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2009 Youth Leadership Training Application


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1.    Student Name: ___________________________________________________________
                                    (First)                                (Middle)                            (Last)

2.    Mailing Address:  ____________________________________________________

3.  Email:  ________________________________@___________________________

4.  Phone Number: (____)____________   Alt. Phone Number: (____)______________

5.  Best method of contact (circle one):          Mail        Phone Call        Text            Email

6.  Gender: ______        Race: _______    Date of Birth: ___________    Shirt Size: _____

7.  High School Name: ___________________________          Current GPA:  ________

8.  2009-2010 School Year Classification:   Freshman       Sophomore      Junior        Senior

9. SPU Group Name: ___________________________________________________

10. Have you served as a group or regional SPU Officer?  If so, please explain.
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11.    Parent/Guardian Name(s): ____________________________________________

12.    Parent Phone: (____)_______________    E-mail:_____________@___________

13.    Parent Address: ____________________________________________________

14. Best method of contact (circle one):          Mail        Phone Call        Text            Email

14.    Please list two adults that would provide a character reference for you.  These could be community leaders, church members, or teachers/counselors.

Name                        Association                Phone Number                Alt. Phone Number

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Please list your top three (3) career goals:
1.    _______________________________________________
2.    _______________________________________________
3.    _______________________________________________


If we asked your best friend to describe you, what 3 adjectives would she/he use?
1.    ______________________________________________
2.    ______________________________________________
3.    ______________________________________________


List your significant SCHOOL achievements/awards/accomplishments of the past 2 years.  You may also include any club, organization, or sport you are involved in.

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List your significant NON-SCHOOL achievements/awards/honors of the past 2 years that demonstrate

your level of commitment to a task or program.

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Please write in your own words why you are interested in the Special Prevention Unit, specifically the Youth Leadership Training Retreat.  What do you feel you can offer your Special Prevention Unit group and community?  Feel free to use specific examples from your life experiences.

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As you are considered for selection for the SPU Youth Leadership Training Retreat, what is the ONE most

important thing that the selection team should remember about you?

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ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA


________ I have read and understand the SPU Youth Leadership Training    Retreat program description.

________ I understand if I am accepted into the program, I must be able to   attend the program the week of August 4-7, 2009.

________ I understand that I (or my parent) am/are responsible for providing transportation to the regional bus stop on August 4-7, 2009.

________ I will abide by the guidelines set forth by the Program Director and Chaperone.

 

Signed: __________________________________  Date: ____________
                    Student


PERMISSION STATEMENT

I hereby grant permission for my son/daughter to apply to this program.  I understand that if my son/daughter is accepted, we will be responsible for his/her transportation to and from the regional bus stops. I also give my permission for photos taken at the annual training to be used for future promotion.



Signed: __________________________________  Date: ____________
                    Parent/Guardian



The completed application must be received by July 15, 2009

Please remit the application to:

UAMS AHEC-SW
Tonya Domokos
300 East 6th Street
Texarkana, AR  71854
Or call 870-779-6048