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2 The Alabama Department of Education and the Office of Education from Gyeongsangbuk-Do Province, South Korea, signed a Memorandum of Understanding at a Ceremony on Wednesday, October 26 th 2011 in the State Capital Auditorium 2

3 A-Keep Facilitated an official MOU between ALSDE (Alabama State Department of Education) and GyeongSangBuk-Do Province, Office of Education Secured Scholarship Opportunities for Young Alabama Youth Ambassadors to Experience: Hwarang Educational Institution for a Global/Korean Leadership Training Program Korean Traditional Experience and Traditional Etiquette Training at the Authentic & Educational Institutions Affiliated with various Alabama and Korean Educational Agencies and Institutions IRS 501(C)(3) Approved Tax-Exempt Organization Alabama Korea Educational Exchange Program 3

4 For more information, or to PO Box , Pike Road, AL 36064; Phone: or Executive Board of Directors: Dr. Thomas R. Bice, State Superintendent, Alabama Department of Education - CHAIRMAN OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Senator Gerald Dial, Alabama State Senate and co-founder of A-KEEP Senator Tom Whatley, Alabama State Senate Ms. Meesoon Han, President and co-founder of A-KEEP Mr. Paul Han, Partner and Korean Division Director, Warren Averett Mr. YongKee Chun, President of Tier 1 Supplier Association of HMMA (Hyundai Motor) and KIA, and President of DaeHan Solution, USA Mrs. Sheron Rose, Director for HR and Team Relations, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) Mr. Su Yong Sim, President of Alabama Korean Association, and CEO & Owner of Sys-Con Construction, Montgomery 4

5 Primary Mission: Provide a conduit for Academic, Educational and Cultural Exchange between Alabama and Korea Assist GyeongSangBuk-Do and Alabama State Department of Education to Maintain MOU and Substantive Exchange Identify, Cultivate, Nurture and Retain AYA AYA = Alabama Youth Ambassadors who are interested in Korean Experience For Global Leadership Education and desire to be an Alabama Goodwill Ambassador Promote Understanding of Korean Culture and History through Global Leadership Training, Cultural Immersion and Historical site Tour Experience Provide Unique Scholarship Opportunities 5

6 Secondary Mission Promote Greater Understanding of Korean/Foreign Culture via Early Education Promote and Coach Diversity Education, Acceptance of Different Culture and How to Broaden Lifetime Network Promote Korean Youth to become Korean Youth Ambassadors (KYA) who promote Alabama Promote Alabama via Retention and Association with Alabama Youth Ambassador (AYA) Provide AYA an Opportunity to Experience Alabama, Peer Educational Environment, their Lifestyle and/or a Global Leadership Program Experience 6

7 Provide AYA a Scholarship Opportunity to: Experience Elite Global/Korean Youth Leadership Training Experience Educational Environment, Korean Current and Historical Lifestyle, Traditional Food and more Tour Korean Historical sites (a few Thousand Years old historical sites and Learning Experience) Have one weekend of Home-Stay Experience with a Korean Peer GyeongSangBuk-Do Department of Education will carefully govern a Korean Peer Selection and the environment of Home-stay Screening Host the Korean Peer friend to one s School for Alabama Experience* Develop a long-term friendship *This is to offer a reciprocal relationship and to development a long term relationship if possible. All activities have to be approved by facilitating Agencies, School Staff and A-Keep. 7

8 During the Shilla Dynasty, around 540 A.D., The Hwarang Institution started as a National Project for Elite Youth Leadership Training. Its current unit was founded in 1970 and under governance of GyeongSangBuk-Do, South Korea. 8

9 Hwarang s Spirit and 5 Commandments 1. Loyalty to one's lord ( sagun ichung; 사군이충 ; 事君以忠 ; 나라에충성하고 ) 2. Love and respect your parents and teachers ( sachin ihyo; 사친이효 ; 事親以孝 ; 부모님께효도하고 ) 3. Trust among friends ( gyo-u isin; 교우이신 ; 交友以信 ; 믿음으로벗을사귀고 ) 4. Never retreat in battle (imjeon mutwae; 임전무퇴 ; 臨戰無退 ; 싸움에나가서는물러서지않으며 ) 5. Never take a life without a just cause ( salsaeng yutaek; 살생유택 ; 殺生有擇 ; 살아있는것을함부로죽이지않는다 9

10 The Original Hwarang was an Elite Youth Leadership Training Unit founded around 540 A.D. and was formed by the Shilla Dynasty. Shilla Kingdom is known as one of the most Scientifically and Culturally Advanced Dynasties during their time of B.C. 57 A.D. 936 This Unit is founded in Traditional Ethnic Beliefs. The Hwarang Spirit has represented the Spiritual Models for Koreans ever since 540 A.D.! Current Institution was Founded in 1970 once again as a Korean National Project for Elite Youth Leadership Training Program under a Special Order of President Park, JungHee. This Current location is believed to be as near as possible to the origin of Shilla s Hwarang Institution 10

11 Hwarang Institution will provide many educational activities and historical tours 11

12 Hwarang Educational Activities 12

13 Museum and Temple Tours for their Cultural Experience. Another Opportunity with Another Institution 13

14 Program Dates: February 1 February 11, 2013 For Korean high school students to be trained in Alabama Tentative Dates: June 6 June 18, 2013* These dates are Korean time. Please Refer to AKEEP website for a confirmation Chaperons: Ms. Meesoon Han, President of A-KEEP, Inc Mrs. Jennifer Mason, Director, International Initiatives, Auburn University *More to be announced AYA will earn: Global Leadership Program Completion Certification from Hwarang Institute Scholarship AWARD Letter from A-KEEP and Senators Recording on High School Transcript 14

15 Primary focus for Alabama Youth Ambassadors: High school students 9 th -12 th grades Application Requirements: 1. A Completed Application Package with following items 2. Applicant Essay 3. Recommendation Letter 4. Transcripts Program Cost per Applicant: 1. $25 for Application Fee (non refundable) 2. $500 for Program Fee (if Selected) 3. This Program Fee includes all inclusive program cost. A-Keep Scholarship offers Elite Hwarang Global Leadership Program, Room, Board, All Educational Related Material Cost, International Airfare, Tour Site Admissions and Transportation cost during this program. It excludes any individual expenses and personal allowance. 15

16 Remember A-Keep secured Scholarship for the Hwarang Program! Fundraising Needs: Students Airfare and their necessary expenses for the programs Alabama Youth Program operation cost for Korean Students A-Keep General affair Operational Cost Promotions and Campaigns: A-Keep s Primary Fundraising Campaign Public and Private School Promotions Diversity Education A-Keep Campaigns with various school PTAs, Economic Development Agencies, Chambers of Commerce and other interested agencies, also provide Cultural Education Assists Individual Fundraising Campaign Introduce Adopt AYA (Alabama Youth Ambassador) Program 16

17 Provides following Services to educate and subsidize Operational Expenses Korean Translation Services Simultaneous Verbal Translation and Written Articles Training Services on Cultural Diversity, Cultural Differences and Harassments Protocol Seminars, Korean Language Education Manage A-Keep Alumni Association to learn their experience impacting to Colleges and Universities, their career, the society and beyond Provide Alabama and Korean Teachers and Educational Staff an Opportunity to Exchange, Learn and Experience Global Educational System Provide opportunities for Educational and Cultural Exchange, facilitate Economic and Business Development Forums 17

18 PO Box , Pike Road, AL Officers information: President, Ms. Meesoon Han, Ms. Dahee Jeong, Executive Assistance, Intern Vice President Mr. Jeffrey Palmer, Project Manager, Alabama Technology Network, Montgomery; System Administrator for AKEEP Secretary, Ms. Sunny Chung, Attorney at Johnston Barton Proctor, Rose LLP, Birmingham Advisory Counsel, Mr. Larry E. Craven, J.D., Legal Counsel and Executive Officer, Alabama State Department of Education Treasurer, Mrs. Lauren C. Park, Comptroller, DAS North America Program Director, Mrs. Shiela Craven, Retired Teacher Alumni Association Director, Vacant 18

19 Regional Directors: Auburn Area Chapter, Ms. Jennifer Mason, Director, International Initiatives, Auburn University (AU) Birmingham Area Chapter, Ms. Sunny Chung, Attorney at Johnston Barton Proctor, Rose LLP Mobile Area Chapter, Mr. Harry H.C. Cecil, Manager, Industrial Business Development, Alabama Technology Network Public Relations: o Ms. Beverly Callaway, Economic & Community Development Partnership, AU o Mr. Cary W. Cox, Director of Workforce Development, Auburn Training Center o Mrs. Jennie Cochren, Executive Manager, Sys-Con Construction Communication and Coordination: o Dr. Ed Hicks, Director of International Affairs and Study, Faulkner University o Mrs. Ellen Knowles, The Cone Company, Inc o Mrs. Soohyun Baik, Prudential Preferred Real Estate o General Affairs, Ms. Dahee Jeong, dahee.jeong@akeep.org 19

1 SJR By Senators Dial, Ward, McClendon, Whatley, Melson and. 4 Waggoner. 5 RFD: Rules. 6 First Read: 18-FEB-16.

1 SJR By Senators Dial, Ward, McClendon, Whatley, Melson and. 4 Waggoner. 5 RFD: Rules. 6 First Read: 18-FEB-16. 1 SJR33 2 173594-2 3 By Senators Dial, Ward, McClendon, Whatley, Melson and 4 Waggoner 5 RFD: Rules 6 First Read: 18-FEB-16 Page 0 1 SJR33 2 3 4 ENROLLED, SJR33, 5 ENCOURAGING THE CREATION OF THE CENTER