Meet Local Author John W. Kennedy at County College of Morris
Author of “12 Simple Words” to Sign Books
Randolph, NJ: County College of Morris (CCM) is pleased to host a book signing event with local author John W. Kennedy. The CCM community, including faculty, staff, students, and the public, is invited to meet Kennedy, author of the soon-to-be-released insightful book titled “12 Simple Words,” on Wednesday, October 30.
The event will be held on the CCM campus in the Sherman H. Masten Learning Resource Center (LRC) Café, located on the second floor. Kennedy will be signing books from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and holding conversations with attendees about his inspiring new book and how its message can be applied in life.
The book takes an engaged look into the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Scout Law and how it can be used as a foundation to create a positive life. The Scout Law is a set of 12 principles that Scouts strive to live by every day. While the 12 words were selected to provide structure and direction to young boys, Kennedy believes they can be applied to all of us, regardless of age.
“This book offers my vision of the powerful personal resource these 12 words hold, and it also incorporates the input of over 50 successful people from different walks of life, including Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, adult leaders, and more,” said Kennedy. “I’m thrilled that this book has finally been compiled. I’m excited to visit CCM to sign copies of my work and to speak with others about the deep meaning of the book.”
Kennedy is a lifelong resident of Madison, NJ. Before retiring, he was the Chief Executive Officer of the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP), a private, not-for-profit organization that improves the profitability and competitiveness of New Jersey manufacturers. He is also the founder of Team Eagle Foundation (TEF), where he created a program called Leadership Excellence – Direct Results (LEDR) that provides strategic mentoring to older youth and young adults.
100% of the funds from book sales go directly to TEF, supporting scholarships and educational grants. This year’s awards, with an expectation of $50,000, are made in the name of Bob Beaman, TEF Co-Founder who passed from cancer in 2015.
One of Kennedy’s greatest sources of fun and character-building growing up was being a part of Boy Scout Troop 7 at his local church in Madison. The Scout Law captured his attention as it provided him with an extended foundation for his responsibilities as an individual and to his community. The 12 words Kennedy learned as a boy have held deep meaning throughout his life.
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October 22, 2024