How to start a SAM Club at your school

(FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS ONLY)

  • REGISTER ON THE MELANOMA FOUNDATION WEBSITE  UNDER SUNSMART AMERICA RESOURCES. THIS WILL ENABLE YOU TO ACCESS THE SUNSMART AMERICA ™ RESOURCES AND THE SAM RESOURCES
  • REVIEW THE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAM PROGRAM
  • TALK WITH YOUR PRINCIPAL OR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR ABOUT STARTING A SAM CLUB
  • REVIEW & FAX YOUR SAM CLUB SCHOOL MEMBERSHIP FORM TO (561) 655-9650 ATTN: SAM CLUB
  • DESIGNATE A SPONSORING TEACHER TO OVERSEE STUDENT MEETINGS AND PROJECTS
  • IDENTIFY STUDENTS WHO WOULD BE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THE SAM CLUB
  • SCHEDULE YOUR FIRST SAM CLUB MEETING (DURING STUDENT LUNCH OR AFTER SCHOOL)
  • DISCUSS SUN SAFETY ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS THAT THE STUDENTS WOULD LIKE TO PLAN TO EDUCATE THEIR PEERS ABOUT SUN SAFETY
  • DISCUSS A SPECIAL EVENT FOR MELANOMA MONDAY—THE NATIONAL DAY OF SKIN CANCER AWARENESS (THE FIRST MONDAY IN THE MONTH OF MAY)
  • SCHEDULE MONTHLY MEETINGS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR
  • CONTACT THE RDK MELANOMA FOUNDATION (561– 655-9655) TO REQUEST SKIN CANCER EDUCATIONAL  BROCHURES, SUNSCREEN OR ANY OTHER SUN SAFETY ITEMS

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