Find Your - e.Venture

2011 HOBY New York East Leadership Seminar 

“The most powerful weapon on Earth is the human soul on fire.” 

2011 

Find Your 

- Ferdinand Foch 

HOBY New York East 

Leadership Seminar 

Passion 

June 3 -5, 2011 

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 

Troy, NY 

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Vision 

To motivate and empower individuals 

to make a positive difference within our 

global society, through understanding 

and action, based on effective and 

compassionate leadership. 

Core Values 

Mission 

To inspire and develop our global 

community of youth and volunteers 

to a life dedicated to leadership, 

service and innovation. 

Volunteerism 

Volunteerism is the heart and soul of our organization. We appreciate the myriad 

contributions of our volunteers, and recognize the power of thank you and 

of giving back. We seek to promote and encourage service among our stakeholders. 

We recognize and value the positive accomplishments that volunteers 

can achieve by working together. We believe that volunteers are positively 

impacted by our programs as much as the youth and communities we serve. 

Integrity 

Integrity forms the foundation of our organization. We demand the highest 

level of ethics. We grow our organization based on interactions that promote 

mutual trust and respect with our stakeholders and partners. We strive to ensure 

the highest level of organizational effectiveness by continually reviewing our 

programs and processes to improve quality and efficiency. 

Excellence 

We strive to continually raise our programs and business to new levels of excellence. 

We encourage entrepreneurship and innovation in business, education, 

and social responsibility. We develop creative solutions to address challenges 

and to utilize opportunities. We believe that leadership skills can and should be 

continually improved and refined. 

Diversity 

We value and embrace diversity. We seek out views that reflect all walks of 

life, and reflect those views in our programs. We are sensitive to the special 

needs and diverse backgrounds of individuals. We give all individuals an equal 

opportunity to be heard and to benefit from our programs. 

Community Partnership 

We value community partnerships. We recognize the importance of working 

with community organizations to strengthen our supportive network. We value 

the input we receive from our community partners, and strive to work together 

cooperatively and constructively for the betterment of all. 

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Table of Contents 

HOBY Vision, Mission, and Core Values ......................................................... 2 

Message from HOBY’s Founder, Hugh O’Brian ............................................ 4 

Welcome from Leadership Seminar Chairpersons ...................................... 5 

Message from the President of the United States ........................................ 6 

Message from Congressman Paul Tonko ..................................................... 7 

Message from Assemblyman Ronald Canestrari ......................................... 8 

Message from Cohoes Mayor John T. McDonald III ................................... 9 

Message from RPI President Shirley Ann Jackson ........................................ 10 

Message from Ronald McDonald House Executive Director Jeff Yule...... 11 

HOBY History and Biography of Hugh O’ Brian ............................................ 12 

Leadership Seminar Curriculum Description ................................................ 13 

Mission and Objectives, Seminar Results ....................................................... 14 

HOBY New York East Seminar Information .................................................... 15 

Planning Committee and Corporate Board ................................................ 16 

HOBY New York East Award History ............................................................... 17 

Schedule of Events .......................................................................................... 18 

How Will You Lead Through Service? ............................................................ 21 

2011 Ambassadors .......................................................................................... 22 

Seminar Staff Volunteers ................................................................................. 28 

What Leaders are Saying about HOBY ......................................................... 30 

World Leadership Congress ............................................................................ 32 

Sponsors and Contributors .............................................................................. 34 

Leadership For Service SMART Goals ............................................................. 36 

The Freedom to Choose ................................................................................. 37 

Notes ................................................................................................................. 38 

Alumni Association Information .................................................................... 39 

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Welcome HOBY Ambassador! 

The Future is Yours! 

Spring 2011 

Welcome HOBY Ambassadors: 

Congratulations on being selected to attend the New York East Hugh O’Brian 

Youth Leadership (HOBY) Seminar. You were chosen for the honor of representing 

your schools because of the outstanding leadership potential you have 

demonstrated. The purpose of this HOBY seminar is to teach you how to think 

– not what to think. You will get from life what you put into it, and that applies to 

a HOBY seminar too. We want to awaken in you that magic genie of self-esteem 

so important to any success. You were selected to attend HOBY because you are 

special: think special and you will always be special. 

You will make many new friends this weekend – hang on tight to them – you have 

many more years of meaningful futures to share. You will also realize that a great 

many volunteers gave a great many hours to make this weekend possible. These 

volunteer speakers, staff, and committee members give their hours freely because 

they believe in the future of the United States and recognize that you outstanding 

young people represent the future. 

You have been challenged this weekend to do what has been modeled for you. I 

sincerely encourage you to return to your own communities and seek out meaningful 

ways that you can use your leadership for community service. 

I don’t have any children of my own, but I’ve got a couple of hundred thousand 

like you out there who I’m proud to call my family. So, shine bright my friends; 

you are my tomorrow and the future is yours. I wish you love and Godspeed! 

Love, 

Hugh O’Brian, Founder 

Please visit our web site at http://www.hoby.org 

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look to these prominent students and their leadership skills to take this state forward. 

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HOBY New York East, 

Ronald Mc- 

Donald House 

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The HOBY Story 

In the summer of 1958, Hugh O’Brian received the invitation 

that would change his life forever. At the time, O’Brian had 

already made a name for himself as an actor portraying the 

legendary lawman Wyatt Earp on television and appearing 

in numerous films. When he received a cable from Dr. Albert 

Schweitzer welcoming him to French Equatorial Africa for a 

visit, he did not hesitate to accept. O’Brian had long admired 

the German doctor-missionary-theologian-musician, and 

within two weeks he arrived at Dr. Schweitzer’s remote hospital 

complex in Africa. During his visit, O’Brian spent his days 

assisting the volunteers in the hospital and his nights with Dr. 

Schweitzer discussing global peace and world politics. During 

their discussions, Dr. Schweitzer told O’Brian that he felt “The 

most important thing in education is to teach young people to 

think for themselves,” which O’Brian would never forget. 

After an inspiring nine days, O’Brian prepared to return to America. Before saying goodbye, Dr. 

Schweitzer took O’Brian’s hand and asked, “Hugh, what are you going to do with this?” It was 

these words combined with his unforgettable visit that compelled Hugh O’Brian to form Hugh 

O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY). Two weeks after returning from his 1958 visit to Africa, O’Brian 

put together a prototype seminar for young leaders. 

From 1958 to 1967, leadership seminars 

took place in Los Angeles for sophomores 

from California. In 1968 the scope 

of the HOBY program grew to include 

national and international participants 

which led to the expanded eight-day 

global leadership seminar called the 

World Leadership Congress (WLC) held 

annually. In an effort to include more 

students nationwide, three-day and 

four-day HOBY Leadership Seminars 

were instituted in 1977 in which high 

schools throughout the country may 

nominate a sophomore to attend a 

HOBY seminar in their state. 

Five decades later, HOBY is still inspiring 

young people all over the world to 

develop their leadership and criticalthinking 

skills to achieve their highest 

potential. Currently, more than 9,000 

tenth graders, representing almost as 

many high schools nationwide, attend 

HOBY Leadership Seminars each year. 

These seminars are run by over 4,000 

volunteers with community leaders, 

business executives, educators, and 

parents involved in every seminar. Each 

seminar strives to follow the HOBY motto 

of teaching students, “how to think, not 

what to think,” thus ensuring that Dr. 

Schweitzer’s hope for young people 

lives on. 

Hugh O’Brian: 

Visionary, Legendary Humanitarian 

Hugh O’Brian was born April 19, 1925 in Rochester, 

New York. At 17, he became the youngest drill instructor 

in Marine Corps history, but found his true 

passion was acting. O’Brian gained national fame 

and notoriety with his portrayal of frontier lawman 

Wyatt Earp in “The Life and Times of Wyatt Earp.” 

This top-rated television series ran from 1955-1962 

and made O’Brian an overnight success. After the 

series ended, O’Brian went on to other acting projects 

in film, television, and Broadway while devoting 

the rest of his time to HOBY. 

The honors and awards he has received from his 

work with HOBY are numerous. In 1983, the National 

Society of Fund Raising Executives honored him with 

their premier award for overall philanthropic excellence 

as a volunteer, fundraiser and philanthropist. 

This is the only time one individual has received the 

award in all three categories. In 1989, he received 

the 60th Annual American Education Award presented 

by the American Association of School Administrators. 

O’Brian joins Norman Rockwell, Lyndon 

Johnson, Helen Keller, Walt Disney, and Bob Hope 

as a recipient of this most significant award. O’Brian 

currently lives in a hilltop home overlooking Beverly 

Hills. Still extremely active in his eighties, his hobbies 

include sailing, swimming, and tennis. 

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Leadership Seminar Curriculum 

The curriculum for this Leadership Seminar is based on HOBY’s vision to 

motivate and empower individuals to make a positive difference within 

our global society. HOBY believes students like you represent the future 

leaders of the world – leaders in business, education, government, or any 

field you choose – because YOU are someone who will make a difference. 

By developing and understanding effective and compassionate 

leadership, we hope you will be able to realize your leadership potential, 

and take action in your homes, schools, workplace, communities and the 

world. 

Your HOBY experience will help you develop leadership from three perspectives: 

1. Personal Leadership 

2. Group Leadership 

3. Leadership for Society 

We will focus on your individual growth in order for your leadership to 

make a better world and a better society for yourself and others. 

Everyone at HOBY believes in your ability to be a leader and affect the 

future for all of us. So, stand out and be OUTSTANDING! Show us who 

you are and what you can do. HOBY is your open door to a life of leadership 

and service. We can’t wait to learn what potential you will unlock 

through HOBY. 

HOBY’s Selection Process 

Each September, HOBY Sophomore Registration Kits are sent to over 22,000 

public, private and charter high schools in the United States. All tenth graders are 

eligible for selection to attend one of the three- or four-day weekend seminars 

held in their area each spring. A sophomore leader may be selected by each 

school and is certified by the principal. 

HOBY’s seminars focus on the theme “Empower. Lead. Excel.” while encouraging 

the young leaders toward responsible citizenship, including community service 

and volunteerism. 

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Seminar Mission and Objectives 

• Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership provides lifelong leadership 

development opportunities that empower individuals to 

achieve their highest potential. 

• To encourage and assist members of this formative age group 

in their quest for self-identification and self-development. 

• To interface these potential leaders with recognized leaders in 

business, industry, government, science and education 

through give-and-take workshops using a question-and- 

answer format. 

• To motivate these young leaders to their responsibility and the 

importance of volunteerism. 

• To present various opportunities and experiences for 

ambassadorsto develop a passion for volunteer service 

• To stimulate opportunities for these young people to 

demonstrate their leadership abilities when they return home 

for betterment of community and country through community 

service. 

Results of HOBY Seminars 

The effectiveness of the HOBY program is noted in the results of the most 

recent evaluation of its leadership seminars. 

• 80% of Ambassadors noted they had a better understanding of 

the free enterprise, economic and American political systems. 

• 98% said, because of HOBY, they know what steps to take to be a 

better leader. 

• 98% said, because of HOBY, they know why volunteering is 

important. 

• 99% of the Ambassadors reported HOBY encouraged them to 

think independently. 

• The evaluation found that HOBY encourages Ambassadors to set 

goals and that the responsibility for personal growth and leader 

ship development is placed squarely on them. 

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HOBY New York East Leadership Seminar 

This is the 25th year that HOBY 

has held a seminar in eastern 

New York. HOBY New York 

East (NYE) returned its seminar 

location to the RPI campus 

in 2007 and is pleased to call 

it home again for 2011. Two 

hundred and twenty eight 

high schools, both public 

and private, from twenty two 

eastern New York counties, 

have been invited to send an 

ambassador to represent their 

school. 

Our seminar is planned and staffed completely by volunteers who are 

passionate about our program. The HOBY New York East Leadership Seminar 

Planning Committee consists of civic-minded individuals who support 

the goals of Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership and give their time and talent 

throughout the year to make this life changing experience possible. The 

professional backgrounds of the committee members are diverse, and 

many members are HOBY New York East alumni. As a result of their 

passion for HOBY, our planning committee and seminar staff give our 

ambassadors a unique opportunity to discover and develop their own 

passion for volunteering and community service. 

For the past sixteen consecutive years, the New York East Leadership Seminar 

has been named one of the top leadership seminars in North America 

by the International Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Organization. HOBY 

New York East is one of the largest seminar sites in the nation, this year 

hosting over 200 OUTSTANDING ambassadors from across eastern New 

York State. Our Alumni Association is active throughout the year, providing 

opportunities for alumni to volunteer their time to serve their communities 

and to stay involved in our organization. Since our 2010 seminar 

alone, HOBY NYE alumni have logged over 7,200 hours of service in their 

communities on HOBY Online! 

Not only is this year an important anniversary for our seminar, but it also 

marks the first year that HOBY New York East is chaired solely by alumni of 

our program. Each year our program grows and changes to meet the 

demands that are being placed on the leaders of tomorrow, and we’re 

excited to have alumni from throughout our seminar’s history working 

together to ensure that our next twenty five years are even more 

OUTSTANDING than our first! 

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HOBY New York East Planning Committee 

Cara Tromans 

Leadership Seminar Co-Chair 

HOBY NYE 2001 Alumnus 

9 Year HOBY Volunteer 

Ashley Hall 

Leadership Seminar Co-Chair 



Eric Clark 

Treasurer 

Past Seminar Chair 


Robert Clancy 

Director of Program 


Past District Director 


Shelley Laviana 

Director of Fundraising 



Ivette Alfonso 

Director of Recruitment 


HOBY New York Corporate Board 

Stephanie Bedard, President 

Jim McAleese, Past President 

Rick Phillips, Treasurer 

Shelley Laviana, Secretary 

Steve Williams, Director, Legal Counsel 

John Swartwout, Director of CLeWs 

Dave White, Director 

Luilly Andrade, Director 

Shelagh Catlin, Director 

Kara Friedenberg, Director 

Jen O’Connor, Director 

Amanda Walshjamin 

Director of Operations 



Dave Burmaster 

Director of Staffing 



Jennifer O’Connor 

Director of Facilities 



John Swartwout 

Director of CLeW, WLC, 

Kiwanis Representative 



Terrance (TJ) McNally 

Alumni Advisor 


Geoffrey Sherwood 

Alumni Advisor 


Brendan Daley 

Director of Public Relations 



Stephanie Bedard 

Corporate Board President 


Tae Yun 

Committee Member 


Philip Aydinian 

Committee Member 


Samuel Moore 

Alumni Association Liaison 

Executive Board President 



Shilpa Taneja 

Alumni Association Liaison 

Executive Board Vice President 


WLC 2010 Alumnus 


Bill Griggs, Seminar Co-Chair NYC 

Karen Morris, Seminar Co-Chair NYC 

Cara Tromans, Seminar Co-Chair NYE 

Ashley Hall, Seminar Co-Chair NYE 

Catherine Ryan, Seminar Co-Chair NY-Metro 

Sandra Licata, Seminar Co-Chair NYW 

Monika Bach, Seminar Co-Chair NYW 

Terrance McNally, Alumni Advisor NYE 

Geoff Sherwood, Alumni Advisor NYE 

Jeanette Luthor, Alumni Adivsor NYC 

Kate Lynch, Alumni Advisor NY Metro 

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Award History 2000 to 2010 

2010 

Outstanding Seminar 

Bob Clancy & Cara Tromans 

Outstanding Director of Recruitment 


CLeW Award 


Web Site Award 

2009 


Bob Clancy & Shelley Laviana 



CLeW Award 


2008 


Katherine Culbert & Shelley Laviana 


Kevin Grace 

CLeW Award 


Program Book - Second Place 

Volunteer of the Year Award 

Kevin Grace 

2007 

Superior Seminar 

Kevin Grace & Shelley Laviana 

CLeW Outstanding Chair 


2006 


Kevin Grace 


Jim David 

2005 


Cheryl Brenn & Kevin Grace 

Outstanding Corporate Board 

Frank Sylvester 

2004 


Cheryl Brenn 



CLeW Outstanding Chair 


2003 


Cheryl Brenn 



2002 


Eric Clark 

Outstanding Alumni Chapter 

Stacey Broers 


Gary Davis 

2001 


Eric Clark 


Gary Davis 

Volunteer of the Year Award 

Ron Wachenheim 

2000 


Ron Wachenheim 


Gary Davis 

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Schedule of Events 

Day 1: Friday, June 3 rd , 2011 

Today’s Attire: HOBY T-shirts, casual shorts or pants 

7:30 - 8:45 Check-In Dorms 

9:00 - 9:45 Welcome and Opening Ceremonies Commons Dining Hall 

9:45 - 10:15 Travel and Energizers Buses to Cohoes 

10:15 - 10:45 Seminar Overview and an Introduction to 

Leadership for Service: Finding Your Passion 

10:45 - 12:15 Leadership For Service Panel 

Mr. John McDonald, III 

Mr. Ed Tremblay 

Ms. Julie Smith Galvin 

Mr. Tony Rivera 

Mayor, City of Cohoes 

Community Development Director, 

City of Cohoes 

Kiwanis Club Member 

Director of Communications, 

Brookfield Renewable Power, Inc. 

V.P. and Managing Director, 

Cohoes Music Hall, CR Productions 

Cohoes Music Hall 


12:15 - 12:45 Lunch Cohoes Senior Center 

12:45 - 1:30 Essay Writing Cohoes Senior Center 

1:30 - 1:45 Introduction to the Free Market Challenge Cohoes Senior Center 

1:45 - 2:15 Group Photo TBD 

Rain Location: 


2:15 - 2:30 Travel and Energizers City of Cohoes 

2:30 - 5:30 Leadership for Service Project: 

City Beautification and Revitalization 

City of Cohoes 

5:30 - 6:15 Travel & Energizers Buses to RPI 

6:15 - 7:00 BBQ Dinner and Free Market Challenge Auction 

Showcase 

Commons Lawn 


Inside Commons 

7:00 - 8:15 Section and Group Time Section, Group Areas 

8:15 - 8:45 Break and Prep for Dance Dorm Dash 

8:45 - 11:00 HOBY “Highlight the Night” Dance and 

“Find Your Passion” Bingo 

11:30 Bed Checks Dorms 

Academy Hall 

Auditorium 

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Day 2: Saturday, June 4 th , 2011 

Today’s Attire: Section color T-shirts, casual shorts or pants 

6:30 Wake Up! Dorms 

7:30 - 8:15 Breakfast Commons Dining Hall 

8:15 - 8:45 Section Representative Leadership for Service 

Project Reflections 

DCC 

8:45 - 9:25 Energizers - New Games Commons Lawn 


Commons Dining Hall 

9:25 - 10:05 An Introduction to Personal Leadership DCC 

10:05 - 11:40 “Say It!” Challenge DCC 

11:40 - 12:55 Lunch Commons Dining Hall 

12:55 - 2:05 Personality Profile DCC 

2:05 - 2:45 An Introduction to Group Leadership DCC 

2:45 - 3:15 Ethics Challenge DCC 

3:15 - 3:45 An Introduction to Leadership for Society DCC 

3:45 - 4:45 Keynote: Finding Your Passion 

Winsome Foderingham and Pam Mandsager 

DCC 

4:45 - 5:30 Section Time Commons Dining Hall 

and Section Areas 

5:30 - 6:00 Energizers and Section Cheers Commons Lawn 

Rain Location: TBD 

6:00 - 7:00 Dinner and HOBY Fashion Show Commons Dining Hall 

7:00 - 7:30 Free Market Challenge Prep and Fire Sale Commons Dining Hall 

7:30 - 8:30 Free Market Challenge Mentors Panel Commons Dining Hall 

8:30 - 9:00 Group Time Group Areas 

9:00 - 10:30 Free Market Challenge Commercials DCC 

10:30 - 11:30 Section Reflections Section Areas 

12:00 Bed Checks Dorms 

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Day 3: Sunday, June 5 th , 2011 

Today’s Attire: Business (pants or skirts, collared shirts) 

7:00 - 8:00 Wake Up! Breakfast in Bed Dorms 

8:00 - 9:00 Thank You Letter Writing Commons Dining Hall 

9:15 - 11:00 Free Market Challenge Tradeshow DCC 

11:00 - 11:30 Life With HOBY DCC 

11:30 - 12:15 SMART Goals, Area Breakout Groups DCC 

11:30 - 12:45 Parents’ Luncheon Sage Dining Hall 

12:15 - 1:15 Lunch DCC 

1:00 - 1:30 Parent Orientation West Hall 

1:30 - 2:00 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Teresa Snyder West Hall 

2:00 - 3:30 Closing Ceremonies West Hall 

“Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of 

success. When you do a thing, do it with all your 

might. Put your whole soul into it. Stamp it with your 

own personality. Be active, be energetic and faithful, 

and you will accomplish your object. Nothing great 

was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” 

-Ralph Waldo Emereson 

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How Will You Lead 

Through Service? 

Leadership for Service 

HOBY’s Commitment to Volunteerism 

As you will learn this weekend, one of the most 

powerful ways to show leadership is through 

service to others. HOBY believes so strongly in 

the idea of servant leadership that we answered 

the call and a created an initiative 

that challenges all Ambassadors to continue 

their HOBY experience long after the seminar 

concludes. Leadership for Service (L4S) is 

HOBY’s service-leadership program intended 

to prepare young people to contribute to their 

communities through service-learning and 

volunteerism. 

The objectives of Leadership for Service are: 

• To inform Ambassadors about 

the role and impact of 

community service; 

• To facilitate setting short-term 

community service goals; 

• To provide opportunities to 

connect with community 

service organizations; and 

• To provide documentation of 

program impact and effectiveness. 

Each Ambassador is challenged to return to 

his or her community and conduct at least 

100 hours of community service in the year 

following the HOBY New York East Leadership 

Seminar. 

Ambassadors are asked to make a year-long 

commitment to strengthen their communities 

through volunteerism, and to track their success 

by logging their hours on the HOBY website, 

www.hoby.org in the Alumni section. Since the 

implementation of HOBY’s Leadership for Service 

program in 1998, participants have logged 

over 1.5 Million volunteer service hours. 

Through HOBY’s Leadership for Service programs, 

Ambassadors gain the tools, passion 

and commitment to serve others. To help 

young people realize the personal and social 

benefits of volunteerism and service, HOBY 

awards each Ambassador who successfully 

completes and logs 100 hours a special recognition 

packet, which includes recognition by 

the White House and the President’s Student 

Service Award. 

Cooperating Organizations 

Albert Schweitzer Leadership for Life 

American Association of School Administrators 

American Chamber of Commerce Executives 

America’s Promise – The Alliance for Youth 

American Humanics, Inc. 

The American Red Cross 

AMVETS 

AYUSA International 

College Options Foundation 

The Congressional Award 

Corporation for National Service 

Council of Chief State School Officers 

Foundation for Teaching Economics 

Military Order of the World Wars 

National Association of Manufacturers 

National Assn. of Secondary School Principals 

National Catholic Educational Association 

National FFA Organization 

National Management Association 

National Parents Teachers Association 

National School Boards Association 

Optimist International 

Oxfam 

Points of Light & Hands on Network 

Presidential Classroom 

SCORE 

United Nations Foundation 

US Chamber of Commerce 

US Junior Chamber of Commerce 

Young Marines 

Youth For Understanding USA 

“I don’t know what your destiny will 

be, but one thing I do know: the only 

ones among you who will be really 

happy are those who have sought 

and found how to serve.” 

-Albert Schweitzer 

1952 Nobel Peace Prize Winner 

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Red Section 

2011 Ambassadors 

Section Leader: TJ McNally 

Group A 

Facilitator: Natasha Gushin 

Junior Staff: Victoria Scholl 

Group B 

Facilitator: Chris Urban 

Junior Staff: Dustin Maguire 

Group C 

Facilitator: Clare Herceg 

Junior Staff: Shilpa Taneja 

Cori Jabaut Beekmantown Central School 

Michaela Cahoon Chazy Central Rural School 

Maimuna Pervaiz F.D. Roosevelt High School 

Jocelyn Arndt Fort Plain Central School 

Elissa Starheim Jefferson Central High School 

Rachael Soluri Northeastern Clinton High School 

Megan McGillycuddy Scotia Glenville High School 

Alysha Gagnon Tech Valley High School 

Kyle Farina Amsterdam High School 

Matt Richmond Healty High School 

John Lindsay Niskayuna High School 

Beecher Baker Warrensburg Central School 

Vikki Genovese Argyle Central High School 

Kira Steinhauer Cornwall Central High School 

Olivia Ash Duanesburg Jr. / Sr. High School 

Paige Carruthers Greenwich Central School 

Marisa Piccirillo Mohonasen High School 

Alisha Jaggi Monroe-Woodbury High School 

Keira Brill Salmon River Central High School 

Philip Rivera Chester Academy 

Tommy Franck Cooperstown Central High School 

Ryan Boettcher Rensselaer Middle High School 

David Morrison Shaker High School 

Elide Pichardo Abrookin Career Academy 

Caitlin Gilligan Chatham High School 

Emily Rogers Ellenville High School 

Hannah Charland Northern Adirondack High School 

Sarah Ayton Rhinebeck Central School 

Michaela Johnson Scoharie High School 

Keira McHugh Tri-Valley Secondary School 

Taylor Baldwin Warwick Valley High School 

Zac Manheim Pine Bush High School 

Gabe Broomfield Poland Central School 

Nick Roach Sharon Springs Central School 

Michael Freeman Walton Central School 

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Orange Section 


Section Leader: Tom Torello 

Group D 

Facilitator: Phil Taylor 

Junior Staff: Leanne Siwicki 

Group E 

Facilitator: Caitlin Laveroni 

Junior Staff: Sam Moore 

Group F 

Facilitator: Swati Jagetia 

Junior Staff: Cara Tomaso 

Stef Schmitz Ballston Spa High School 

Lindsay Cheu Bethlehem Central High School 

Rachel Ball Catholic Central High School 

Taylor Wright Cornwall Central High School 

Maddy Porter Edmeston Central School 

Samantha Gillingham Fort Ann Central School 

Stephanie Strack Saranac Lake Sr. High School 

Hunter Brown Bolton Central High School 

Kyle Garguilo Gloversville High School 

Josh Romanowicz Peru Senior High School 

Mike Mattison Whitehall High School 

Natalie Turner Arlington High School 

Lahjaniek Ramdene Bishop Maginn High School 

Patricia Kamwela Faith Christian Academy 

Meghan Barton Hudson Falls High School 

Mikayla Gowett Mechanicville High School 

Courtney Ciervo Notre Dame - Bishop Gibbons High School 

Ellen Stockert Shaker High School 

Jillian Young Sidney High School 

Zack Ericson Beacon High School 

Matt Dwyer Beekmantown Central School 

Matt Browne James I. O’Neill High School 

Colin Criss Town of Webb High School 

Megan Coleman Averill Park High School 

Maddy Kenyon Duanewsburg Jr. / Sr. High School 

Jenn Mason Gilbertsville Central High School 

Annie Baxter Grapeville Christian School 

Maria Range Pine Bush High School 

Charlotte Bakalor Rhinebeck Central School 

Lizzie Meyers Taconic Hills High School 

Meghan Graham Wallkill Senior High School 

Kevin Cahill Corinth Central School 

Brian Hannigan Delaware Academy Jr. / Sr. High School 

Michael Schonning Greenville Jr. / Sr. High School 

Glen Gilbert Webutuck High School 

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Yellow Section 


Section Leader: Ron Vero 

Group G 

Facilitator: Katie McNally 

Junior Staff: Stephen Bernier 

Group H 

Facilitator: Jordan Ruff 

Junior Staff: Alexa Rivera 

Group I 

Facilitator: Brendan Daley 

Junior Staff: Katie Kennelly 

Will VanUllen Christian Brothers Academy 

Laurel Colvin Fort Edward High School 

Mackenzie Kiefer Greenville Jr. / Sr. High School 

Ange Tylock Mechanicville High School 

Katie Green Middleburgh High School 

Meghan Mickel Niskayuna High School 

Rebekah Robitaille South Glens Falls Sr. High School 

Sarah Becker Tamarac High School 

Aaron Cassidy Green Tech High School 

Jerron Shropshire Highland High School 

Alex Hart St. Johnsville Jr. / Sr. High School 

Conrad Mossl Wallkill Senior High School 

Kailey Rothacker Ballston Spa High School 

Mackenzie Gregory Cohoes High School 

Sam Connors Hoosic Valley High School 

Lauren Belfast Ilion Jr. / Sr. High School 

Ashley Miller Newcomb Central School 

Kristin Veltri S.S. Seward Institute 

Lexie Haehl Town of Webb High School 

Anthony Castrio Argyle Central High School 

Nikolas Koktowski Beekmantown Central School 

Travis Shultis John A. Coleman Catholic High School 

Greg Hickey Shaker High School 

Grace Rugen Chatham High School 

Rachel Kim Clarkstown South High School 

Amanda Volk Colonie Central High School 

Abby Cornwell Coxsackie-Athens High School 

Clarinda Blais Herkimer High School 

Abby Zagraniczny Maple Hill High School 

Kelly Montanye Mayfield High School 

Sara Gronlund Schuylerville Jr. / Sr. High School 

Mark Motler Columbia High School 

Bernard Cohen Goshen Central High School 

Alex Hollister Johnstown Senior High School 

Ben Smith Richfield Springs Central High School 

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Green Section 


Section Leader: Meghan Medwid 

Group J 

Facilitator: Julia Gadomski 

Junior Staff: Scott Ferron 

Group K 

Facilitator: Ken Wei 

Junior Staff: Laurel Abowd 

Group L 

Facilitator: Katie Valder 

Junior Staff: Marissa Gates 

Tristyn Grover Bolton Central High School 

Amy Walendziak Broadalbin Perth High School 

Julie Kim Chester Academy 

Mary-Elisabeth Moore Emma Willard School 

Kayleen Zeko Newburgh Free Academy 

Olivia Bogle Pine Bush High School 

Brittany Searles Shaker High School 

Kendall Scanlon Shenendehowa High School 

Brody Hooper Elizabethtown-Lewis High School 

Justice Spear Glens Falls High School 

Adam Murphy Sullivan West Central High School 

Justin Consalvo Washingtonville High School 

Morgan Judkins Beekmantown Central School 

Kenzie King Brushton-Moira High School 

Tammy Coffey Columbia High School 

Joy Jiing Guilderland High School 

Hannah De los Santos John S. Burke Catholic High School 

Emily Moses Saratoga Central Catholic High School 

Amber Decker Shaker High School 

Michael Ward Sidney High School 

Kevin Hotaling Catholic Central High School 

Aaron Stall New Lebanon Jr. / Sr. High School 

Jack O’Brien Queensbury High School 

Meredith Corsi Academy of the Holy Names 

Katie Booan Cooperstown Central High School 

Jenn Harvender Ichabod Crane High School 

Ann Whalen Millbrook High School 

Laura Mueller Niskayuna High School 

Celine Bouvier Northeastern Clinton High School 

Brianne Oricchio Seton Catholic High School 

Kristine Kodadar Waterford Halfmoon High School 

Spencer O’Bryan Milford Central School 

Andrew Starring Owen D. Young Central School 

Dom Delello Peru Sr. High School 

Carl Jamieson Stissing Mt. Jr. / Sr. High School 

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Blue Section 


Section Leader: Tae Yun 

Group M 

Facilitator: Stephanie Bedard 

Junior Staff: Stephen Masterson 

Group N 

Facilitator: Lexi Aiello 

Junior Staff: Amanda Gnirrep 

Group O 

Facilitator: Joey Bernier 

Junior Staff: Isabella Mincarelli 

Sydney Lapan Bolton Central High School 

Amy LeBel Burnt Hills - Ballston Lake High School 

Meaghan Wood Chateaugay High School 

Emily Heald Hadley-Luzerne Central School 

Frankey Pearson Hoosick Falls Central High School 

Johanna Wiley Minisink High School 

Giuliana DiGioacchino Schalmont Senior High School 

Taylor Seitz Wallkill Senior High School 

Justin Dimase Albany High School 

Jimmy Jiang John Jay High School 

Steve Dixon Notre Dame - Bishop Gibbons High School 

Kevin O’Neill S. S. Seward Institute 

Mary Drucker Academy of the Holy Names 

Kalia Ogden Albany Leadership High School 

Paige Seletsky Fallsburg Central High School 

Kayla Williford Johnsburg Central High School 

Mia Laracuente Newburgh Free Academy 

Kelsey Fetzer Rhinebeck Central School 

Morgan Boyle Stamford Central School 

Will Truitt F. D. Roosevelt High School 

Joe Juliano Frankfort-Schuyler High School 

Sam Schafer Niskayuna High School 

Zac Park Roscoe Central School 

Lauren Hill Gilbertsville Central High School 

Katie Leavey Granville High School 

Morgan Hinckley Indian Lake Central School 

Abby Bradley North Warren Central School 

Taylor Witkiewicz Plattsburgh Senior High School 

Emily Sexton Tupper Lake High School 

Troy Kelly Queensbury High School 

Declan Dwyer-McNulty Red Hook Senior High School 

William Votra St. Regis Falls Central School 

Grant Parrelli Warwick Valley High School 

Holly Olmstead Northville Central School 

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Group P 

Purple Section 


Section Leader: Claire Butterworth 

Facilitator: Olivia Prout 

Junior Staff: Patti Suchan 

Group Q 

Facilitator: Geoff Sherwood 

Junior Staff: Alix Ciferri 

Group R 

Facilitator: Jaime Clark 

Junior Staff: Teddy Burke 

Hannah Newgarden Beekmantown Central School 

Eva Kiehl Columbia High School 

Hannah Smith Galway Central School 

Vicky Eichhorn Laurens Central School 

Haley Parker Minisink High School 

Swati Mehrotra Niskayuna High School 

Will Linendoll Salem Central School 

Peter Phraner Walton Central School 

Tyler Wilcox Warrensburg Central School 

Emily Borgh Lake George Senior High School 

Shelby Hogan Minerva Central School 

Jean Brownell Cambridge Jr. / Sr. High School 

Taylor Endres James I. O’Neill High School 

Torey Patenaude Keene Central Elementary High School 

Megan Sorel Schuylerville Jr. / Sr. High School 

Samrin Ali Troy High School 

Jess Houbre Waterford Halfmoon High School 

Freya Woods Windham-Ashland Jewett Central 

Emily Eraca Beacon High School 

Geoff Putman Burnt Hills - Ballston Lake High School 

Joey Lea Granville High School 

Russell Meehan Stamford Central School 

Kayli McTague Albany High School 

Abby Hutton Colonie Central High School 

Courtney Arlington Hudson Falls High School 

Cora Butler New Paltz High School 

Mary Mazzella Peru Senior High School 

Isabella Staniscia Poughkeepsie High School 

Annie Frenette Saranac Lake Senior High School 

Tom McIntyre LaSalle Institute 

Josh Leiberman Liberty High School 

Matthew Tamburri Malboro High School 

Matthew Reichel Saratoga Central High School 

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Section Leaders 

Red 

Orange 

Yellow 

Green 

Blue 

Purple 

Facilitators 

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Terrance (TJ) McNally 

Tom Torello 

Ron Vero 

Meghan Medwid 

Tae Yun 

Claire Butterworth 

Tasha Gushin, HOBY NYE 2003 Alumnus 

Chris Urban, HOBY NYE 2003 Alumnus 

Clare Herceg, HOBY NYE 2005 Alumnus 

Phil Taylor, HOBY NYE 2004 Alumnus 

Caitlin Laveroni, HOBY NYE 2005 Alumnus 

Swati Jagetia, HOBY NYE 1995 Alumnus 

Katie McNally 

Jordan Ruff, HOBY NYE 2004 Alumnus 

Brendan Daley, HOBY NYE 2003 Alumnus 

Julia Gadomski, HOBY NYE 2004 Alumnus 

Ken Wei 

Katie Valder 

Stephanie Bedard 

Lexi Aiello, HOBY NYE 2003 Alumnus 

Joey Bernier, HOBY NYE 2006 Alumnus 

Olivia Prout, HOBY NYE 2006 Alumnus 

Geoff Sherwood 

Jamie Clark, HOBY NYE 2003 Alumnus 

Volunteer 

Opportunities 

HOBY New York East is always in 

need of additional volunteers. 

Opportunities include seminar 

staff, speakers, panelists, essay 

readers, and board of directors. 

Or, if you’d like to make a gift or 

financial contribution to HOBY 

New York East, please contact: 

HOBY New York East 

Cara Tromans and Ashley Hall 

Leadership Seminar Co-Chairs 

P.O. Box 14471 

Albany, NY 12212-4471 

E-mail: chair@hobynye.org 

www.hobynye.org 

www.facebook.com/HOBYNYE 

“True leaders empower 

others to achieve more 

than they might otherwise. 

They draw out the unique 

strengths of each team 

member.” 

- Thomas F. Crum 

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Program Assistants 

Junior Staff 

Red 

Orange 

Yellow 

Green 

Blue 

Purple 

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B 

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D 

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F 

G 

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Name School Alumni Year 

Hannah Carroll SUNY Buffalo 

NYE 2007 

Erin Dorozynski SUNY Fredonia 

NYE 2008 

Kelly Haggerty SUNY Oneonta 

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Megan Hoffay Quinnipiac University NYE 2008 

Sarah Hovick 

Elmira College 

NYE 2007 

Sidra Iqbal 

SUNY New Paltz 

NYE 2007 

Kelly McNamara Alfred University NYE 2008 

Elissa Prout 

Cornell University NYE 2008 

Danielle Sanok Cornell University NYE 2007 

Maggie Schields SUNY Cortland 

NYE 2007 

Richa Taneja 

University of Miami NYE 2007 

Name School Alumni Year 

Victoria Scholl Pine Bush HS 

NYE 2010 

Dustin Maguire Guilderland HS 

NYE 2009 

Shilpa Taneja 

Shaker HS 

NYE 2010 

Leanne Siwicki 

Sam Moore 

Cara Tomaso 

Stephen Bernier 

Alexa Rivera 

Katie Kennelly 

Scott Ferron 

Laurel Abowd 

Marissa Gates 

Stephen Masterson 

Amanda Gnirrep 

Isabella Mincarelli 

Patti Suchan 

Alix Ciferri 

Teddy Burke 

Spackenkill HS 

LaSalle Institute 

Herkimer HS 

Chateaugay HS 

Arlington HS 

Cornwall Central HS 

Ballston Spa HS 

Bethlehem Central HS 

Colonie HS 

LaSalle Institute 

Guilderland HS 

Andes Central School 

James I. O’Neill HS 

Poughkeepsie HS 

CBA 

NYE 2010 

NYE 2009 

NYE 2010 

NYE 2009 

NYE 2010 

NYE 2010 

NYE 2010 

NYE 2010 

NYE 2009 

NYE 2010 

NYE 2010 

NYE 2009 

NYE 2009 

NYE 2010 

NYE 2010 

L4S Hours 

Logged 

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315 

- 

287 

419 

384 

38 

153 

539 

161 

793 

L4S Hours 

Logged 

102 

231 

188 

100 

234 

104 

205 

146 

195 

190 

105 

197 

144 

102 

159 

325 

173 

101 

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What Leaders Are Saying About HOBY 

Sam Moore 

HOBY NYE 2009 Alumni 

“The thing about HOBY is that everyone 

who experiences it wants to explain it 

and find some way of communicating 

how absolutely outstanding and perfect 

and life-changing and loud and fun and 

*insert a million other positive adjectives 

here* it is. But you can’t really. After the 

seminar, HOBY becomes less of an experience 

that can be described in words 

and more of a way of living.” 

George W. Bush 

43rd President of the United States 

“Education plays an essential role in helping 

students develop into future leaders. 

The skills and ideas young people acquire 

will help them make wise decisions in the 

coming years. Through these seminars, 

held annually in each of our United 

States, Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership 

(HOBY) provides excellent opportunities 

for students to better understand the 

workings of democracy and the free 

enterprise system.” 

Colin L. Powell 

Former United States Secretary of State 

“The mission of America’s Promise is to 

equip the next generation of Americans 

with the character and competence 

they need to be successful adults. Hugh 

O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) is one 

of our staunch allies in this crusade... 

HOBY is encouraging each of the 

thousands of high school sophomores 

who attend these leadership seminars 

to volunteer at least a hundred hours a 

year to a community service project. The 

HOBY commitment to America’s Promise 

will produce at least 1,400,000 volunteer 

service hours a year.” 

Walter Cronkite 

Award-Winning Journalist, CBS News 

“Perhaps most importantly Hugh O’Brian 

Youth Leadership (HOBY) has created 

a vehicle by which tomorrow’s leaders 

can interact with one another and with 

today’s leaders in learning more about 

themselves and the institutions which 

they will shape in future years.” 

Mikhail Gorbachev 

Former President of the Soviet Union 

“Perhaps all of us – politicians, scholars 

and public opinion makers – have not 

yet fully realized one simple fact. It is 

that we are not just standing on the 

threshold of a new century but are present 

at, and participating in, a change of 

epochs. Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership 

(HOBY) is helping facilitate that 

change.” 

Ted Turner 

Chairman, Turner Broadcasting Systems 

“You know, we business people like to 

say we’re driven by the bottom line. The 

real bottom line is the future, and we 

owe it to our youth to prepare them for 

that. Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership 

(HOBY) does just that. By promoting 

leadership, HOBY is building a corps of 

young people who will be prepared 

to meet the challenges facing future 

generations.” 

Al Gore 

Former Vice-President of the United States, 

and Tipper Gore 

“The continued vitality of American business, 

our communities and our nation is 

highly dependent upon the knowledge 

and capabilities of our young people. 

Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) 

nurtures today’s young people into 

tomorrow’s leaders.” 

James Van Der Beek 

Actor and 1993 HOBY Alumnus 

“One of the best things that Hugh O’Brian 

Youth Leadership (HOBY) does is it labels 

every student who attends the conference 

a leader, whether they’ve ever considered 

themselves one before or not. Second 

thing it does is it allows sophomores, possibly 

for the first time in their lives, a chance 

to leave behind everyone’s ideas of who 

they are. For that weekend… they’re 

completely free to come up with their own 

definition of self…” 

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Ronald Reagan 

40th President of the United States, and 

First Lady Nancy Reagan 

“The work of HOBY is an important factor 

in motivating future leaders to become 

full participants in our democratic process. 

The challenges we as a people 

will face in the years ahead will be more 

intelligently and skillfully addressed because 

of the investment we now make 

in our youth… It is the children who give 

Nancy and me such hope. They truly are 

saying no to the dangers of drugs and 

alcohol, and are standing up for what 

they know is right. HOBY also gives hope 

– hope for the future of our youth and our 

nation. Our deep appreciation goes to 

Hugh for his efforts.” 

Dr. Malcolm Gillis 

University Professor and Past President of 

Rice University, Houston, Texas 

“An extraordinarily high proportion of 

HOBY participants have gone on to leadership 

positions in business, government 

and education. This is just one of the reasons 

leading colleges and universities take 

special notice of student applications that 

feature HOBY participation.” 

Muhammed Ali 

Olympic Gold Medalist and Heavyweight 

Boxing Champion 

“In this world, success comes to those 

with confidence and faith in themselves. 

Hugh O’Brian’s youth organization is the 

GREATEST in developing that confidence 

in outstanding 10th graders selected 

annually to represent over 13,500 public 

and private high schools at one of 

HOBY’s leadership seminars. What an 

outstanding role model for our future!” 

Mike Huckabee 

Governor, State of Arkansas and 

1971 HOBY Alumnus 

“Attending the Hugh O’Brian Leadership 

(HOBY) seminar in 1971 was a genuine 

turning point in my life. It was my first time 

to fly on an airplane, travel out of the state, 

and meet people from around the nation 

and world. I forged friendships that have 

continued for years, and the impact of 

HOBY is a large part of why I am Governor 

of my state today.” 

Dr. Henry Kissinger 

Former United States Secretary of State 

“World peace can only benefit from future 

leaders who have the ability to communicate 

their wisdom and understanding. The 

Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) 

experience offers these young people 

the opportunity to expand their horizons 

by increasing the knowledge of the world 

they live, through interaction with today’s 

leaders.” 

George H. W. Bush 

41st President of the United States, and 

First Lady Barbara Bush 

“Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) 

– and its countless volunteers – have developed 

a way to educate America’s next 

generation in the art and purposes of leading 

a free people; and that is an enduring 

and significant achievement.” 

Norman R. Augustine 

Former Chairman and CEO, Lockheed 

Martin Corp. 

“Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership has continuously 

responded to societal changes 

for over 46 years, ensuring its ability to inspire 

young men and women so that they, 

in turn, may make positive contributions to 

their communities. Through HOBY leadership 

seminars… young people are given 

an extraordinary opportunity to prepare 

to become the leaders of tomorrow.” 

Elizabeth Dole 

United States Senator, North Carolina 

“Our country has some big and exciting 

challenges ahead, with some tough 

choices. Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership 

(HOBY) offers a program for our youth to 

prepare for these challenges and presents 

them with the opportunity to put their 

stamp on history.” 

Hilary Rodham Clinton 

United States Senator, New York 

“By encouraging leadership and educating 

teenagers about the vast world of 

opportunities before them, the Hugh 

O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) program 

is making a very important contribution 

to our nation’s future.” 

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World Leadership Congress 

Loyola University Chicago 

Chicago, Illinois 

July 23 rd - 30 th , 2011 

Held annually in late summer, the HOBY World Leadership Congress (WLC) is 

an opportunity to interact with youth from all over the United States and the 

world. All participants from the state HOBY Leadership Seminars are eligible to 

attend this weeklong, intensive, educational program on a first paid, spaceavailable 

basis. 

The WLC program includes coming face-to-face with today’s top leaders in 

business, government, medicine, education, philanthropy and much more. 

In addition, the weeklong schedule is set in the backdrop of some of the 

greatest cities in the U.S. WLC students learn to think globally and critically, 

enhance their leadership skills, and meet students who share a desire to lead 

and make their schools, communities and countries better places. For more 

information on the WLC, visit www.hoby.org. 

HOBY’s annual global youth leadership seminar, the World Leadership Congress 

(WLC) , brings together approximately 400 high school students from 

around the world for a week-long, intensive educational program. The WLC 

provides youth with training in leadership skills and capacity building. Students 

are exposed to a distinguished group of leaders from various sectors in business, 

government, international affairs, science and technology, medicine, 

media and education. 

The week is divided into educational sessions involving panel discussions with 

question-and-answer periods, interactive workshops, training exercises, focus 

groups and individualized trainings. HOBY’s student “ambassadors” leave the 

WLC more mature individuals, more aware of the world around them, and 

more empowered to make meaningful contributions to their communities. 

Perhaps most poignant to HOBY ambassadors are the newfound friendships 

they make with other students who are just like them from all parts of the 

world. 

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“How many people can say that they 

have best friends who live in Taiwan and 

Canada? Well, at WLC I met over 400 

enthusiastic and amazing people from all 

over the world, many of whom became 

my closest and most memorable friends. 

WLC was easily the best experience of 

my entire life, and I formed friendships 

with people who I will stay in touch with 

forever. At WLC I learned to be comfortable 

with myself and to not change or 

be different for anyone else. I learned 

to be a more confident and outgoing 

leader, who was up to try anything and 

never afraid to step “outside the box.” I 

will always remember and cherish WLC as 

the best 7 days of my life, and it is there 

where I truly realized I would be able to 

make a difference in the world, through 

HOBY.” 

- Shilpa Taneja 


All 400 ambassadors who will attend the WLC are either: 

• U.S. high school sophomore students who first attended one of 

HOBY’s regional three- or four-day state leadership development 

seminars that take place each spring, or 

• International students between 15 and 17 years of age who have 

first attended a local program in their respective home country, if 

one exists. 

HOBY New York East offers partial scholarships to two representatives selected 

as “Outstanding Future Leaders”. This years’ New York East delegation is 

limited to a total of six Ambassadors. The two Outstanding Future Leaders will 

have their place in the delegation reserved. For the remainder of the delegation, 

early registration is highly recommended as it is first-come first-served and 

the final deadline is in mid June. 

The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) has placed 

the WLC on its National Advisory List of Student Contests and Activities for 

2010-2011. 

The 2011 WLC will be held at Loyola University Chicago in Chicago, IL from 

Saturday, July 23 rd to Saturday, July 30 th . For Program curriculum, fees and 

registration information, please see the WLC section of HOBY’s website at: 

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Sponsors and Contributors 

$2,500 and above 

GE 

David Brooks 

Rensselaaer Polytechnic Institute* 

$1,000 to $2,499 

$351 to $999 

$176 - $350 

Brookfield Renewable Power, Inc. 

Troy Kiwanis Club* 

Allegra* 

Fluffalicious Cupcakes* 

Spiral Design Studio* 

Bountiful Bread * 

Boomer’s DJ Service* 

Columbia Tae Kwon Do* 

Shelley Laviana* 

Stewart’s 

Ulster Savings Bank 

Rotterdam Eagles #3610 

Mark A. Motler 

Broadalbin-Perth Lions Club 

Nine Partners Lions Club 

Lions Club of Cooperstown 

Elizabethtown Kiwanis Club 

Kiwanis Club of Latham 

Pine Bush Lions Club 

Kiwanis Club of Catskill 

Plattsburgh Noon Kiwanis 

Swati Jagetia 

Brookf ield 

*Denotes Gift-in-kind 

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Up to $175 

Ballston Spa National Bank 

Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Women’s Club 

Canajoharie Boiling Pot Eagles # 3846 

Amsterdam Rotary Club 

Granville Lions Club 

The Adirondack Trust Company 

Southern Saratoga County Women’s Club 

Cambridge Lions Club 

Town of Greenfield Lions Club 

VFW Post 1653 

Kiwanis Club of Saranac Lake 

Knights of Columbus Council #246 

Kiwanis Club of Woodridge 

VFW Post 8645 

Hadley-Luzerne Lions Club 

Kiwanis Club of Poughkeepsie 

Callicoon Kiwanis Club 

Castleton Kiwanis Club 

Kiwanis Club of Schoharie 

American Legion Post 1489 

Glenville Knights of Columbus 


Northville Sacandaga Lions Club 

Albany Lodge No. 49 BPO Elks 

Kingston Kiwanis Club 

Scotia Glenville Lions Club 

Monticello Masonic Lodge #532 

Northern Lake George Rotary Club 


Jeffersonville Lions Club 

Kiwanis Club of Delhi, Inc. 

Special Thanks to 

American Legion Post #158 


Kiwanis Club of Roscoe 

Kiwanis Club of Monticello, Inc. 


American Legion Post 40 Auxiliary 

Stanford Lions Club 

Central Adirondack Knights of Columbus 3057 

Central Adirondack Kiwains Club 

Kinderhook Elks Lodge No. 2530 


Saranac Lake Elks Lodge No. 1508 

Scotia Rotary Club 

Women of the Moose, Malone Chapter #285 

Kiwanis Club of Tupper Lake 

Cohoes Waterford Elks No. 1317 

Town of Hoosick Lions Club 

Betsy Tromans 

Cara Tromans 


Adirondack Beverages* 

Warwick Lions Club 

Duane Lions Club 

Richmondville Cobleskill Lions Club 

Frankfort Kiwanis Club 

Sidney Elks Lodge #2175 

Wilton Kiwanis Club 

Sam’s Club of Latham 

Price Chopper of Brunswick 

Price Chopper of Latham 

Troy Kiwanis Club for our Friday BBQ Dinner 

Allegra for donating a portion of the printing of this program book 

Dylan’s Candy Bar for donation of promotional items 

Terrance McNally for program book design and coordination 

Claire Butterworth for staff ID badge design and coordination 

HOBY New York East regrets the omission of any corporations, foundations, and individuals who 

contributed to the seminar after this program went to press. 

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Leadership for Service SMART Goals 

Worksheet and Action Plan 

Developing Your SMART Goals: 

•What do you want to do? 

•How will you do it? 

•What skills will be required to meet your 

desired outcome? 

•Can it be done? 

•What is the timeframe for completion? 

Goal: ___________________________________________ 

_________________________________________________ 

_________________________________________________ 

Benefits of achieving this goal: ___________________ 

_________________________________________________ 

What obstacles may stand in the way of achieving 

this goal? ________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________ 

Are there any special skills/knowledge that will be needed 

to achieve this goal? _____________________________ 

__________________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________ 

Who can help you achieve this goal? 

___________________________________________________ 

Action Step:_________________ Deadline:______ 








Don’t Forget to Log Your Service Hours! 

Making Your Goals 

SMART 

• Specific 

• Measurable 

• Attainable 

• Realistic 

• Timely 

Planning for success: 

Step 1: Identify your goal. 

Step 2: Outline the benefits from 

reaching this goal. 

Step 3: Identify and assess any 

obstacles to reaching this goal. 

Step 4: Identify the skills or knowledge 

required to reach this goal. 

Step 5: Identify individuals, 

groups and organizations to work 

with to achieve this goal. 

Step 6: Establish a plan of action 

to reach this goal. 

Step 7: Determine a completion 

date for the goal. 

Step 8: Evaluate the process and 

your success in achieving the 

goal. 

HOBY’s Leadership for Service Program rewards and recognizes ambassadors 

who complete 100 hours of community service within one year of the completion 

of their HOBY seminar. Log your hours into the L4S system by visiting 

HOBY’s website at www.hoby.org. 

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The Freedom to Choose 

Unfortunately, a very small number of our young people seem to attract the most 

of the news. They are in the public eye because they have stolen cars, vandalized 

schools, created disturbances – in some way rebelled against society. These headline-makers 

represent only a small part of our teenage population. It is a fact that 

98.7 percent of our young people are law-abiding, constructive citizens. There is too 

much focus on the negative. It is time we accent the positive – pat the good guys and 

gals on the back – let them know there are rewards for being responsible members 

of the community. 

I do NOT believe we are all born equal – CREATED equal in the eyes of God, YES 

– but physical and emotional differences, parental guidance, varying environments, 

being in the right place at the right time, all play a role in enhancing or limiting an 

individual’s development. But I DO believe every man and woman, if given the opportunity 

and encouragement to recognize his or her own potential, regardless of 

background has the Freedom To Choose in our world. Will an individual be a taker 

or a giver in live? Will that person be satisfied merely to exist, or seek a meaningful 

purpose? Will he or she dare to dream the impossible dream? 

I believe every person is created as the steward of his or her own destiny with great 

power for a specific purpose to share with others, through service, a reverence for 

life in a spirit of love. 

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Notes 

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alumni@hobynye.org 

w w w . h o b y n y e a l u m n i . o r g 

www.facebook.com/HOBYNYE 

www.twitter.com/HOBYNYE 

THE HOBY NYE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 

WANTS YOU 

TO STAY INVOLVED! 

You’ve just had the most OUTSTANDING weekend of 

your life, but your HOBY experience doesn’t have to 

end here... 

YOUR LIFE WITH HOBY IS 

JUST BEGINNING 

You are now a member of the HOBY New York East 

Alumni Association, and are invited to join us for 

service projects, see friends at our HOBY Hangouts, 

collect HOBY Flair, and even run for a position on our 

Alumni Association Executive Board! “Like” us on 

Facebook, visit our website, read our OUTSTANDING 

newsletter, and STAY INVOLVED! 

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www.youtube.com/HOBYNYE 

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