G.E.M.S.
OCTOBER 2006
Goals NEWSLETTER
SORRY You Missed It! NEWS You Can Use!
Putting Together The Commercial!
Now that everyone’s
settled into their curriculum
for this semester it’s a good
time to update you on what’s
been going on and what to
expect in the future.
The GEMS Staff have really
been busy assisting youth
with enrollment issues and
placement barriers.
Some of our graduating
students have moved into
Post Secondary Education at
Patrick Henry Community
College and National College
of Business and Technology.
Some have entered Medical
Tech fields and Cosmetology
Please Deliver To:
fields of study whichever
field of study you decided to
pursue we want each of you
to know that the GEMS Staff
is excited for you and
committed to assisting you
in any way that we can.
For those of you who need to
G.E.M.S PROGRAM
be reminded again, please,
remember that our Monthly
Meeting for all participants
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occur on the 3rd Thursday of
each month unless you are
Martinsville, Virginia
notified of a change this
meeting will always be on
the 3rd Thursday of each
P. O. BOX 17
month @ For The Children
which, is located at 801
Starling Ave beginning at
6:00PM. Your participation is
GEMS Participants are putting their heads
expected an appreciated!
together to produce a first rate commercial. •
And Education Make
Success!
This quarter our Spotlight is
shining on “LeKia Carson”.
LeKia deserve high recognition
and honor for
LeKia Carson
her total commitment to
SUCCESS!!! LeKia has served
on the Student Council Board,
held the A&B Honor Roll for
many semesters, been
awarded a certificate for CAMP
EXCELLENCE, been awarded
for her completion of the
Vacation Bible School course,
received Special Recognition
for “Faithful Breakfast Buddy
Participation”, received a
“Reading Award” and received
a Certificate for completing the
2000/2001 D.A.R.E. Program
and most recently she was
nominated to attend the
National Youth Leadership
Forum on Defense, Intelligence
and Diplomacy, which will be
held in Washington, D. C. on
February 27th through March 4,
2007. We’re very proud to
“Spot Light” her achievements!
Kudos to you LeKia!
This is so exciting!!
Guess what we’re going
to be doing during our
“Monthly Meetings” for
the next couple of
months. Give up? OK!
We’re putting together a
commercial this
commercial is supposed
to be aired on BTW 21 TV
station during the month
of December. Isn’t that
neat!! Participants are
working to put together
their own commercial for
the GEMS PROGRAM,
which will highlight The
Reality House and Mobile
Class Rooms emphasis
will also be placed on
other program
components as well.
We’re working in
collaboration with Ron
Morris of radio station
“Super Country 99.9”
formerly B-99 Radio
Station and we’re also
working with Chad and
Rodney of BTW-21
Television Station to
make this endeavor the
best that it can be. Our
projected filming date is
November 16, 2006 at
6:00. If you haven’t
participated in the making
of this commercial you
can’t be in the filming of
it. Sorry!
 Amber Gives a Motivational Speech
HC-GEMS “FUN DAY ’06-’07 PROGRAM KICK OFF Of course the Real before she Sings! Basketball Shoot Out
STARS were you!
AUGUST 17, 2006 SOUTHSIDE PARK
Who showed up to
participate in order
to make this event
a SUCCESS!!

THANKS!

10 PROGRAM ELEMENTS
You should know this. If you’re a

“Ike” The Entertainer

participant in the GEMS Program
G.E.M.S. Staff
you’re entitled to the 10-Program
Case Manager: Elements!
Leonard Boyce
laboyce@earthlink.net 1. Tutoring and Similar Services
632-2068 2. Alternative Education
3. Summer Youth Employment
Case Manager Opportunity
Cornelia Preston 4. Occupational Skills Training
revcjp59@yahoo.com 5. Leadership Development
632-2068 6. Work Experience Training
(paid/Unpaid)

Egg Race!
Administrative Support: 7. Adult Mentoring
Kimberly Clark 8. Guidance and Counseling
kmlclark2002@yahoo.com 9. Supportive Services
632-2068 10. Follow Up

If you missed this you missed a real treat! There were some unexpected STARS who showed up for Youth Services Project
this event to show off some of their “ Bet U Didn’t Know We Could Do This” talent!! Coordinator:

Just Having Fun!

Sam Schoefield Youth Council
sams_e@yahoo.com
632-2068
KARAOKE ANYONE?? We’re looking for a youth to sit on
Fiscal Director the Region-17 Workforce
Mable Finney Investment Board Youth Council.
mableftc@earthlink.net This youth should be courteous,
638-4673 serious, out-going, respectful and

Mr. Boyce (Berger Flipper)

not afraid to speak their opinion and
willing to listen to the opinions of
others. If you think this is you
Reading is the key to please contact Sam Schoefield @
Success!! 632-2068.
So grab a book!

Patricia Carter (R)

& Cornelia Preston Sam Schoefield Mr. Boyce
(L)

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