2010-2011 SODA Officers

President- Rachael Strong
Vice President-Sam Klann
Secretary- Jacob Tessmer
Treasurer-Belle Hemesath
Ambassadors- Noah Larson and Leah Reierson
Steering Team Representative-Stephanie Cronin
                  



2010 SODA Scholarship Recipients
Joe Strong, Joelle Davis, Betty Hofer-Scholarship Donator,
Megan Britt and Mackenzie Nading 

SODA" stands for "Students OK Without Drugs or Alcohol." and is part of the youth sub-group of the VCC (Valley Community Coalition).   SODA is a group of Valley Community School students in grades 7-12 who are choosing not to participate in underage alcohol and drug use.  The VCC reaches out to the communities of Clermont, Elgin, Wadena and surrounding areas. Members support their peers by encouraging and promoting a safe and healthy lifestyle free from alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

SODA members are asked to make a commitment to being drug-free by completing and signing a SODA Pledge Form once per school year.

Anyone in grades 7-12 who attends Valley Community Schools can join SODA.  There are no membership fees, just the requirement to stay in good membership status with the group by attending monthly meetings and activities sponsored by SODA. 

If you are interested in volunteering for SODA please fill out the SODA Helper Form and return it to Annette Butikofer or VCC Office.

SODA Scholarships     Objective:  To encourage students to use their experience and contribute to others through a positive career path in the form of college scholarships. SODA Scholarships nonrenewable:  $1,000.00 Application Deadline:  March 1, 2011 Please give to Annette Butikofer   Criteria: A. SODA member in good standing B. 2.5 GPA after 1st semester:  Full-Time college student C. Maintain a Drug-Free Life Style D. In essay form please share:   - How SODA has impacted your life so far?   - How you see that impact continuing in life?   - What do you think you can give back to SODA in the future?   - What grant initiatives and SODA activities have you been involved in?   - What are school and non school activities are you involved in?   - How many years have you been active in SODA?

For More Information, contact the VCC Office.