• About Us
• Our Mandate
• Programs & Schedule Summary
o All Pro Dad’s Day
o Students Shout it Out!
o Father & Kids Experience
o The Huddle® (Pro Dad Workshops)
• Team Leaders
• Store
• Link Up - Facts and Figures
• Media
• Pictures
• Support Bahamas All Pro Dad
• Join the Team
• Contact Us
“One Father is More Than One Hundred Schoolmasters” George Herbert
About Us
Bahamas All Pro Dad–Father and Kids Initiative - is an affiliate chapter of All Pro Dad (USA). We were introduced to The Bahamas in October 2006 by Kirk Johnson, founder of The My Heart Matters Group. Locally, we operate as a program of the MHMG.
We are a member of a growing global community of affiliate chapters found throughout the US, in South Africa, Canada, China and the UK. The All Pro Dad initiative is a sports-influenced program of Family First; a faith-based, nonprofit organization based in Tampa, Florida and founded by Mark Merrill. Visit The Bahamas All Pro Dadinternational listing. Head Coach of the Indianapolis Colts (2007 Super Bowl Champions) Tony Dungy, serves as Head Coach of the All Pro Dad program.
The Bahamas All Pro Dad is honoured to have Dr. Myles Munroe as its coach and advisor. We are a nonprofit, faith-based organization comprised of committed men and fathers and supported by mothers and others.
We present energized, innovative programs and events to strengthen our men and fathers, our youths, our women and mothers, our families, our communities and our country. As a program of The My Heart Matters Group, we too are Relationship Builders®
We screen and train our team leaders
We incorporate athletics and sports in providing support, education and intervention programs in partnership with government agencies, corporate Bahamas, international organizations, civic groups and community-minded persons and organizations.
We achieve our goals through role playing, coaching and counseling, interactive games, motivational talks, video presentations, parenting and family classes and other resources.
Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Brunell is one of a growing number of All Pro Dads!
Our Mandate
Our Mission and Mandate is to:
Bring Fathers & their Kids together
Strengthen and Protect the Family
Encourage & Educate Men & Fathers in understanding and carrying out our role in the Family and Society
Help Kids & Teens Build Self-esteem, Instill Values, learn to Effectively Communicate and Resolve Conflict
Promote the Significance of Men/Fathers to Family and Nation Building
We are driven by ourCore Valuesof Honesty, Respect, Commitment, Confidentiality, Selflessnessand being Purpose bound
Monthly All Pro Dads' Day Breakfast when fathers, father figures and their sons and daughters connect
Once a month during school months, the Students Shout it Out program visits primary, junior and senior high schools in New Providence and the family islands.
Once a year, The Father & Kids Experience brings fathers, mothers and their kids together foran interactive, family-focused fun day!
Once a year, The Huddle (Pro Dad Workshops) provides an “out of the box” learning experience thatmakes learning interactive and practical.
Schedule Summary - Coming Soon – Schedule Summary of Projects and Programs July thru December 2008
Dates:Primarily duringschool months (September – November and January to May Start Time:Varies Duration:Varies (45 minutes to 1 ½ Hours) Location: School Campus Description:
Fast paced and very interactive, students get involved in their own learning as music, role playing, candid talk, games and prizes motivate and educate students as they express themselves, resolve conflict and build self esteem.
Program Features:
Students Sound Off! – Real Life & Role Playing
Games & Prizes
Bahamas All Pro Dad - Rising Star Award
5 Minutes of Motivation (5 minutes with an everyday hero)
Entertainment (student talent and other entertainers)
7 minute presentation on life-impacting, age appropriate topics
Dates:Primarily duringschool months (September – November and January to May Start Time:Varies Duration:Varies (45 minutes to 1 ½ Hours) Location: School Campus Description:
Twice a year, Fathers, their Kids and the rest of the family gather for hours of fun, excitement and family values. From tots to teens to adults, everyone celebrates the family at the Bahamas All Pro Dad Father & Kids Experience.
Program Features:
Father & Kids and Family-centered games & activities
Family Entertainment (Dads, Moms & kids perform)
Resources – books, DVDs, brochures etc
Bahamas All Pro Dad Teen Award
Bahamas All Pro Dad Mom Award
The National, Bahamas All Pro Dad Award
7 Minutes of Motivation – Fatherhood. Manhood & Family
The Huddle (Pro Dad Workshops)
Dates:Once a Quarter (Upcoming tentative dates: August & November) Start Time:Varies Duration:Varies (average length50 minutes) Location: Varies
Description: Each quarter, The Huddle (Pro Dad Workshop) provides an interactive, practical learning experience.
Team Leaders - Bahamas All Pro Dad – Father & Kids Initiative
Kirk Johnson - Captain/President, the My Heart Matters Group Dr. Myles Munroe - Coach and Advisor Charles Smith - Co Captain / (Technology) Geraldo Bullard - Team Leader (Co Chair) Chris Johnson - Team Leader (Training & Internal Comm) / Advisor Randolph Smith - Team Leader (Membership) Geno Kemp - Team Leader (Events) Jermaine Coakley - Team Leader (Audio/Video) Tyrone Johnson - Team Leader (Public Relations) / Advisor Ron Ingraham - Team Leader (Fundraising) / Advisor
COMING SOON: PRO DAD STORE
Purchase Bahamas All Pro Dad and My Heart Matters Apparel, Resources etc
COMING SOON: LINK UP - FACTS and FIGURES
Read or watch Articles, Research findings, Find Links and other must see information about Fatherhood, Family, Teens and other topical subjects
Media
Read press releases and new information from The My Heart Matters Group and All Pro Dad
COMING SOON:PICTURE GALLERY
Support Bahamas All Pro Dad – Father & Kids Initiative
We need your help to continue making a difference for our kids, families, fathers, young men and women and communities across The Bahamas.
Your contribution will help fund needed programs in communities across Cat Island, New Providence, Exuma, Grand Bahama, Abaco, Eleuthera, Inagua and other places in The Bahamas, the Caribbean and the region.
Mail your donation to:
The My Heart Matters Group 41 Stapledon Gardens P.O. Box N-4176 Nassau, The Bahamas
*Please make all checks payable to The My Heart Matters Group
Join the Team(click here)
Email your form to dad@myheartmatters.com or Mail The My Heart Matters Group
41 Stapledon Gardens
P.O. Box N-4176
Nassau, The Bahamas
Contact Us
We look forward to talking with you. Contact us at
1 (242) 502-3801 1 (242) 434-2958 (Mobile) 1 (954) 000-4563 (USA) Email: dad@myheartmatters.com Mail us at My Heart Matters/Bahamas All Pro Dad, P.O. Box N-4176, Nassau, The Bahamas