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            mission 
            statement 
          
             
              |   this 
                  non-profit organization will armor children against drugs, crime, 
                  and violence by presenting programs of excellence while working 
                  in partnership with churches, schools, civic organizations, 
                  media, corporations, and individuals.  
                we
                     are a non-profit (501-c-3) foundation "armoring" children
                      and protecting them from drugs, crime, and violence. put
                     on  your armor (sm) was founded in 1989 by "armadillo
                     jim" 
                  schmidt. "armadillo jim" and his mascot, arnie armadillo®,
                   have been traveling to schools, fairs, and special events
                  for  the texas armadillo association™ since 1981. in
                  it's nearly  twenty-five year history, professionally trained
                  armadillo rangers™ 
                  have traveled internationally, speaking to and entertaining
                   audiences totaling over several million. 
                sponsored by schoolshows.com  | 
                 
  jim
                  & sheila  
                  schmidt 
                  are  
                  national ambassadors  
                  for 
                  stop child
                   
                  trafficking now..  more  
                  
                   
                  pre-order  
  jim's book 
  helping public schools 
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            a 
            community relations tool and public school outreach 
          
             
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              a 
                  unique armadillo show for all ages, featuring the popular "put 
                  on your armor"sm anti-drug message and the armadillo rangers.™ 
                  "armadillo jim" is available to speak at conventions, 
                  fund-raisers, churches, or any special occasion. his themes 
                  vary and may include goal setting, youth involvement, spiritual 
                  development, or comedy!   | 
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              | "armadillo 
                jim" schmidt and his wife
                sheila bring an exciting program 
                to equip children with 'armor' against drugs, crime and violence. | 
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              "armadillo 
                  jim", sheila, arnie armadillo, august the clown, and fiona team up to 'armor' children against drugs, crime and violence.  | 
             
           
          
           
            some 
            facts about our program 
          
            -  featured 
              in 29 states and canada
 
            -  seen 
              on over 300 television shows such as nashville now, regis & 
              kathie lee, crook & chase, maury povich, and the nickelodeon 
              network
 
            -  featured 
              at more than 500 conventions 
 
            -  appeared 
              at north america's most prestigious fairs in 29 states including 
              kentucky, virginia, texas, florida, montana, missouri, tennessee, 
              mississippi, arizona, and california 
 
            -  participated 
              at the "safe and drug free schools" national conference
 
            -  featured 
              at the micrografx chili for children benefiting the national center 
              for missing & exploited children  
              
 
             
           
            functions 
            and appearances
          
             
              |   churches 
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                anniversaries 
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                pta 
                  meetings  | 
                conventions 
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              |   trade 
                  shows  | 
                public 
                  relations   | 
                rodeos 
                  & stock shows  | 
                schools  | 
             
             
              |   grand 
                  openings  | 
                corporate 
                  meetings   | 
                publicity 
                  events   | 
                festivals  | 
             
             
              |   fairs  | 
                parades  | 
                corporate 
                  affairs   | 
                fund-raisers  | 
             
             
              |   celebrations  | 
                college 
                  campus events   | 
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