Leadership Johns Creek's "Team GLEE "  launched its Billy Badge Safety Program at State Bridge Crossing Elementary School this week.  The program was presented to more than 60 kindergartners and their teachers.

The purpose of the Billy Badge Program is to introduce elementary school children to important concepts regarding the proper use of 911, traffic safety, stranger safety and what to do if they become lost.  The primary objectives are to promote a safer Johns Creek and to build a stronger connection among Johns Creek schools, the Johns Creek Police Department and the community at large. 

The program has already received praise from the JCPD, which plans to present the Billy Badge program to the students of Johns Creek elementary schools on an ongoing basis. Complementing the school program are a website (www.billybadge.org) and a coloring book — both have been developed to reinforce what the children learn in school and to help parents reinforce the concepts at home.  

The program was developed by a team from the Leadership Johns Creek Class of 2011:  Melissa Furbish of St. Ives Country Club, Cleve Gaddis of RE/MAX Center, Christina Liao of CMI Research, Principal Trey Martin of State Bridge Crossing Elementary School, Lt. Paul Michaud of Johns Creek Police Department, Dave Parkerson of Xpressive Signs, and Peggy Titus Hall of PeopleGrowth, LLC.