thegoldmedallionfoundation.org http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org Gold Medallion Mon, 07 May 2012 03:49:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Johari Parness Mitchell http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/johari-parness-mitchell/ http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/johari-parness-mitchell/#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:55:35 +0000 Master Blogger http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/?p=384 “Ms. Brenda Johnson is a forward-thinking, proactive architect of social infrastructure. She understands that our nation will only be as strong as its youth, those who will soon hold the reins in every area of public influence. Ms. Johnson is committed to making sure that young and old, privileged and disenfranchised, every person is aware of his or her incredible power and potential, and that each individual harnesses that power strategically for the good of society. Brenda Johnson is a champion of life lived to the fullest, and a great asset to any team!”

]]> http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/johari-parness-mitchell/feed/ 0 Eric L. Warren http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/eric-l-warren/ http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/eric-l-warren/#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:45:47 +0000 Master Blogger http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/?p=380 “Brenda Johnson is a powerful public speaker, trainer, and youth builder. Her energetic and innovative style brings about transformation in the lives of participants.”

]]> http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/eric-l-warren/feed/ 0 Deborah Pyrce http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/deborah-pyrce/ http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/deborah-pyrce/#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:45:09 +0000 Master Blogger http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/?p=378 “The gold Medallion Foundation’s program, The School of Esther, should be recognized for pursuing its mission to help young adults develop a strong foundation of leadership. Your dedication to achieving a higher standard for yourselves should be applauded. By developing your leadership and interpersonal skills, you are not only preparing yourselves for success in the future, but you are also contributing to the betterment of your community. Young achievers like you will be the great artists, teachers, business executives and leaders of our nation in the future.” Deborah Pryce, Member of Congress, May 13, 2005

]]> http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/deborah-pyrce/feed/ 0 Mission http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/mission/ http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/mission/#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:42:31 +0000 Master Blogger http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/?p=376 The Gold Medallion Foundation is an educational community-based organization providing academic enrichment, mentoring, social skills development and career training for youth and adults.
The Foundation imparts essential keys to confident living through faith-based programs designed to address the needs of individuals, schools, congregations, civic and community organizations.

]]> http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/mission/feed/ 0 Mission Statement http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/mission-statement-2/ http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/mission-statement-2/#comments Fri, 01 Apr 2011 23:01:37 +0000 Master Blogger http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/?p=198 Mission Statement

It is the mission of the S.O.E. Academy (S.O.E. is an acronym for School of Esther) to impart keys to confident living and promote healthy lifestyles and socialization skills in the lives of youth. The academy targets ladies and gentlemen ages thirteen to seventeen.
Emphasis is placed on six core values:

  • character
  • diplomacy
  • purity
  • courage
  • courtesy
  • faith

as seen in the book of Esther.

Our vision is to enhance the lives of youth and their families in the following ways:

Support and partner with parents, guardians, community leaders and organizations who have a passion for the social, spiritual and academic development of youth

Build awareness for the need to equip and educate young people in the social graces and other competencies that contribute to building a positive self image

Provide educational resources and provide mentors in areas of positive male/female relationships to help youth eliminate self defeating and stereotypical behavior
Develop an awareness of the importance of oral and written communication, i.e., public speaking opportunities, speech meets and competitions, teen boards, and mass media

Provide exposure to the cultural arts, travel and community resources that open doors of opportunity for personal growth and academic success.

We provide training in social and business etiquette, employment preparation, social manners,and, social and formal dance.

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GMF Summer Enrichment Academy 2012
Online Registration

The GMF Summer Enrichment Academy offers exciting opportunities for school age elementary and middle school students (1st thru 6th grade) to gain academic credits and/or to excel in Math and Language Arts; learn keys to build and manage a small business; engage in social etiquette and character building workshops; explore skills of computer literacy as well as study the art of dance and/or performance. The Academy will conclude with a “Hollywood Night” Talent Competition and a “Rising Stars” awards ceremony to recognize students who model good behavior and show academic improvement after the 7 week session is complete. Instructors are certified and professional educators who are required to submit to a Police background check.
]]> http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/sign-up/feed/ 0 Volunteer Opporunties http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/volunteer-opporunties/ http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/volunteer-opporunties/#comments Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:48:24 +0000 Master Blogger http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/?p=133 Gold Medallion foundationThe Gold Medallion Foundation is always looking for individuals with a passion to empower youth to serve as volunteers in any of our after school or summer programs. Please contact us if you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunites with the GMF.

The Gold Medallion Foundation
PO Box 1578
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
614.306.7751
schoolofesther@juno.com

]]> http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/volunteer-opporunties/feed/ 0 J. Parnell http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/j-parnell/ http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/j-parnell/#comments Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:35:54 +0000 Master Blogger http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/?p=105 “I have served in public school systems as a teacher of elementary, middle school and high-school aged students for over ten years now, and I believe that if every student could experience SOE, our nation would change! The impact of the School of Esther on the day-to-day experience of students reaches far beyond cotillion night. Secrets of decorum, personal presentation and confidence that students learn in the School of Esther spill over into the way young people walk in the world…put simply, SOE students stand out!”

]]> http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/j-parnell/feed/ 0 C. Burke http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/c-burke/ http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/c-burke/#comments Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:34:24 +0000 Master Blogger http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/?p=103 S.O.E. is a learning environment for everyone. As an instructor, I learned organizational skills that I still rely on to this day. And once I participated on the board level, I picked up strategic planning, networking and fiscal responsibilities, skills that have empowered me to be a leader in the hair industry on a national level.

Thanks to the Gold Medallion Foundation for planting the seeds. In this same way, the courses I taught built the children and young adults up for success, I also developed more confidence and the know how to do what God has purposed for my life.

]]> http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/c-burke/feed/ 0 J. Wilson http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/j-wilson/ http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/j-wilson/#comments Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:33:12 +0000 Master Blogger http://thegoldmedallionfoundation.org/?p=101 “…SOE Academy prepares young men and women to excel in every sphere of life. The GMF endeavors to “change the facts” regarding the negativity surrounding today’s young men and women. The organization should be commended on their efforts and their success in being a positive influence on the lives of countless young people. Partly because of their efforts my heart rings with HOPE for this generation.”

Thank you GMF,

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