YOUTH ARE THE FUTURE _____________________ OUR YOUTH ARE FUTURE ACES INSTEAD OF WORRYING OR COMPLAINING ABOUT THE FUTURE, SINCE 1987 WE’VE BEEN DOING SOMETHING ABOUT IT. WE INSPIRE AND ASSIST YOUTH TO BECOME THE BEST THEY CAN BE AS RESPONSIBLE AND CARING CITIZENS. OUR FUTURE ACES INITIATIVES TOUCH THE LIVES OF MORE THAN 100,000 STUDENTS ANNUALLY. WE SERVICE OVER 200 SCHOOLS WITH MOTIVATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS, AND EACH YEAR WE HOST A STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE. ADDITIONALLY, WE HAVE AWARDED MORE THAN $700,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. FUTURE ACES IS NOT ONLY IMPACTING THE FUTURE, IT’S DOING SO NOW. AND NOW YOU CAN HELP! Who we are –––––––––– The Herbert H. Carnegie Future Aces Foundation is a non-profit, registered, charitable organization. Our dual mandate is: 1. to foster self-esteem and ethical behaviour through the application of the Future Aces Philosophy; and 2. that we are dedicated to assist youth attain the highest level of achievement within their capabilities. How we are benefiting society –––––––––– The Future Aces Philosophy has been incorporated into the Code of Conduct and Safe Schools Programs of more than 200 schools throughout Ontario as an effective measure in promoting a positive and safe school environment. This Philosophy touches the lives of more than 100,000 students a year. Additionally, our Foundation offers 60 scholarship opportunities annually to students progressing from their final year of high school into the first year of a post- secondary institution. Each recipient is honoured with a citizenship award and a one thousand dollar scholarship. To date, we have granted more than $700,000 in scholarships. The Future Aces Philosophy –––––––––– Created by hockey superstar, Herbert Carnegie in 1956, the Future Aces Philosophy is designed to help youth develop the self-knowledge and self-confidence that will enable them to take control of their lives and to use their abilities in a positive way. Our Philosophy provides a model for behaviour based on teachable skills with a meaningful message to encourage responsible citizenship. Used in this context: FUTURE always striving for improvement, ACES being the best you can be, and an acronym for: A Attitude, Ability, Action, Achievement C Co-operation, Courage, Confidence E Education, Empathy, Example S Service, Sportsmanship The Power of Positive Attention The Future Aces Philosophy is based on the belief that positive attention contributes to and reinforces a young person’s self-esteem. A Philosophy for Everyone Our Philosophy is inclusive in its outlook. The goals set out in the Future Aces Creed have universal relevance. Anyone can become a Future Ace by doing his or her best to follow the Future Aces Philosophy. A Realistic, Practical Peaceable Approach By providing clear standards against which they can measure their behaviour, our Creed helps young people to develop the self-discipline and confidence needed to deal with difficult situations. In this way, they learn to settle their differences peaceably, thus contributing to anti-violence both at school and in the home. More than a Reward System, it’s a Life-Long Endeavour In striving to become Future Aces, young people learn attitudes and approaches that they can build on throughout their lives. Future Aces are those who are always aiming to do better. The Future Aces Creed –––––––––– I will develop a positive Attitude toward all people A and toward my work. I will set a good Example to others, I will develop my talents and Ability E taking responsibility for my actions. in order that I may be helpful to society. I will take Action with integrity. I will show Empathy and consideration by advancing the values that are important to me and others. I will take initiative to Achieve my goals with honest and sincere effort. I will acquire the best Education within my capability. I will Co-operate with and respect others by seeking I will be of Service to others. C understanding with all people, regardless of race, gender or beliefs. S I will practise good Sportsmanship in all my I will demonstrate Courage, standing up for what is right decisions, demonstrating fair play to all. and speaking out against what is wrong. Author, Herbert H. Carnegie, C.M., O.Ont., O.M.C., LL.D. (Hon) I will display Confidence in all my actions without being arrogant. Copyright © 1982, 2015 Bernice Y. Carnegie and Brooke R. Chambers “Your gift plants the seed. The young people are the gardeners and bring them to life. They’re the ones who nurture and grow a collaborative community of empowered youth leaders. They are our Future ACES and they’re doing amazing things now!” – Vivian Shapiro, Education Director –––––––––– Our education initiatives provide leadership training and character development opportunities for students in K-12. Here are just a few of the ways we impact our communities... Future Aces: A Conference Empowering Students A 3-day leadership conference for students in Grades 7 to 10 from across Ontario attracts over 250 delegates and leaders annually. Future Aces Educator Summer Institute Teachers say our course helps bring a harmonious character building environment to their school that complements the School Board’s character attributes. The Herbert H. Carnegie Future Aces Foundation’s National Citizenship Award and Scholarship Program This program provides merit-based scholarships to secondary students across Canada who exhibit exemplary citizenship qualities in their communities through extensive community service, volunteerism and humanitarian causes. Future Aces Positive Ticketing Program A partnership between our Foundation and Durham and York Region Police Services, this innovative program encourages police officers to acknowledge young people in our schools and communities “caught in the act” of demonstrating positive behaviour. Last year approximately 5,000 positive tickets were issued. For more programs and services, be sure to visit our website: www.futureaces.org Help us achieve our goals. We are looking to... –––––––––– • Expand the Future Aces Philosophy to include more schools • Provide on-going support to service schools by: • Increasing the number of visits to participating schools for refresher training and to introduce both the Philosophy and the Creed to new staff • Increasing resource staff to assist with the growing number of schools that are incorporating Future Aces values into their curriculum • Training the trainers by holding three institutes each year • Developing more resource materials for high school students • Expand distribution of literature about our educational and community projects • Hold fundraising events to sustain our scholarship program and community educational projects Dr. Herbert H. Carnegie, C.M., O.Ont., O.M.C., LL.D. (Hon) –––––––––– A world-class professional hockey player, Herb Carnegie was prevented from ever playing in the NHL because of the colour of his skin. A dazzling, smooth-skating centre who won several MVP trophies over the years, many believed Carnegie was the best black player never to play in the biggest league of them all. The title of his autobiography, “A Fly in a Pail of Milk,” aptly summarizes how he was regarded by hockey’s all-white establishment at the time. Born in 1919 to Jamaican immigrants, Carnegie fell in love with the game of hockey at an early age, playing on the frozen ponds in north Toronto and listening to Foster Hewitt call the play-by-play on the family’s wireless. Playing alongside brother Ossie, Carnegie played in the Ontario junior ranks before moving to the semi-pro Quebec Provincial League, where they teamed up with Manny McIntyre to form the first all-black line in pro hockey. Although forced to give up on his dream, Carnegie nonetheless blazed the trail for those who followed. After being forced to give up his dream, and with a strong desire to foster a more equitable society, Carnegie redirected his energies. He became a wildly successful businessman and philanthropist, starting a hockey school called Future Aces. Reflecting the steadfast commitment of a community elder that believed that each individual can rise above unfair treatment and can empower one’s self to make choices that can make this world a better place, Carnegie created the Future Aces Foundation in 1987. Carnegie was named to the Order of Ontario in 1996, inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in 2001 and named to the Order of Canada in 2003. Married for more than 60 years to his adoring wife, Audrey, who predeceased him, and loving father to three daughters and a son, Carnegie died in 2012 at the age of 92. –––––––––– 125 Norfinch Drive, Suite 210 Toronto, ON M3N 1W8 PHONE 416-855-8100 E-MAIL [email protected] WEBSITE www.futureaces.org CHARITABLE BUSINESS NUMBER 892450842RR0001 CREATED WISHART.NET BY CREATED.