Being a parent of five children and also a man of "faith," service is always in the forefront of my life.
Teaching and training my children means being more self-less-- giving up most of the things I did before I was married and had children.
Being a good parent is about giving up time as well. It's all about serving.
My "faith" also demands that I be a servant and have a mentality of helping others all the time.
This philosophy of focusing on helping and serving others translates well to be a public servant, such as a leader in Student Government.
Student leaders often are self-serving, using their positions for personal gain as their priority over helping to improve the institution for their constituents, their fellow students. Our nation's elected "leaders" most assuredly usually base decisions on what will get them elected the next term and what will help them get more attention personally or make more money.
ASGA is trying our best to teach the importance of service to others. I attended a White House ceremony recently during which President Bush encouraged Americans to give of themselves, to volunteer 4,000 hours to their communities during their lifetimes. I endorse and support this initiative. Being a leader should be all about service.
Teaching and training my children means being more self-less-- giving up most of the things I did before I was married and had children.
Being a good parent is about giving up time as well. It's all about serving.My "faith" also demands that I be a servant and have a mentality of helping others all the time.
This philosophy of focusing on helping and serving others translates well to be a public servant, such as a leader in Student Government.Student leaders often are self-serving, using their positions for personal gain as their priority over helping to improve the institution for their constituents, their fellow students. Our nation's elected "leaders" most assuredly usually base decisions on what will get them elected the next term and what will help them get more attention personally or make more money.
ASGA is trying our best to teach the importance of service to others. I attended a White House ceremony recently during which President Bush encouraged Americans to give of themselves, to volunteer 4,000 hours to their communities during their lifetimes. I endorse and support this initiative. Being a leader should be all about service.
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