Mayor Winder

1. Mayor Winder talked about the challenge of balancing career and church assignments with the need to be involved in serving in your community and government. Describe how you will go about including community and government service in your life.

A. I will be sure to always vote and serve in different ways within the school system as my children are there. I have always been interested in volunteering in other ways in the community as well. I would love to help children that are in need and I plan on focusing on that as well.

2. In Mayor Winders research on the history of church leaders interactions with Presidents of the Untied States, one conclusion that has been apparent is the importance of good people serving in and around government. Identify ways that you can have that type of positive influence in both your community and nationally. Please include various ways in which you see yourself being able to lead.

Like I mentioned in the earlier question, I plan to help in the schools. I also plan to help vote in good people. I will look for and be open to other leadership opportunities that will not take too much time away from my family as well.

3. As you evaluate your experience this year in a leadership role, describe what motivated you to make the commitment you have made in your year of service with BYUSA.

I think what helped me to be committed is the desire to be a part of something good. I like to feel like I am doing more than just what I am required to do. I also was committed because I love the people interaction and development. I liked developing my leadership ability and helping others better theirs as well. It's addicting to me because of the way it makes me feel.

Dean Kau's Class

1. "When we serve others we are not motivated by selfishness, but by charity." Please describe an experience where you have had the opportunity to be motivated by charity in your leadership experience.

The first thing I can think of is serving at FOL. I was willing to do what ever it takes to make sure they have the best experience possible. Many times I would go back to their cabin to grab something they forgot so they could say and participate. I tried to be as selfless as possible.

2. Why is it important for you to serve and lead now?

I think it is mainly important because of the people we can influence now. And if we don't start now, I have heard life just gets more crazy, so we may never start. I also think service and leadership, to be done well, needs to become a lifestyle. If we want it to become a lifestyle, it takes time and we should start now!

3. How will you prepare yourself to be ready for those unexpected opportunities to lead and serve, like the college students who saved the truck driver who had fallen off of the causeway?

I think like I mentioned in the previous answer, just living my life in a way that is centered around service. If my life is focused on serving every time I see the chance, I won't pass up opportunities like that to serve those around me.