Did you get stuck with the after prom party planning?

Like it or not, somebody has to do it. You may have 'volunteered' as a member of the PTA or PTO, or maybe you are just a concerned parent who sees a need and answered the call. Regardless of how you got here, the need to stage a fun, safe after prom party that the kids will want to attend is extremely important.

I know you are not doing this because you have nothing better to do. I know you are not taking on this responsibility because it sounds like fun (it's not). You have accepted this challenge because it needs done and you know that by doing so you might just save someone's life.

My After Prom Party Planning Guide was written to help parents and educators plan, finance, promote and stage a FUN substance-free after prom party - teen-focused celebration. I learned a lot when I organized my child's after prom party. I made mistakes that I can help you avoid. Mostly, our group of concerned parents learned what was needed to hold such an event.

If you or your organization has a part in planning and staging an after prom party for your child's school, this book can save you a lot of time, money and frustration. I wish you the best of luck and I please let me know how my book helped you with your event. ~ Thanks!

Can it really be August already?

I feel like I did as a child. The school year seemed to go on forever, but the summer vacation flew by in a heartbeat. It seems hard to believe that for many of us, summer is almost over. As more and more schools begin classes in August, summer vacation is about to become a memory.

As parents, educators and caregivers, we are about to embark upon another year of teaching and guiding our children. With that awesome responsibility comes times when we must protect our children from themselves. The high school prom seems far in the future, but planning for that event and the after-prom party that will follow often begins immediately.

In many schools and Parent Teacher Organizations (PTAs), creating committees and assigning tasks for the upcoming year is already under way. Maybe you are involved in such preparation or maybe you know someone who is; regardless of your involvement, I have a request of you...

Please make sure that the right person in your child's school is aware of the After Prom Party Guide. Last year was the first full year that my updated book was available for download and I must admit that it was gratifying to get the feedback I received. One mom from PA wrote that...
"The book was extremely helpful. The part I liked best was the sample letters and checklists. There were a lot of good pointers that we would never have thought of... I will recommend it to anyone I know starting an After Prom." You can read what others have said about my book here...

It is up to us to ensure that this year's prom night is a safe and fun night to remember for our teenagers. Only through planning can we accomplish that. My book can help with that planning process. If you know of anyone who is involved with planning the 2008 High School Prom party.... please send them this link - http://www.after-prom.org

Thank you and best wishes for a safe 2007/2008 school year!