2017 Steuben Youth Leadership Summit Presented by the Steuben County Youth Bureau Saturday, November 18, 2017 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Campbell-Savona High School The Steuben Youth Leadership Summit provides youth with the opportunity to develop leadership skills, identify priority issues, and discuss these priorities with state and county government leaders.
Officials scheduled to attend include:
Be the Voice of Steuben County Youth About the Summit: The Steuben Youth Leadership Summit is an opportunity for emerging and potential youth leaders in Steuben County to enhance their leadership skills, and to have a direct line of communication with county and state government leaders. Through an interactive training seminar, discussions with other youth from across the county, and a conversation with elected leaders, participants will: Identify issues and priorities of today’s youth; Discuss their priorities with state and local officials; Better understand the impact they can have as school & community leaders; Develop strategies for becoming more effective leaders.
Thomas F. O’Mara New York State Senate
Philip A. Palmesano New York State Assembly
Eligibility & Participation: Participation in the Summit is open to students in grades 10 - 12 and recent graduates, and will be by invitation only. Youth interested in participating must submit an application by Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. Those selected to participate will receive an invitation by 11/13/17.
Chairman Joseph J. Hauryski Steuben Co. Legislature
Participants are selected from across Steuben County to represent various schools, programs, and community organizations. A limited number of youth are invited to participate. Additional Information: Lunch: Lunch will be provided.
Jack K. Wheeler Steuben County Manager
Appropriate Attire: Participants are expected to dress respectfully. Slacks/skirts and collared shirts/blouses are preferred. Please no jeans, shorts, flip flops, etc… Cost: There is no cost for attending the Summit, which is sponsored by the Steuben County Legislature and the NYS Office of Children & Family Services, Bureau of Youth Development. For more information, or a program application, contact the Steuben County Youth Bureau at (607) 664-2119, or at
[email protected], or visit www.steubencony.org.
2017 Steuben Youth Leadership Summit Presented by the Steuben County Youth Bureau Saturday, November 18, 2017 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Campbell-Savona High School, Campbell, NY
- Participant Application Name: (Last)______________________________(First)____________________________(MI)____________ Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________________ Phone: _____________________________
Email: ______________________________________________
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School: _______________________________
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Other organization(s) you would represent (if applicable): ___________________________________ Interest & Involvement: On a separate sheet of paper, please answer the following two questions, in a maximum of 100 words per question: 1. Why are you applying to participate in the Steuben Youth Leadership Summit? 2. Please describe your involvement in school and/or community organizations. School/Community References: Identify two individuals who are willing to serve as references for you in applying for the Summit. These two individuals should not be related to you, but should be aware of your involvement in a school or community club or organization. One reference from your school and one reference from the community are preferred, but two school references or two community references are acceptable. Ask each of your references to complete a box below.
Due to the applicant’s involvement in our school or organization, I consider the applicant to be a youth leader and recommend him/her for the Steuben Youth Leadership Summit. Name: _________________________________
Signature: ___________________________________
School/Organization: _____________________________ Title: ________________________________
Due to the applicant’s involvement in our school or organization, I consider the applicant to be a youth leader and recommend him/her for the Steuben Youth Leadership Summit. Name: _________________________________
Signature: ___________________________________
School/Organization: _____________________________ Title: ________________________________ Submitting Application: Completed applications must be received by Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. It is the responsibility of the youth applicant to ensure that the application has been submitted and received. Applications may be submitted through any of the following: Mail: Steuben County Youth Bureau, 3 E. Pulteney Square, Bath, NY 14810 Email:
[email protected] Fax: (607) 664-2282