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20 tips for creating a family-centered lifeBy: Bryan Davis


Do you have a family-centered life? Review the list below and add your own thoughts in our Comments section.
1. Mom and Dad have a consistent date night alone together at least once a month
2. Dad has scheduled one-on-one time with each of his children at least once a month
3. Entire family gathers for dinner at least 3 times a week
4. Dad texts, e-mails or calls each of his children at least once a day
5. A monthly family home video night
6. A monthly family board game night
7. Saturday chores are done with the kids helping
8. At least once every three months, Dad brings lunch to school for his kids
9. Dad prays with each of his children before they go to bed each night
10. Weekly church attendance
11. Three TV shows per week are watched by the entire family (with commercials muted)
12. Dad's job does not keep him working a lot of late nights or weekends
13. Entire family has at least one week of vacation time together per year
14. Mom and Dad attend at least one marriage strengthening conference per year
15. Family attempts camping at least once a year
16. Dad attends or coordinates a Daddy/Daughter Dance (here's how)
17. Dad personally knows all of his children's teachers and is involved in the PTA
18. Dad's time with his buddies more often than not includes everyone's kids
19. More family activities are planned outdoors than indoors
20. Dad honors his own parents

Camp Photo Week #1

Camper Awards for Camp June 1-4

Cookie of the Day Winners
Olivia Jones, Akil Strawder and Karimah Strawder

Emone Fisher-Bank Shot
Alexis Brown- Free Throw Champion
Karimah Strawder-Dribble Tag/Gotcha Champion
Cydria Gray-Best Attitude
Brett Prather-Hot Shot Champion
JJ Rivers-Gotcha/Double Threat Champion
Trae Muse-Best Effort
Jalisia Lipsey-Double Threat Champion
Alexius Washington-Best Effort
Mary Katherine Miller-Free Throw Champion
Ashleigh Fagan-Bank Shot Champion
Sara Jo Housley-Camper of the Day
Sunny Armstrong-Best Effort
Elise Kelsey-Best Effort
Jamari Donelson-Free Throw/Hot Shot Champion
Napoleon Collier-Hot Shot/Lay-up Champion
Olivia Jones-Dribble Tag/Lay-up Champion
Jakobe Cunningham-Best Effort
Marisa Wetzel-Best Effort
Alexia Brown-Best Attitude
Christopher Farrish-Bank Shot Champion
Reed Collins-Gotcha Champion
Grace Watts-Double Threat/Dribble Tag Champion
Akil Strawder-Hot Shot Champion
Jarod Robinson-Free Throw Champion
Ryan Baker-Dribble Tag Champion
Jarrett Watson-Ultimate Gotcha/Best Attitude
LeAustin Green-Hot Shot Champion
Xavier Hill-Bank Shot Champion

Article on on golfer Erik Compton getting heart transplant and competing on the PGA tour

http://://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/high-school-sports/chaminade-julienne/former-cj-athletes-heart-saved-life-of-pro-golfer-151765.html?page=3

I want to be a validator

I think I am gifted to be a validator, but I left life get in the way. Great little video on how to encourage others on how to encourage others and how others need that smile and pat on the back.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cbk980jV7Ao

Camper Award Winners June 4, 2009

Joseph Perkins - Best Effort
Kaitlin Mapp Best Attitude
Isaiah Whitlock Best Attitude
Fione Kitchens Best Attitude
Jonathan Williams Hot Shot
Leaustin Green Hot Shot & Gotcha
Jarrett Watson Ultimate Gotcha
Graham Hodge Best Attitude

Basketball Campers of the Day June 3, 2009

JJ Rivers
Evan Lennep
Akia Washington
Samuel Brown
Karimah Strawder
Jamari Donelson
Alexis Brown
Bryce Penn
Jalisia Lipsey

Great article on John Toor

http://www.belhaven.edu/news/200607/JohnToorStory.pdf

Campers of the Day June 2, 2009

Campers of the day June 2, 2009
Olivia Jones
Sunny Armstrong
JJ Rivers
Brett Prather
Jared Robinson

Campers of the day June 1, 2009

Xavier Hall
Akil Strawder
Chris Farris

Each received a special gift from the Phoenix Suns

Great first day of camp