{"id":3732,"date":"2026-02-11T19:22:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T01:22:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elylegion.com\/?page_id=3732"},"modified":"2026-03-13T09:25:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T15:25:38","slug":"youth-conference-sign-up","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elylegion.com\/?page_id=3732","title":{"rendered":"Youth Leadership"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Empowering Future Leaders: April 25, 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

The Linn County American Legion Posts proudly invite high school students to participate in a one-day Leadership Workshop<\/strong> designed to inspire, challenge, and develop tomorrow\u2019s leaders.<\/p>\n

This interactive workshop is open to all junior and senior students<\/strong> attending any accredited high school. Participants will gain practical insights into communication, mentorship, teamwork, and leadership development from experienced professionals and community leaders.<\/p>\n

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Why Attend?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Students will:<\/p>\n

✔ Build confidence and leadership skills
✔ Learn effective communication strategies
✔ Explore mentorship and personal growth
✔ Understand how great teams are developed
✔ Connect with peers and leaders<\/p>\n

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Workshop Details<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Audience:<\/strong> High school juniors and seniors
\nFormat:<\/strong> One-day interactive workshop
\nHosted by:<\/strong> Linn County American Legion Posts
\nLocation<\/strong>: Ely American Legion 1545 Main St, Ely, Iowa
\nLunch:<\/strong>\u00a0 Included<\/p>\n

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Workshop Schedule<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

0900 \u2013 0930 <\/strong>Registration and Sign-In
\n0930 \u2013 1000 <\/strong>Welcome and Opening Remarks
\n1000 \u2013 1045 <\/strong>How Leaders Communicate Don Stockton
\n1045 \u2013 1100 <\/strong>Morning Break
\n1100 \u2013 1145 <\/strong>Mentorship: Find One, Be One JJ Hardy
\n1145 \u2013 1230 <\/strong>Lunch
\n1230 \u2013 1245 <\/strong>After-Lunch Icebreaker
\n1245 \u2013 1345 <\/strong>The Secrets of Great Leaders featuring:
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Bailey Cichon<\/span><\/strong><\/em> \u2013 Social Video Producer
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Tina Elwood-Gehrke<\/span><\/strong><\/em> \u2013 Project Manager
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Rob Smith<\/span><\/strong><\/em> \u2013 Company President
\n1345 \u2013 1400 <\/strong>Break
\n1400 \u2013 1500 <\/strong>How Leaders Develop Teams Kent Stock
\n1500 \u2013 1515 <\/strong>Boys State Overview
\n1515 \u2013 1530 <\/strong>Girls State Overview
\n1530 \u2013 1600 <\/strong>Session Wrap-Up and After Action<\/p>\n

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How to Participate<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Interested students can sign up by following this link.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Invest in Your Future<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Leadership skills open doors in college, careers, and life. Join us for a day of learning, growth, and inspiration.<\/p>\n

For more information, email Marv Peters at marvepeters@gmail.com<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ely American Legion Website<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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