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.