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Professor of Military Science
College Senior ROTC
Senior Army Instructor
High School Junior ROTC

15 June 2008 

Dear Parents and New Cadet:

I am the coordinator of the Institute Drug Free Youth (IDFY) Program.  Participation in IDFY recognizes your cadet as one who is drug free and proud to prove it through random testing.

The program has proven effective at NMMI and rewards our youth for being drug free.  Local stores and restaurants give discounts throughout the school year for their participation.

The most important aspect of IDFY is that there are no losers; only winners.  The cadet gains a positive feeling by being able to say he/she is drug free.  There are no ramifications if a cadet chooses not to belong.  Furthermore, the city of Roswell and our Nation win because NMMI cadets are participating in a program to help eliminate one of America’s most serious problems.

If your cadet wishes to join the program, he/she will undergo an initial urine test at the Institute.  Upon successful testing, your cadet will be issued an IDFY sticker for their ID card.  The random testing is strictly confidential, and parents will not be notified of the results.  Should the test be positive, the cadet will report to the Cadet Counseling Center and undergo a required intervention program with Major Featherstone, the alcohol and drug counselor.  The intervention program has a zero tolerance – zero use agreement.  A positive test result while in the intervention program will result in parents being notified and dismissal.

An initial, one time $25.00 fee, will cover the cost of the program. This amount will be withdrawn from your cadet’s account. THE DEADLINE FOR THE FALL SEMESTER IS SEPTEMBER 12, 2008.  Please fill out the application and release forms, and mail or bring them with you to matriculation as follows:

Cadets need:

                Membership Application (IDFY form 1)

                Parental Consent – General Release Form, if under the age of 18 (IDFY form 2)

Thank you for your time and support.  If you need further information, please contact me at (575) 624-8404 or my secretary Rebecca Gonzalez at (575) 624-8403.

Sincerely,

Jeffry E. Cunningham

Lieutenant Colonel, USA (Ret)

Deputy Commandant for Support

Encl:  IDFY Q & A (doc) (pdf)

         IDFY Membership Application (doc) (pdf)

         IDFY Parental Consent (doc) (pdf)