Demonstrating that thought provoking programming can be built around any subject matter, even the ridiculous and absurd, SOS Ambassador for Youth, Jesse Jordan created one such experience. Introducing Little Timmy as a lad who lost his bicycle the participants are challenged to create fantastic stories to share as to what might have happened to our young friend's beloved possession. Funny and outlandish tales are crafted with lessons woven into to the fabric of each story that may benefit all in attendance. Fun-a-mental might best describe this best practice.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Have you seen Little Timmy's Bicycle?
Demonstrating that thought provoking programming can be built around any subject matter, even the ridiculous and absurd, SOS Ambassador for Youth, Jesse Jordan created one such experience. Introducing Little Timmy as a lad who lost his bicycle the participants are challenged to create fantastic stories to share as to what might have happened to our young friend's beloved possession. Funny and outlandish tales are crafted with lessons woven into to the fabric of each story that may benefit all in attendance. Fun-a-mental might best describe this best practice.
Dr. Seuss's Social Soap Box Saturday
Dr. Seuss's Social Soapbox Saturdays might arguably be the single best effort of SOS Ambassador for Youth, Jesse Jordan's years of public service. Silly characters support this whimsical affair that brings people from all walks of life to a central spot to be entertained and taught some valuable life lessons.
Dr. Doeslittle, Tipsy Gore, Randy Rotten Tooth, and Reverend Frank N. Stein are a few of the memorable friends that participants rub elbows with during our get- together that culminates into an experience that is fondly remembered. Shelved for several years it might be time to reintroduce this fantastic affair that has everyone asking for more.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Operation Future Graduation
As one effort to address ‘drop-out’ rates in high school, the SOS Ambassador for Youth, Jesse Jordan, cleverly designed 'Operation Future Graduation’. Young friends are paired up with enthusiastic supporters to engage in meaningful conversation about the importance of graduating from high school. Then caps, gown, tassels, and ‘future’ high school diplomas culminate in a reverent ceremony of graduation in the years to come. A beautiful personal photo and 24” X 36” keepsake poster are given to each participant to commemorate their commitment to education.
Hello, My Name is... World Traveler
Fostering Global Citizenship is the focus of a series of experiential seminars presented by SOS Ambassador for Youth, Jesse Jordan. Utilizing his own experiences of personal travels in 34 countries around the world, as well as global music, vibrant photography, and a uniquely crafted passport with visas, the participants are taken on an imaginary trips to faraway places such as India, Laos, Turkey, Nicaragua and Borneo. These adventures nurture fantastic dialogue about ‘rules of the road’ and promote an interest in travel and creative journaling.
Le Cafe Trion

Creating a faux French Sidewalk Cafe with metaphoric foods for thought, this seminar appeals to everyone's palate. French waiters serve patrons delectable topics of conversation as entree accompanied by thought provoking side dishes and desserts. We can cater this experience to meet anyone's menu. Want to talk about diversity in the workplace? Develop leadership within your organization? Facilitating creativity to benefit your staff? Our fantastic French Chef, Pierre Omylore can create to feed anyone's appetite.
Journaling with Jesse Jordan
Having discovered creative journaling as a hobby along his "path of progress", SOS Ambassador for Youth Jesse Jordan shares his library of writings hoping to inspire others to consider documenting their discoveries along their way. Over sixty literary keepsakes full of 'poor man's art', global pespectives, wit,and day to day observations of people and places support an experience in the company of young friendz that promote critical thinking, great conversation,and good old fashioned 'pen to paper'. Empty journals are given to the individual participants whereby they may begin their own adventure in recording any aspect of their personal odyssey.
Characters Count
Utilizing oversized cartoon caricatures of historical figures past and present-i.e. Mahatama Ghandi, Merriweather Lewis, Abraham Lincoln, and Harriet Tubman, this fun filled whimsical get-together explores those admirable character qualities that drove these people to excel. Ensuing discussion reveals a deeper understanding of some of the traits that we all share in common. Integrity, honesty, courage, discipline, reverence, and humor all might lend characteristics revealed and discussed. This seminar does not take for granted that the participants fully understand the importance of their own character qualities or those of these quality characters.
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