Rochester Area High School Students Can Apply for Youth Leadership Retreat
(Rochester Regional Chamber Press Release, April 2, 2015)
Rochester area high school students interested in developing their leadership skills and growing awareness of the activities and needs of the greater Rochester community have an opportunity to meet with a variety of regional leaders this June. The Rochester Regional Chamber is pleased to announce the 4th Rochester Youth Leadership Retreat which will take place Monday, June 29 and Tuesday, June 30, 2015.
Initially launched as a project from the Leadership Greater Rochester Class of 2010-11, the Rochester Youth Leadership Retreat strives to create an experience for youth that fosters leadership, community involvement and civic responsibility in the greater Rochester Community.
After the Retreat, students will continue with their community service throughout the school year, using the skills they have learned in the program. Two student participants will be selected to serve as the Junior Grand Marshals for the 64th Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade scheduled for Sunday, December 6th, 2015 and sponsored by Genisys Credit Union. Each Junior Grand Marshal will be awarded a $1,000.00 scholarship.
The vision of the Rochester Youth Leadership Retreat is to be recognized as a premiere community-centered youth leadership program which focuses on:
* Community awareness with a servant’s heart
* Leadership for today and tomorrow
* Proven measurable results
Applications are now available in the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce office located at 71 Walnut, Suite 110 Rochester, MI, 48307 – or on the website: www.rrc-mi.com.
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