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HUGH O’BRIAN YOUTH LEADERSHIP

Dear Colleague,

You are invited to select an outstanding sophomore to attend this year’s HOBY Leadership Seminar and represent your high school and state. For more than five decades, HOBY has proven to be an educational, life-changing experience that provides leadership development skills with a strong focus on community service.

We have 70 sites awaiting your student’s registration and more than 4,000 volunteers across the country working diligently to ensure quality leadership programs for your student. This year, we would be honored to welcome your outstanding and deserving sophomore as a part of the HOBY community.

Last year approximately 9,000 of the brightest high school sophomores from across the United States participated in HOBY Leadership Seminars. Since 1958, the HOBY alumni have grown to more than 375,000. This vast and talented network will serve as an invaluable resource for your student for years to come.

If you register your student by November 30, 2012, acceptance into the HOBY Leadership Seminar is guaranteed. All registrations submitted after this date will be accepted on a space available basis. The registration fee is a small investment to make in a deserving student who wants to learn, lead and make a difference in his/her community.

To register your sophomore, please follow the instructions in this kit. You may also visit www.hoby.org or email [email protected] for any questions.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to select a student to attend the HOBY Leadership Seminar. Your effort ensures a new generation of leaders will be ready to take the helm for our future.

Javier La FianzaPresident and Chief Executive OfficerHugh O’Brian Youth Leadership(HOBY)

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What is Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership?• Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership, or HOBY, is the nation’s foremost youth leadership development organization.

• The HOBY mission is to inspire and develop our global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service and innovation.

• Every year over 9,000 deserving high school sophomores from across the country are chosen to participate in HOBY Leadership Seminars.

• More than 375,000 HOBY alumni serve as a testament to the success of HOBY seminars.

• HOBY programs continue to evolve and teach high school students social responsibility, how they can make a difference and what it means to be a global citizen.

• HOBY programs take place in North and South America, Asia, and Africa.

What HOBY can do for your student.At HOBY we believe the most promising resource communities can invest in is their youth. The HOBY Leadership Seminar focuses on providing outstanding high school students with an amazing opportunity to learn how to lead and make a difference. Once a student becomes a HOBY Ambassador they will benefit from a vast network of innovative thinkers, over 4,000 volunteers, as well as organizations, institutions and corporations that all work together to make the HOBY experience both life-changing and unforgettable.

Register your HOBY Ambassador today.Leaders are not simply born. They’re chosen, nurtured, and developed. You have the opportunity to register a deserving student in your high school to participate in this year’s HOBY Leadership Seminar. HOBY Ambassadors will have the distinction of representing their school and state. Your student will have an unforgettable experience and develop leadership skills which will serve him/her long into the future.

To learn more please visit us at www.hoby.org.

3 Easy Steps for Selecting Your HOBY Ambassador1. PROMOTE THE PROGRAMDisplay the enclosed poster in a prominent place. Encourage all teachers affiliated with the sophomore class to mention the program in their classes. Make an announcement to the student body. Encourage all 10th graders to learn more about HOBY by visiting www.hoby.org.

2. ENCOURAGE ALL 10TH GRADERS TO APPLYRefer all interested candidates to a specific school counselor. Have the counselor create a selection process. Some suggestions include face-to-face interviews about the student’s desire to represent the school, an essay contest about leadership (suggested topic: “In 100 words or less, please describe the most rewarding and challenging aspect of being a leader in your school and community”), or other creative ideas!

3. SELECT YOUR HOBY AMBASSADORLeadership ability surpasses race, ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status, so all sophomores should be considered in selecting your HOBY Ambassador. Also, while young leaders often have excellent academic records, selection shouldn’t be based exclusively on students with the best grades. Narrow your search to one or two students with demonstrated or potential leadership ability, exhibiting one or more of the following traits:

• Outstanding oral and/or written communication skills• Critical and/or creative thinking• Creative problem solving • Strong decision-making skills• Sensitivity to the needs or concerns of others

• Charismatic personality (others gravitate towards him or her)• Courage to speak out for one’s beliefs• Courage to challenge authority• Participation and/or interest in community service activities

3 Easy Steps for Registering Your HOBY Ambassador1. HAVE YOUR SELECTED AMBASSADOR(S) COMPLETE THE HOBY REGISTRATION WORKSHEETSelect a Primary Ambassador and Alternate Ambassador. Ensure the registration worksheet is complete with a valid email address for the Ambassador(s). Confirmation and information about the seminars will be sent through email, and students without valid email addresses will miss out.

2. VISIT HOBY.ORG TO REGISTER YOUR STUDENT ONLINESecure the confidentiality of the school ID and password as only school counselors should register a student online. Use the HOBY school ID and password to log into our secure online registration. Enter all the information in the completed worksheet in the online registration process. Once you have submitted all the information online, there is no need to fax a copy of the worksheet. No paper registrations (faxed, emailed or mailed) will be accepted.

3. MAKE A PAYMENTYou may pay online with a credit card, print an invoice to pay with a check, or indicate a Purchase Order number and print an associated invoice for payment. (Please note that your Ambassador is not officially accepted into the program until the registration fee is received.) To pay at a later time, save and logout, then simply log back in with the HOBY school ID and password and follow the instructions to make a payment.

Frequently Asked Questions

HOW MUCH IS THE REGISTRATION FEE AND HOW MANY STUDENTS CAN I REGISTER?

The registration fee to attend a HOBY Leadership Seminar is minimal. Please log in to the registration system at www.hoby.org with your school ID and password to view registration fees and the number of students you can register.

WHAT IS THE REFUND POLICY?No refunds will be issued, so we highly suggest selecting an alternate student.

WHEN DO I NEED TO REGISTER?As soon as possible since space is limited. The guaranteed acceptance date is November 30, 2012. Registrations filed online after November 30 will be accepted on a space available basis. The local HOBY volunteers will communicate their final acceptance date.

WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE THE HOBY SCHOOL ID AND PASSWORD TO REGISTER ONLINE?Please send an email to [email protected] with the subject line “School ID Request” containing the following information:

• High school name• Complete mailing address with city, state, and zip code• School contact name• School contact phone number

Your HOBY school ID and password will be sent to you via email. Please secure the confidentiality of the school ID and password as only school counselors should register a student online.

DO I HAVE TO PAY THE REGISTRATION FEE AT THE TIME I REGISTER MY STUDENT?No. You may choose to pay the registration fee at a later time. When ready to pay, simply log back in with your school ID and password and complete the payment process. Please note that a student is not officially accepted into the program until the registration fee is received.

WHY DO I NEED TO PROVIDE AN EMAIL ADDRESS FOR THE STUDENT AND PARENT?A valid email address for the student and parent is very important because pre-seminar materials and confirmation of acceptance will be sent through email. If your student does not have an email address, please ask him/her to provide a parent’s email address to ensure information about the seminar will be received.

HOW DO I SUBMIT PAYMENT?1. Credit Card: Pay online.2. Check or Money Order: Print out your invoice directly from the online registration system. Checks should be made out to “Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership” and sent with invoice to:

HOBY Registration Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership31255 Cedar Valley Drive, Suite 327Westlake Village, CA 91362

3. Purchase Orders: Please note that purchase orders are not a guarantee that your student is fully registered. Only the full registration fee paid with one of the prior methods are accepted to secure your student’s spot. Please do not mail purchase orders to our office unless a signature or another form of verification is needed by your office. Simply enter your purchase order number online and print the associated invoice.

WHO PAYS THE REGISTRATION FEE?Registration fees can be paid by the school, booster/activity clubs, PTO, community organizations, sponsors, or parents. Registration fees may be split between two or more entities to cover the full fee. Payments can also be made in installments.

WHEN AND WHERE IS THE HOBY SEMINAR?Seminars are scheduled between mid-March and mid-June 2013. As the dates and locations are determined, they will be posted on the calendar section of HOBY’s webstie at www.hoby.org, along with the local HOBY contact information.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER A STUDENT IS REGISTERED AND PAID?Upon receipt of payment your student will receive an email confirmation stating he/she has been officially accepted into the program. Six to four weeks prior to the start date of the local HOBY Seminar, your HOBY Ambassador will receive pre-seminar materials containing very detailed information and additional forms for completion. If materials are not received within this time frame, please visit the calendar section of HOBY’s website at www.hoby.org for the local HOBY contact information.

WHAT IF THE STUDENT I SELECTED CANNOT ATTEND?HOBY highly recommends selecting an alternate student and submitting his/her registration online in case the originally selected student is unable to attend. If your selected HOBY Ambassador is unable to attend, and an alternate student is already submitted online, simply log back in to the online system and follow the instructions to replace the primary student with the alternate. If an alternate student was not initially selected and submitted online, please log back in to the online registration system with your HOBY school ID and password, and then submit an alternate student and replace your primary HOBY Ambassador. Follow the instructions online.

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Parent Testimonials

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“My son came home full of information and energy. He loved being with people as bright as himself. He was amazed at how everyone was of different ethnicities and religions and could still share opinions and be heard and respected even in disagreement. He wants to go to college with kids just like these! He talked of signing up to return next June…. I hope he does. Thanks again for all your hours and hours of work. It certainly made a difference for him!”Parent of a 2006 HOBY alumnus from California.

“My daughter is a great student and a wonderful person. Yet, I am amazed at how the HOBY conference perked her up and helped her refocus her priorities. As a parent I had thought it would be a good experience for her, but I really had no idea of its impact. She said it was the best four days of her life. And that’s quite a statement because she has already experienced many great things. Of course she already wants to come back next year…as I’m sure many others do. We do everything we can to support her college preparation and I’m so glad we were able to send her to HOBY. I think it gave her exactly what she needed on so many different levels.”Parent of a 2005 HOBY Ambassador from Indiana.

Instructions for School Personnel to Register a Student:

1. DO NOT SEND THIS FORM TO HOBY. 2. Have your selected Ambassador/Primary Student and Alternate Student complete their sections of this form. 3. Visit www.hoby.org and click on the link to register a student online. 4. Enter the HOBY school ID and password, then enter all the information on this form online.

Payment instructions will be provided once the registration has been submitted. A confirmation message will be emailed once payment has been received by HOBY.

2013 HOBY REGISTRATION WORKSHEET

High School Information High School Name: School District:

Address: Website: School County:

Contact Person/Title: Principal Name:

Contact Name: Principal E-mail:

Contact Phone: ( ) Ext. School Phone: ( ) Fax: ( )

Local Newspaper: Newspaper Email/Website:

All registrations must be submitted online at www.hoby.org. Paper registrations will not be accepted. Please do not fax or mail this form to HOBY.

Primary Student Information (PRINT clearly or type)

Male/Female

Mailing Address:

City: State:

Zip Code: Home Phone: ( )

Cell Phone: ( ) I would like to opt out of receiving text messages from HOBY.

Email:

Date of Birth: / / Preferred Name:

T-shirt Size: S M L XL XXL XXXL

Ethnicity (for statistical purpose only): African American Asian Caucasian Latino Middle Eastern Pacific Islander Native American Other

I understand I must be able to attend the assigned seminar for the entire weekend, including overnight.

Please keep me off the list to receive outstanding offers from

HOBY approved scholarships, affiliates, partners, and companies.

Mother or Guardian’s Name:

Phone: (H) ( ) (W) ( )

Cell: ( ) Email:

Title/Employer:

Father or Guardian's Name:

Phone: (H) ( ) (W) ( )

Cell: ( ) Email:

Title/Employer:

For nametag

Last Middle First

Please provide to receive pre-seminar materials and confirmation of acceptance

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In the event the originally selected student is unable to attend Alternate Student Information

Male/Female

Mailing Address:

City: State:

Zip Code: Home Phone: ( )

Cell Phone: ( ) I would like to opt out of receiving text messages from HOBY.

Email:

Date of Birth: / / Preferred Name:

T-shirt Size: S M L XL XXL XXXL

Ethnicity (for statistical purpose only): African American Asian Caucasian Latino Middle Eastern Pacific Islander Native American Other

I understand I must be able to attend the assigned seminar for the entire weekend, including overnight.

Please keep me off the list to receive outstanding offers from

HOBY approved scholarships, affiliates, partners, and companies.

Mother or Guardian’s Name:

Phone: (H) ( ) (W) ( )

Cell: ( ) Email:

Title/Employer:

Father or Guardian's Name:

Phone: (H) ( ) (W) ( )

Cell: ( ) Email:

Title/Employer:

For nametag

Last Middle First

Please provide to receive pre-seminar materials and confirmation of acceptance

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