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11 December 2008
Edison Community College
Piqua, OH
“Kids Go To College Day” for
Troy’s Van Cleve 6th Grade Students 

Joseph Mahan, Commander of the Basic Police Academy for the Edison Criminal Justice Program, and Agent and Director of Project Development for The Blessings Foundation, presented 3 separate programs to Van Cleve’s 6th grade students who were visiting Edison Community College for a career day event.  Mahan, assisted by Nancy Neal, presented a segment of one of Blessings’ programs which utilizes optical illusions to illustrate that things are not always as they seem to be, and that good investigators sometimes need to pay close attention and look beyond what they see.  He then got the classes involved in an interactive activity teaching students about fingerprints, and showed each student their own handprint using techniques used by law enforcement. Through the use of magnetic powder each student was shown their own handprint being raised on a piece of paper, which was in turn given to them to keep as a souvenir.

 

7 November 2008
Christ Child Society’s
2008 Red Wagon Luncheon 

Congratulations, Pat, on your winning bid at the Silent Auction.
We hope you enjoy the 4-hour workshop!

 

31 October 2008
ISUS Corporation
(Improved Solutions for Urban Systems)
Dayton, Ohio 

Nancy and Joe were invited to present a program to students at the ISUS School in Dayton. About 60 students and several staff members took advantage of the program during the course of the day and truly enjoyed the experience; the students’ gratitude was demonstrated at the end of the day during their daily meeting.
Thank you, ISUS! 

For more information about ISUS,
please visit their website:
www.isusinc.com 

THE BLESSINGS FOUNDATION WISHES TO EXPRESS DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, TEACHERS AND FELLOW STUDENTS OF DAMARION FLIPPIN. 

 

21 October 2008
Edison Community College
Criminal Justice
Basic Peace Officer Academy
Piqua, OH 

Nancy was asked to return to the academy to present another program to the current class of academy students. This program was customized to build upon visualization techniques, and the mind-body connection.

 

9 October 2008
21st BRAVO!
Opera Guild of Dayton’s
2008 Fashion Show 

Congratulations, Kimberly, on your winning bid at the Live Auction.
We hope you enjoy the 4-hour workshop! 

 

5 September 2008
Joseph Mahan Elected President of
The Ohio Police and Fire Games 

Joseph Mahan, agent and director of project development for
The Blessings Foundation, has been elected president of the newly
re-organized Police and Fire Games organization for the state of Ohio.
For more information about this organization for first responders,
visit the web site:
www.TheOhioPoliceandFireGames.org

 

26 August 2008
Edison Community College
Criminal Justice
Basic Peace Officer Academy
Piqua, OH 

Nancy presented her program to the current class of academy students.
This program was customized for this group of future first responders.

 

1 July 2008
Maji Mazuri Centre
Atlanta, Georgia and Kenya, Africa 

Blessings Foundation shipped a package containing 28 InnerTeen class cd’s, along with lesson plans and class  outlines, to Kevin Corcoran, USA Coordinator and President, Maji Mazuri USA, Inc., in Atlanta Georgia.  This package was delivered to Wanjiku Kironyo, Founder of Maji Mazuri, to be used in her work with the teens at her school near the Mathare Valley.

 
For more information about Maji Mazuri,
please visit: www.majimazuri.org
We encourage you to support Maji Mazuri in any way you can,
and remember to include these wonderful people in your prayers.

 

20 June 2008
Nancy Receives
‘Friend of the Year Award’
from
Opera Guild of Dayton 

Nancy, also a graphic artist, has been a member of The Opera Guild of Dayton for many years, and has worked on numerous projects for the Guild including their award-winning newsletter. At a special luncheon on 20 June, she was recognized by the Guild, and received her award. The announcement had been made at the membership luncheon on 11 June.  Nancy’s hobby (graphic arts) helps to support the work of  The Blessings Foundation.

 

10 June 2008
Edison Community College
Criminal Justice
Basic Peace Officer Academy
Piqua, OH
Guest Speaker 

Nancy was asked to be the guest speaker at the graduation of the BAS08-011 Academy. Nancy presented a special powerpoint show to the class which was created specifically for them.

 

27 May 2008
Troy Rotary Club
Troy, OH 

Information about The Blessings Foundation was presented by Nancy at the Troy Rotary Luncheon. A copy of the brochure which was handed out can be downloaded from this website at the Brochure link.

 

14 May 2008
SPIRIT DAY at Wilder
Intermediate School
Piqua, OH 

Nancy presented her program to more than 60 4th-, 5th- and 6th-grade students over the course of the day, showing these young students the benefits of the relaxation techniques she teaches, and how to exercise their brains!

 

3 March 2008
Edison Community College
Criminal Justice
Basic Peace Officer Academy
Piqua, OH 

Nancy presented her program to Basic Police Academy students.
This program was customized for this group of future first responders.

 

New Programming 2008
Adult and First Responder
Programming Added 

Joseph Mahan has increased his involvement as a partner with The Blessings Foundation, serving not only as its agent but also as project developer for adult programming and first responder programming.

Mahan brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the foundation, and is responsible for scheduling.