Start a chapter

Why join?

  • Opportunities to attend statewide trainings
    and events
  • Potential to participate in the Resist Youth
    Council
  • Plan events and participate in strategies to
    reduce tobacco use in Kansas
  • Educate your peers about the harmful
    effects of tobacco and the manipulative
    marketing tactics of the tobacco industry
  • Participate in local policy development and implementation in your community
  • Gain experience with local and statewide activism, teambuilding, and leadership
    development

Chapter Requirements

  • Two or more students in grades 6 – 12.
  • One adult champion (school teacher, school nurse, community member, etc.)
  • All chapter members must be trained in Taking Down Tobacco.
  • Hold at least one awareness event about tobacco prevention in your community
    each year.
  • Opportunities to attend statewide trainings and events hosted by Resist.