Monday, November 05, 2007
INDIANA STUDENT LEADERSHIP FORUM ON FAITH AND VALUES
In the past I have posted about my wife’s and my involvement in this excellent program for college students. It is a Friday night through Sunday morning program to emphasize faith and values, especially in leadership responsibilities. All students from every college—public and private—are invited to attend the Forum.
Over the years we have had the privilege of serving the Forum in various capacities. We began as a host/hostess family for a few years. Then we were Facilitators and helped some in other capacities.
Several years ago then-Senator Dan Coats and his Chief-of-Staff, Curt Smith, began the Indiana Student Leadership Forum. Our Forum is patterned after the national Leadership Forum. When Senator Coats left office Congressman Mike Pence and his staff continued the Forum, working with several Indiana volunteers. Over time, people’s situations change and some of those who have been an integral part of planning and executing the Forum are no longer able to be as involved as previously. I certainly understand this. Last year’s Forum was the first one I have not been involved with, due to my wife’s failing health.
This year I have the privilege of partnering with one of the co-founders of the Indiana Forum, Curt Smith, in planning and executing the 2008 Forum, January 4, 5 and 6. Thankfully, Congressman Pence will continue his involvement with the Forum. Curt and I will pick up some additional volunteer responsibilities in planning and executing the Forum in 2008. Curt and I attend the same church and have served together in leadership responsibilities at the church. It will be a pleasure to work with him on the 2008 Forum. We will assist Irene Wood, who has been the volunteer backbone of the Indiana Forum for many, many years—in addition to working full time.
I’d ask your prayers for me as I dive into this new responsibility. And pray for the success of the 2008 Forum. Oh, by the way, I may be contacting some of you in the near future about how you might assist in the success of this Forum! Until then,
Jim
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