FYI- TeenPact

[Mary Beth Jones]

A wonderful opportunity is coming to Florida on November 14-15, 2005!
Please share the good news with all home educators and homeschool groups in
your area.

TeenPact's new "Christ to the Capitol" program is a motivating 2-day
leadership, citizenship, and government experience held at your state
capitol. Keeping the focus on Christ, this class will equip students with
the skills and passion to impact our nation.


To participate, students should be 12 years old or older.


Students participating in TeenPact's Christ to the Capitol program will
observe state government at work and will get a glimpse of what goes on
"behind the marble steps."


Christ to the Capitol will train young men and women in citizenship and
justice. Morning sessions will begin with praise and worship followed by a
devotional. Students will write their own bills and will debate them
throughout the 2-day experience. Special speakers, who may include the
Governor, Secretary of State, Chief Justice, representatives, or senators,
will address the class. Field experiences will focus on specific issues of
government such as watching our state legislature at work, observing
parliamentary procedure, and learning how a bill becomes a law. This is a
hands-on program.


Students will understand the importance of being involved in the political
process. Our goal is to inspire students to be knowledgeable, effective,
and bold leaders for Christ.


Additionally, in many ways, Christ to the Capitol will benefit your state.
Legislators are encouraged by the students' involvement, and appreciate
their interest. Politically informed students are great assets for Godly
leaders who seek public office.


Christ to the Capitol is a great field-trip opportunity for your homeshool
classes and co-ops!


Students can register for this $99 event online at
<http://www.teenpact.com/> www.TeenPact.com by clicking the "Christ to the
Capitol" icon or visiting the link below.


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"Christ to the Capitol fall two day program is a great opportunity for
students who are reluctant to take a full-week off from school. The casual
dress and less emphasis on tradition make this a great addition to fall
curriculum. Home educators, co-ops and Christian schools will find this
experience an outstanding way to learn about state government and Christian
activism in a fun way."
- Tim Echols, Founder and President of TeenPact Leadership Schools

For questions or more information, please call the TeenPact office at
1-888-343-1776 or visit <http://www.teenpact.com/> www.TeenPact.com.
Please share the information about this dynamic opportunity with others.


Joyfully,
Bryn Piper

P.S. For TeenPact alumni students (4-Day program), there is a $75 discount
if you register online for Christ to the Capitol, making your final price
only $24!


Bryn Piper
Christ at the Capitol Administrator
www.teenpact.com
1-888-343-1776 x3

[Mary Beth Jones]

I wanted to remind everyone that TeenPact isn't only for teenagers. We
offer an excellent class for 8-12 year olds and you have two classes in
Tallahassee to choose from this year - Friday March, 23rd, 2007 or Friday
March 30th, 2007.

The TeenPact One-Day Class is an abbreviated version of the Four-Day,
designed specifically for ages 8-12. This class focuses on

* the biblical responsibility to pray for our leaders (1 Timothy
2:1-3)

* the principle of "higher authority" (Romans 13:1-2)

* the "bill-to-law" legislative process and

* public speaking for young students

And now, for a limited time...



TeenPact is offering a special discount until February 28th. Sign up now
and receive a $5 discount on all registrations for the "1-Day class" in
every state! That would bring down the cost of the class to $29 per student
and $24 for each additional sibling. To sign up, visit our website at
www.teenpact.com and select your state to take advantage of this limited
time offer! If you have any questions please call Kelly Sellers at
850-562-4099 or email her at [e-mail]


Note: this only applies to new registrations made between February 7th and
February 28th, 2007.


So plan a family weekend at the capitol...there is a lot to see while you
are here. Not only will you spend a great day at the Capitol on Friday with
the TeenPact, but here are a few other things you might enjoy seeing while
you are in town:

The Museum of Florida History www.flheritage.com/museum/

Tallahassee Museum of History and Natural Science
tallahasseemuseum.org/

Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
www.floridastateparks.org/maclaygardens/default.cfm and
www.ssnow.com/maclay/

Lake Jackson Mounds State Archaeological Site
www.abfla.com/parks/LakeJacksonMounds/lakejackson.html

Mission San Luis www.missionsanluis.org/

Wakulla Springs www.abfla.com/parks/Wakulla/wakulla.html

Mexico Beach, Florida www.mexicobeach.com/cdc/index.cfm

St. George Island
www.funandsun.com/parks///StGeorgeIsland/stgeorgeisland.html
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The one day class is how our family first got started with TeenPact and we
have been so glad we did! Please don't hesitate to call me if you have any
questions or if there is anything I can do for you.



Kelly Sellers

850-562-4099

[e-mail]

[Mary Beth Jones]

Hear ye! Hear ye! It is time to get ready for TeenPact!

TeenPact is coming to Florida in the spring and is never too early to
begin planning for this great event. As if the incredible opportunities
that await you and your student aren't enough reason to attend TeenPact, the
pot has just been sweetened by including some awesome financial savings,
too.

The 4-day class (13-18 year olds) is $209 for first-time attendees and $159
for alumni, but if you register by the early-bird deadline, you will get $20
off that price. The early bird deadline is 60 days prior to the first day
of class or January 23rd for Florida I and January 30th for Florida II. And
Mr. Echols has just announced that if you register during the month of
September, you can take an additional $20 off the cost of the class. That
is a $40 savings! Now I know this makes you want to run to the computer to
sign up for one of the state classes at www.teenpact.com
<http://www.teenpact.com/> . While you are on the TeenPact website, go to
www.teenpact.com/stateclass/fees.php and see if you qualify for any
of the other discounts. Things like having attended a Worldview Academy,
being an officer in Generation Joshua, having been elected to a TeenPact
office last year or getting a group of 10 or more new students together to
come!

Needless to say, this is an excellent opportunity to attend a TeenPact
four-day class at an incredible price! TeenPact is wonderful and we highly
recommend it. The students have a great time and see examples of peers
assuming responsibility and being leaders. After the students learn about
government from a biblical worldview and the importance of civic
involvement, they are encouraged (and given the opportunity) to apply this
newly acquired knowledge. One TeenPact 4-day class is also equivalent to
1/3 of a government credit.

To take advantage of early bird discounts, you must register by
September 30th with a $50 deposit. The remaining balance is due 10 before
the first day of class.

And remember, TeenPact isn't just for teenagers. On the Friday of each
week, there is a 1-day class for 8-12 year olds. This class is so much fun
and a wonderful, interactive way for your younger students to learn about
government and civic involvement. They love it!!! If you don't have any
older students, you can make it a family weekend at the Capitol and see some
of the many other interesting sights around Tallahassee while you are here.
Great discounts are available for the 1-day class, too. To find out more
about the wonderful discounts available to your younger students, please go
to www.teenpact.com/stateclass/fees.php

If you have any questions, please call or email Kelly Sellers at
850-562-4099 or at [e-mail]

[Mary Beth Jones]

Attention: Florida Home School Support Groups
Enclosed is information on TeenPact classes for 2009


Allow me to introduce myself. I am Mary Tanner , one of the many people who are part of this year's State Coordinator's Team. It is my privilege to get the 2009 Teen Pact information out to support groups. I have included information below for you to pass onto your members. Support Group Leaders if you would like to have more information, or possibly set up an organizational meeting led by teen leaders who have attended previous TeenPact classes contact me, Mary Tanner, at [e-mail] .

TeenPact 2009

What is TeenPact you ask? Teen Pact is a wonderful, hands on learning experience held in Tallahassee each spring which teaches students Florida State Government. Classes are available for students ages 8 - 18. Older students, ages 13 - 18, attend a 4 - day class, while the younger students, ages 8 - 12, attend a 1 - day class.

Older students have a great time and see examples of peers assuming responsibility and being leaders. Students learn about government from a biblical worldview and the importance of civic involvement.

Pre-class homework gives the experience meaning as well as earning your student a 1/3 Carnegie Credit.

Younger students also have a great time as they are given a brief and fun introduction to State Government.

1 - day classes are held at the Capitol on the Friday of the 4-day week from 10 AM - 4 PM.

Housing is available for the 4 - day students for a cost of $105 per week, Tuesday through Thursday nights, which includes breakfast and dinner.

Registration for TeenPact 2009 is upon us with the opening date of September 2, 2008.

Two class weeks are available each year. The 2009 Class schedule is

Week I: 4 day classes held from March 30 - April 2

1 day held on April 3

Week II: 4 day classes held from April 6 - 9

1 day held on April 10.

Classes costs are $209 4-day, and $34 1-day.

Discounts: Early, Early Bird Discount of $15 for registering in September.

Early Bird , register 60 days before classes for $15 discount

4 - day, Alumni Discount of $40

For complete details, additional discounts and for online registration, see website, www.teenpact.com .

For additional information please contact me, Mary Tanner, at [e-mail]

See you in Tallahassee,
Mary Tanner
Orlando, Florida