Family and Youth Leadership Conference
Saturday January 8, 2011
Memorial Auditorium, Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave., Montclair, NJ 07043
Featured Speaker: Dr. Barry Black, Chaplain of the United States Senate
Expecting the Unexpected!
Leadership 101 Protecting My Potential, Part I
Why do some students fail and others succeed? In this interactive workshop youth will discover what experts call “the most important barometer” in determining future success. The presentation is based on best-practices in youth work. Presented by State of NJ Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission, repeat presenter and Drum Major Award Nominee, Paula Olivier will teach youth how to be resilient and take ownership of their future.
Leadership Workshops for registered youth only (Ages 12-24).
Click here to register.Leadership 102 Protecting My Potential, Part II
“A wiseperson learns from his mistakes. But, a wiserperson learns from someone else’s.”In this interactive workshop, youth will learn the short-term and long term effects of drug use from someone who deals with it every day. The presenter, Melissa Bullen, is a Registered Nurse who takes care of patients suffering from Chemical Dependency/Substance abuse. The presentation will bring home the reality that Drug Abuse is a definite dream-killer and encourage youth to remain Drug-Free.
Register now for this exciting event. Also join the $1,000 Scholarship Competition. Click here to download application.
Leadership 201 My Leadership Toolkit
In this final presentation, Chaplain Black shares leadership principles with youth. They will also have the privilege to participate in a special Q &A session with the Chaplain. He will share more of his personal experiences that will inspire teens to stay focused on their journey towards success.