Training Site Updates

A comprehensive list of updates to the Elks Drug Awareness Program training website.

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2025 Updates

Redesigned the Speaker Tour page with improved visual layout using tabs, cards, and step-by-step guides
Added comprehensive Chairperson Responsibilities section with clear guidance for State Chairs and Lodge Chairs
Updated speaker booking workflow to reflect the correct process: State Chairs contact speakers directly, submit Speaker Request Form to National Directors for approval
Added Cost Responsibilities callout clarifying budget coverage: webinars are 100% covered by National DAP; in-person events require states to cover transportation and lodging while National covers speaking fees
Added speaker contact information: Ray Lozano ([email protected]) and Dr. Heather Talks ([email protected])
Added link to Speaker Request Forms in the booking workflow

Contest Forms have been updated to include an instructions page with mailing details, and now feature the Parental Consent form within the same PDF. While standalone Parental Consent forms remain available if needed, most entries will only require a single PDF instead of two.

Updated Printed Literature
Refreshed Contest Forms and updated the Contest Theme for the new year
All DEA USB resources (English & Spanish) are now organized on one streamlined page, making it simple to browse and download either the full collection or individual files. Explore the updated resources here.

Updated Materials & Resources to include Spanish
Added Henry L Farnum as one of our National Assistant Directors
Added Trailer wrap example - we still need original artwork - please share with us!

More updates on the way (Eddie is on vacation until end of July) to include training materials from the convention, updated DEA thumb drive contents, PPT slides and more!

Added H2 headings to all Print materials pages for better content hierarchy
Fixed image loading issue in Young Marines partnership page
Updated image alt text to match corrected titles
Added 2025 Convention Training Schedule page with detailed agenda and information

Added seasons 1-4 of Awkward Conversations Episodes with YouTube link as well as downloading of the video as an .MP4 / video file. See Awkward Conversations for more information.

Updated Speaker Request Forms for Ray Lozano and Dr. Heather DiBlasi
Updated Contest Forms for 2024-2025 Contest Year
Added Site Updates page (this page) to keep track of changes to the training website.
Updated navigation to include icons for easier navigation
Added Elroy the Elk high resolution images for download on the Materials page
Added 2024 Contest Winners to the Winners page
NOTICE: We will be changing version numbers on all forms and assets starting in 2025 to an incremental # versioning system (increment#) rather than “year.increment#” to make it clearer to track changes and prevent confusion.