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Title: WORKSHOP PRESENTATION

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WORKSHOP PRESENTATION
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1. What is Lads to Leaders Leaderettes? 2.
Program Overview 3. What You Need To Do
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1. What is Lads to Leaders Leaderettes?

History
Mission Motto
Value of Program

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1. What is Lads to Leaders Leaderettes?

History

Concept 1968
Dr. Jack Zorn Minister, Corder Road Church of
Christ Warner Robins, GA
8 Boys met for 1st time in January, 1969
Learned basics of Preparing and Presenting
Speeches
Program for Girls added in 1974

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This is why
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1. What is Lads to Leaders Leaderettes?

Mission Motto

Mission
To develop youth into Christian Leaders
Goal Setting
Training
Mentoring

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1. What is Lads to Leaders Leaderettes?

Mission Motto

Lads to Leaders Motto
No person will be expected to do tasks without
first being provided proper preparation and
assistance.
Activities Classes
Regular Meetings
Mentors Parents

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1. What is Lads to Leaders Leaderettes?

Mission Motto

Leader Pledges
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1. What is Lads to Leaders Leaderettes?

Value of Program

No person will be expected to do tasks without
first being provided proper preparation and
assistance.
Assures the building of self-esteem
Insists that the students accept responsibility
of their preparation for a task

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1. What is Lads to Leaders Leaderettes?

Value of Program

A Christian University Study
Half of the youth in the Churches of Christ do
not remain faithful after High School Graduation.
GOOD NEWS! Youth active in Lads to Leaders
Leaderettes program have a 92 100 retention
rate.

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1. What is Lads to Leaders Leaderettes?

Value of Program

The program is designed to build the Knowledge,
Skills, Confidence and Character of all those
involved - young and old alike - in a nurturing
environment. It equips our young people to be
leaders at home, school, work, community and
church. What the program is NOT It is not to
make someone feel that they are earning their
way to heaven, or that they are better than
others because of their successes.
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2. Program Overview

Our Goals
Activities

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2. Program Overview

Our Goals

To provide an effective, year-around youth
leadership program.
Knowledge
Service
Communication
Responsibility
Leadership

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2. Program Overview

Our Goals

To provide an environment that is safe and
supportive for the students, so we can instill
the belief and confidence that they can become
positive leaders in the home, church, school and
community.
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2. Program Overview

Our Goals

Proper preparation produces successful
endeavors.
Repeated successes produce self-esteem.
Confident, well-equipped young men and women are
leaders.

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2. Program Overview

Activities

Most events in the Lads to Leaders Leaderettes
program are designed for students grades 3
through College. Some events, however, allow for
adult and / or pre-K 2nd grade participation.
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2. Program Overview

Activities

The annual themes provide the basis for most
aspects of the program. OVERALL Let there be
light (Genesis) BIBLE BOWL Genesis PEARLS Gems
from Genesis DEBATE The final wording of the
resolution is being developed. It will be on
teaching about Creation in schools.
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2. Program Overview

Activities

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2. Program Overview

Individual Activities (Competitive)

Art Says It Bartimaeus Bible Bowl Test
Only Bible Reading Advanced Bible Reading
Oral Centurion of Scripture Good
Samaritan Leadership Awards Mass Media Some
Music Composition Parade of Winners Prevent
Disaster Poster Scrapbook Ind. W/C Song
Leading W/C Speech W/C 125 Things to Do
Advanced Speech
( - Convention Attendance Required)
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2. Program Overview

Individual Activities (Competitive)

Art Says It Art Says It offers the students a
way to learn and teach through their artistic
interpretations of the overall convention theme.

B/W Photography
Collage
Color Photography

Painting
Sculpture
Drawing/Sketching

Participation Students in grades 3 College.
Display areas will be set up for K-2 students.
No registration or competition for K-2
students. Awards Ribbons for 1st, 2nd and 3rd
places in each grade division for each category.
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2. Program Overview

Individual Activities (Non-Competitive)

Bartimaeus Allows for participation in certain
events by those with special needs. Does not
prevent participation in events not listed below.

Oral Bible Reading
Speech
Song Leading/Songs of Praise

Participation Students and Adults with special
needs. Awards Medallions with neck ribbons will
be presented to all participants.
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2. Program Overview

Individual Activities (Competitive)

Project Leader Ronnie Pam Williams Bible Bowl
Test Only Bible Bowl is an excellent means of
encouraging Bible study, as well as emphasizing
consistent study habits. In doing so, students
grow in their knowledge of the Scriptures and
ability to quickly reference Bible facts. All
students will be expected to participate at least
on an individual level. Book Genesis Participatio
n Grades 3 12 Awards Trophies are awarded to
the ten highest scorers in each grade division.
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2. Program Overview

Individual Activities (Non-Competitive)

Bible Reading - Oral Chad Bobo Debbie
Herring To emphasize the fundamental importance
of Bible reading and to strengthen the foundation
for public speaking. Participation Grades K 6
(Boys and Girls participate separately)

Awards Students receive a certificate of
participation and are given a rating of A,
AA or AAA. ( - Convention Attendance
Required)
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2. Program Overview

Individual Activities (Non-Competitive)

Bible Reading - Advanced
To develop outstanding reading skills and,
through those skills, increase opportunities to
help others.
Participation Grades 7 College
Award Levels
Student
Servant
Skilled
Master
Accomplished Master

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2. Program Overview

Individual Activities (Non-Competitive)

Centurion of Scripture
We need a volunteer in this area for
accountability and encouragement.
To encourage memorization of God's word. A
Centurion of Scripture commands 100 scriptures by
memory.
Participation Open to everyone
Award Levels
Bronze 10 sets of 10 verses
Silver 2 sets of 50 verses
Gold 1 set of 100 verses

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2. Program Overview

Individual Activities (Non-Competitive)

Project Leaders April Dunning ??
Good Samaritan
To reach others by "going the extra mile." This
can be done by sending cards, visiting the sick
and shut-in, conducting home Bible studies,
performing service projects, etc.
Participation Open to everyone
Award Levels
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Platinum
Jonathan Bourland is an extension of this.

Good Samaritans
To reach out to others by going the extra mile.
To teach the importance of showing people other
than family the love of Jesus.
Sending cards sick, shut-ins, birthday,
anniversary Homemade card sick, shut-ins,
birthday, anniversary Phone calls sick,
shut-ins, birthday, anniversary Inviting visitors
to church or youth activities Conduct Bible
studies in your home Participating in mission
trips
Projects include. Cutting grass for the elderly
or handicapped.. Cleaning the church building or
grounds.. Cleaning the house of an elderly or
handicapped person.. Cleaning at a city park or
other public property.. Visits to the home,
hospital, funeral home or nursing home.. Helping
the elderly or mother with children.. Helping
mothers with children by babysitting.. Planting
flowers in public places.. Moving chairs, tables,
equipment etc. or decorating at church building
for upcoming event.. Helping prepare Bible
school, Thursday School or Vacation Bible School
materials.. Helping lead a Bible school class or
in Vacation Bible School.. Helping in the church
library.. Designing Bulletin Boards at church..
Preparing meals/treats for shut-ins, parents of
new baby, death in the family, etc.. Singing at
the nursing home or for shut-ins.
Any other deeds that benefit someone else without
receiving any compensation in return and also
glorify God.
Family and school responsibilities are NOT
considered Good Samaritan services.
All activities must be completed without
receiving any compensation.

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2. Program Overview

Individual Activities (Non-Competitive)

Leadership Awards There are 18 different awards
that provide a variety of ways in which students
can grow in their walks with God and become
well-rounded leaders. Participation Determined
by congregation. Leadership awards are very
important in earning college scholarships from
Lads to Leaders Leaderettes.
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2. Program Overview

Individual Activities

Leadership Certificates
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2. Program Overview

Individual Activities (Competitive)

Mass MediaProject Leader Sue Noto To train
Christians to use the media effectively in
promoting Christian values.

Article / Editorial (Boys and Girls separate)
Audio Speech (Boys and Girls separate)
Video Speech (Boys and Girls separate)
Web Page Individual
Storyline - group

Participation Grades 3 College Awards 1st,
2nd and 3rd place trophies in each grade division
in each category.
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2. Program Overview

Individual Activities (Competitive)

Music Composition To encourage students to
develop and use their creative talents for God.

Lyrics
Melody
Lyrics Melody
2 3 Part Harmony

Lyrics 2-3 Part Harmony
4 Part Harmony
Lyrics 4 Part Harmony

Participation Grades 3 College Awards 1st,
2nd and 3rd place trophies in each grade division
in each category.
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2. Program Overview

Individual Activities (Non-Competitive)

Parade of Winners We need a volunteer in this
area for encouragement and accountability. To
qualify, the student or adult must read either
the entire Old Testament or entire New Testament
prior to the established registration
deadline. Participation Open to
everyone Awards One medallion for each reading
of the Old or New Testament.
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2. Program Overview

Individual Activities (Competitive)

Pearls - Poster Pearls Poster allows the
student to visually convey their message in
relation to the Pearls theme. A final decision on
how to handle the poster category is pending.
Theme Let There Be Light! Participation Grades
3 12 Awards 1st, 2nd and 3rd place ribbons in
each category of Construction, Creativity and
Content in each grade division.
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2. Program Overview

Individual Activities (Competitive)

Pearls - Test A more in-depth study of the
Bible bowl book of Genesis Theme Let There Be
Light! Participation Grades 3 12 Awards
Ribbons are awarded to the ten highest scorers in
each grade division.
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2. Program Overview

Individual Activities (Competitive)

Scrapbook - Individual Project Leaders Will
Suellen DeLaughter Scrapbook is a record of the
activities and growth of a student. Scrapbooks
should pertain to Lads to Leaders Leaderettes
activities as well as personal growth and
development during the current year. (Convention
to Convention) Participation Grades 3
College Awards 1st, 2nd and 3rd place ribbons
are awarded in each grade division.
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2. Program Overview

Individual Activities (Competitive)

Scrapbook Individual Winners Circle Scrapbook
is a record of the activities and growth of a
student. Scrapbooks should pertain to Lads to
Leaders Leaderettes activities as well as
personal growth and development during the
current year. (Convention to Convention) Participa
tion Students in grades 4 College that placed
first at a previous convention. Awards 1st, 2nd
and 3rd place ribbons are awarded in each grade
division.
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2. Program Overview

Individual Activities (Competitive)

Song Leading (Boys) Project Leader Greg
VanZant To train young men to fulfill the role of
song leaders in the church, since singing is a
vital part of the worship service.
Participation Grades 3 College compete.
Kindergarten 2nd grade participate
non-competitively for the experience. Awards
Trophies are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places,
as well as finalists, in each grade.
Certificates of participation are given to
students in K-2nd grades.
( - Convention Attendance Required)
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2. Program Overview

Individual Activities (Competitive)

Winners Circle Song Leading (Boys) To train
young men to fulfill the role of song leaders in
the church, since singing is a vital part of the
worship service. Participation Grades 4
College compete. For students that placed first
in Song Leading at a previous convention. Awards
Trophies are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places
in each grade division.
( - Convention Attendance Required)
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2. Program Overview

Individual Activities (Competitive)

Songs of Praise (Girls) Project Leader Debbie
Herring To encourage young women to prepare
themselves to lead women in song in Ladies
classes, devotionals, retreats,
etc. Participation Grades 3 College compete.
Kindergarten 2nd grade participate
non-competitively for the experience. Awards
Trophies are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places,
as well as finalists, in each grade.
Certificates of participation are given to
students in K-2nd grades.
( - Convention Attendance Required)
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2. Program Overview

Individual Activities (Competitive)

Winners Circle Songs of Praise (Girls) To
encourage young women to prepare themselves to
lead women in song in Ladies classes,
devotionals, retreats, etc. Participation Grades
4 College compete. For students that placed
first in Songs of Praise at a previous
convention. Awards Trophies are awarded for 1st,
2nd and 3rd places in each grade division.
( - Convention Attendance Required)
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2. Program Overview

Individual Activities (Competitive)

Speech (Boys and girls separate) Boys project
leader Art Braden Girls project leader Amy
Braden Provides a challenge to students to excel
in public speaking and encourages high standards
in speech content, organization and
delivery. Participation Grades 3 College
compete. Kindergarten 2nd grade participate
non-competitively for the experience. Awards
Trophies are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places,
as well as finalists, in each grade.
Certificates of participation are given to
students in K-2nd grades.
( - Convention Attendance Required)
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2. Program Overview

Individual Activities (Competitive)

Winners Circle Speech (Boys and girls
separate) Provides a challenge to students to
excel in public speaking and encourages high
standards in speech content, organization and
delivery. Participation Grades 4 College
compete. For students that placed first in
speech at a previous convention. Awards Trophies
are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each
grade.
( - Convention Attendance Required)
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2. Program Overview

Individual Activities (Non-Competitive)

Advanced Speech (Boys and girls
separate) Prepares students to become
accomplished speakers and Bible class teachers by
requiring them to deliver speeches to worship
assemblies, Bible classes, devotional groups or
other appropriate audiences, such as civic clubs
or schools. Participation Grades 7
College. Awards Trophies are awarded for the
following levels of achievement Bronze 24-35
total presentations of 12 different
speeches Silver 36-47 total presentations of
12 different speeches Gold 48 or more total
presentations of 12 different speeches
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2. Program Overview

Individual Activities

125 Things to Do
A list of suggested ideas divided into five areas
of growth are in the Lads to Leaders Manual.
Knowledge
Service
Communication
Participation Open to all students
Awards Certificates are awarded for
achievements at various point levels.

Responsibility
Leading Following

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2. Program Overview

Group Activities (Competitive)

Bible Bowl - Team Debate Group Banner Group
Scrapbook Winners Circle Mass Media Puppet
Theater
( - Convention Attendance Required)
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2. Program Overview

Group Activities (Competitive)

Bible Bowl Team (Pam Ronnie Williams) Bible
Bowl is an excellent means of encouraging Bible
study, as well as emphasizing consistent study
habits. In doing so, students grow in their
knowledge of the Scriptures and ability to
quickly reference Bible facts. Book
Genesis Participation Open to students in grades
3 - 12. Awards 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies
are awarded to each member of the top three teams
in each grade division. Finalist awards are
presented to all other participants in the final
oral rounds that take place at the annual
convention.
( - Convention Attendance Required)
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2. Program Overview

Group Activities (Competitive)

Debate (Boys and girls separate) A training in
deep study of the Scriptures as it relates to
lifes issues and knowledge of how it is
appropriately applied. It is designed to promote
consideration of both sides of the question and
the observance of standards of procedure, which
keep the discussion within bounds and ensure a
fair hearing to both sides of an issue. Topic
The final wording of the resolution is being
developed. It will be on teaching about Creation
in schools. Participation Open to students in
grades 9 - College. Awards 1st, 2nd and 3rd
place trophies are awarded to each member of the
top three teams and to the top three individuals
in the high school and college divisions.
( - Convention Attendance Required)
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2. Program Overview

Group Activities (Competitive)

Banner (Debbie Williams) Banners are a team
expression of the annual Convention theme. There
are two different categories of construction
materials. This competition is to encourage team
organization and creativity among our youth with
the design process and construction being done
solely by our young people. The banner should
also be displayed in the church building after
convention. Participation Open to all students.
Awards 1st, 2nd and 3rd place ribbons are
awarded to the top three banners in each category.
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2. Program Overview

Group Activities (Competitive)

Group Scrapbook (DeLaughters) Scrapbook is a
record of the activities and growth of a group of
students. Scrapbooks should pertain to Lads to
Leaders Leaderettes activities, as well as
personal growth and development during the
current year. (Convention to Convention) Participa
tion Open to all students. Awards 1st, 2nd and
3rd place ribbons are awarded to the top three
scrapbooks
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2. Program Overview

Group Activities (Competitive)

Group Scrapbook Winners Circle Scrapbook is a
record of the activities and growth of a group of
students. Scrapbooks should pertain to Lads to
Leaders Leaderettes activities, as well as
personal growth and development during the
current year. (Convention to Convention) Participa
tion Open to all students. For groups that
placed first at a previous convention. Awards
1st, 2nd and 3rd place ribbons are awarded to the
top three scrapbooks.
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2. Program Overview

Group Activities (Competitive)

Mass Media (Sue Noto) To train Christian youth
to use the media effectively in promoting
Christian values.

Storyline
Web Page Group
Participation Open to grades 3 College.
Awards 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies are
awarded to the top three entries in each grade
division.

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2. Program Overview

Group Activities

Puppet Theater (Tami Reeves Karen Ray)-
Advanced In scheduled meetings and rehearsals,
students learn Bible stories that will become
plays to be performed. Students learn team work
and presentation skills. Performances are
scheduled at Nursing homes, Childrens homes,
Hospitals and at home congregations as a
community outreach. Participation Open to
students in Kindergarten through College. Awards
There are three different levels of group awards
based on the number of presentations made not
including practice sessions.
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2. Program Overview

Group Activities (Competitive)

Puppet Theater In scheduled meetings and
rehearsals, students learn Bible stories that
will become plays to be performed. Students learn
team work and presentation skills. Plays are
performed at convention. Presentations prior to
convention count toward Advanced Puppeteering
mentioned previously. Participation Open to
students in Kindergarten - 12. Awards 1st, 2nd
and 3rd place trophies are awarded to the top
three teams in each grade. Each team member also
receives an individual award.
( - Convention Attendance Required)
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2. Program Overview

Classes

Sunday evening classes throughout the year will
focus training children to be 5 talent
servants. Reading Scripture (oral Bible
reading) Prayer to God Quoting Scripture
(Centurion of Scripture) Speaking (Speech) Song
Leading (Song Leading)
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Classes (EXAMPLE)

Sunday evening time also will be devoted to the
study of Genesis in preparation for the Bible
bowl.
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2. Program Overview

Meetings (EXAMPLE)

Good Samaritans will meet at least once a month
outside of the Sunday evening time for service
projects. This is open to all students and
parents.
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2. Program Overview

Meetings

Various projects will meet at time scheduled by
the project leaders.
Puppets
Scrapbooking
Art
Mass Media

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2. Program Overview

Mentoring

A Mentor
Knows what is happening in their mentees life.
Encourages and supports their mentee and
challenges him/her to grow.
Teaches their mentee Christian values and leads
by example.
Earns their mentees trust and builds his/her
self esteem.
Keeps the line of communication open with the
mentees parent(s).
Shows their mentee that he/she is a worthwhile
person.

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2. Program Overview

Convention

Easter Weekend
Atlanta, GA Nashville, TN Orlando, FL
Indianapolis, IN
16,000 Attendees

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Nashville Location Gaylord Opryland Hotel
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Atlanta Location Hyatt Regency
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New Orlando Location Rosen Centre
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Program Overview

Scholarships Lads to Leaders

Starting in 6th grade, students have the
opportunity to earn scholarship money every year
to one of the following Christian Universities
Freed-Hardeman University York College
Lipscomb University Ohio Valley College
Faulkner University Heritage Christian
University
Harding University
Records are to be kept each year. Applications
are sent in during students senior year of high
school. NOTE Lipscomb scholarships can be
accumulated beginning in the sixth grade.

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Program Overview

Scholarships to attend convention Goodman
Oaks

In the works To earn the scholarship, the
student must actively participate in and complete
the 5 talent servant program and earn a minimum
of either a Bronze Centurion of Scripture or
Silver Good Samaritan. Also We will pay the
registration fees for the families of project
leaders/assistants.
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3. What You Need To Do (EXAMPLE)

Parents and Students

Pick up
Goal Sheet
Personal information sheet

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3. What You Need To Do

Adults

Volunteer

If you have a child participating in the Lads
program we are expecting you to volunteer in some
way Assist project leaders Take on a new
project area Lead a Good Samaritan
project Mentor in project areas Centurion of
Scripture leader Parade of Winners leader ???
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3. What You Need To Do