What is ?

is a local public charity that was chartered in 2012. Our mission is "to participate in the lives of children, equipping them through academic growth, spiritual development, and service to others so that each child can identify future dreams and build bridges to move from those dreams to reality.”

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY I CLASS SCHEDULE

8:30 – 8:45 Students picked up at bus

stops and transported to

Martin UMC

9:00 - 9:30 General Assembly

9:40 - 10:30 Leadership Activities I

10:40 - 11:30 Leadership Activities II

11:30 - 11:45 Break (SNACK – TALK TIME)

11:45 - 12:45 Leadership Activities III

12:50 – 1:45 Lunch and Reflection

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PARTICIPATION

The student:

• Is enrolled in grades 7-12 in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District or is an invited guest

• Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to helping others

• Has the ability to relate to and understand other students with a variety of interests

• Demonstrates the desire to develop excellent communication skills

• Is team-oriented • Is enthusiastic • Is able to accept and

internalize constructive criticism

BridgesWork Board Members

Dr. Robert Malzahn, President

Professor Emeritus Concordia University Texas

Ms. Terri Iles, Vice President

Executive Director Learning Forward Texas

Ms. Ann Jung, Secretary

Retired Lutheran Education Teacher

Mr. George Campbell, Treasurer

Private Businessman – Owner Campbell Studios in Bedford, Texas

Ms. Norrie Eure, Member

Retired Reading Specialist Grapevine Colleyville ISD

Dr. Elizabeth McIlvain, Member

Retired Principal Southlake Carroll ISD

Ms. Taka Bowen, Member

Teacher Crowley ISD

For more information contact:

Jan Morgan

817-988-9454 or drjan13@att.net

TO APPLY:

1. Complete all parts of the application

2. Return the application to your school counselor or mail to Dr. Jan Morgan, c/o BridgesWork, P.O. Box 1128, Bedford, Texas 76095-1128 on or before June 1 at 5:00 p.m.

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more,

you are a leader.“ John Quincy Adams

We look forward to learning together with

you this summer.