1.28.2014

Georgia HOBY Newsletter:
Thirteenth Edition, January 28, 2014 

Featured Alumnus: Javier Johnson '04

In 2004, I was nominated to be the HOBY ambassador for my high school. The choice to attend the conference truly enriched my life. Since then, I have gone on to attend 14 HOBY Georgia seminars. I am currently a senior at Georgia State University (GSU), studying Sociology. When I graduate, I hope to move on to become a nursing home administrator. It may seem like an unusual career goal, but this decision is steeped in my time at HOBY. A few years ago, a long time volunteer, Gordon Stewart, gave me some great advice. Gordon, who had worked at the career center at the University of Georgia, suggested that I talk to my campus career center to better define my goals following graduation. After taking Gordon’s advice, I took a Myers-Briggs personality test and a strengths and interests assessment through the GSU career center. The two scores were combined, and my top choice was returned: nursing home administrator. After meeting with a career counselor to interrupt the results of the self-assessment, I embarked on an interesting journey. I was able to find multiple administrators who were willing to assist me. Now, that I’ve seen what the day-to-day life of a licensed nursing home administrator (LNHA) looks like, I can firmly enter the field knowing that I am making a informed decision, and how to achieve my long term career goals. Through the years, my contributions to HOBY have changed. I started on Junior Staff, became a Junior Facilitator, a Facilitator, and, now, I even serve on the corporate board as the Director of Finances. This evolution of responsibilities within the organization has shown me many aspects of HOBY through training and enrichment, but the experiences have made me a better leader. I started out with HOBY as a Peacock (shocking, I know), but I am becoming a better listener, a more effective communicator, and a more influential team player. If HOBY has taught me anything, it is that through team work, anything is possible. HOBY means so much to me and has brought many OUTSTANDING friendships, mentors, and colleagues into my life. I am eternally grateful for the opportunity to represent my high school in 2004 at HOBY Georgia.


HOBY Info:


Junior Staff Application!!!!!
  • It is out!!! Make sure it is postmarked before February 21st!
  • https://www.dropbox.com/s/kgotigub704m9o6/2014%20JS%20App.doc?n=30688121

Kroger Community Rewards Program
  • If you have a Kroger Plus Card, send some dollars to HOBY through this program!
  • Keep it up, all the funds ensure the best seminars possible!

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Hours
  • Keep logging them! Can you accomplish the 100 Hour Challenge? Georgia HOBY knows that you can. Here is the place to do so: https://reg.hoby.org/HOBYL4S/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fHOBYL4S%2fdefault.aspx
  • Need ideas for Volunteering projects? Email lutzofun@gmail.com, check the HOBY website: hoby.org, and/or research into what your community needs!
  •  How is far has your Chain Reaction of Kindness reached?

This Blog
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  • Be on the lookout for the next Newsletter or My Favorite HOBY Experience Post

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