Leadership Loudoun Youth
“Making Loudoun County the Best Place to Grow Up”
Leadership Loudoun Youth Class of 2011:
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Representatives of several non-profit organizations presented opportunities
for the teens to apply their leadership skills in the community – from sending
simple text messages to US Troops abroad to writing grant proposals for
community action projects. Virginia Senator Mark Herring also spent time sharing
his own journey into public service, winning high marks for his genuine and
positive message. National Conference Center General Manager Kurt Krause rounded
out the educational portion of the week-long program with a tour of his
expansive conference facilities followed by lunch in the corporate dining room.
The fact that so many Loudoun business, government and non-profit leaders
took time to share their resources and wisdom throughout the week was not lost
on the teens, who offered heart-felt testimonials about their experience at the
closing ceremony in front of proud parents and program sponsors. "I learned that
there’s a lot more to leadership than I thought," said Ehsan Jafree. "It's about
communication, it's about collaboration, it's about problem solving, it's about
motivating the people around you and it's about giving back."
His sentiments were echoed throughout the afternoon, and it's just the
outcome that Leadership Loudoun and Loudoun Youth Inc. organizers strive to
convey. "Now spread the word," challenged Mike Morgan of Leadership Loudoun.
"Tell your family & friends about your experience, so we can expand this
program."
Stay tuned for great results.
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LLY2011 Day 5 Photo Gallery below:
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professional photos above courtesy
Nancy Baker;
amateur photos below courtesy Mike
Morgan
Please also see Class of 2011 Graduation
