Al Duncan Receives The National PTA’s Highest Honor—Life Achievement Award

SNELLVILLE, GA – October 2, 2008 – Shiloh Middle School PTA in Snellville honored renowned youth advocate, Al Duncan, for his commitment and devotion to serving young people. The PTA presented Mr. Duncan with the National PTA Life Achievement Award.

In addition to being a successful entrepreneur, author, and international soft skills trainer, Mr. Duncan has been a tireless advocate for youth for nearly a decade. He is a generous supporter of many youth serving organizations and is a recipient of The President’s Call To Service Award which is only awarded to people with over 4,000 hours volunteer service.

“PTA promotes the collaboration of families, schools, and communities throughout the country and encourages everyone who cares about kids to speak up with a powerful voice on their behalf, ” said PTA National President Jan Harp Domene. “Al Duncan possesses a powerful message, and we cannot thank him enough for the work he has done and undoubtedly will continue to do.”

The National PTA Life Achievement Award is the highest honor a PTA can bestow. Formerly known as National PTA Life Membership, the award was established in 1899, just two years after PTA’s founding, to pay tribute to those who had demonstrated exemplary service in support of children.

About PTA

Shiloh Middle School PTA is a volunteer organization dedicated to the welfare of children in schools and communities. It operates as part of the PTA national organization, which comprises more than 5 million parents and other concerned adults devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of parent involvement in schools. PTA flourishes in more than 25,000 school communities nationwide by harnessing the energy and talents of millions of volunteers to be a voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a champion for the education and well-being of every child. PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who is concerned about the education, health, and welfare of children and youth. Visit www.pta.org for more information

Al Duncan Awarded The President’s Call To Service Award.

ATLANTA, GA – August 11, 2008 – The Butler Street YMCA honored renowned youth advocate, Al Duncan, for his dedication to serving young people. Butler Street presented Mr. Duncan with the President’s Call to Service Award, which is only awarded to people with over 4,000 hours volunteer service.

Since 2005, Mr. Duncan—a well-known youth advocate, author, and soft skills trainer—has served as the steering committee chair of the Butler Street YMCA Young Achievers Program. Along with program director, Kathleen Johnson, under Mr. Duncan’s leadership the program has tripled in size to now serving over 100 students. In addition to chairing the steering committee, Al Duncan also authored the program’s 22-week soft skills curriculum. All of his service has been volunteer work.

For more information on the Butler Street YMCA and the Young Achievers Program please visit http://butlerstreetymca.org/

Al Duncan Testimonial – Vernon Career Solutions – Annual Youth Day Conference

Mr. Duncan, thank you so much for coming to speak to us at Youth Day! Not only were our young people inspired, but so were the staff members in attendance. You spoke to the youth on their level and it meant a lot to them. They were impressed by your caring and fun-loving attitude towards them. I appreciate your words of encouragement and kindness. You are the best and most well received motivational speaker we’ve ever had. The youth expressed how much they enjoyed hearing you speak (and sing!) Again, thank you!”

Shaunda Guidroz, Youth Prgrm Coordinator
Vernon Career Solutions, Inc.

A Complete Success… [TESTIMONIAL]

” Dear Mr. Duncan,

Thank you for being the keynote speaker for our Second General Session. The Texas FCCLA State Meeting was a complete success because of your help. We enjoyed the motivation you gave our members. I hope you enjoyed coming to speak as much as we enjoyed having you.”

Amy Barrera State V.P. of Projects, FCCLA

Al Duncan – Sunday Journal Interview – 4.27.08 – EQ

Al Duncan is interviewed in New Orleans, post-Katrina, about dealing with emotions in times of crisis.

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Al Duncan Testimonial – FCCLA – Texas State Meeting

Al, what a pleasure it was to meet you and have you speak at the Texas State FCCLA meeting. Your message was just what the 5000+ students in attendance needed to hear and your method of delivery was excellent. Having the students engaged in the presentation and giving such positive reinforcement to them was wonderful. The support you gave one of our member’s friend was commendable. I know that the family will appreciate that act of kindness that you did. I also appreciate you coming early to get to know your audience. The students appreciated your willingness to be so visible so that they felt like they knew you before you spoke. The comments we received on the evaluation sheets were excellent.

Sharon Reddell Pierce, State Advisor
Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America

Al Duncan Testimonial – Army Reserve YLEAD

Mr. Duncan, thank you for being the keynote speaker at the Army Reserve Southeast Regional Youth Leadership Education and Development Summit and Army Reserve Teen Panel Meeting. You captured our teen’s attention and had them taking notes, which is no small feat considering all of the distractions today’s youth have. Your enthusiasm and engaging manner set the tone for our meeting and positively impacted the lives of those youth in attendance. Thanks again for your inspiring message.

He’s been our keynote speaker at several YLEAD Conferences

Misty Rivon · Army Reserve Child, Youth, and Student Services