First and Goal, Inc. - September Newsletter

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Scheduled Events:

October 11th
Link Up Greater Houston
Youth Conference
George R. Brown
Convention Center
Houston, Texas

October 14th
First and Goal, Inc. - L.E.A.D. Student Leadership Conference
Richard E. Berry Center
Cypress, Texas
(Limited Spaces Available)

Program Booking Information

How First and Goal is making a difference

Upcoming Student Leadership Conference

TEAM First and Goal

Community Partners

Established In 1999 by former National Football League (NFL) players, Tyrone Smith of the San Francisco 49ers, Derrick Harris of theSt. Louis Rams and Darnell Walker of the San Francisco 49ers, the purpose of First and Goal, Inc. is to provide a unique service in which youth will obtain resources to enhance academic, social and moral development.

Preparing to Dream

On August 1st and 2nd, Team First and Goal hosted the "Prepare to Dream" Peer Leadership Program in Austin, Texas. "Prepare to Dream" effectively encourages youth to become leaders among their peer groups by developing beneficial tools for positive influence. Team First and Goal spoke with the students about ways that they can combat the negative pitfalls of their environments, and inspire one another to achieve goals such as furthering their education into college and beyond. Parents and school administrators actively participated in the "Prepare 2 Dream" Peer Leadership Program. Team First and Goal would like to thank Dr. Charlotte Davis, Director of Guidance and Counseling for Aldine I.S.D., and Tiawana Collier, College Coordinator for Aldine I.S.D. for their contributions to making the "Prepare to Dream" Peer Leadership Program a success.
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Prepare 2 Dream 1

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"You all did a wonderful job. I wish I could have came to a camp like this in the beginning of my 9th grade year. I feel that I would have been even more on fire during all of my high school years."
Nimitz High School Student - Aldine ISD

Upward Bound Banquet

Tyrone Smith pictured Upward Bound Galveston College Staff

Tyrone Smith was given the privilege of being the keynote speaker for the Upward Bound Banquet on August 14th in Galveston, Texas. The banquet highlighted the Upward Bound College Program for Galveston College. Tyrone Smith shared his stimulating message of developing a "Game Plan for Life" by pursuing higher education with the students, parents, and administrators involved in the program, as well as students from Galveston Ball High School.

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"Tyrone Smith was able to Identify with our Upward Bound students and gave the parents hope for a better future."
Priselda Perez
TRIO - Upward Bound Director
Galveston College

Encouraging Westbury High Football Team

On August 21^st, Tyrone Smith spoke with the Westbury High School football team. Tyrone Smith delivered a motivational message that encouraged the athletes to see themselves as students first. The message emphasized the importance of understanding their purpose in life, having a plan to fulfill their purpose, and making a commitment to giving their best effort. The members of the Westbury High School football team learned that each one of them is the Most Valuable Player, but being the M.V.P. means taking care of what is important as individuals off the field in order to have gain success as a team on the field.

DREAM BELIEVE BECOME

First and Goal, Inc. - L.E.A.D. (Leadership Empowerment to Achieve Dreams) Conferences and Camps are designed to build today's youth into tomorrow's leaders. During the conference students will define the characteristics of a leader and their personal views on leadership. Join us on October 14th for our high school and junior high school conferences at the Richard E. Berry Center. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spaces today.

Leadership Photo 3

If you can't make it out to our conference on October 14th our professional staff is available year round. Call (713) 571-9121 or email leadership@teamfirstandgoal.org to book your conference or training event today.

What sacrifices have you made TODAY


If you are interested in having TEAM First and Goal speak at your campus or if you would like more information about our exciting leadership conferences, assemblies, programs and camps please visit our website at www.teamfirstandgoal.org __________________________________________________________________

Community Partners

Baylor
U n i v e r s i t y

Since 2003 Baylor University has partnered with First and Goal, Inc. each year to host the Journey Beyond Dreams college experience program. Journey Beyond Dreams is a comprehensive educational experience designed to increase higher education interests in high school students. The mission of "Journey Beyond Dreams" is to increase the graduation and college attendance rates of underrepresented students.

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Our partnership with the Shell Oil Company has helped to strengthen, enhance, and enrich the quality of education in schools throughout Greater Houston. We would like to thank the Shell Oil Company for their generous contribution towards making a difference in the lives of today's youth.

First and Goal, Inc. is a non-profit, 501c(3) organization, whose mission is to provide the necessary tools, support, and resources for youth that will enrich, equip and empower them to be effective members of society.

Sincerely,

Tyrone Smith
First and Goal, Inc.