Leadership
Leadership Opportunities
What skills do leaders need?
Communication: As a leader, you need to be able to clearly and succinctly explain tasks. A large part of communication involves listening.
Motivation: Leaders need to inspire their team to go the extra mile.
Delegating: Leaders who try to take on too many tasks by themselves will struggle to get anything done.
Positivity: A positive attitude can go a long way!
Trustworthiness: People will only trust leaders they respect.
Creativity: As a leader, you need to be able to think outside of the box.
Responsibility: A leader is responsible for both the successes and failures of his or her team.
Commitment: It is important for leaders to follow through with what they agree to do.
Flexibility: Mishaps and last-minute changes always occur; leaders need to be flexible, accepting whatever changes come their way.
2017 Nebraska Leadership Seminar (Leadership Opportunity)
When: June 8-11, 2017
Where: Midland Lutheran in Fremont, NE
For who? 10 graders (2 students from KCHS are able to attend)
Sponsored by: Nebraska Wesleyan
What is it? Helps you learn about who you are, how you lead, why do you lead, and what will you contribute
Application Where? See Mrs. Kaskie
Cost? $150
Application Deadline: May 1, 2017
2017 Lions Youth Leadership Camp (Leadership Opportunity)
When: June 9-11, 2017
Where: Halsey State 4-H Camp in Halsey, NE
For who? current 6 and 7th graders can apply
Sponsored by: Lion Clubs
What is it? Learn communication, presentation, conflict management, and teamwork through activities such as a TRUST course, water sports, ziplining and more!
Application Where? http://www.md38.com/nlf-youth-activities.html
Cost? $75
Application Deadline: April 1, 2017
2017 Buffalo County Youth Advisory Board (Leadership Opportunity)
What? The Buffalo County Youth Advisory Board is a youth bases, youth lead, youth driven board that provides grant funds to youth organizations for the betterment of Buffalo County communities. To learn more, check out their website: www.bcyab.org
Some of the topics the board focuses on inlcude: bullying and violence prevention, drug/tobacoo/and alcohol abuse prevention, distracted driving prevention
For who? Current 7th through 11th graders are able to apply.
Application Where? www.bcyab.org
Application Deadline: April 1, 2017
Applications Where? Attached Below
DONE 2017 RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) (Leadership Opportunity)
When: July 16-21 2017
Where: Halsey State 4-H Camp in Halsey, NE
For who? Current Sophomores or Juniors who demonstrate leadership and want to build leadership skills
Sponsored by: Local Rotary Clubs
What is it: Go to www.GPRYLA.org to learn more
Application Where? www.GPRYLA.org (under Students tab and 2017 RYLA Application)
Cost? Paid for by local Rotary Clubs
Application Deadline: March 20, 2017 (submitted online, but there is a signature page that needs to be printed)
Interviews: To be announced
DONE 2017 Nebraska HOBY CLeW-Community Leadership Workshop (Leadership Opportunity)
When: Saturday March 25, 2017 from 9:15-3:30
Where: Grand Island Edith Abbott Memorial Library, 211 N. Washington Street (Room A), Grand Island, NE 68801
For who? Current Freshman who want to build leadership skills (KCHS can nominate up to 3 students to attend)
Sponsored by: HOBY
What is it: A leadership development program that will focus on leadership skill development and volunteerism. Students will participate in a service learning project.
Application Where? Attached Below
Cost? $0
Application Deadline: Turn into the Guidance Office by March 8, 2017. KCHS nominated students will be notified by March 10th.
Transportation: To be provided by the parent of the nominated student (s)
DONE 2017 Girls State (Leadership Opportunity)
When: June 4-10, 2017
Where: UNL
For who? Junior girls are eligible to apply
Sponsored by: American Legion Auxiliary
What is it: Go to www.ALAforVeterans.org to find out more (brochures in Mrs. Krenik's classroom)
Application Where? One page Attached Below. In addition to the application attached below, please include a DELEGATE/ALTERNATE APPLICATION FORM & CORNHUSKER GIRLS STATE PLEDGE (which can be picked up from Mrs. Kaskie).
Cost? covered by American Legion Auxiliary
Application Deadline: February 20 (Monday) turn into the Guidance Office by 8:30am
Interviews: Monday, February 20. Times to be announced.
DONE 2017 Boys State (Leadership Opportunity)
When: June 4-10, 2017
Where: UNL
For who? Junior boys are eligible to apply
Sponsored by: American Legion
What is it: Go to www.cornhuskerboysstate.org to find out more (brochures in Mrs. Krenik's classroom)
Application Where? Attached Below. Plus add a cover page with your picture to the application.
Cost? covered by American Legion
Application Deadline: February 20th (Monday) turn into the Guidance Office by 8:30am
Interviews: Late February/Early March