
there is a series of classes being conducted by the RCMP Auxiliary at
Gabriola Elementary.

The Gabriola Lions have been active supporters of this program and
Lions president Keith Sim recently presented a cheque for $1000 to
RCMP Auxiliary Michelle Porier. This money is used for educational
material and teaching aids not otherwise covered for the students.
It's all done on a volunteer basis.

Preliminary studies on the effectiveness of DARE in other communities
are showing excellent results in curbing the scourge of illicit drug
use in our society's youth.