Points of Light Youth Leadership Institute: 2008 Alaska PYLI Announced! - Alaska Real Estate

2008 Alaska Points of Light Youth Institutes will be held
March 10-14, July 21-25, July 28-Aug 1, 2008.

We invite Students to"Catch the Spirit of Community Through Volunteer Service & Leadership!"

The Alaska Points of Light Youth Leadership Institute: www.pyli.org
An innovative service and leadership training for young people 13-18

2008 Sessions
• March 10 – 14, 2008 Anchorage
• July 21 – 25, 2008 Anchorage
• July 28 – August 1, 2008 Mat-Su Valley

Sponsored by Friends of Alaska PYLI
561-6630
alaskayouthasresources@alaska.net

STUDENTS IN SERVICE TO ALASKA

Commitment & Motivation & Vision

"Change The World"

2008 ALASKA PYLI Announced!

The Alaska Points of Light Youth Leadership Institute
"An innovative leadership and service program for young people 13-18"

We invite Students to "Change the World & Catch the Spirit of Community Service Leadership"
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
University of Alaska Campus in Anchorage and Mat-Su Valley

Alaska Points of Light Youth Leadership Institute

1. What is it?
A dynamic 50 hour community leadership training for interested youth from across Alaska including 5 days of skill development and instruction in self & community assessment, diversity, goal setting, team building, project planning, and decision making, plus hands on field exercises, a community service project, and a graduation ceremony.

2. Who is it for?
A diverse group of 30-40 students ages 13-18 who would like to learn leadership skills in order to improve themselves, their schools, and make the community a better place to live. All young people with a positive attitude, commitment to strengthening the community, and a desire to build their own leadership skills are invited to apply. The PYLI training is open to all youth that apply and no previous leadership experience is required.

3. Why is it being offered?
PYLI helps youth develop the skills, competence and character to be community school leaders. In support of America's Promise : The Alliance for Youth and part of the national "Spirit of Community Initiative" developed by the Prudential Insurance Company, and coordinated nationally by the Points of Light & Hands On Network, this service leadership training is offered to build strengths and resources in youth, develop important personal assets, create meaningful opportunities to serve and provide mentoring to encourage youth leaders to lead the community in service helping others.

4. Who is supporting it?
The Alaska Spirit of Community Initiative encourages volunteer community service by youth and is supported locally by Prudential Jack White Vista Real Estate and in partnership with Alaska Association of Secondary School Principals, Red Cross of Alaska, UAA Trio Programs Upward Bound and Educational Talent Search, Alaska Division of Juvenile Justice , Anchorage Youth Advisory Commission, Chugachmiut, Inc., Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Big Brothers-Big Sisters, Alaska Youth As Resources, Friends of Alaska PYLI, the PYLI Student Alumni Association and others. Alaska PYLI is offered through a collaboration of Alaskan youth and community organizations implementing the training with civic, education, youth, and business organization support. The Points of Light Youth Leadership Institute (PYLI ) is part of a nationwide commitment to increase youth leadership for service and citizenship. PYLI is a statewide commitment to providing all youth caring adult relationships, training in marketable skills and opportunities to give back to the community through helping service. School elective credit may be available.

5. When is it?
There are 3 sessions of the Alaska Points of Light Youth Leadership Institute scheduled: March 10-14, July 21-25, July 28-Aug 1(Mat-Su) 2008 on the campus of the University of Alaska in Anchorage and in the Mat-Su Valley.

Fee: $100; Need based scholarship assistance is available. The training will be followed by a community service project and graduation ceremony.

6. How do young people apply?
Young people ages 13-18 can fill out an application available from Prudential Jack White Vista Real Estate offices, school counseling-career guidance offices, Anchorage Community Recreation Centers, Red Cross of Alaska, Big Brothers-Big Sisters, Red Cross of Alaska and Boys & Girls Clubs.

The completed application must be submitted with participation fees to 2008 Alaska PYLI 3220 East 40th Ave Anchorage, AK 99508 or dropped at Prudential Real Estate offices in Anchorage, Eagle River or Wasilla ASAP and no later than 3 weeks before the Institute.

7. How will they be selected?
Schools, community agencies and youth organizations are encouraged to make the applications available as widely as possible to all interested youth. Notice of acceptance will be made to youth shortly after the receipt of application.

For more information contact: Beau Bassett, J.D., Ed.M., Master Trainer
Points of Light & Hands On Network; Friends of Alaska PYLI at 561-6630 or email alaskayouthasresources@alaska.net

* Challenge * Leadership Activities * Personal Development *
* Team Exercises * Service Projects * New Friendships * Fun *
* Civic Action * School Credit * Mentors * Job & Career Skills *

Learn More about the Alaska Points of Light Youth Leadership Institute at www.pyli.org

Celebrating 11 Years of Community Leadership Training for Alaska Youth!

Dear Student, Parent and School Community Member:

Welcome to the 2008 Alaska Points of Light Youth Leadership Institute! We are pleased to invite you to participate in this exciting youth leadership development program. Through the Points of Light Youth Leadership Institute, young people across the country have the opportunity of receiving the caliber of leadership training that is typically available only to Fortune 500 executives and government leaders. The Institute is a joint effort by the Prudential Insurance Company of America, the Center for Creative Leadership, and the Points of Light & Hands On Network and is being implemented in Alaska by a collaboration of youth organizations working in partnership with local civic, business, education, and community organizations.

Friends of Alaska PYLI and the Alaska PYLI Steering Committee are coordinating and promoting Points of Light Youth Leadership Institute Training in Alaska.

The Points of Light Youth Leadership Institute (PYLI) features approximately 50 hours of presentations, group discussions and hands-on leadership and community service activities that focus on the dynamic challenges confronting leaders of all ages. The Institute's service component is integrated throughout the program so young leaders will emerge from the training with the understanding that service to one's community is an integral part of leadership and citizenship. The Institute concludes with the implementation of a community service project planned and organized by the young people and involving Alaskan residents and businesses.

We are looking for young people ages 13 - 18 who have an interest in leadership and a desire to improve their community. The Institute is open to all youth and the participation fee is due upon application. Some partial scholarship assistance is available based on need.

PYLI is a unique experience. It's a chance for young people to develop new skills, define challenges facing their communities, and develop real solutions.

In support on America's Promise: The Alliance for Youth and part of the national "Spirit of Community Initiative", PYLI seeks to encourage young people to "Catch the Spirit" of volunteer community service. Please help Alaskan young adults make a positive difference in our communities.

Applications are due ASAP and no later than 3 weeks before the Institute . For more information on the PYLI curriculum see www.PYLI.org or call Friends of Alaska PYLI at 561-6630 or email alaskayouthasresources@alaska.net

Thank you for supporting youth in their development as community leaders!

2008 Alaska Points of Light Youth Leadership Institute

Implementation Timetable
•	March Alaska Points of Light Youth Institutes Announced!
•	Applications available through schools, youth groups, Prudential offices.
•	Applications Due ASAP and no later than 3 weeks before the Institute to Friends of Alaska PYLI or delivered to Prudential Real Estate offices in Anchorage, Eagle River or Wasilla.
•	Alaska PYLI Steering Committee notifies youth of acceptance
•	PYLI Institute March 10-14, July 21-25, July 28-Aug 1 (Mat-Su) at University of Alaska in Anchorage and Mat-Su Valley, Alaska
•	During Two Months after Institute: PYLI Service Learning Project(s) in Community
•	PYLI Graduation Ceremony for Students
•	PYLI Graduates Join PYLI Alumni Association as Graduate Assistants

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