The document discusses America's All Stars, a non-profit organization focused on building character in children through celebrity-oriented community service projects and character education programs in schools. It outlines challenges facing children today, America's All Stars' vision and mission to address these challenges through large-scale youth development initiatives, and how the organization's programs have measurable benefits for young people, schools, and corporate sponsors.

2. “ To educate a man in mind and not morals is to educate a menace to society.” Teddy Roosevelt 26 th President of the United States of America

3. “ Character education is the fundamental and inescapable responsibility of families, schools, and communities.” Dr. Thomas Lickona Author, Educating For Character Professor, State University of New York Board Member, America’s All Stars One of America’s Leading Authorities on Character Education

4. Challenges Facing our Children Today 3 Million Crimes are committed in our 111,000 schools each year . 3,000 homicides and 4,000 suicides annually. 25% of young people will be infected with HIV/AIDS by age 21. 25% of students are victims of school violence . 85% of all inmates had no father in the home. 750,000 American teenage girls (1 in 9) become pregnant every year .

5. America’s All Stars is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization Focused on “ Building Character by Serving Others!” Who We Are

6. Our Vision Kids Killing Kids Babies Having Babies Drugs, Gangs, Drop Outs Columbine H.S. Incidents America with No …

7. Our Future Show Respect Act Responsibly Practice Integrity Exhibit Responsible Citizenship America with Kids Who…

8. Phase One: Build Character in Millions of Kids K-12 through Fun , Celebrity-Oriented, Character-Developing Activities. Phase Two: Teach Character in the Classroom Daily through Three Nationally-Recognized Programs. Our Mission

9. America’s All Stars grew out of the success of the National Thanksgiving Foundation, which was a five-year campaign Officially Recognized as the nationwide grassroots participation for the Bicentennial of the Constitution. Our Heritage

10. Background Two National Years of Thanksgiving were Enacted by Congress

11. Oval Office Signing Ceremony of “Year of Thanksgiving” Proclamation 1000 Mayors and 35 Governors issued Proclamations

12. President & Mrs. Bush were Honorary Co-Chairs

13. President & Mrs. George Bush were Honorary Chairpersons of Thanksgiving Dinners

14. Recent Development 2002 & 2004 Mr. Universe World Champion British National Champion European National Champion Simon Morgan Joined All Stars as Director of Celebrity Relations

15. America's All Stars is poised to build positive character in millions of young people through celebrity-oriented, community-service projects held nationwide on the same days. In partnership with Fortune 500 companies, we will help kids ‘stay clean, stay in school, and strive for excellence.’ Our Kids in the Balance…

16. Make Character Development the Number One Priority for the Entire Nation! The Goal

17. We have Developed a Comprehensive National Strategy for the Crisis of Character in America. We have a 102-page written plan to make things better for our children and grandchildren. The Solution

18. White House Sports Summit 14 Athletic Associations with Celebrity Athlete Each Assn. Designs Annual Youth-Development Event Two Years to Change – 2011 - 2012 President Obama as Honorary Chair (pending) Mayors/Governors as Honorary Chairs (pending) Bipartisan Joint Resolution of Congress (pending) Each Month is a “Month to Change” Focusing Schools & Communities on Energy Efficiency World’s Largest Thanksgiving Dinner Held in Schools on Thursday Before Thanksgiving Fundraiser for Local Nonprofits Helping Young People Thanksgiving Dinner at the White House Establishing a New American Tradition ABC TV Special Week Prior to Thanksgiving Proposed 2009 Programs

19. World’s Largest Thanksgiving Dinner Every person in America invited to become a part of the 2009 World’s Largest Thanksgiving Dinner by “texting” a $5 donation on their cell phone. Cell-phone texting promoted via: sporting events, radio, TV, Internet, TV/radio talk shows, etc. Media Blitz using traditional and new/social media, e.g., MySpace, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, FlickR, Flock.

20. World’s Largest Thanksgiving Dinner NBC Today Show AOL - 3 times with 3.3 million kids listening Voice of America with 94 million listeners ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox local affiliates 450 radio stations with 117 million listeners Numerous live radio and TV interviews Past Media Exposure Featured on:

21.  EXCELLENCE  RESPECT  HONESTY  LEADERSHIP  PATRIOTISM  RESPONSIBILITY  INTEGRITY  FAITH  CHARACTER 36 Celebrity Words of the Week for the Nine Months of the School Year

22. American Association of School Administrators American Legion Association of High School Principals Conference of Mayors Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Habitat for Humanity Jaycees Junior League League of Cities National Federation of Independent Business National Governors' Association Optimist Clubs International Prospective National Coalition We will work through existing networks to reach millions of Americans. All Participated with Predecessor Organization

23. Dr. Benjamin Carson “ No country has come to the place of immorality where America is today and survived as a world power. Teaching character to young people is the only thing that can bring America back. I am honored to be involved." Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D. Director, Pediatric Neurosurgery Johns Hopkins University Hospital America’s All Stars Advisory Board

24. All Stars is Making History! All Stars is galvanizing local and national youth-serving organizations to make character Priority One All Stars’ events mobilize kids, schools and communities to create a brighter, safer future for all Americans Local/national character-education program for all 53 million students K-12 Largest publicity campaign to attract kids and sponsors

25. Raymond Berry “ All Stars has developed a winning gameplan for the crisis of character in America.” Raymond Berry Former Baltimore Colt (along with Johnny Unitas) Former Head Coach, New England Patriots (Super Bowl XX) Pro Football Hall of Fame America’s All Stars Board of Directors

26. The Only National Nonprofit Combining the Power of: Celebrities and Athletes Olympic-caliber Corporate Sponsorships Community Service and Character Education Traditional and New Media (Web 2.0) Implementation by Leading Professionals

27. Higher GPA’s, SAT’s, College Attendance Reduced Drop Outs and Discipline Referrals Less Crime, Violence, Drug Abuse, Gangs, Teen Pregnancy, Homicides, Suicides, and STD’s Fewer Accidents Related to Kids and Drinking Lower Welfare, Police, Judicial, Prison Costs These are ongoing, objective, third-party, measurable results. Teaching Character Produces Measurable and Predictable Results

28. Jeff Turner "I must say, I came away impressed. I hear a lot of proposals where I'm asked to be involved and have never come away from one that left me so excited about its prospects." Jeff Turner 1984 Olympic Gold Medal for Basketball (Michael Jordan was on the same team) 12 years in the NBA America’s All Stars Board of Directors

29. You can Bet on the Jockey! Founder & President of National Thanksgiving Foundation President and Mrs. Bush (1) were Honorary Chairpersons; Bob Hope and Bo Jackson were National Chairpersons Twice successfully lobbied all 535 members of the House and Senate to enact two “National Years of Thanksgiving” With former CEO of Timex, co-founder American Venture Capital Corporation, Greenwich, CT Helped Develop Cordless Telephone Industry 25,000-mile Solo Trip Around the World on a BMW Motorcycle Background of Brian Roquemore Founder & President of America’s All Stars

30. Combine: Nationwide Service-Learning Projects 3 National Character-Building Programs “ Celebrity Word-of-the-Week” Webcasts A Massive Public Relations and Media Campaign that Attracts Young People & Corporate Sponsors How We Do It

31. Benefits to Young People A sense of belonging--to something good. Being part of an organization that allows them… “to make the world a better place.” Opportunity to develop ethics and habits of success in school that transfer to and enhance their careers. Motivation to “Stay Clean, Stay in School, and Strive for Excellence.”

32. To Change the World for Millions of Kids will take Millions of Dollars Due to the Massive Local and National Publicity and Media, All Stars will Become One of the Largest Cause-Marketing Opportunities in America We will Endeavor to Engage Virtually Every School, Every Student, Every Family, and Every Community Benefits to Corporate Sponsors

33. Recognition among national and local leaders, clergy, elected officials, the media, parents, educators, and students as the corporations most committed to the development of strong minds, strong character, and a desire for excellence in young people. Benefits to Corporate Sponsors

34. Benefits to Corporate Sponsors Educated, honest workforce. Deep market penetration. Customer, employee, shareholder loyalty. Promotional overlays and strategic use of celebrities/athletes in the media. Traffic builders. Point-of-Purchase promotions.

35. Extensive local media tied to national media blitz. Strong identification with Thanksgiving. Public service extension of corporate advertising theme tied to timely and worthwhile cause. Benefits to Corporate Sponsors

36. Current Charter Members Include Kent Nelson—former Chairman & CEO of UPS Raymond Berry—former Baltimore Colt and Head Coach of New England Patriots, NFL Hall of Fame Jeff Turner—12 years in the NBA, played in L.A. Olympics with Michael Jordan Doug Bawel—owner Jasper Engines, sponsor NASCAR 77

37. Is it Parents or Schools? Is it TV, Music, or Movies? Is it the Church, Synagogue, or Mosque? Is it Scouting, Boys/Girls Clubs, YMCA’s? It is All Stars Developing Character and Working with All the Above. Think About It—Have We Given Up on Our Kids? Do You Know of Anything that is Going to Make Life Better/Safer for Your Children, Grandchildren?

38. What will America be like in 20 years if we do nothing? We must do something big, bold, better, and soon. If you’re not happy about the legacy of sex, drugs, and school violence that we are leaving for our children and grandchildren... help us get All Stars up and running this year! A Brighter, Safer Future for our Kids!