10.30.2015

Georgia HOBY Newsletter:
Forty-Forth Edition, October 30, 2015

Featured Alumna: Hallie Murray '09

Every HOBY Alumnus has their own rehearsed answer to the question “What is HOBY?”  I am entering my 7th year of answering that question, and my answer is something to the tune of, “HOBY is an experience where the most important friendships of your life are developed.” My favorite part of HOBY is setting the stage and providing the environment for the ambassadors to connect with each other and watch them form relationships with each other that will last them well into their adult lives. I fully believe that these connections are made during this three day weekend, but they are more and more reaffirmed every time you come back to volunteer with HOBY. When I was sitting in my chair at closing ceremonies at HOBY 2009, I had no clue what this organization would bring into my life. However, I did know that I had to do whatever it took to come back to this place and these people. I have returned to HOBY every summer since my ambassador year, and I have been a member of Junior Staff, a Junior Facilitator, a Facilitator (HOBY South Carolina), Director of Facilitators, Vice-Leadership Seminar Chair, and for the 2016 and 2017 seminars I will be the Leadership Seminar Chair. During the summer of 2009, HOBY consumed only three days of my life. Now there isn’t a day in the calendar that I don’t talk about, laugh about, or plan for HOBY, and I find so much joy in that.

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    10.14.2015

    Georgia HOBY Newsletter:
    Forty-Third Edition, October 14, 2015

    Featured Alumnus: Garrett Childers '11

    HOBY has been a beacon of hope, security and strength for me. I was privileged to go to HOBY back in 2011. I arrived late, I walked into the main building and everyone standing there stared at me then burst into enthusiastic cheering. My dad leaned over and said, "Buckle up Garrett." I was stunned and perplexed, but I fell in love with it. After the Georgia HOBY Seminar, I went onto WLC and became friends with people all over the world. I went into HOBY, insecure, fearful and distant. I left knowing I had a purpose and motivation; I can be the change people need in the world. Before HOBY, I would go through my day, walk in the hallway with my head down and just go through the motions. After HOBY, I held my head high, I would say hey to everyone I passed. Going through high school is a scary tough thing but with HOBY as my safety net, knowing I had friends anytime I could call on anytime for anything. I made friendships that last a lifetime. While there I made a friendship that has become one of my best friends, a speaker, Dave Gamache. He spoke with so much fire and enthusiasm and genuine love, I thought, I want to be like that. Sure enough years later, I am working with him sharing my story along with his. HOBY has opened so many doors, has transformed my heart and mind to be loving, humble and generous in whatever I do. That is why I love HOBY.

    HOBY Info:

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      • If your shop at Amazon, the switch to Amazon Smile (https://smile.amazon.com). It is the exact same website, but 0.5% of purchases will be donated to a charity of your choice.
      • Choose Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership as your charity!
      Social Networking!!!
      • Find us on Facebook: GA HOBY Alumni
      • Follow us on Twitter: @HOBY_GEORGIA  
      • Follow us on Instagram: HOBY_GEORGIA
      • Follow us on Vine: Georgia HOBY
      • Follow us on SnapChat: hobygeorgia
      • Check our the website: www.gahoby.org
      • Check out our YouTube channel: HOBY Georgia
      • Check out http://hobycheers.wikidot.com/list-of-hoby-cheers for awesome cheers
      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%2f
      • Need ideas for Volunteering projects? Email gahobyalumniadvisor@gmail.com, check the HOBY website: hoby.org, and/or research into what your community needs!
      • How far has your Chain Reaction of Kindness reached?
      This Blog
      • If you would like post a "My Favorite HOBY Experience" in the future on this blog, then email gahobyfundraising@gmail.com also with your response!
      • Be on the lookout for the next Newsletter or My Favorite HOBY Experience Post

      10.10.2015

      Georgia HOBY Newsletter:
      Forty-Second Edition, October 10, 2015

      Featured Alumna: Allie Petersen '10

                 In 2010, Georgia HOBY began transforming my life and it still continues to do so today. One of the most important things that I learned as an ambassador was that every single person is overflowing with ideas, and that the best leaders take the time to let everyone voice their opinions. I learned that being in charge does not mean you make all of the decisions on your own, but you facilitate a group in making the best decision for everyone affected. Since my ambassador year, I have attended HOBY on staff every year since and it truly does change lives. Not only as an ambassador, but also in every other role I have played at HOBY – Jr. Staff, Jr. Facilitator, and Facilitator. HOBY continues to ‘light my inner fire’ which pushes me to serve my community by volunteering, being a leader, and following my passions. This has all helped to lead me to my passion for youth development through sports. I will soon be graduating from Gardner-Webb University with a B.S. in Sport Management. I am so thankful to be part of an organization that continues to give back so much to me as well as so many others!


      HOBY Info:

      Amazon Smile
        • If your shop at Amazon, the switch to Amazon Smile (https://smile.amazon.com). It is the exact same website, but 0.5% of purchases will be donated to a charity of your choice.
        • Choose Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership as your charity!
        Social Networking!!!
        • Find us on Facebook: GA HOBY Alumni
        • Follow us on Twitter: @HOBY_GEORGIA  
        • Follow us on Instagram: HOBY_GEORGIA
        • Follow us on Vine: Georgia HOBY
        • Follow us on SnapChat: hobygeorgia
        • Check our the website: www.gahoby.org
        • Check out our YouTube channel: HOBY Georgia
        • Check out http://hobycheers.wikidot.com/list-of-hoby-cheers for awesome cheers
        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%2f
        • Need ideas for Volunteering projects? Email gahobyalumniadvisor@gmail.com, check the HOBY website: hoby.org, and/or research into what your community needs!
        • How far has your Chain Reaction of Kindness reached?
        This Blog
        • If you would like post a "My Favorite HOBY Experience" in the future on this blog, then email gahobyfundraising@gmail.com also with your response!
        • Be on the lookout for the next Newsletter or My Favorite HOBY Experience Post