MEMBER MICRONEWS

BHS CRIMINAL JUSTIC ACADEMY SEEKS YOUR HELP:
OPEN LETTER TO CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP:
     I hope this letter finds you well. I want to take a moment to introduce you to our academy at Bartow High School. I am pleased to share that the Criminal Justice Academy opened at the beginning of the 2013-2014 school year as we are ending our third year. This is a very exciting opportunity for our students and for agencies in the field of Criminal Justice and our community as well. The goal of the academy is to provide students with opportunities to learn employability skills and earn industry certifications in the area of Criminal Justice.
     Presently, we are focusing on the construction of an obstacle course to use in providing physical training for our students. The hope is to partner with the local police and fire agencies. This concept will allow for interaction between students and actual men and women who currently work in those capacities. Our plan is to include our Construction Academy which will give those students real world carpentry experience and help the academy sustain stability. Thanks to community support we have raised the money and obtained donated materials to accomplish our goal. It is my firm belief, that both a sound mind and body create the avenue for success. I hope you agree.
     One of our projects this past year, a student security patrol, was very successful. Our students are sent out on either a golf cart or on foot. The academy hopes to include a bicycle patrol for the upcoming year. The students who are assigned to the patrol are sent out in pairs for safety and equipped with a two-way radio. At present, students only patrol the perimeter of our school campus. The major focus is on parking lots. The standard rule is that students are there for observation purposes only and to never engage suspicious persons or activity. When observations are made, depending on the situation, the students either document or immediately call in on their radio.
     Due to the success of the program, we are currently looking for an additional golf cart. We are very interested in finding a good used cart. Additionally, we are looking to purchase a metal carport covering for our patrol car. Both our existing golf cart and patrol car were both donated by the City of Bartow. Our current goal is to raise $4000.00 toward this endeavor.
     For every donation of $100.00, a 12”x18” aluminum ad sign will be attached to our fence line that faces South Broadway Avenue across the street from Bartow High School. (See example included) The ad will run for the entire school year (August to August) and be up for renewal every year. If the donor doesn’t wish to contribute the following year we simply return their ad sign to them.
     If you have an interest in partnering with the Criminal Justice Academy at Bartow High School please feel free to contact me. We are located at 1270 S. Broadway Ave., Bartow, Florida 33830. My email address is bobby.craven@polk-fl.net. My phone number is 863-534-7400. On behalf of all of our students, we appreciate any support you can give us and in return we will not disappoint you and the community.
     Check can be made payable to BHS Criminal Justice Academy. Please put “Golf cart/ Carport” in the memo.
Sincerely,
Bobby Craven (Criminal Justice Instructor)
ANY DONATION OF $100 OR MORE WILL BE RECOGNIZED WITH A METAL SPONSOR SIGN ON FENCING

MAIN STREET'S ANTIQUE FAIR IS SEPTEMBER 10TH
     Main Street Bartow, Inc.’s next monthly Antique Fair will be on Saturday, September 10, from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. along Main Street in downtown Bartow.
     Booth spaces are $20.00 each, and they can be reserved by contacting Irene at 863-646-0644 or the Main Street Bartow office at 863-519-0508. The Antique Fair is held the second Saturday of each month.


MEMBER MICRONEWS BHS CRIMINAL JUSTIC ACADEMY SEEKS YOUR HELP: OPEN LETTER TO CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP: I hope this letter finds you well. I want to take a moment to introduce you to our academy at Bartow High School. I am pleased to share that the Criminal Justice Academy opened at the beginning of the 2013-2014 school year as we are ending our third year. This is a very exciting opportunity for our students and for agencies in the field of Criminal Justice and our community as well. The goal of the academy is to provide students with opportunities to learn employability skills and earn industry certifications in the area of Criminal Justice. Presently, we are focusing on the construction of an obstacle course to use in providing physical training for our students. The hope is to partner with the local police and fire agencies. This concept will allow for interaction between students and actual men and women who currently work in those capacities. Our plan is to include our Construction Academy which will give those students real world carpentry experience and help the academy sustain stability. Thanks to community support we have raised the money and obtained donated materials to accomplish our goal. It is my firm belief, that both a sound mind and body create the avenue for success. I hope you agree. One of our projects this past year, a student security patrol, was very successful. Our students are sent out on either a golf cart or on foot. The academy hopes to include a bicycle patrol for the upcoming year. The students who are assigned to the patrol are sent out in pairs for safety and equipped with a two-way radio. At present, students only patrol the perimeter of our school campus. The major focus is on parking lots. The standard rule is that students are there for observation purposes only and to never engage suspicious persons or activity. When observations are made, depending on the situation, the students either document or immediately call in on their radio. Due to the success of the program, we are currently looking for an additional golf cart. We are very interested in finding a good used cart. Additionally, we are looking to purchase a metal carport covering for our patrol car. Both our existing golf cart and patrol car were both donated by the City of Bartow. Our current goal is to raise $4000.00 toward this endeavor. For every donation of $100.00, a 12”x18” aluminum ad sign will be attached to our fence line that faces South Broadway Avenue across the street from Bartow High School. (See example included) The ad will run for the entire school year (August to August) and be up for renewal every year. If the donor doesn’t wish to contribute the following year we simply return their ad sign to them. If you have an interest in partnering with the Criminal Justice Academy at Bartow High School please feel free to contact me. We are located at 1270 S. Broadway Ave., Bartow, Florida 33830. My email address is bobby.craven@polk-fl.net. My phone number is 863-534-7400. On behalf of all of our students, we appreciate any support you can give us and in return we will not disappoint you and the community. Check can be made payable to BHS Criminal Justice Academy. Please put “Golf cart/ Carport” in the memo. Sincerely, Bobby Craven (Criminal Justice Instructor) ANY DONATION OF $100 OR MORE WILL BE RECOGNIZED WITH A METAL SPONSOR SIGN ON FENCING MAIN STREET'S ANTIQUE FAIR IS SEPTEMBER 10TH Main Street Bartow, Inc.’s next monthly Antique Fair will be on Saturday, September 10, from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. along Main Street in downtown Bartow. Booth spaces are $20.00 each, and they can be reserved by contacting Irene at 863-646-0644 or the Main Street Bartow office at 863-519-0508. The Antique Fair is held the second Saturday of each month.
Newsletter1 - August 23, 2016