STRIVE 2011 Gets Going at MHS
Posted by Steve Frazier
The Excelsior Rotary Club kicked-off its 2011 STRIVE Program on Thursday, October 7th with thirteen students in attendance and eight mentors.
Scott Dykhoff is the new coordinator for the STRIVE Program this year and used the first meeting to set the requirements of the program and to challenge the students to use STRIVE to bring about a transformation in their lives. Scott spoke about a professor he had in college that changed his life and started him on a path of challenge and excellence. Scott said, "I was feeling uncertain and worried about my future and this prof talked about worry and fear in the class. He said one thing that changed my life an that was "Action Negates Fear" and from that moment on I was motivated to get going with my life and when I got uptight I just went into action."
The STRIVE students were introduced to the program topics for the year and then the eight mentors from our club spoke about their background and the great opportunities that are available to these students just for the taking. All of the mentors also talked about the importance of having a positive attitude and the difference it can make in ones life. As a matter of fact our first presenter is Bob Williams and he will speak at the November STRIVE meeting about Attitudes!
Pictured above are the 2011 STRIVE students with their Excelsior Rotary Mentors.
Scott Dykhoff is the new coordinator for the STRIVE Program this year and used the first meeting to set the requirements of the program and to challenge the students to use STRIVE to bring about a transformation in their lives. Scott spoke about a professor he had in college that changed his life and started him on a path of challenge and excellence. Scott said, "I was feeling uncertain and worried about my future and this prof talked about worry and fear in the class. He said one thing that changed my life an that was "Action Negates Fear" and from that moment on I was motivated to get going with my life and when I got uptight I just went into action."
The STRIVE students were introduced to the program topics for the year and then the eight mentors from our club spoke about their background and the great opportunities that are available to these students just for the taking. All of the mentors also talked about the importance of having a positive attitude and the difference it can make in ones life. As a matter of fact our first presenter is Bob Williams and he will speak at the November STRIVE meeting about Attitudes!
Pictured above are the 2011 STRIVE students with their Excelsior Rotary Mentors.