The
South Shore - Marion County
Youth Leadership Development Program
This program is designed to identify and strengthen
leadership skills in youth and to build their self-confidence
as they learn to serve their schools and communities. It
was founded on the premise that the youth of today will
serve as the leaders of tomorrow. To ensure the future growth of Marion County,
youth must be prepared to assume leadership positions.
South
Shore - Marion County Youth Leadership Team
Mission Statement and Program Goals
Our mission is to motivate and train potential young leaders, to enable them
to take an active role in their community. This will result in strong leaders
who have hope for the future and the tools to influence a positive and progressive
community.
Our
program goals have been chosen to reflect
our mission as follows:
- To establish an emerging
pool of competent leaders for Marion County
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To establish and maintain
a long term relationship between the participant and committee
members
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To
develop and maintain an alumni association for graduated
participants
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To
involve participants in choosing, planning and implementing
a leadership team project to improve
Marion County
- To
inform and challenge participants as to the needs and
opportunities of Marion County
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To challenge young people
to take an active role in their communities
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