Presidential Debate and What we have is a failure to communicate!

CEO Morgan Miller was up against Governor Turfleburger in their first presidential debate last Thursday.

It was an eye-opener for the voters as they learned the true stances of these very capable candidates.

Miller pledged to put an end to Obamacare, issue a 22% flat tax, put an end to pornography on the Internet, and create new jobs.

Turfleburger wants less government in the lives of citizens.  His plan is to lower government spending, increase taxes, and put the responsibility of welfare back in the hands of the states.  He also proposed a plan allowing immigrants into the United States, but would not allow them to partake in the welfare system for five years.

The candidates put forth a clean battle and both truly demonstrated their presidential platform.

In their next debate, they are set to tackle the issue of free speech.  Preparation begins now, and the debate is scheduled for May 5.

In the leadership portion of class, we started with a debrief of the previous weekend's scholar activity.  Logan did a fantastic job of taking control, gathering attendees, leading the games, etc.  The only complaint was the lack of participants.  We decided we need to work on our communication.  Start talking, texting, posting, emailing, calling, announcing, shouting, etc!  We need to get the word out.

Next, we talked about calendaring!  As leaders, you NEED to keep track of the events you are leading and attending!  The calendar is the best way to do that.  This week fill it up with all your personal activities, upcoming events, etc.  And LOOK at it EVERY SINGLE DAY!  Bring it to class every week.  

We then went over the upcoming activities and what has been accomplished.  Some of you have really been working hard to develop your game plan.  Before you know it, your events will be here!!  This is real life, not a simulation.  Look at your event planning page.  Ask for help!  YOU are in charge!! 

Field Day - 

- Adam contacted Shannon Hayes and Lisa Miller

-Adam - make a list of supplies you have secured with people - make sure they know they are bringing them

-Adam - make a schedule of events for Field Day

-Adam - assign activities to age groups

-Adam - assign jobs to class!!

- Katie - make food sign-up sheet

-Katie and Jennifer - distribute sign-up sheet during lunch next week

Shakespeare Bake Sale-

-Morgan - make and distribute sign-up sheet for food donations

-ask for helpers to man booth

-decoration plan

-food plan (donations and other ideas - water bottles, popcorn)

-price plan

-price list

-money, etc

Scholar Retreat

- Trey came up with a great quote

-Trey - ask your mom about t-shirts

-Adam - T-shirt research

-work on getting dads to attend the event

-Trey and Jared - work on schedule of events

-Katie and Jennifer - food budget and plan

-make assignments for help!!!

-Morgan and Genevieve - ideas for speakers

HOMEWORK - fill out your calendars!!  You are all super busy, put it to paper.

-Work on your activity plan and prep.  Be ready to report progress, make assignments, etc.

-Adam and Merry you have your Character Study to present.  PLEASE BE READY.  If you have forgotten here is the info:

CHARACTER STUDY

(3-5 minute presentation)

"You express the truth of your character with the choice of your actions."-Steve Maraboli

1) Choose a characteristic you believe every good leader should embody.

2) Find an example of a leader using this characteristic.  Share this example with the class.

3) Research and report to the class on how we can develop and practice this characteristic.