Team Training
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Team Training
2012 Team Training Teamwork Makes the Dream Work Board Training 2012 L.E.A.P. ORG. Dream Team Training Teamwork Makes the Dream Work Board Training Outline Broad Overview of the Annual Training 1. Duration: Quarterly for 12 months; 10 a.m. -12:00 noon a. Jan 28, 2012 b. April 21, 2012 c. July 28, 2012 d. October 27, 2012 2. Include the following: a. 4 training sessions for the Board: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work b. 4 training sessions for the Mentors: M.V.P. Mentor Training c. Brief e-mail follow-up type correspondences i. Reinforce material covered in previous sessions ii. Optional Opt-In: Living Water Life Coaching Solutions Newsletter and free e-course iii. Open communication between me and you d. Certificate of completion 3. Primary Objectives: a. Present the L.E.A.P. ORG. Dream to all Board members in a fun way b. Equip the Board members to effectively communicate the dream to others c. Enhance team cohesion d. Maximize effectiveness e. Empower each member function optimally as a member of the Dream Team f. Demonstrate appreciation by adding value to YOU by providing tools that can enhance every aspect of your life 4. Assimilation Technique: Triple A ACT a. Assess- take stock of where you are, what you have, where you are headed Page 1 of 3 b. Analyze- Compare, Interpret Results c. Action- Action(s) to take, what to do with what you have learned i. Act ii. Change iii. Teach 5. Methods: a. Session 1: Creatively Learn the 10 Question that help us see and seize a dream i. Primary Resource: Put the Dream to the Test by John C. Maxwell (available through www.lwlcs.com bookstore for your convenience) ii. Supplemental Resources for your library: DVD Curriculum found at www.LWLCS.com John Maxwell Team Resources iii. Multi-dimensional Approach 1. The text material (information) 2. The relevance to the L.E.A.P. Org. Dream acquisition process (how the information in the text relates specifically to L.E.A.P.) 3. Work text for your own Dream fulfillment strategy 4. Strategies to assist others in fulfilling their dreams iv. Method(s) 1. Get to know you activities (icebreakers, activities, etc.) 2. Get to know L.E.A.P. ORG. (games and team building activities) b. Sessions 2-3: Learn the 5 Connecting Principles and the 5 Connecting Practices in order to more effectively communicate the L.E.A.P. ORG. Dream to others. i. Primary Resource: Everybody Communicates Few Connect John C. Maxwell (available through www.lwlcs.com bookstore for your convenience) ii. Multi-Dimensional Approach iii. Method(s) 1. “Get to Know You” Activities 2. Get to know L.E.A.P. ORG. 3. Get to know your position within L.E.A.P. ORG. (case studies, best practices, discussion, etc.) Page 2 of 3 c. Sessions 4: Putting it All Together i. Resources 1. L.E.A.P. ORG. Records 2. Putting Your Dream to the Test 3. Everybody Communicate Few Connect ii. Methods 1. Productions of Commemorative Artwork 2. “Getting to Know You” Activities 3. Games /Case Studies Page 3 of 3 2012 L.E.A.P. ORG. Dream Team Training Teamwork Makes the Dream Work Board Training Participant Handout, Workbook, and Manual Introduction: A genuine dream is a picture and blueprint of a person’s ______________ and ______________. Four Common Reasons Why People Have Trouble Identifying Their Dream 1. Some People Have Been Discouraged From Dreaming ________________. 2. Some People Are Hindered By Past _____________________ and ___________. Disappointment is the gap between __________________and ____________. 3. Some People Get in the Habit of Settling for _______________. 4. Some People Lack the __________________Needed to Pursue Their Dreams. Are You Ready to Put Your Dream to the Test? 1. The __________________ Question: Is my dream really my Dream? 2. The __________________ Question: Do I clearly see my dream? 3. The __________________ Question: Am I depending on factors within my control to achieve my dream? 4. The __________________ Question: Does my dream compel me to follow it? 5. The __________________ Question: Do I have a strategy to reach my dream? Page 1 of 20 6. The __________________ Question: Have I included the people I need to realize my dream? 7. The __________________ Question: Am I willing to pay the price for my dream? 8. The __________________ Question: Am I moving closer to my dream? 9. The __________________ Question: Does working toward my dream bring satisfaction? 10. The __________________ Question: Does my dream benefit others? The more ________ you can answer, the more on target you are to fulfill your dream. 1. The Ownership Question: Is My Dream Really My Dream? When Someone Else Owns It will not have the ______________. It will be a ____________ on your shoulders. It will __________ your energy. It will ________________________________. It will take you out of your _______________ zone. It will be fulfilling to ______________. It will require others to make you do it. When You Own Your Dream It will ________ __________ to you. It will provide ___________ to your spirit It will _________ you up. It will _______________________________ It will take you out of your ____________ zone It will be fulfilling to __________________. You will feel that you were made to do it. How To Take Ownership of Your Dream 1. Be Willing to _____________________. 2._____________ Your Life Instead of _______________ Your Life. Leading your life requires… ____________ the Right Decisions and _____________ those Decisions Daily. Find the right dream for you then manage it daily! Page 2 of 20 3._____________ What You Do and Do What You ____________. Talent without Passion = Potential without _________________ Passion without Talent = Passion without _________________ Talent with Passion = Potential with Passion! 4. Don’t Compare _________________ or Your _____________ to Others. 5. Believe in Your Vision for the Future Even When Others Don’t ______________ ______________. Example(s) from the Life of L.E.A.P. 1. God given vision of L.E.A. P. ORG to “Reason” while in prison 2004-2006. 2. Prophetic vision to father at the birth of Jeremiah (“Reason”) that they would minister to youth as a team. Application to YOUR Dream/ Investment into the Dreams of Others? 1. What are your dream(s)? 2. How do you know that it/they belong to You? 3. How does your dream energize You? 2 The Clarity Question: Do I Clearly See My Dream? 1. Clear Dream Makes a General Idea __________________. 2. A Clear Dream Doesn’t Become Clear _______________________. What am I ______________?—What are my emotions telling me? What am I ______________?—What is my intuition telling me? What am I ______________?—What is happening around me? What am I ______________?—What are others saying? What am I ______________?—What do my intellect and common sense say? 3. A Clear Dream Affirms Your _________________. Page 3 of 20 4. A Clear Dream Determines Your ________________. 5. A Clear Dream Gives Direction and Motivation to the Team. Example(s) from the Life of L.E.A.P. 1. 7 Points of the Dream a. Leadership b. Enlightenment c. Academic Achievement d. Perseverance e. Outreach f. Responsibility h. Growth 2. Services Provided a. Mentoring b. Tutoring c. Affordable Housing d. Child Care e. Internships f. Career Development g. Assistance Programs Application to YOUR Dream/ Investment into the Dreams of Others? 1. 2. 3. 4. Have you taken time to flesh out the “details” to your dream? What hinders you from accomplishing this activity? Have you put the details of your dream on paper? How do you keep the dream in the forefront of your mind? Page 4 of 20 3 The Reality Question: Am I Depending on Factors within My Control to Achieve My Dream? The more ________________ your dream, the more you will be tempted to depend upon things you ________________________ to make it become a reality. 1. Building On Your Strengths ____________________ the Law of Least Effort. 2. Building on Your Strengths Enables Consistently _________________________. Maximum __________ and Maximum ____________ = Maximum ___________ Page 5 of 20 The Reality Roadmap To Your Dream Starting Point Strengths Habits Potential Your Dream Reality is the _________________of your dream. Example(s) from the Life of L.E.A.P. 1. Addressed the Reality Issue of Finances via taking action obtain funding for the dream: Pursuit and Acquisition of Grant Funding Example: Acquisition of the Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG) of $81,098 from the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth (TCCY)(Sep 2011) 2. Strategic and Incremental Implementation All of the LEAP Dream is not in full operation Annually since graduation of the first class of Interns in 2009 unfold other aspects of the dream. Example: The LEAP Emergency Housing Program The Supportive Housing Program 3. Systematic Ongoing Evaluation for Board members and Programs Application to YOUR Dream/ Investment into the Dreams of Others? 1. How does your dreams line up with your strengths? (Do they complement or conflict? How?) 2. What are the “real” issues that must be addressed in order to transport your dream to a reality? 3. What habits have put into place that will assist in unlocking your potential so that your dream(s) will become a reality. 4 The Passion Question: Does My Dream Compel Me to Follow It? The Power of Passion 1. Passion ____________________ -Enabling Us to Overcome Adversity. 2. Passion ___________________ – Giving Us Initiative. Page 6 of 20 To succeed, you must stay within your _______________ zone, but continually move outside your _______________ zone. 3. Passion ______________________ – Giving Us the Greatest Odds for Success. “When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece.” -John Ruskin Example(s) from the Life of L.E.A.P. 1. The Passion that “Reason” has for the L.E.A.P. vision (dream) entrusted into his care has resulted in a radical life transformation that has resulted in a Legacy centered organization which has built in longevity as a key element. The LEAP Dream has caused “Reason” to do the following Overcome Adversity (Negative impact of death of grandmother, life of crime, etc.) Provided the necessary Incentive to Earn a Degree in Public Management from APSU and his real estate license Offered an opportunity for the marriage between his business savvy and Compassion for others Application to YOUR Dream/ Investment into the Dreams of Others? 1. How is your passion for your dream greater than your feelings? (So that you can do the things that you don’t feel like doing when doing them with further your progress towards reaching your goal) 2. How has your passion for your dream caused you to overcome adversity? 3. How does your passion for your dream provide initiative to do the hard things in life? 5 The Pathway Question: Do I Have a Strategy to Reach My Dream? We must look for ways to be an active force in our lives. We must take charge of our own destinies, design a life of substance, and truly begin to live our dreams. Les Brown There is no magic power in having a dream. You can’t just ______________ for it. You have to _____________ for it. How to SECURE Your Dream S_______________________________________________________________ (1) My _______________ Position – “Where am I right now?” Page 7 of 20 (2) My _______________ Position – “What will my dream look like when I’ve achieved it?” (3) The Positions ______________________-“What steps must I take to get from my present position to my future one? E____________________________________________________________________ The difference between a dream and wishful thinking is what you do day to day. Do something that will advance you toward your dream today. C____________________________________________________________________ U____________________________________________________________________ R____________________________________________________________________ E____________________________________________________________________ Example(s) from the Life of L.E.A.P. 1. Publicized the pathway to achieving long term goals via website, written correspondences (flyers, advertisement, etc.) and social media (You Tube) with Blue prints and plans 2. Strategically invest energy and resources to establish relationships with other organizations that will assist in the furtherance of the LEAP ORG implementation plans. Example of LEAP ORG partnerships: a. HOPE b. Labor of Love Ministries c. Flourishing Families d. Clarksville’s NAACP Chapter e. Millan Enterprises f. Community Churches g. First Missionary Baptist Application to YOUR Dream/ Investment into the Dreams of Others? 1. Have you written out the “pathway” to achieving your goals? 2. If you have - Where are you along the path? 3. If you have not written out the “pathway” to achieving your goal -- List the reasons why you have not. 4. How have you addressed each area of How to SECURE your Dream checklist discussed above? Record your answers for further development, future review, times of reflection) Page 8 of 20 6 The People Question: Have I Included the People I Need to Realize My Dream? “A dream is a compelling vision you see in your heart that’s too big to accomplish without the help of others.” –Chris Hodges “It’s not enough to have a dream. You must also have a dream team!” Some people have a dream but no team—their dream is __________________. Some people have a dream but a bad team—their dream is a ____________________. Some people have a dream and are building a team—their dream has _____________. Some people have a dream and a great team—their dream is __________________. The Qualities of the People on Your Dream Team Walt Kallestad Dare to focus on your significance, not simply on your success. Respond to your ideas with respect, not disgust or contempt. Expect the best. Affirm your talents and abilities. Maximize learning and growth opportunities to improve the dream and the dreamer. Take time to give honest feedback. Encourage you unconditionally and nonjudgmentally to help you persevere. Accept only excellence, since mediocrity kills dreams. Make the most of your mistakes and failures. 1. My Dream Team Includes People Who __________________ Me. 2. My Dream Team Includes People Who Are _______________ With Me. 3. My Dream Team Includes People Whose Skills _____________________ Mine. Dream Transference The leader discovers the _______________ and then finds the ________________. Page 9 of 20 The followers find the ________________ and then find the _________________. The dream must be transferred… (1) _________________ (2) _________________ (3) _________________ 1. Logically (1) By communicating a _______________ understanding of the present situation. People won’t reach for the future if the leader is out of touch with today. (2) By providing a sound _________________. 2. Emotionally (1) Show them the dream form THEIR ____________________________. (2) Show them YOUR ___________________________________________. To transfer the dream emotionally, you need to let people see your _____________ and your _______. Sharing your heart tells your story. Sharing your hope tells the story of your dream and how it will impact the future. 3. Visually ----- People do what people see. Example(s) from the Life of L.E.A.P. 1. According to the LEAP ORG Organizational Chart published on www.leaporg.net a host of individuals/ work groups are necessary to bring the LEAP Dream in to fruition: a. Board of Directors b. Advisory Board c. Executive Director d. Administrative Assistant e. Human Resource Manager and Training f. Finance Director g. Volunteer/Staff Coordinator h. Staff and Volunteers i. Independent Contractors Page 10 of 20 j. Partner Agencies and Affiliates 1. Case Manager 2. Educational Coordinator 3. Activities Coordinator 4. School Liaison 5. Community Outreach 6. Mentors 7. Tutors 8. Counselors 9. Child Care Assistance 10. Housing Assistance 2. LEAP Actively Transfers the Vision in the Following Ways: a. Logically Communication of plans (short and long range) Public availability of strategies and policy changes Researchable minutes for individuals interested in establishing a relationship with LEAP b. Emotionally Present their desired outcome which has large scale emotional appeal: (most people can relate to at least one group below) o “help youth excel in school” o “scholarship opportunities” o “encourage academic achievement” o ”career development” o “exposure to a wide variety of character building activities” o “housing for low income single parents” o “child care and summer camp” o “guidance for court ordered youth” The About Us section of the LEAP ORG flyer contain addition high “emotional appeal” items such as o “non-profit organization” o “founding principles of Faith, Hope, and Love” o “community service oriented” o 7 Point of LEAP c. Visually High visibility among the community through service related activities Regular production of Press Releases with photos and educational article about the organization. Page 11 of 20 Application to YOUR Dream/ Investment into the Dreams of Others? 1. Who is currently on your Dream Team? 2. What role does each team member play? 3. Consider the following three facets of your dream team. Which area is the strongest? In which area do you need to recruit more help? a. Encouragers: people who inspire you b. Truth-Tellers: people who give you honest feedback c. Complementers: people who are skilled in the areas where you are weak 4. When you need big-picture advice regarding your vision, whom do you consult? Why? 7 The Cost Question: Am I Willing to Pay the Price for My Dream? What Price Will You Pay? 1. The Dream is ______________, but the Journey _______________________. 2. The Price Must Be Paid ________________________ Than You Think. Dreams confessed create conflict. Dreams begun create crisis. 3. The Price Will Be _______________________ Than You Expect. 4. The Price Must Be Paid ___________________________________. 5. It Is Possible to Pay ____________ for Your Dream. Payments Everybody Pays To Pursue Their Dream 1. The Price of Dealing with ___________________from People Who Matter. Listen to the critic when: You are _____________________by the person who criticizes you. The criticism is not tainted by his or her __________________. The person is not naturally critical of _____________________. The person will continue ________________ after giving advice. He or she has _____________ and ________________ in the area of criticism. Page 12 of 20 2. The Price of Overcoming Your ______________________________________. 3. The Price of _________________________________. Example(s) from the Life of L.E.A.P. 1. In the early days of LEAP, Richard and “Reason” Garrett mowed laws as a way to put funds back into the LEAP operation. Currently, the lawn care entity (Cutting Edge Lawn Care Service) provide gainful employment for interns. 2. Implementation of a creative promotional through existing real estate business (Prudential Professionals Realty) to donate a portion of their proceeds generated from a given ad to LEAP ORG and Church 3. Through an ongoing board member evaluation process- “Reason” is aided in answering the following question: “Am I paying too much for my dream?” Example: During the December 10th board meeting the Board Evaluation of “Reason” addressed the following areas: 1. Delegating task to other members of the organization; 2. Having a checks and balances with ensuring that he is not overloading his personal schedule with meetings and events. Application to YOUR Dream/ Investment into the Dreams of Others? 1. Not all sacrifices are worth making. “What are you unwilling to give up in order to reach your dream? 2. What cost do you anticipate having to pay over the next couple of years in order to move closer to your dream? 3. Which of the following prices do you have the hardest time paying? Why? a. The price of criticism. b. The price of overcoming fear. c. The price of hard work. 8 The Tenacity Question: Am I Moving Closer to My Dream? 1. To Move Closer to Your Dream... Recognize That Quitting Is More About _______ YOU Are Than __________ You Are. 2. To Move Closer to Your Dream... Improve Your ____________________________. Page 13 of 20 3. To Move Closer to Your Dream... Recognize That Waiting for Everything to Be _____________ Is ________________. 4. To Move Closer To Your Dream... Change Your ____________________________. 5. To Move Closer to Your Dream... Recognize That the Resources for Your Dream ____________ the Moment You Do. 6. To Move Closer to Your Dream... Practice the ______________________________. 7. To Move Closer to Your Dream... Remember That When You Have Exhausted All Possibilities--- ________________________________________. Example(s) from the Life of L.E.A.P. 1. Based upon Press Releases, increase in annual activities (Step Show, Community Projects, etc.), increase in involvement with other community service organizations, and furtherance of projected plans LEAP appears to be moving tenaciously closer to fulfilling each and every aspect of the LEAP ORG Dream. Application to YOUR Dream/ Investment into the Dreams of Others? 1. What five things can you do over the next month to bring you closer to your dream –no matter how small the progress? 2. What time frame do you have for achieving your dreams? 3. What negative thoughts threaten to hold you back from accomplishing your dream? How can you change your mind set in order to reap the benefits of positive thinking? 9 The Fulfillment Question: Does Working Toward My Dream Bring Satisfaction? 1. Fulfilled People Recognize the Difference Between the _____________ and Its __________________. Ideals ---- What could happen if ________________ was perfect. Actuals ----- What will happen because everything is _____________________. Page 14 of 20 2. Fulfilled People Understand the Size of the ______________Determines the Size of the ________________________. 3. Fulfilled People Appreciate __________________________ in the Journey. 4. Fulfilled People Make _________________________________While Living in the Gap. 5. Fulfilled People Buy Into the Natural Law of Balance: Life is Both __________________ and __________________________ Example(s) from the Life of L.E.A.P. 1. Based upon my LEAP information file “Reason” and LEAP ORG are successfully providing a sense of satisfaction to all involved. a. The initial dream from 2004 has become a tangible entity well on its way of achieving in more of its goals. b. The organization appear to handle the natural “dip” between the dream and the acquisition of the dream very well by doing what is necessary to make the dream work and building upon the resources developed to enhance the dream achievement process. (i.e. the development of the Lawn Care Business) c. Based upon Section 2 in the LEAP ORG 7 POINTS QUEST “When you begin to enjoy the process more than the proceeds, you have discovered your niche in society.” d. Forward motion creatively expressed in the motto: “L.E.A.P.ing for success through faith, education and outreach” and the often quoted phrase “United we stand and together achieve true liberty” Application to YOUR Dream/ Investment into the Dreams of Others? 1. How would you define personal “fulfillment” 2. In what ways have you celebrated important milestones on your journey toward the dream? Why is celebration important? 3. Would you describe yourself as a perfectionist? Why or why not? 10 The Significance Question: Does My Dream Benefit Others? 1. I Want To Do Something Significant for ________________________________________. 2. I Want To Do Something Significant for _________________________________________. Page 15 of 20 3. I Want To Do Something Significant ___________________________________________. ___________________to dream--- To dream means taking a risk, stepping out of your comfortable surroundings and situation. ___________________ the dream---- The set-up determines the success. All is well that begins well. Preparation gives your dream a chance. ___________________ the dream-----Put it on. Your dream is not an addendum to your life; it is your life. ___________________ the dream ---- Continual maintenance is needed to keep the dream going. Dreams need constant tender loving care. ___________________ the dream -----Pass it on to others. Give them ownership and then accomplish the dream together. Example(s) from the Life of L.E.A.P. 1. The LEAP ORG Dream has benefitted the community and individuals during 2011 in the following ways: a. Senior citizens and staff at the Dogwood Bend Assisted Living facility with Holiday care packages (tissue, socks, homemade stocking cards, and candy canes), Christmas Carols and visits to the residents. (12/21/11) b. Greenwood Alternative School students via Reality Check program- a simulated version of life to enhance parental appreciation and the impact of current decisions on other areas of life in the future. (12/19/11) c. Award academic achievement and community outreach efforts. Stacy Jenkins and Stephon Jenkins were awarded tickets to a Tennessee Titans game (with additional tickets provided for both parents) by Bill Mace who was approached by County Commissioner Pastor Tommy Vallejos of HOPE (11/22/2011) d. Children of the Kleeman Community Center during the Christmas Outreach Program (12/13/11) LEAP Board President Tamir Cole read “Polar Express”, LEAP Youth distributed snacks to the children. (12/13/11) e. New Providence United Methodist Church hosted Thanksgiving meal Outreach initiative sponsored by HOPE to the low income families of Montgomery County --- LEAP ORG worked along beside volunteers from several churches and HOPE to distribute hundreds of turkeys and Thanksgiving boxes filled with various side items. (11/19/11) Page 16 of 20 f. Hands on Clarksville (part 2) – LEAP Interns painted clay ceramic bowls to be used to support the Empty Bowls event held on 2/28/12 at the Emmanuel Family Life Center and benefits Loaves and Fishes and Urban Ministries Food Pantry (11/9/11) g. Women’s Independence Scholarship Program (WISP)--- $1,000.00 Education Assistant Scholarship awarded to Gladyn Minzey. LEAP Sponsored the Women’s Independence Scholarship Program – Assist single moms with young children who are also survivors of intimate partner abuse to gain work skills so that they can support their families. (10/18/11) h. Bowl-A-Thon at APSU makes bowls to fight hunger (PT 1) ----hosted by Ken Shipley, Associate Professor Austin Peay State University-- LEAP ORG board members, mentors, and interns help create the ceramic clay bowls which will be used for the Empty Bowls project. (10/8/11) i. U.S. Troop Care Packages – LEAP Mentors and Interns volunteered during the Serve to Remember Days of Service in remembrance of 9/11. This project was part of a collaborative effort with Hands On Clarksville. LEAP’s role was to collect care package items for a 9/11 Campaign: Red, White, Blue and True, American Troops during Riverfest. Tamira Cole, Board President of LEAP spearheaded this initiative. (9/9-10/11) j. LEAP ORG 1 of 5 grant recipients for funding ($81,098) from the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth (TCCY) to organizations with programs geared towards reducing juvenile delinquency and recidivism in Tennessee for youth 12-18 years old. Youth will be serviced from Robertson, Cheatham, and Montgomery County (9/28/2011) k. Pinnacle Bowling Brings Organization Closer-LEAP Board of Directors, mentors, and interns had a fun outing to foster teamwork and to build relationships among the growing organization. Due to organizational growth from 5 kids to 33 kids and other children who are event participants, LEAP initiated an opportunity to build cohesion. (8/20/11) l. Woodland Hills Youth Development Center Career Fair- LEAP along with other organizations shared information about their program with detainees so that they would be prepared to earn income upon release. Michael Leach, Woodland Hills staff member and LEAP ORG mentor appealed to the community for support. (7/14/2011) m. Back to School Basketball Bash and Family Fun Day – LEAP ORG partnered with CARE program of Emmanuel Family Life Center and the following sponsors: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Ameri Group, Coca Cola, Dairy Queen, Lifeway, Rafferty’s , Pepsi, Page 17 of 20 Taco Bell, Flourishing Families, the United Way of Clarksville, Matthew Nissan Suzuki, Sonic, Skyline Bowling, North Central Institute, Don Pancho’s , Red Lobster, the Army, Navy, Marines, and the Memphis Grizzlies helped make the Family Fun Day possible with contributions ranging from products, door prize giveaways, inflatables, and school supplies. The community and vendors donated 300 + packs of notebook paper that LEAP ORG and the Emmanuel Family Life Center will match. The notebook paper will be combined with other school supply drive efforts by several churches and nonprofit organizations throughout the community to be able to distribute 600 -700 backpacks full of supplies in the 16th Annual Housing Authority Back to School Bash in Lincoln Homes and Summit heights. (July 16, 2011) n. LEAP Interns Reach Out to Storm Victims – Daquan Orebo (17) and Ralphie Armstrong (12) participants in the LEAP lawn Care Service (Cutting Edge Lawn Care Service) demonstrated the fifth of the 7 Points (Outreach) after noticing that several of a client’s trees had fallen with a host of limbs in the back yard. The young men were advised to just cut the front yard. However the young men took it upon themselves to set financial gain aside and clear all the limbs and branches from the lot and stack them alongside the fallen trees and then proceeded to cut as much of the backyard as possible. When asked how they felt about the extra work replied, “The money is cool and all, but its nice to be able to help people.” o. LEAP Interns complete 7 Point Quest --- Four youth prospects became LEAP Interns. They had successfully completed a 6 week orientation process where they learned the true meaning of Leadership, Enlightenment, Academic Achievement, Perseverance, Outreach, Responsibility, and Growth. Valerie and April Ogburn (graduates of the 2009 orientation class and scholarship recipients returned to participate in the 2011 ceremony. (6/8/2011) p. LEAP Teaches Youth How To Fish ----- LEAP believe in teaching their interns and adult clients to fish and not to rely upon handouts. Leo Millan, owner of Millan Enterprises and Strategic Planner of the L.E.A.P. ORG. Board of Directors said, “We are here to give members of our community a hand up, not a hand out.” This is the LEAP ORG approach that to the acquisition of funds that rivals the “hand out” method of solicitation utilized by so many youth in the front of Walmart which LEAP ORG believe set a bad example for a youth in making them believe that society owes them a handout according to LEAP Founder Richard “Reason” Garrett. q. Youth Trip to Washington DC ----LEAP ORG, First Missionary Baptist Church, and the Clarksville Community partners (Joe Heitz Toyota, The Rich Garrett Team Prudential Professional Realty, Faith Outreach Church, HOPE, The Convenient Shopper Magazine, F&M Bank, and Bennett’s Photography) together to provide the opportunity for LEAP youth to go to Washington D.C. Page 18 of 20 r. Alternative School Youth Outreach Program ---- LEAP ORG participated in an outreach program initiated by Alea White of Take It By Force Ministries to the students enrolled in the Alternative School. Other community outreach servants included Mikey Ligon, Simone Bryant, Kendrix Jefferson, Antonio French, and Treal, YDOD and G-Unity 12 (5/23/2011) s. All Work and No Play Makes LEAP Interns Dull Students----- LEAP ORG teach the importance of a healthy balance between diligent work and free time to enjoy the fruit of their labor with family and friends. Although by IRS classification LEAP is not a Faith Based Organization, it is founded upon the principles of Faith, Hope, and Love. Religion is not forced on students as a requirement of the program, but is offered as an opportunity for those who wish to discover their spiritual need as their natural needs are being addressed. t. LEAP 2nd Annual Stomp and Sound Off Crew Challenge --- Annual Step/Dance Show Competition at Kenwood High School. Pre-Show activities included a Daymar Institute facilitated a youth workshop with various speakers who provided motivation and practical career planning advice. The students were encouraged to participate in an essay competition for a $500.00 scholarship sponsored by H.O.P.E. Precious Miller from West Creek High School won the contest. Yolanda Stewart sang the National Anthem, J-rad performed, Tamira Cole, DJ Pryor and Jrad served as hosts. The purpose of this event was to support the performing arts in our local schools as well as aid LEAP in its mission to develop and strengthen communities of productive citizens with values of Leadership, Enlightenment, Academic Achievement, and Perseverance through faith, hope and love by providing mentoring, tutoring, affordable housing, and various assistance programs. (3/12/11) u. LEAP Helps Single Mom to Secure Housing ----- Through a partnership with Millan Enterprises and the support of Flourishing Families, H.O.P.E., the Emmanuel Family Life Center, First Missionary Baptist Church, the Convenient Shopper, Clarksville Restore, and members of the community the LEAP organization helps to provide housing to low income single parents who find themselves in dire need of housing. Recipients receive the first two months of housing free of charge. The third and 4th month will be $225.00 with additional assistance provided such as job training, resume writing, and interview technique coaching so that the client is self-sufficient in five months and able to take care of their family with limited to no assistance so the LEAP can then reach out to help the next family. (3/9/2011 – second family assisted; 11/19/2010 – first family assisted) Page 19 of 20 Application to YOUR Dream/ Investment into the Dreams of Others? 1. How do you want to be remembered by your teammates? What words would you like them to say about you during your last day at the office? 2. How do you measure success? 3. Who will benefit from the accomplishment of your dreams? Review Activity Summary Information Sheet/Evaluation Drawing Page 20 of 20 2012 L.E.A.P. ORG. Dream Team Training Teamwork Makes the Dream Work Board Training ANSWER KEY (1/28/2012) Page 1: Purpose; potential; By Others; Disappointments; Hurts; Expectation; Reality; Average; Confidence ;1. Ownership; 2. Clarity; 3. Reality ; 4. Passion; 5. Pathway -----Internal Questions Page 2: 6. People; 7. Cost; 8. Tenacity; 9. Fulfillment; 10. Significance-------- External Questions;Fit/ Feel Right; Weight/Wings; Drain/Fire; Put you to Sleep/ Keep you up at night Strength/ Comfort ; Others/ You; Bet on Yourself; Lead, Accepting, Making, Managing Page 3: 3. Love, Love; Possibility, Potential; 4. Yourself, Dream; 5. Understand You; 1. very specific; 2. Without effort; Feeling; Sensing; Seeing; Hearing; Thinking; 3. Purpose Page 4: Priorities Page 5: Unrealistic; Cannot control; Activates; Good Results; Effort; Strength; Return Page 6: Foundation; Pulls Us Up; Pulls Us Out Page 7: Strength; Comfort; Position Us Well; Wait; Work; State All of Your Positions; Present Page 8: Future; In Between; Examine All of Your Actions; Consider All of Your Options; Utilize All of Your Resources; Remove All Non-Essentials; Embrace All of Your Challenges Page 9: Impossible; a nightmare; potential; inevitable; inspire; honest; complement; dream; people. Page 10: Leader; Logically; Emotionally; Visually; Realistic; Strategy; Perspective; Heart; Heart; Hope Page 12: Free; Is Not; Sooner; More (Higher); More than Once; Too Much; Criticism; Unconditionally loved; personal agenda; Everything; Giving Support; Knowledge; Success Page 13: Fears; Hard work; 1. Who; Where; 2. Vocabulary Page 14: 3. Right, Wrong; 4. Thinking; 5. Stop; 6. Rule of 5; 7 You Haven’t; 1. Dream, realization; Everything; Not Perfect Page 15: 2. Dream, Dip or Gap; 3. Each Step; 4. New Discoveries; 5. Good; Bad; 6. Myself, 7. Others Page 16: With Others; Dare; Prepare; Wear; Repair; Share 2012 L.E.A.P. ORG. Dream Team Training Teamwork Makes the Dream Work Board Training Participant Information Sheet Name: (Please Print)______________________________________________ E-Mail:___________________________________________________________ Please sign me up for the periodic “Board Booster” e-mail, Living Water Life Coaching Newsletter, and free report about communication. Note: you may unsubscribe at any time. Occupation (s): ______________________________________________________ My top three hobbies: 1. ______________________________________________ 2. _____________________________________________ 3._____________________________________________ Describe yourself with 3 words: 1.___________________________ 2.___________________________ 3. __________________________ If you were an ice cream flavor, which one would you be and why? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ What is/are your dream(s)? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Page 1 of 1 2012 L.E.A.P. ORG. Dream Team Training Teamwork Makes the Dream Work Board Training Presentation Survey (01/28/2011) 1. The information today was: not helpful somewhat helpful 2. The pace of the presentation was: too slow just right 3. The amount of material covered was: too little 4. The presentation was professional: 5. The presentation met objectives: Strongly Disagree 7. I would recommend this trainer to others: Not at All Not at all Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree Somewhat Somewhat Somewhat too much Agree Agree 6. I feel equipped to share this information with others: No 9. The presenter knew her material: too fast just right Strongly Disagree 8. I enjoyed the video game style review: No very helpful Yes Somewhat Yes Wholeheartedly Yes Not Applicable Well 10. I believe the follow could have been done better___________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ___________ 11. 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