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HOBY Arkansas 2015 Junior Staff Application Package
Dear HOBY Alumnus,
Now that you have gotten a taste for the HOBY life, you must be wondering, "How do I become
a Junior Staff member?" I am so glad that HOBY has had such a positive impact on you that you want to
be a part of it again. You have already proven that you are a leader, and now I hope you are ready to pass
some of that HOBY experience onto the next group of ambassadors.
For you to be selected as a junior staff member, you must first fill out this application. Be as thorough as
you would like with the short essay questions. You might be able to answer the questions in fifty words or
it might take fifty paragraphs. Do not feel obligated to write a long essay if you do not have that much to
say.
In addition to the essays, we ask you to log your community service. As we explain in
Leadership for Service, we want the leaders of HOBY to be ones that give back to the community. You
must complete 100 hours prior to the seminar weekend to be selected for Junior Staff.
The deadline for submitting the application is Feb. 1st
The leadership seminar costs about $40,000 to hold each year. All of the money raised for the seminar
comes from charitable contributions. The Junior Staff is required to raise a $150 fee to cover their room
and food. You will also be encouraged to raise an additional $100 in form of cash or gift cards to
support the general seminar.
I have included the expectations of Junior Staff members. Please review these expectations and ensure
that you can fulfill them. Also, since the Junior Staff will be leading a phase of the seminar, it is
imperative that we have Junior Staff training before the seminar. The exact date will be in the acceptance
packet.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or comments! I am looking forward to a great
seminar!
Ethan Passmore
NWA Alumni Advisor
HOBY Arkansas 2015 Junior Staff Application
All
Junior Staff applicants must apply to be a seminar volunteer, and applicants wh
o do not complete this step will not be considered for a volunteer position. https
://reg.hoby.org/HOBYVolunteerApplication/.
Junior Staff Selection Executive Summary
• Must commit to the ENTIRE weekend of April 16-19 (Seminar will begin on the 17 th)
• Submit application materials TO Ethan by Feb. 1
• Application Materials Required:
1. Personal Information Form
2. Short Essays
3. Current picture of you (not to be returned).
4. Log at least 100 hours of Community Service
Understand that if you are selected, you will be required to pay a $150 seminar fee to help
cover expenses for the weekend.
Attend the Junior Staff Training Session on March 7th
Junior Staff Job Description
“Junior Staff” encompasses the entire team of alumni at the seminar. Junior staff may be Alumni Leads,
Operations Team, or Cheer/Support Leads. “Alumni Leads” refers to the subset of Junior Staff who work
directly with Team Leads and groups of HOBY Ambassadors. “Operations Team” refers to the subset of Junior
Staff who is responsible for assisting with the infrastructure of the seminar. “Cheer/Support Leads” will be
instrumental in implementing and initiating cheers for Ambassadors, introduction and “thank you’s” of speakers,
and other miscellaneous assignments involving program coordination.
A more detailed assessment of Junior Staff assignments (teams or leads) will be provided upon arrival of
applications and selection of Junior Staff members.
Expectations of Junior Staff:
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All Junior Staff must serve as “model leaders” throughout the weekend. We HOBY
Alumni exemplify leadership, and we should demonstrate leadership through our actions.
No off--‐color comments or foul language tolerated. (Leading by example…)
Public Display of Affection (PDA) is out of bounds for the weekend. (No flirting with the
Ambassadors, PDA with other junior staff members, etc…)
Junior Staff must work to help Ambassadors have a sensational seminar. We alumni are not here
to “relive” or “recreate” OUR HOBY experience. The Ambassadors are #1.
The Junior Staff will be leading a phase of the seminar. We alumni will be expected to work
together to execute the activities we are assigned.
Participate in team--‐building exercises, ice--‐breakers, and cheers
Communicate! Communicate! Communicate!
Be Fast, Friendly, Focused, Flexible and FUN!
HOBY Arkansas 2015 Junior Staff Application
Junior Counselor Application 2015
Please or type legibly
Mr.
Ms.
(Last name)
(First name)
Address:
_________________________________
City:
State:
Zip code:
Cell Phone #
Home Phone #______________________________
What is the best way to contact you?
__ Email
__ Text __ Phone
__ Facebook
Note: I will call the cell phone number first, unless noted otherwise
E--‐mail address___________________________________________________________________ _
Current School
__________
HOBY Site and Year_____________________________________________
Birthday Current Age
Special Diet Requirements
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
Items to order for the seminar:
Preferred Name for name tag:
T--‐shirt size _____________________________
The above information is not used to determine acceptance. Gathering certain information is necessary
at the time of application to help with the planning process. Plans must be made to accommodate
specific needs at the seminar.
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In case of emergency contact
Parent or guardian name(s)
Daytime Telephone: (___) _________________ Cell Phone: (___) ___________________
ARRIVAL INFORMATION:
If arriving by car:
I will be driven by: Name: ______________________ Relationship: ________________
Telephone number: (___) __________________
(Home)
I will be driving myself:
yes*
(
)
(Cell)
no
If Yes: Make: _____________ Model: ______________ License plate number: _____________
*Please note that keys will be collected at registration for the duration of the seminar
DEPARTURE INFORMATION
If departing by car and not driving self or not departing with the above named person bringing you,
who will pick you up after the HOBY Seminar?
Name ______________________________
Relationship_________________________
Telephone number: (___) __________________
(home)
(___) ____________________
(cell)
Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian
HOBY Arkansas 2015 Junior Staff Application
Short Essay Questions:
Please write essays on the following topics. The length of the essay is not important. The essays will be
judged on content. Please attach additional sheets if needed.
1.
Why do you want to participate in HOBY 2015?
2.
What team or lead would you feel most suited to be assigned to during the seminar? If selected, how
would help this team excel during the seminar?
3.
List three attributes you would bring to the Junior Staff. Elaborate on each attribute. List one attribute that
you think you could improve by being a part of the Junior Staff.
4.
Please describe a time when you had to lead a group. What did you do to make sure the group was
successful?
5.
Inform us of one particular community service event that you enjoyed the most and why you
enjoyed it.
List your extracurricular activities, for example, part time work, sports, and hobbies. Include any leadership
roles you may have. (Please answer in list or bullet format).
What has the combination of your academic, service and extracurricular activities taught you about leadership?
(Short answer)
For New J--‐Staff Applicants Only: What did you like most about your J--‐Staff from 2014? What would you do
differently?
For Returning J--‐Staff only: If you were to come back to AR in 2015, what would you improve upon from last
year? What would you do differently?
Essay 2 Critical Thinking
If you were to describe yourself by a single quotation, what would the quote be? Explain and elaborate on
your selection. Be creative and most importantly, think critically. (Include on separate piece of paper).
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I, [
], having read and understood the application and its contents, affirm that I agree to
the expectations of being a Junior Staff member.
If I am selected for the 2015 Arkansas HOBY Junior Staff, I will be available to attend the entirety of the
seminar.
I commit to raising $150 in donations to HOBY AR to support my staff fees due by the seminar. I
am aware that donations to HOBY AR are non--‐refundable.
I commit to completing 100 hours of volunteer service and logging this service on the HOBY website
at www.hoby.org.
I understand that if I do not fulfill any of the requirements I have committed to before the seminar I
may not be able to participate.
Electronic
_______________________________________________
signature:
Date:
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HOBY Arkansas 2015 Junior Staff Application
HOBY Arkansas 2015 Junior Staff Application