August 18, 2011 Since 1979, Operation Aware has been an award-winning, one-of-a-kind prevention education program that equips youth with knowledge and skills to make positive life choices. With a new school year will come change. You’re equipping your student with tools for success. What about you? Will you have what you need? Your child will make new friends, have new influences – some good, some not in their best interest. Peer pressure will come from cell phones, texts, drugs, alcohol. There will be bullying, relationship issues, and cyber-threats. Will you be prepared to help your child? Operation Aware wants to equip YOU, the parent, with its first annual Back to School Parent Rally – Recover Your Edge! On Thursday evening, August 18, join us at 6:00 p.m. at the VanTrease Performing Arts Center for Education at Tulsa Community College, 81st & Highway 169. Tickets are $10 each at PACE ticket office at 918-595-7777, and 50% off discount coupons are available at any Tulsa area Arby’s restaurant beginning August 1. Please plan to attend this comprehensive rally to recover your edge and prepare yourself for the new school year. You’ll hear keynote speaker, Congressman John Sullivan, sharing his own early experiences; and stories from Dr. Pat Daley, Tulsa area pediatrician; and Sareva Greenhaw, parent advocate who spearheaded the passage of Cody’s Law (social host law.) In addition, there will be important breakout sessions conducted by Operation Aware Prevention Educators and area professionals on bullying, cyber- safety, relationships, and gateway drugs. Tickets $10 - 50% off discount coupons are available at any Tulsa area Arby’s restaurant beginning August 1.