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Bonner Leaders @ LC

Bonner Leaders @ LC. A Glimpse of Who We Are and What We Do!. Historical Background. The Corella & Bertram F. Bonner Foundation.

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Bonner Leaders @ LC

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  1. Bonner Leaders @ LC A Glimpse of Who We Are and What We Do!

  2. Historical Background The Corella & Bertram F. Bonner Foundation The mission of the Bonner Scholars and Bonner Leaders Programs is to transform the lives of students and members, the life of their campuses, their local communities, and the world through service and leadership.

  3. So what do we do??? • The Bonner Program consists of approximately 20 students who work within the community at various sites for a two year period • Students also participate in regular training and reflection activities sponsored by the campus, their community partners, and the Bonner Foundation • Contribute 900 hours of community service to local non-profits • Attend various conferences & trainings throughout the country • Adventure-based, experiential activities to explore leadership and entrepreneurial risk-taking • Developing awareness of social justice issues, where respect and understanding for cultural diversity is nurtured • Opportunities to participate in community-based research (CBR) projects with faculty and community partners AND WE HAVE FUN TOO!!!

  4. Current Bonner Family Senior Interns: Tyler Curtis and Katie Goode • Bonner IV’s • Jessica Slater • Abe Garang • Vincent Milone • Latoya Scott • Laura Davis • Kristin Bell • Heather Morris • Chevy Booker • AnelCoss • Tiffany Nious • Bonner V’s • Shannon Lynch • Dianna Borow • Angela Massino • Jessi Pugh • Kathryn Napoli • Conor McFarland • MaddieCoultrip • Anahi Martinez • Hannah Sizemore • Brett Schwartz

  5. Orientation 2008 Welcoming in the new members of our Bonner family!

  6. Meetings Each week we meet to discuss our service experiences, up coming events, and current events and topics.

  7. Where we Serve YMCA College Hill Neighborhood School

  8. All Over Lynchburg… • Red Flag • EELC • YMCA • YWCA • Boys and Girls Club • Health Clinics • Astride with Pride (Equestrian Therapy) • Daily Bread (Soup Kitchen) • SARP • Center for Aging • Head Start • Challenge Sports Exchange • And More…

  9. Service Plunges

  10. @ Lynchburg Grows September 2008

  11. In Westover • Wrapping Christmas Presents for the elderly in the Lynchburg community. December 2008

  12. Common Commitments: • Diversity • Spiritual Exploration • International Perspective • Community Building • Civic Engagement • Social Justice

  13. Spiritual Exploration Explore personal beliefs while respecting the spiritual practices of others.

  14. Social Justice • Advocate for fairness, impartiality and equality while addressing systemic social and environmental issues.

  15. Community Building "We establish and sustain a vibrant community of place, personal relationships, and common interests" (Bonner Foundation).Meeting the needs of members in our community.Daily Bread – Homeless and Hungry Boys and Girls Club/YMCA - YouthLynchburg Grows - Special needs work training, hunger, environmental awarenessAlzheimer Association - Seniors

  16. CivicEngagement Participate intentionally as a citizen in the democratic process, actively engaging in public policy and direct service.

  17. Develop international understanding that enables Bonner Leaders to participate successfully in a global society. International Perspective Bev in St. Lucia

  18. LOVE146 VISION: The abolition of child sex slavery and exploitation. Nothing less. LOVE146 MISSION: ABOLITION & RESTORATION! We combat child sex slavery & exploitation with the unexpected and restore survivors with excellence.

  19. Thank You Bonners for always having my back!

  20. DIVERSITY Respect the many different dimensions of diversity in our public lives.

  21. Bonner Leader’s Pledge I believe it is my duty and privilege to build and serve my community and to make society itself, a better place!

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