Leadership HHS

WHAT IS LEADERSHIP HIGH SCHOOL ?

LEADERSHIP HIGH SCHOOL is a leadership/educational program designed for incoming  high school juniors to develop their leadership skills, and provide an opportunity to learn first hand about the importance of being involved in their community, how their community operates and an appreciation for what businesses, organizations and individuals, through volunteering contribute to Havre.

Leadership High School is a program of the Havre Area Chamber of Commerce and is endorsed by the Havre Public Schools. The Chamber's sponsorship and involvement in the program sends a message about our commitment to our  youth by providing them with a solid background in civics and increasing their knowledge about the many facets of life in Havre.  We have long believed that the best way to ensure a bright future for all of our citizens is to make an investment in our youth.  With help from our key sponsors and grant funds from PPL Montana, we have watched this program grow into the one of the most successful Youth Leadership Programs in the state.

Leadership High School offers opportunities to learn first hand about the importance of community involvement  and an appreciation for diversity within a community.  This program will help students  realize that “THEY ARE A PART OF A GREATER WHOLE” and gives them  an opportunity to learn about the issues and concerns facing their community and about how they can make a difference now and throughout their life.

Each year’s program starts with a retreat in October, followed by five monthly all day sessions including projects, community service and job shadowing.  The year concludes with a recognition lunch.  But, it doesn’t end here.  The students continue to be involved in school and the community.

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?                                        

During the leadership sessions, you’ll learn more about our community by hearing from current leaders. 

Learn about VOLUNTEERISM – the backbone of all communities

Hear about current issues and concerns facing your community

Learn how to work with peers and demonstrate community involvement

Meet current business leaders and explore business opportunities

Have fun traveling to different locations to see firsthand what the concerns and issues are

GOALS:

Ø      Identify, educate and motivate potential leaders.

Ø      Acquaint students with community needs and issues.

Ø      Give students an opportunity to meet and interact with current community leaders.

Ø      Provide students with the insight into the many elements that make up a community.

Ø      To better prepare our youth for future education, employment and to provide them with attitude, ethics and skills that are needed to participate in a healthy community.

LHS HAVRE

                   LEADERSHIP HIGH SCHOOL  2008

                                                            Investing in our Future Leaders!               

2008 - 2009 Program Schedule

• RETREAT   Mandatory

  • “Skill Building”
  • October 27 & 28, 2008
  • Chair:  Debbie Vandeberg, Executive Director, Havre Area Chamber of Commerce
  • This two day activity creates an opportunity for participants to become acquainted with one another; to introduce participants to the team building skills, leadership skills, communication skills, by facilitating activities that encourage group communications and interaction.

• CURRENT SOCIAL ISSUES

  • “Poverty, Crisis, and Cultural Sensitivity”
  • November 18, 2008
  • Co-chairs:   Kathy Palmer, Wells Fargo Bank, Kim Kenney, Bear Paw Credit Union, Denise Ladenburg, Independence Bank
  • Current social issues for teens are explored and discussed, including, drugs, drinking and driving...and their results; there are presentations and activities on how the community’s social services affect our community and the opportunity to gain knowledge of the many social issues facing our community.

• COMMUNITY SERVICE WORK DAY

  • “U2 Can Make a Difference”
  • December 16, 2008
  • Co-Chairs: Kay Nessland and Debbie Vandeberg
  • This day set aside to help at the community agencies that provide a heartfelt service: the  Food Bank, the Give-away House, the Soup Kitchen, the Salvation Army , along with the Care Center and the Senior Center; this day provides  an over view of the valuable contribution and work provided by these local agencies, as well as, gives a first hand experience volunteering; just another opportunity to learn more about the community.

• KEY TO YOUR CITY AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

  • “Justice, Order and Politics”
  • January 27, 2009
  • Co-chairs:  Brent Reber, Credit Bureau of Havre & Craig Tilleman, Tilleman Motors, Chuck Jensen, MSU-Northern
  • A day to learn more about Havre’s history; an opportunity to learn firsthand the economic drivers of the area and their affect on the community; they experience the how local government works, along with the court system – including participation in a mock trial, they see first-hand the jail process and its role in our society;  as well as, learn the role of politics at the local level.

• LIFE SKILLS

  • February 17, 2009
  • Co-chairs:  Sue Brurud, Bright Ideas Advertising, Jennifer Wells, MSU- Extension, and Kim Kenney, Bear Paw Credit Union.
  • A day to learn more about Havre’s history; an opportunity to learn firsthand the economic drivers of the area and their affect on the community; they experience the how local government works, along with the court system – including participation in a mock trial, they see first-hand the jail process and its role in our society;  as well as, learn the role of politics at the local level.

• JOB-SHADOWING/GRADUATION

  • March 24, 2009
  • Co-chairs:  Kay Nessland, HHS; Debbie Vandeberg, Chamber
  • On this day students job shadow in the morning; then honored at a graduation luncheon.  At this time local businesses and project volunteers are recognized for their valuable role in the program.
  • Leadership High School is a program of the Havre Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Havre Public Schools and Havre High School.