Leadership Henry - Youth Leadership Henry

YOUTH LEADERSHIP HENRY

Youth Leadership Henry, a countywide leadership program for high school sophomores, is designed to develop leadership potential and to acquaint participants with community needs, problems and resources through interaction with local leaders and decision makers. This program was designed to parallel the adult Leadership Henry program with the intention of developing and cultivating future leaders.

The program allows participants to interact with community leaders in examining a variety of issues that affect Henry County. Participants gain insight into the complex decision making process that is essential in addressing community issues and also learn about the cultural and economic opportunities and resources available within this area.

Eligibility

All sophomores from public and private schools in Henry County are eligible. Interested students should:

Demonstrate leadership in school and/or community activities
Express an interest in furthering their knowledge of Henry County
Commit to full participation in the program
Receive two recommendations and approval from their principal and parents to participate
Have at least a 78 numeric grade average

Selection Process

The Youth Leadership Henry Board of Directors is a group composed primarily of alumni of the adult Leadership Henry program. This group oversees the program and meets monthly to plan the Youth Leadership Henry program. The Selection Committee is a subcommittee of this board.

Using the program objectives and eligibility requirements as guidelines, the committee reviews all applications and presents its recommendations to the full board. The information provided on the applications is treated confidentially. All applicants are notified of the results of the selection process. To download an application, click here.

Fees

After acceptance in the Youth Leadership Henry program, participants will be required to pay a $50 one-time fee to help offset some of the expenses. If this fee presents a hardship sponsors are available for assistance. Other expenses may include parent/guest dinner at Graduation.

Monthly Schedule

Youth Leadership Henry requires a seven-month commitment from each of the participating students. A typical schedule is as follows:

Reception and Orientation for new members - October Monthly Meetings - November, January, February, March and April Graduation - May

Monthly programs start at 9:00 am and conclude around 2:30 pm unless notified otherwise. Lunch is provided for the monthly meetings.

Attendance at the five monthly programs is mandatory. Any student with more than one absence will not receive a certificate of completion in May. All participants may attend the graduation. Participants will be allowed to make-up one missed program by attending a Henry County Board of Commissioners Meeting or a Henry County Board of Education Meeting and preparing a one-page essay, typed and single-spaced. The essay must be presented to the Board no later than 2 weeks prior to Graduation.