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June 24, 2016
ADVISORS SERVE AT HOBY CONFERENCE
Hot Springs, Arkansas – National Park College (NPC) advisors attended the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership conference last weekend at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, Arkansas. Advisors Chelsea Lairamore, Nathan Looper, Josh Ramirez, a nd Stephanie Rizzo helped facilitate the event as part of the south Arkansas region.
The HOBY curriculum emphasizes personal, group, and societal leadership. Dean of Enrollment,
Jason Hudnell presented a session on group leadership at the conference. Students
participated in discussion and activities related to leadership, service, and making
a difference intended to introduce them to the idea of leadership for social change.
The event included personality assessments, hands-on group projects, a global community
perspectives exercise, and ended with Leadership in Action projects. HOBY participants
dedicated over 150 hours of service to local libraries and the Boys and Girls Club
in Magnolia, Arkansas.
In addition to HOBY's State Leadership Seminars for high school sophomores, a local Community Leadership Workshop has been held annually at NPC since 2010. The one-day leadership experience introduces high school freshmen to the idea that leaders serve other people and attract followers by the strength of their ideas. Since its inception in 2007, the Greater Hot Springs Area Community Leadership Workshop has empowered local students to complete almost 4,000 hours of volunteer service.
"The partnership between National Park College and Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership has allowed us to impact the lives of over 200 young people right here in Hot Springs,” said Rizzo. She added, “HOBY produces leaders who are ready to find solutions to community problems and take the initiative to put their ideas into action."
About HOBY
Founded in 1958, HOBY’s mission is to inspire and develop our global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service and innovation. HOBY programs are conducted annually throughout the United States, serving local and international high school students. HOBY programs provide students selected by their schools to participate in unique leadership training, service-learning and motivation-building experiences. Over 4,000 committed HOBY volunteers plan and execute the programs each year, serving both at the local HOBY affiliate level and on HOBY’s Board of Trustees. Due to the selfless efforts of volunteers and the contributions of generous donors, nearly 10,000 students participate in HOBY programs annually.
