Northland Regional Chamber Youth Leadership Program

Congratulations to the Graduates of Youth Leadership 2016!

Congratulations to the Youth Leadership Class of 2015. We celebrated the completion of the 4-month program with a terrific lunch at the Kansas City Airport Marriott. Two juniors from each of the 15 high schools in the Northland had representation in this class. Another great year...another phenomenal group of young people! CONGRATULATIONS!

One more to go gang! Our final session will start Tuesday, 8 a.m. inside the Marriott Hotel Kansas City Airport at 775 Brasilia Avenue, KC MO 64153. Upon arrival, we'll be located in the side room connected to the Pavilion. Then, at noon, it's graduation time! Can't wait to see you all.

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 775 Brasilia Ave, Kansas City, MO 64153, USA

Thank you to Paula Barba and Mosaic Life Care for hosting the Youth Leadership group today!

Days away from another exciting session! We'll start at 8:15 a.m. this Tuesday at the NKC Schools Early Childhood Education Center (6800 Sobbie Road, Pleasant Valley, MO 64068). Please park behind the building on the lower level and enter through the front doors. Can't wait to see you all next week!

6800 Sobbie Rd 6800 Sobbie Rd, Pleasant Valley, MO 64068, USA

Great session today with the Clay County Sherriff's Department. After a tour of the detention center, we met with Clay County Judge Harmon and Clay County Prosecutor Dan White, both of which shared great stories of their professional careers!

Six days away from Session II everyone!! Just a real quick reminder, we'll start at 8:15 a.m. inside the Clay County Sheriff's Training Facility located at 14 South Waters, Liberty, MO. See you then!

14 S Water St 14 S Water St, Liberty, MO 64068

We'd like to officially introduce our Class of 2015! Earlier this month the first session went swimmingly, a few photos from that below, and the second session is coming up quick. Details to be posted here in the near future.

Youth Leadership Northland applications are now available. Contact your high school counselor/principal for details.

Youth Leadership meets one weekday a month from January through April, junior high school students take part in leadership development programs tailored to young adults.

Sessions are held at various sites throughout the region and focus on specific aspects of the Northland, Metropolitan Kansas City and the state of Missouri.

This elite leadership program will help students understand the Northland and their ties to it, giving insight into the business, legal, educational, political and health care elements of
our community.

This year's class will have 30 Northland high school juniors participating in the program [that's 2-juniors from every high school].
Deadline for applications is December 12, 2014

Congratulations Youth Leadership Class of 2014 on completion of your program!
Special thank you to our program sponsors: Park University; City of Kansas City City Manager's Youth Advocacy Office; National American University; and MCC-Maple Woods.
A big thank you to the parents, and school districts for supporting our students in this program.
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2014!!

Looking forward to our Chamber partners CommunityAmerica Credit Union present to our Youth Leadership students at their next session. This final session on Finance and Future will complete the program for the Class of 2014! We will wrap up with a segment on Business Etiquette and greet our Chamber membership as we celebrate their graduation from the program. Join us!
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Hilton Kansas City Airport
12:Noon

Lunch is $25/person. Please RSVP to 816/455-9911 or www.northlandchamber.com

The Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce will be honoring the 2014 Youth Leadership Class upon completion of their program.

Join us Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Hilton Kansas City Airport
(8801 NW 112th Street, Kansas City, MO 64153)
12:Noon

Lunch is $25/person. No charge for graduating class participants.
Please RSVP to 816/455-9911 or www.northlandchamber.com, click April 15 on our events calendar to register, by Friday, April 11.

Participating High Schools: Kearney High School; Liberty High School; Liberty North High School; North Kansas City High School; Oak Park High School; Park Hill High School; Park Hill South High School; Platte County R-3 High School; Smithville High School; St Pius X High School; Staley High School; West Platte High School; Winnetonka High School

Youth Leadership had a great day of community service, ending the day at KC Pet Project in Zona Rosa!

Our next Youth Leadership session is Tuesday, March 11th. 8:15am start!
A day of Community Service starting at Park Hill Early Childhood Education Center, 8100 N. Congress – Kansas City, MO 64153.
We will end our day in the Zona Rosa Community Room [under Marshall's on NW corner of bldg.]
Looking forward to a great day!

Youth Leadership session, hands on morning with law enforcement and fire department

Session II Northland Regional Chamber Youth Leadership Program: Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Riverside Police Department
2950 NW Vivion Road – Riverside, MO 64150
Attire for Tuesday is casual.
See you there!

Youth Leadership Class of 2014 kicked off with a reception on Monday evening. Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, parents and presenters.
Today was Session I, Leadership Skills & Teambuilding.
What an amazing bunch of students from every high school in the Northland!!

Three participants from the Youth Leadership Class of 2013, Abby Peoples, Maddie McDonald, and Annie Miller, all won Homecoming Queen at their high schools. KeeleyShaye Hill and Emily Georing were nominees at their high schools!

Congratulations to all of the beautiful ladies from the YL2013 Class!!!!

The Kansas City Parks & Recreation Department is having a celebration for youth at Penguin Park on Wednesday, June 26th from 5-8:30pm. It’s a FREE event…details are below.
Through your contacts, please encourage those youth and their families you know in the Northland to attend!

Summer job opportunity for Youth Councelor at Salvation Army. $8.50/hour. Must be 18 years old. Contact Major Rick Carroll [email protected] or 816/452-5663.

Final session:
Youth Leadership Northland
Session IV: Future of the Northland
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Kansas City Airport Marriott
775 Brasilia Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64153

Business Attire
Your session will be immediately followed by your graduation luncheon. I hope your parents received their invitations in the mail! See you then.

The Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce will be honoring the 2013 Youth Leadership Class upon completion of their program.

Join us Tuesday, April 16, 2013, Marriott Hotel KCI Airport - Pavilion
(775 Brasilia Ave., Kansas City, MO 64153) at 12:Noon

Lunch is $25/person. No charge for graduating class participants.

Please RSVP to 816/455-9911 or www.northlandchamber.com, click April 16 on our events calendar to register, by Friday, April 12.

Youth Leadership Class of 2013...see you all on Tuesday for our next session! March 5, 2013, Clay County Sheriff’s Training Facility, 14 South Waters, Liberty, MO.
If you haven't gotten your agenda and directions email me! [email protected]

Cultivate Kansas City is currently looking for summer interns for two positions – Development & Communications Intern and Urban Grown Farms & Gardens Tour Intern. The descriptions are both attached and copied below.
Thanks!


4223 Gibbs Road
Kansas City, KS 66106
Contact: Ami Freeberg
[email protected]
913.944.5639
Urban Grown Farms & Gardens Tour Internship

Job Duration: Summer internship, 40 hours/week, 8-12 weeks beginning as soon as possible
Schedule: Monday-Friday, some weekend events and evening meetings
Wage: Unpaid, academic credit optional
Reports to: Ami Freeberg, Community Outreach Coordinator
Application deadline: March 29, 2013

Internship Summary: The intern will work with Cultivate Kansas City’s staff and the volunteer Tour Planning Committee to plan and implement the 2013 Urban Grown Farms & Gardens Tour. Tour dates are June 22 & 23, 2013 with events kicking off on June 15. The intern will primarily assist the Tour Coordinator with event planning, logistics and management. This will include supporting various work groups with event logistics, scheduling and attending planning meetings, social media promotion, recruiting and training volunteers. Tasks will be diverse, engaging and enable an intern to connect with the greater Kansas City food and urban agriculture community in a meaningful way.

Essential Qualities, Duties and Responsibilities:
• Ability to communicate clearly and work with a team
• Dedication to task and completion of assignment
• Enthusiasm to learn
• A valid driver’s license (having a car is highly recommended, public transportation to office is difficult)
• Flexibility and ability to work independently
• Dedication to the local food movement

Skill Requirements: The successful candidate will be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point. Clear writing will be important. The ability to organize and prioritize tasks and work well with others will be crucial. A successful candidate will be able to work independently and be proactive in seeking support.

Cultivate Kansas City’s Mission and Work: Cultivate Kansas City is a non-profit working to grow food, farms & community for a healthy local food system. Food + Farms + Community = healthy lives, a strong local economy, and a more sustainable future.
At Cultivate Kansas City, we are a small, dedicated staff that wears many hats and work together closely to accomplish big goals for an organization of our size. An intern would gain practical skills necessary for work in a non-profit organization such as committee work, community outreach and marketing, event planning, implementation and evaluation, and fundraising principles and practices.
Application Materials: Applicants should submit a one-page cover letter about why they would be a good candidate, describing their interest in Cultivate Kansas City, and highlighting any relevant experience. The applicant should also submit a resume. For more information or to submit an application, please contact Ami Freeberg at [email protected] or 913.944.5639. Application due March 29, 2013.

Development & Communications Internship

Job Duration: Summer internship, minimum 20 hours/week, May - August
Schedule: Monday through Friday, some weekend events and evening meetings
Wage: Academic credit optional
Reports to: Jill Erickson, Development & Communications Director; Ami Freeberg, Community Outreach Coordinator
Internship Summary: The Development & Communications Intern will work with Cultivate Kansas City’s staff on a diverse variety of projects in the office and community. The intern will work with the Development & Communications Director to research grant opportunities; to implement, track and report on the comprehensive development plan; and to help with special fundraising events. The intern will also work with the Marketing Committee to implement the 2013 Marketing and Communications Plan, including assisting with research to improve our marketing techniques. Finally, the intern will work with the Community Outreach Coordinator on volunteer coordinating and management. Specific projects will be developed to meet the needs of our organization as well as the goals of the intern.
Essential Qualities, Duties and Responsibilities:
• Ability to communicate clearly and work with a team
• Dedication to task and completion of assignment
• Enthusiasm to learn
• A valid driver’s license (having a car is highly recommended, public transportation to office is difficult)
• Flexibility and ability to work independently
• Dedication to the local food movement

Skill Requirements: The successful candidate will be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point. Clear writing will be important. The ability to organize and prioritize tasks and work well with others will be crucial. A successful candidate will be able to work independently and be proactive in seeking support.

Cultivate Kansas City’s Mission and Work: Cultivate Kansas City is a non-profit working to grow food, farms & community for a healthy local food system. Food + Farms + Community = healthy lives, a strong local economy, and a more sustainable future.
At Cultivate Kansas City, we are a small, dedicated staff that wears many hats and work together closely to accomplish big goals for an organization of our size. An intern would gain practical skills necessary for work in a non-profit organization such as committee work, community outreach and marketing, event planning, implementation and evaluation, and fundraising principles and practices.
Application Materials: Applicants should submit a one-page cover letter about why they would be a good candidate, describing their interest in Cultivate Kansas City, and highlighting any relevant experience. The applicant should also submit a resume to [email protected]. Application due March 29, 2013.

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Great session today on Community Service! The students ended the day making valentines for hospitalized Northland kids. Great day!!!

Youth Leadership Northland, Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Session II: Community Service
Park Hill Early Childhood Education Center
8100 N. Congress – Kansas City, MO 64153

NOTE change in upcoming Youth Leadership 2013 session date. Due to conflict with several school districts Spring Break schedules, we will move our March session to TUESDAY, MARCH 5th. Class participants, please mark your calendars accordingly.

Youth Leadership Class of 2013

So fortunate to be witnessing a great presentation on 'Leadership' from former NKC Schools Superintendent, Dr. Tom Cummings. The students are engaged and sharing great insight into their vision of a leader. Great first session for Youth Leadership Class of 2013!