Expanding our efforts
To touch the lives of countless numbers
Of young people in every community

     In mid 2004 Rotary International licensed our “A MESSAGE FROM RONNIE” program and my book RONNIE so that I could spread his story to Rotary clubs far and wide for the purpose of making a difference in the life of young people. During 2005 I addressed one hundred and three Rotary meetings across the southeast and have been received with great success at every function.

     After each Rotary engagement, without exception, I was asked if I had an interest in bringing our program to one or more of their local churches and/or schools. My stock answer was always “yes”, but then I explained that I could not do it on this trip but would return for the purpose. Because of this enormous interest I expanded and broadened our goals by developing “A MESSAGE FROM RONNIE OUTREACH” (AMFRO), and I want to speak in your community.

     I am not a minister, nor a social worker. I do not preach to our young people, but I tell them about a life style and story that will challenge each to look deep into the life they are living and if it’s not what makes them happy they should begin a transition of change.

     I’m a senior citizen who has gained immeasurable lifetime experiences that will benefit many. My purpose of speaking in your community is to do everything possible to make citizens totally aware of the problems of underage drinking and ALCOHOL ABUSE. Mine is a burning passion to express my views and ideas that have overwhelmingly been tested and approved by countless numbers of assemblies of civic clubs, educational associations and a variety of other venues both public and private.

     There is much to do and we’ve only scratched the surface. With the success of our Rotary program, I realized that it was not only possible, but also required of me, to expand our efforts to touch the lives of countless numbers of young people in every community.

     In order to take our message to a much broader audience I have to connect at the community level with citizens who believe in our purpose. I have to reach out and make them understand that we together can truly make a difference in the lives of their youth.

     I’m aware that Booster Organizations in every state often search for new, innovative and meaningful opportunities of raising funds for their athletic programs. In today’s challenging economy every principal, coach, athletic director and booster understands this necessity.

     Quite often, support groups put together fish fries, cookouts, car washes, rodeos or similar events that provide a degree of funds but only a limited measure of a positive and meaningful message to their young people. On the other hand, our program is an incredible financial package wrapped securely around a profound, genuine program that is making a difference in the life style of our youth. I can assure that you will not find a more effective and thoughtful fundraiser than A MESSAGE FROM RONNIE. With this in mind, and because it’s imperative to work directly with our youth, I designed my comments around an association with young people, their parents and grandparents.

     I’ve set aside a portion of all receipts that are derived from the sponsorship of “RONNIE” and earmark those dollars for athletic programs of schools that participate in the success of our program. These dollars are quite handsome and will go a long way in providing funds for athletic departments.

     Over many years of being involvement with a variety of political campaigns, I learned that any agenda that is a win, win, win situation for all concerned should be aggressively pursued. Our program is one of those and I trust that you and your Booster Organization will join hands with us to make it a tremendous success in your school and community by challenging your youth, teenagers and young adults to become more aware of their surroundings, what is taking place among their friends and neighbors concerning underage drinking and ALCOHOL ABUSE.

     Herein are most of the answers you seek but please call me with other inquires you may have. I look forward to beginning a long term relationship between our program and your school.