"EVERY 15 MINUTES"
By
Tony Hernandez
Pioneer High School
There was an accident today pop,
and guess what
It involved policemen and fire trucks
I'm sad to say that the time has come
To say good-bye to your only son
I'm sorry to say that alcohol was related
I was sober and he was the one who made it
It was someone's dumb choice that made this occur
He is walking around and I am laying here hurt
As my eyes are closing and time is running out
In my mind there is no doubt
That you are the best Dad I could ever ask for
I'm just happy about one thing: you're not on the floor
I have had the opportunity to speak at more than 100 "Every 15 Minute" programs in California and a dozen "Shattered Dreams" programs in Texas and Florida. I believe this two day-mock crash-student involved program is the best tool we have today in the fight against drunk driving and underage drinking. Participants and spectators are given a first hand view of the pain, destruction and heartache created by drunk drivers.
The lasting impression left by this experience is priceless! Although putting this program on can be somewhat overwhelming. With this webpage I hope to create a resource list that makes it easier for schools and organizations to bring the "Every 15 Minutes" or "Shattered Dreams" program to their communities.
Below are hopefully helpful links and contacts - If you would like to add your organization or services to this list please email or call me. I would also like to start a mentors list - If you have become pretty good at organizing this program for your school (and I know a bunch of you!) help a newby. How much would it have helped your first event to of had a person you could call and ask advice or brainstorm with??
Email or call if I can add your name and contact info to the mentors list - and thankyouthankyouthankyou to those already on it.
Links:
California Highway Patrol - Every 15 Minutes
For grant info contact your local CHP office or call Debbie Baender (916) 657-7237
California Office of Traffic Safety - Every 15 Minutes
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
Las Vegas Metro Police Dept. - Every 15 Minutes program description and videos
City of Henderson, NV - Henderson Fire Every 15 Minutes Program
Every 15 Minutes of Cowlitz County, WA - Info and contacts
San Juan Island, WA - Every 15 Minutes Page
City of Manhattan Beach, CA - E15M info and video
Rancho Cucamonga Police Dept. - E15M video
I have worked with them for 10 years, they are without a doubt some of the best!
Pioneer High School - Whittier, CA - Every 15 Minutes Page
Triskelion Professional Audio & Stage Lighting - Orange Co. Calif. (714) 730-5516
Cutting Edge Video Concepts - Rancho Cucamonga, CA (909) 476-2838
Newton-Bracewell Funeral Homes -
Chico, CA (530) 342-9003 and Paradise, CA (530) 873-7602
CHP Officer Chris Goodwin - San Juan Capistrano, CA (949) 487-4000 cmgoodwin@chp.ca.gov
Public Affairs Officer, Capistrano Area - 690
Deputy Sheriff Colin McKenzie
(Dep McKenzie may be able to arrange transportation with Sheriff's bus and walk thru of jail facility.)
Transportation Services West Valley Detention Center
Rancho Cucamonga, CA (909) 463-5029 cmckenzie@sbcsd.org
JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER - Walnut Creek, CA
Sherry Watkins, RN Injury Prevention/Trauma Services (925) 567-6061 thewat4@aol.com
( Sherry is an AWESOME lady I have worked with for many years, her and her staff are top-notch! She may be able to arrange use of medical facilities. )
Ouimet Bros. Concord Funeral Chapel - Concord, CA (925) 682-4242
Guava Films - Pleasant Hill, CA (925) 209-9650 kelly@guavafilms.com
( Kelly Campbell does a great job with the E15M video )
FADD - Friends Against Drinking and Driving - Trabuco Canyon, CA (949) 887-9324
Steve Concialdo - Chairman/Founder
Mentors List : Phone Email
Janice Clayton (909) 477-2817 jclayton@sbcsd.org
Mary Ann Tucker (909) 477-2820 maryann.tucker@ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us
Sherry Watkins (925) 567-6061 thewat4@aol.com