Teen Leadership Workshops

Michael Fratacci Sr. is an accomplished electrical contractor and construction manager who served as the president of Ramco Electrical Contracting for nearly two decades. Outside of his professional work, Michael Fratacci supports charitable organizations such as the Ashley Lauren Foundation and the Torch Foundation.

Since its founding in 2002, the Torch Foundation has helped teens become more empowered, responsible, and confident. The organization is a 501(c)3 nonprofit entity and operates through a combination of trainers, volunteers, and coaches who provide transformational leadership workshops to teens between the ages of 13 and 17.

Torch Foundation workshops last 2 days and consist of guided projects, activities, and lessons that cover topics ranging from goal-setting and grades to empathy and communication skills. In addition to discovering their true potential, workshop attendees learn to identify obstacles that can limit their growth while discovering skills to overcome them. Each attendee also receives a $300 scholarship to cover the costs associated with the workshop.

For additional information on transformational leadership workshops at the Torch Foundation, which are typically held in Southern California and Massachusetts, visit www.thetorchfoundation.org. 

Teenagers with the Torch Foundation

A trade professional with more than 30 years of experience in the New York electrical industry, Michael Fratacci most recently served as president of Ramco Electrical Contracting Corp. Outside his professional responsibilities, Michael Fratacci Sr. supports charitable organizations including the Torch Foundation.

For nearly 20 years, the Torch Foundation has been offering workshops to help teenagers develop valuable social-emotional intelligence and leadership skills. Hosting free two-day workshops for youth from 13 to 17, the Torch Foundation teaches young people to tap into their potential and overcome obstacles to success. After completing the two-day workshop, participants receive one month of coaching by phone to help them stay on track. Any graduate or current student in leadership-level training can apply as a staff member for a workshop, and alumni from the program are invited to return and serve as peer mentors, assisting trainers and coaching in workshop activities.

Because they are currently being offered virtually, Torch Foundation workshops can be organized through schools, churches, or youth centers across the country. For more information, visit www.thetorchfoundation.org. 

Supporting Teens through the Torch Foundation Workshops

Ramco Electrical Contracting Corp president Michael Fratacci Sr. has worked in the electrical industry for more than three decades. His New York-based company is involved in project-based manpower management. Beyond his professional role, Michael Fratacci supports non-profit organizations such as the Torch Foundation, which guides teenagers toward becoming empowered, responsible and confident individuals.

One of the Torch Foundation’s recurring initiatives is a two-day leadership workshop for participants between the ages of 13 and 17 years. These workshops consist of guided activities and exercises designed to be interactive and personalized to the participant groups. They aim to help teens identify and overcome limiting beliefs and other obstacles that may prevent them from recognizing and using the full extent of their capabilities. The activities also explore social dynamics that teenagers interact with, such as family relationships, friendships and conflict resolution.

The Torch Foundation conducts their teen leadership sessions primarily in Southern California and Massachusetts. While the normal cost per participant is valued at $300, the foundation offers scholarships so that students may attend free of charge. To achieve this, they rely on donors, schools, youth centers, and other sponsors to be able to support and conduct the workshops.

 

Becoming a Better Bowler

Michael Fratacci Sr. is the founder and president of Ramco Electrical Contracting Corporation. Some of his company’s major projects include electrical installation for the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, the Barclay Center in Brooklyn, and Lenox Hill Hospital. In his free time, Michael Fratacci Sr. takes an interest in several sports, from baseball to hockey to bowling.

Bowling is one of the most popular and recognizable games in the world. With the simple premise of rolling a ball down a 60-foot lane to knock over bottle-shaped targets known as tenpins, the game is nevertheless one that demands practice and precision.

An important technique for bowlers to hone is how to hold and release the ball. A good grip on the ball would involve distributing pressure across the fingers instead of the thumb, and to maintain that pressure when aiming and swinging. When letting go, releasing the thumb before the fingers gives the ball better momentum and rotation.

Becoming a better bowler also means developing one’s approach to the lane. The basic bowling approach takes four steps, or strides, with the backswing on the third step and the ball release on the fourth step. Streamlining this comes with practice, to build up the muscle memory that improves these four steps into one smooth motion.

Bowlers should also be familiar with the guiding arrows at the beginning of their bowling lane. The accuracy of the throw depends on matching the right arrow to the style of throw; for instance, the center arrow should be used for balls that roll perfectly straight. As with one’s approach, trial and error will lead to a better game.

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Rousing Comeback by the Devil Rays in Series Play vs. the Dodgers

Michael Fratacci Sr. is an established Manalapan, New Jersey, entrepreneur who served as president of Ramco Electrical Contracting Corp. An avid sports fan, Michael Fratacci Sr. follows leagues that range from the NBA to Major League Baseball. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, baseball has managed to thrive during a shortened 2020 season, with two worthy teams--the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Tampa Ray Devil Rays--facing off in the Fall Classic.

After three hard-fought games, with the Dodgers having taken a 2-1 lead, Game 4 of the World Series featured a memorable comeback: Trailing 7-6 in the bottom of the ninth inning, and on their last out, the Rays’ Brett Phillips came up to the plate against ace Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen.

A utility player with a career .202 average, Phillips is most often used as a defensive replacement or pinch-runner. His hit into center field in the clutch was enough to bring Kevin Kiermaier home on its own and tie the game. However, Chris Taylor misfielded the ball, and the speedy Phillips took advantage of that fumble to head to third base and attempt home plate himself.

At this point, Phillips slipped and fell halfway down the third base line, and it seemed inevitable that the ball would find its way to catcher Will Smith for an easy out. But at that critical moment, another mistake was made: Smith failed to catch the ball and Phillips slid head-first into home for a game-winning run. This miraculous play made for a truly unique finish to a baseball season that was anything but normal.