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GENERAL TOMMY FRANKS Tommy Franks was born in Wynnewood (pronounced “Winnywood”), Oklahoma, and grew up in Midland, Texas. He joined the United States Army, and in 1967, as a distinguished graduate of the Artillery Officer Candidate School, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant and sent JULY 14-20, 2012 to Viet Nam. His service in Viet Nam earned him six awards for Valor and three Purple Hearts. That assignment was the start of a long and distinguished career that would take him from one world hot spot to another, where he gained the knowledge and experience that would prepare him for the leadership role that would mark his place in the annals of American history. In June 2000, he was promoted to four-star General and assigned as Commander- in-Chief, United States Central Command. It’s in this position that the world knows Tommy Franks best – the culmination of an almost four-decade military career that CONTACT US saw him lead American and Coalition troops in two strategically unprecedented campaigns in two years – Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq. There are four easy ways to The General’s awards include five Distinguished Service Medals, four Legions of contact Four Star with Merit, four Bronze Stars and three Purple Hearts in addition to numerous foreign questions. awards. President George W. Bush awarded him the nation’s highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, on December 14, 2004. Visit Four Star Online www.fourstarleader.com Since his retirement in 2003, General Franks has traveled the world, speaking on leadership, character and the value of E-mail Four Star democracy. His autobiography, American [email protected] Soldier, debuted at No. 1 on the New York Times best sellers list in August 2004. Call or Fax Four Star Call 405-425-1065 General Franks and his wife, Cathryn Fax 405-425-1069 Carley Franks, have one daughter, who is married to a military officer, and three Write to Four Star at grandchildren. The Franks live at their Four Star Leadership ranch in Roosevelt, Oklahoma, with PO Box 11000 longhorns, buffalo, Angus cattle, horses General Franks interacts with Four Star Leaders and their cat, Bailey. durning the week. Oklahoma City, OK 73136-100 President George W. Bush calls Franks “a down-to-earth, no-nonsense guy.” His troops call him “a Soldier’s General,” and his associates call him “an astute businessman.” PROGRAM OVERVIEW TAKE THE CHALLENGE FOUR STAR LEADERSHIP WITH GENERAL TOMMY FRANKS is a world-class Four Star Leadership is looking for top high school leaders from across summer leadership program allowing 50 top high school students to have America. Attendees should have the potential to build relationships and face-to-face experiences with inspirational leaders. motivate peers to action. They should be quick on their feet, eager to Governor Mike Huckabee engage in active dialogue, willing to develop independent ideas and able to has a conversation Four Star Leadership is unique. Students receive policy briefings from communicate effectively. with several Four Star experts and address those issues individually in a persuasive speech and Leadership Participants editorial, and collaboratively in a model Student Congress. The program after his lecture. includes team-building exercises, spontaneous problem solving and coaching Students will be asked to: in persuasive speaking and writing. Preparing students for the future. Students have an opportunity to earn 1. Engage national and global leaders scholarships and gain internships and invaluable leadership experience. 2. Work collaboratively with peers Students who attend Four Star Leadership with General Tommy Franks will have a distinct advantage heading to college and in their early career. Many 3. Research and debate policy issues former attendees have received letters of recommendation to colleges. 4. Develop creative solutions Giving back to schools who train exceptional leaders. When students win a scholarship for themselves, they also win a matching financial award for the 5. Make a persuasive speech nominating school. 6. Write a persuasive editorial Proven success. Since 2008, “Four Star” has welcomed 156 U.S. high school 7. Participate in a Student Congress students from 38 different states, and 30 international students. Working with a range of leaders including kings, governors, senators and Olympic gold 8. Exhibit the core leadership principles: medalists, these students have explored critical national and international CHARACTER, COMMON VISION, issues such as educational reform, foreign policy and entitlement spending. COMMUNICATION and CARING A Four Star Leader in a media interview. PROGRAM SCHEDULE FOUR STARS OF LEADERSHIP Sunday: Thursday: Welcome and Orientation, Travel to Oklahoma State Capitol Student Competitions (putting skills into practice), Keynote Character: to spend time with state leaders, Dinner at the Oklahoma Speaker/Q&A*, Scholarship Awards Governor’s Mansion 1) Integrity 4) Common Sense Friday: 2) Self-Discipline 5) Consistency Monday: Building Houses with Habitat for Humanity, Tour of Oklahoma Hands-on Communication Experience Training, Tour of Fox 25 TV City National Memorial and Museum, Keynote Speaker/Q&A* 3) Loyalty 6) Values Studio, Dinner at The Oklahoman, Keynote Speaker/Q&A* Saturday: Tuesday: Back to the Airport for Return Flights Home Team Building at the Chesapeake Boathouse, Skills Development, Keynote Speaker/Q&A* Communication: Wednesday: 1) Listening 4) Consideration In Hobart, Oklahoma: General Tommy Franks and Friends, Keynote Speaker/Q&A*, Tour of General Tommy Franks 2) Dialog 5) Comprehension Leadership Institute & Museum, Cultural Exchange featuring 3) Content 6) Verification Native American Dancers and Country Artist Common Vision: Keynote Speaker/Q&A: 1) Goals 5) Standards Every year, Four Star introduces Student Leaders to dy- 2) Focus 6) Conflict Management namic keynote speakers and provides an opportunity for them to engage those speakers in discussion. 3) Mission 7) Expectations 4) Teamwork 8) Responsibility While this year’s speakers are still being scheduled, past speakers provide a snapshot of the quality of the program: King Abdullah II, Gov. Mike Huckabee, Gov. Mary Fallin, Sec. Jack Kemp, Gov. Bill Richardson, Judge Napolitano, Caring: Sen. James Inhofe, Olympic goldmedalist Michele Smith, and author Firoozeh Dumas, to name 1) Focus on the 3) Respect a few. Four Star Leaders with General Individual and Team 4) Give and Receive Tommy Franks in 2012 will be joined by speakers and leaders that are shaping 2) Golden Rule Feedback our world. ALL-INCLUSIVE PROGRAM APPLY TODAY Tuition, Room, Meals, Training, Tours & Travel Students and their schools will have the opportunity to earn more than Expert Instruction from Proven Leaders: Students have face-to- $15,000 in scholarships, learn life-changing lessons, and receive endorsements face experiences with national and international leaders. and recommendations to future positions of leadership. Past teachers and trainers have included King Abdullah of Jordan, Governors Mike Huckabee, Bill Richardson and Mary Fallin, 1 General Tommy Franks, Secretary Jack Kemp, Judge Andrew Scholarship Opportunities: Napolitano, Senator James Inhofe and Olympic goldmedalist Michele Smith. 1) $2500* Persuasive Speech Winner Tours and Travel: Students have visited several halls of leadership, 2) $2500* Op-Ed Writing Winner including the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and 2 Museum, the Capitol Building, the Governor’s Mansion, the Oklahoma City bombing Memorial, television and newspaper 3) $1250* First Place in Student Congress offices. They also leave their mark, building a stronger world by participating in Habitat for Humanity. 4) $750* Second Place in Student Congress Room and Meals: Rooms and meals are provided at no charge to the participants. Rooms are provided by Oklahoma Christian 5) $500* Third Place in Student Congress University. Delicious meals are provided, furnished by the generosity of our sponsors. * ALL SCHOLARSHIPS result in a matching donation to the student’s school. 6 Are YOU ready to take the challenge and accept the opportunity? 3 Join us by registering electronically at www.fourstarleader.com OC HOUSING PICTURES: 1) Leaders taking notes in NCPA policy briefing, 2) A leader giving a TV interview, 3) King Abdullah II of Jordan addressing Four Star Leaders, 4) Competition Finals, 5) A leader at the OKC Bombing Memorial, 6) General Franks with a Four Star Leader, 7) Free Time! 7 Students will live in modern dormitories on the Oklahoma Christian University campus. Students will be supervised and cared for by trained professional adults 24 hours a day. These counselors, lab leaders and support staff reside in the dormitories with the students. The Four Star Leadership Program is brought to you by the following partners: TOMMY AL FR R A E N 4 N K E S G L E M A U D E E S R U SH M IP ND INS E A 5 TITUT.