YLI
Youth Leadership Institute
Sponsored By
WHY "YOUTH" LEADERSHIP?
To increase awareness of community needs, opportunities, problems,
and resources.
To gain a greater understanding of contemporary issues through
interaction and problem solving with peers, community leaders, and
decision makers from all segments of the community.
To further enhance communication skills, decision making
capabilities, and varying approaches to leadership.
To develop the concept of leadership based on active involvement
combined with integrity, as an integral part of community
responsibility.
To investigate career opportunities.
Youth Leadership Institute
Mission Statement
The Youth Leadership Institute (YLI) is a program designed
for high school juniors who have demonstrated a potential
for leadership. Its purpose is to prepare them for
constructive leadership, community involvement, and
responsible participation in the future of the
Decatur area.
Funding for this program is provided by AmerenIP, Team
Soy Capital, Continental Carbonic Products Inc., Decatur
Metropolitan Rotary Club, Richland Community College
Foundation and Richland Community College.
YLI
Basic Structure:
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Sponsors – Help offset program costs
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(11) Sessions – begins in August and ends in April
August/September - TEAMBUILDING
September - LEADERSHIP ORIENTATION
October – GOVERNMENT
November - ARTS AND MEDIA
December - SOCIAL SERVICES
January - RECREATION/BUSINESS DINNER
January - EDUCATION/DIVERSITY
February - BUSINESS
March - HEALTHCARE
March - GRADUATION WORKSHOP &
SERVICE DAY
April – GRADUATION
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(8) Session Hosts – Community leaders within their respective fields plan their session and
serve on the application selection committee
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Course component –
Course Title:
Leadership Development
L DEV 110.Y1
Course Credits: 3-0-3
ICCB: PCS 1.1 231001 08
Application
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
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Apply during spring of their high school sophomore year.
Be approved by high school principal.
Demonstrate leadership in school and/or community activities.
Have an interest in furthering their knowledge of the MetroDecatur area.
Have an interest in addressing the issues confronting their peers as
well as the overall community.
Commit to full participation in the program. Commitment includes
completion of all program assignments.
Be academically sound and maintain throughout the school
year. An average “B” or better is recommended because
students are excused from school for eight (8) days.
Have their own transportation to and from each session location.
Be prepared to pay a $100 tuition fee if accepted. Limited
scholarships are available.
Participants will receive three (3) Richland Community College
credits if minimum requirements are met.
Application
Form:
Name
School
Parent(s)
Street, City, Zip
E-mail
Dietary requirements
Birthdate
GPA
Class Rank
Phone
T-Shirt Size
Scholarship requested
School photo
Instructions:
• Typed (2 page max.)
• Answer (7) questions
• Selection is anonymous and GPA’s and class ranks are not
determining factors
Application
Form continued:
Questions:
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Please list your high school activities (include extra-curricular, volunteer work, hobbies, and school
activities) and any honors, awards or special recognition that you have received to date.
List any leadership programs in which you have participated. Please describe your involvement in
these programs.
Why do you wish to participate in the Youth Leadership Institute? What skills and experiences
would you bring to the Youth Leadership Institute?
What do you expect to gain from the Youth Leadership Institute?
How do you define the term “Leader,” and how do you meet this definition?
What are your future educational and professional goals?
Please list any additional information you would like us to know about you and your experiences.
Signatures:
• Students
• Parent/Guardian
• Principal
Application due date; office location and contact information
Program Preparation
Youth Leadership Institute
2010-2011
Session Schedule
Teambuilding Adventures
Rock Springs Center
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Recreation/Business Dinner
Bill Clevenger/Becky Newton Decatur Park District
January 4, 2011
Evening Event
Leadership Orientation
Laura Cornille-Cannady, Consultant
September 15, 2010
“B” Day
Education
Joe Havis – Millikin University
January 19, 2011
“A” Day
Government
Bill Tyus – City of Decatur
October 21, 2010
“A” Day
Business
Matt Bennett – JL Hubbard Insurance & Bands
February 9, 2011
“B” Day
Arts & Media
Tim Cain – Herald & Review
November 16, 2010
“B” Day
Health Care
Stacey Taylor – DMH
March 9, 2011
“A” Day
Social Services
Chad Clevenger – United Way
December 8, 2010
“B” Day
Graduation Workshop & Service Day
Laura Cornille-Cannady, Consultant
March 30, 2011
“B” Day
Graduation
Richland Community College - Shilling Center
April 6, 2011
Evening Event
Program Preparation
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Student Books – Contains12 sections
– Front page: contains sponsor logos and student/school name
– Return photo (inside pocket)
– Inside page contains YLI Mission Statement
1. Class roster - Name, address, phone number, e-mail, school attending
2. Student profiles - Scanned photo with listing of high school activities and
honors, awards and special recognitions
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3. Class Schedule
4. Course Syllabi with insert page containing “Dress code definitions
and quotes”
5. Leadership Orientation
6. Government
7. Arts and Media
8. Social Services
9. Recreation/Business Dinner
10. Education/Diversity
11. Business
12. Healthcare
(Each session section contains agenda, evaluation and note page)
T-Shirts ordered
YLI Sessions
Outdoor Teambuilding Adventure
• August
–Saturday morning
–8:00 a.m. to 12:00 (noon)
–Professional Development
company hired to provide this
service
YLI Sessions
Leadership Orientation (required)
Goals:
– Begin to understand and get to know
your Institute peers
– Consider what true “leadership” looks like
and is
– Understand the impact your “natural”
style brings to leadership
– Understand the critical role of effective
communication on your ability to lead
– Practice your communication and
leadership skills
YLI Sessions
Leadership Orientation Agenda
Laura Cornille-Cannady, Consultant
Richland Community College – One College Park, Decatur
Shilling Community Education Center/Salons I & II
Welcome and Overview
– Getting To Know Your YLI Peers
– Goals – Roles- Rules
• Activity and Today
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Leadership and You
– Defining “Leadership”
• What it Will Look Like
• What YOU Will Do
– Impact of our Values and Beliefs on our Leadership Effectiveness
• Real World Rules and Choices
– What You Bring To The Table as a Leader - Your Style
• Style Inventory
• Lessons Learned
– Your Communication Skills are Key
• Activity
• Lessons Learned
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Pulling It All Together
– A Leadership Obstacle Course
– Lessons Learned
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YLI Syllabus
– Homework
– Evaluation/Dismissal
REFLECTION & ASSIGNMENT DEADLINE:
October 21, 2010
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YLI Sessions
Government Agenda
Bill Tyus, Assistant City Manager
Decatur Civic Center - #1 Gary K. Anderson Plaza
3rd Floor City Council Chambers
8:00 a.m.
Welcome from City Manager, Staff & Mayor/Geographic Information
Systems Presentation and Scavenger Hunt/City building presentation
9:15 a.m.
Travel to Public Safety Site
9:30 a.m.
Public Safety Session Involving Police and Fire Departments
10:40 a.m.
Travel to Law Enforcement Center for Security Check
11:15 a.m.
Jail Tour/Court Sessions
12:30 p.m.
Travel to Jimmy John’s for Lunch
12:40 p.m.
Lunch
1:15 p.m.
Travel to Civic Center for Mock City Council Meeting
1:30 p.m.
Mock City Council Meeting
2:20 p.m.
Evaluations/Dismissal
REFLECTION & ASSIGNMENT DEADLINE:
November 16, 2010
YLI
Sessions
Arts and Media Agenda
8:00 a.m.
Tim Cain, Entertainment Editor
Herald & Review
601 E. William Str., Decatur
Herald & Review
9:15 a.m.
Travel to Neuhoff Media
9:30 a.m.
Neuhoff Media, 250 N. Water – Suite 100
10:00 a.m.
Travel to C3 (College and Career Center) Decatur Public Library
10:15 a.m.
College and Career Center, 130 N. Franklin
10:45 a.m.
Travel to Decatur Area Arts Council
11:00 p.m.
Madden Arts Center Tour, 125 N. Water
12:15 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 p.m.
Travel to WAND Television
1:15 p.m.
WAND TV, 904 South Side Dr.
2:15 p.m.
Return to Herald & Review
2:30 p.m.
Evaluations/Dismissal
REFLECTION & ASSIGNMENT DEADLINE:
December 8, 2010
YLI Sessions
Social Services Agenda
Chad Clevenger, Director of Community Impact
United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois - 202 E. Eldorado
Park in Parking Garage South of Eldorado
8:00 a.m.
Leave United Way by bus
8:00 a.m.
Travel to Macon Resources
8:15 a.m.
Macon Resources, 2121 Hubbard Ave.
9:15 a.m.
Travel to Decatur Day Care
9:30 a.m.
Decatur Day Care Center, 2075 East Lake Shore Drive
10:30 a.m.
Travel to Webster Cantrell
10:45 a.m.
Webster Cantrell Hall, 1942 East Cantrell
11:45 a.m.
Travel to McDonald’s, 1835 E. Eldorado
12:00 (noon)
Lunch
12:45 p.m.
Travel to Salvation Army
1:00 p.m.
Salvation Army, 229 West Main Street
2:00 p.m.
Evaluations
2:15 p.m.
Travel Back to United Way
REFLECTION & ASSIGNMENT DEADLINE:
January 4, 2011
YLI Sessions
Recreation/Business Dinner Agenda
Bill Clevenger, Director Decatur Park District
Becky Newton, Director of Recreation & Facilities
Amy Leman, 4-H Youth Development, U of I Extension
Scovill Banquet Facility
3909 W. Main, Decatur
5:30 pm
Recreation Overview
Bill Clevenger
5:45 pm
Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament
Becky Newton
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6:30 pm
Marketing
Scheduling
Tournament Event
Recap
Dinner with Etiquette Presentation
Amy Leman
REFLECTION & MIDTERM DEADLINE:
January 19, 2011
YLI Sessions
Education Agenda
Joe Havis, Director of Undergraduate Admission
Millikin University - 1184 W. Main Str., Decatur
Richards Treat University Center/Lower Level (LRTUC)
The College Search and Selection Process
8:30 a.m.
Welcome
Vice President Rich Dunsworth
Parquet Room
8:45 a.m.
Will I get in? – The Admission Process
Joe Havis
9:30 a.m.
What should I ask? – Making the most of a Campus Tour
Mollie Starke, Admission Counselor
Campus tour
9:45 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
How do I prepare? – Making the transition to college
Pam Folger, Director of the Career Center
Parquet Room
11:45 a.m.
Lunch
12:15 p.m.
How do I get involved? – Education outside of the Classroom
Student Panel, Campus Leaders
Shilling Hall 317
1:00 p.m.
Will I fit in? - Diversity on Campus
Latrina Denson, Director-Office of Multicultural Student Affairs
Parquet Room
2:00 p.m.
Wrap-up/closing
2:20 p.m.
Evaluations/Dismissal
REFLECTION & ASSIGNMENT DEADLINE:
February 9, 2011
YLI Sessions
Business Agenda
8:00 a.m.
Matt Bennett – J.L. Hubbard Insurance and Bonds
Richland Community College, Shilling Education Center
Depart Richland Community College
8:20 a.m.
Tour of Peerless Cleaners Plant & Processing Center
9:00 a.m.
Travel to Peerless Cleaners Training Center
9:15 a.m.
Business Leadership & Accountability
Brad Wike, President – Peerless Cleaners, Inc.
10:00 a.m.
Travel to Soy Capital Bank
10:15 a.m.
Building A Successful Organization
Gretchen Murphy, Senior Vice President – Soy Capital Bank & Trust
Dress For Success – Creating a Professional Appearance
George Streckfuss & Ryan Spurlock – Owners, The Brass Horn
11:00 a.m.
Travel to Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce
11:15 a.m.
Tour of Decatur Chamber.
12:00 p.m.
Lunch
12:45 p.m.
Travel to Prairie Fire Sprinkler, Inc.
1:00 p.m.
The Growth Of A New Business
Lee Peacock, President – Prairie Fire Sprinkler, Inc.
1:30 p.m.
Travel To Richland Community College
1:45 p.m.
Young Leadership in the Business Community
Matt Bennett – J.L. Hubbard Insurance and Bonds
2:15 p.m.
Final Thoughts & Evaluation of YLI Business Day
REFLECTION & ASSIGNMENT DEADLINE:
March 9, 2011
YLI Sessions
Health Care Agenda
Stacey Taylor, RN, Patient Educator
Decatur Memorial Hospital – 2300 N. Edward
Classrooms B&C
0800 – 0815
Welcome
0815 – 0845
DMH Administration
0845 – 0915
DMH Anatomy
0915 – 0930
Break
0930 – 1030
Walk In My Shoes (A patient’s perspective)
Tour/Activities Nursing Units
1035 – 1100
Customer Service
Julia Moore-Wolf, Director Customer Service
1100 – 1130
Lunch
1130 – 1145
Group’s discussion and perspective
Gail Fyke, Clinical Nurse Specialist
1145 – 1230
Changing Health Care Paradigms/Ethical Dilemma
Stacey Taylor RN Education
1230 – 1415
Observations / Demonstrations
Clinical Healthcare
Radiology
Surgery
1415 – 1430
Physical Therapy
Anesthesia
Questions/Answers/Recap
Evaluation/Dismissal
REFLECTION & ASSIGNMENT DEADLINE:
March 30, 2011
Heart Center/Cath Lab
Mega Code
YLI Sessions
Graduation Workshop/Service Day Agenda
Laura Cornille-Cannady, Consultant
Richland Community College – One College Park, Decatur
Shilling Community Education Center
Students develop their Community Perspective on:
Government
Education Arts and Media
Social Services
Business
Health Care
Students select organization and perform community
service in the afternoon.
REFLECTION & MIDTERM DEADLINE:
January 19, 2011
YLI Sessions
Graduation
Dessert Buffet and Student Presentations
Students and their families, school personnel, session hosts, and
organizations participating in YLI are invited to hear the Community
perspective developed by the students from their YLI experiences.
Students are also recognized in completing the program and provided with a
certificate of participation, group photo and DVD containing copies of all
community perspectives and slide show of all pictures taken throughout the
year.