ABOUT THE SEMINAR

During the HOBY seminar experience, many dynamic leaders – all volunteers from the fields of business, education, government, and the professions – will address numerous aspects of our changing world and the challenges future leaders will confront. The program will not promote any specific political party, business, religion, or way of thinking. The program is designed to develop an awareness of present and future issues by actively involving seminar participants in discussions and informal debates. Young leaders will have the opportunity to ask questions of the panelist throughout the weekend, which leads to a fuller understanding of topics presented. The program includes outstanding speakers, entertainment, and a special closing ceremony to which ambassador parents as well as distinguised guests are invited. The weekend will feature a service project that will jumpstart the leadership for service component of HOBY. Participants will be encouraged to join 14,000 other HOBY Ambassadors in making a difference in your school, community, place of worship, or other "environment" in which you see a need. During the weekend, ambassadors will have many hands on opportunities to advance knowledge of the government, the media, and team building. In the end, lifelong friendships are forged and a new generation of sophomores is added to the OUTSTANDING HOBY family.

"Every year since I attended as an ambassador, I have had the opportunity to learn something from HOBY.  Whether it's from a panel discussion, from a motivational speaker, or from an ambassador, I've gained so much from just being involved with the program."
Brittney Benoit
HOBY Alumni 1998