Re: Video package on alcohol abuse now available!

From: Harriet Marritz (hmarritz@GETTYSBURG.EDU)
Date: Wed Jan 05 2000 - 13:43:48 EST

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    I'd like to order the video package. Please bill me. Thanks

    Harriet Marritz
    Counseling Services
    Box 424
    Gettysburg College
    Gettysburg, PA 17325
    717-337-6960

    At 07:04 PM 10/27/99 EDT, you wrote:
    >BECK & CO., who brought you the highly successful "FRIENDLY FIRE: Friends
    >Hazing Friends" videos, announces the release of its most recent project -
    >"GET REAL: Thinking about Drinking."
    >
    >This is an innovative, cutting-edge approach to alcohol awareness. Many
    >events at colleges and universities confirm that alcohol abuse, specifically
    >"binge drinking," is an issue we must all take to heart. There is no cure
    >for this issue; however, BECK & CO. has created a tool to allow collegians to
    >think and behave differently. When it comes to the consumption of alcohol,
    >we have taken a great step towards saving lives and creating a more favorable
    >learning environment for our collegians. Please note: this is not a cure or
    >answer to alcohol abuse - realistically, one does not exist. We are simply
    >attempting to change attitudes and behavior. Also, this video is not targeted
    >specifically at Greeks - it is applicable to all college students.
    >
    >This 30-minute video (with a production budget in excess of $100,000)
    >features real students who, throughout the video, must examine their own
    >attitudes about drinking and their behavior in real life situations. Unlike
    >most alcohol awareness videos, we do not present the findings and views of
    >researchers, authority figures or experts. The "awareness" that viewers take
    >away from this video is a heightened awareness of themselves, not an
    >increased knowledge of facts, statistics and survey results.
    >
    >Viewers share the experiences of the students who are involved in the video.
    >Three real stories are shared with real video segments - from Halloween
    >activities in Austin, Texas to the death of Amanda McDonald at the University
    >of Colorado. As the students in the video express their opinions, viewers
    >are forced to examine their own opinions. When the students in the video
    >react to real situations, viewers are forced to decide how they would behave
    >in similar situations.
    >
    >The discussion guide, developed by "like minded people", offers several
    >worksheets to allow program participants to write down their thoughts and
    >reactions and then share in an environment which supports open-mindedness.
    >This guide also offers Peer Educators a list of processing questions to
    >continue dialogue about healthy, safe, and caring actions.
    >
    >The objectives of this video package are:
    >
    >· To serve as a catalyst for discussion about healthy and unhealthy behaviors
    >when drinking.
    >· To feel a sense of responsibility over behaviors and choices about
    drinking.
    >· To learn from others' mistakes and tragedies in order to avoid those
    >dangers.
    >· To think about the ramifications of actions while drinking.
    >· To serve as a tool to start examining behaviors and discussing concerns
    >with friends.
    >
    >
    >"GET REAL: Thinking about Drinking" is now available for you to purchase as a
    >video package. Each package is $175 (plus $5 shipping/handling) and includes
    >the 30-minute VHS videotape and a 12- page discussion guide. You will
    >receive your package within 1-2 weeks of placing your order (special delivery
    >available upon request).
    >
    >SATISFACTION GUARANTEED: We are not able to provide a preview of this video;
    >however, we are offering a satisfaction guarantee arrangement. Simply reply
    >to this email with your mailing/billing information and BECK & CO. will send
    >you the video package with an invoice enclosed. If you are not satisfied
    >with the package, you may send the video and discussion guide back to BECK &
    >CO. with "cancel" written on the invoice. If satisfied, please remit full
    >payment to the address indicated. It's that simple and there is no risk
    >involved.
    >
    >Funding for this project was provided by the Greek Video Consortium - a group
    >of 25 national fraternities and sororities dedicated to the development of
    >high-quality video presentations on a variety of issues. For a listing of
    >these organizations, please email a request.
    >
    >*************************************************************************
    >BECK & CO.
    >3102 Oak Lawn Ave.
    >Suite 700
    >Dallas, TX 75219
    >214.855.5440 (office)
    >214.922.0206 (fax)
    >
    >



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