THE BLETSON GROUP

Guiding Principles

Each individual is divinely designed - Most people who have fallen off the track, suffered losses, and made mistakes can recover. KNOWING who you are makes our journey rewarding; BEING who you are brings meaning to our existence.

An individual can become a productive member of their community - All people are created equal and have a natural desire to fulfill their potential and take responsibilityfor their well-being of themselves and the people they love.

Anyone who believes and honors themselves can successfully function in a multicultural society - How I walk in the world affects the harmony and peace of society.

Education, economic and life skill development are essential elements of habitation - Poverty, neglect, abuse and deprivation of all kinds can prevent people from reaching their potential and enjoying life. People are most likely to fulfill their potential and become contributing members of society if they have food, shelter, a loving family, a positive peer group, opportunities for learning and something to believe in.

Project EMPAC

Encouraging (persuading, pushing, supporting, promoting)

Men to

Participate in (join, take part, contribute, involve, play a part) Achieving (attaining, realizing, accomplishing, reaching)

Character (moral fiber, strength, fortitude, power)

Fredrick T. Bletson, Jr. of the BLETSON Group has a vision to reach as many males, ages 11 and older with the challenge of becoming their best selves. In 1997, his mother was murdered by his brother. He firmly believes that, while drugs were a contributing factor in his mother’s death, his brother was an angry male with little to no self worth. In 2001, after much soul searching and recovering from such a traumatic experience, he developed the Re-investing Energy towards Achieving Personal Power and Strategies Upholding Classic Character while Establishing Self worth Standards. He has facilitated workshops in Washington, Oregon and Alaska for organizations such as the Department of Corrections, Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration and Washington State Superior Court. With the use of the worldwide web, Mr. Bletson envisions introducing and offering REAP and SUCCESS 101 throughout the United States. He is excited about the opportunity to EMPAC a larger, broader audience in an effort to challenge males towards developing governing values, becoming contributors to peace in our world and standing up to say, “violence can’t live here anymore!”, in our homes, our communities and ultimately, the world.