Georgia HOBY Newsletter:
Seventieth Edition, June 30, 2016
Featured Alumna: Leanna Harbor '10
When I was
selected as my school’s HOBY ambassador, I had no idea what I was in for.
Within the first few hours of the seminar, it became clear that this was not
the average leadership program. I am definitely not the most outspoken person,
but that HOBY weekend helped me gain the confidence to try things outside of my
comfort zone, which was so helpful in the transition from a small high school
to a large university, and is still used as I now transition to medical school.
Six years later, I continue to be strengthened by the lessons learned,
friendships made, and opportunities presented through this program.
There are so many amazing aspects of
HOBY, but one of my personal favorites is how it allows you to continue to grow
as a leader years after you attend the seminar. I have been back as a volunteer
every year since my ambassador year, and each year provides new relationships
and challenges that further shape who I am as a leader. From being on Junior
Staff to now being a Facilitator and the Alumni Advisor, I have always had so
much support from the incredible members of this organization. It is amazing
how so many different people can become a family, but that is what HOBY is to
me. There is no doubt in my mind that without HOBY and the people within it, my
life would be much different than it is today, and I will always be grateful to
be a part of the HOBY family!
Shameless
plug, but if you are interested in becoming more involved in HOBY, please feel
free to e-mail me at gahobyalumniadvisor@gmail.com.
We are working on building our alumni community and would love to hear from
you!
HOBY Info:
Georgia HOBY Store
- The store is now live! Shop to help support our future seminars and enjoy all the new designs to represent HOBY year-round!
- Here is the site! Enjoy: https://hoby.formstack.com/forms/hoby_ga_store
Amazon Smile
- If you shop at Amazon, then switch to Amazon Smile (https://smile.amazon.com/ch/94-2861279). It is the exact same website, but 0.5% of purchases will be donated to a charity of your choice.
- Choose HOBY Georgia (Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership) as your charity!
Social Networking!!!
- Find us on Facebook: GA HOBY Alumni
- Follow us on Twitter: @GA_HOBY
- 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: http://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
No comments:
Post a Comment