Junior Leadership Saginaw

Class of 2010

Application and Important Information

Application Deadline is October 9, 2009

Endorsed by Leadership Saginaw County Alumni and the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce

Leadership Saginaw Alumni invite you and your school district to participate in the 7th Annual Jr. Leadership Saginaw Program. The mission of Jr. Leadership Saginaw is to EXPOSE participants to various aspects of Saginaw County - its history, government, diversity and culture; to encourage students to SHARE their unique perspectives on life in the Saginaw Valley, and most importantly, to inspire graduates to CONTRIBUTE to the betterment of their communities.

You can become a part of this program by completing this application, and committing to the following six sessions of leadership development:

Orientation Day
History/Students Helping People Day
Arts & Culture/Education Day
Diversity Day
Law and Government Day
Graduation

Jr. Leadership Saginaw is looking for students who demonstrate the willingness to…

Become future leaders…
Be actively involved in community service…
Be open to diversity within Saginaw County…
Make a difference in others' lives…

Please Note: Your acceptance is contingent on your school's approval and full payment prior to first class.

Questions?

Please contact:
Jan Hoffman
(989) 790-6756
Janhoffman700@hotmail.com

Charleen Boland
(989) 781-5623
ckboland@charter.net

Judy Wolgast
(989) 751-9550
jwolgast@insideout-marketing.net

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Thoughts and Views: (Your "homework") Please write a few sentences on each of the following topics. Your submission must be attached below in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat format. Please do not include your name in attached document. Failure to follow the above instructions will result in the deletion of your application. What does being a leader mean to you? How could your participation in Jr. Leadership Saginaw benefit YOU and your school? What are two challenges facing teenagers today? What are some of your ideas to address them? Who do you look up to as a leader, and why? This may be anyone within your community or beyond, past or present; there are no limitations. Attach File Here* Jr. Leadership Saginaw will select up to twenty-six 8th and 10th grade students from throughout Saginaw County to participate in the program. If you are selected to participate, your school will receive a confirmation letter and a request for payment of the $100 enrollment fee. Jr. Leadership Saginaw seeks a diverse group of students, including students with the potential to be leaders. Students must have the full support of their school and parents. Attendance is mandatory for all six sessions. I understand the mission of the Jr. Leadership Program. If selected, I will commit myself to keeping my grades up in school, becoming a leader of tomorrow and attending all six sessions of the Jr. Leadership Saginaw Program.