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 2012 Youth
Leadership Conferences - Youth Projects for Valley of
Rainbows
- January 26,
2012 (Thursday) Dawn of a New Era Girls Conference at
Aulani, a Disney Resort for sixth grade female students from
Nanakuli, Nanaikapono, Mai'ili, Leihoku, Waianae and Makaha
Elementary Schools. This special conference is sponsored by
Dawn Farm-Ramsey, a special friend of youth. Her
vision is to provide positive female role models and a strong
support structure to motivate young women and enhance their
leadership abilities, promote self-discovery, respect for
diversity, knowledge to make healthy and wise decisions and
provide opportunities for civic and community
engagement. By special invitation only.
Special people joining us
and sharing their experiences: Trini
Kaopuiki, KHON2 Weather Anchor and previous Miss Teen and
Miss Hawaii; Celine Nelsen, President/Founder of
Pacific Leadership Partners; Candy Suiso, Executive
Director at Searider Productions/Waianae High School and previously
awarded Teacher of the Year; Leilani Holbron
(owner and cosmotologist) and Janelle Kawai
(esthetician intern) with LH House of Beauty; Naleisha
Pelekai-Wai former International Cinderella Miss;
Dr. Kozue Kawakubo, dentist; Linda
Kaauwai, dental hygienist and Rachel
Pruzak, Nurse Practioner from Waianae Coast Comprehensive
Health Center; Jan Shimabukuro-Lee, Counselor at
Leeward Community College
April 12,
2012 (Thursday) 8th Annual Youth Leadership Conference for
high school students, grades 9-12, from Nanakuli, Waianae and
Kapolei High Schools. Check with your school counselor for
registration forms and additional information. WHS - Ms.
Janice Uemori and/or Mr. Shane Nakamura; NHIS- Ms. Jean Nishi
and KHS- Ms. Lolita Takeda.
DATE:
Thursday, April 12, 2012
PLACE:
Hawaii Convention Center and Sheraton Waikiki Hotel
TIME:
7:15 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
(Report to
school by 7 a.m.)
Breakfast provided.
SHUTTLE:
Bus
will pick up from each school, starting at 7:15 a.m. and return no
later than 5:30 p.m.
FOR:
150
students
& chaperones from Nanakuli High and Intermediate School, grades
9-12
150 students & chaperones from Waianae High School – All
Academies, grades 9-12
50 students from Kapolei High
School, grades 9-12
COST:
FREE! Includes attendance at
National College Fair with over 300+ college representatives from
across USA, transportation in an air conditioned charter bus,
breakfast and buffet lunch, College Resource Handbook, event shirt,
backpack, favors and amenities. Conference hosted by Making
Dreams Come True, Valley of Rainbows and our corporate
funders.
PURPOSE:
To
share the importance of higher education, assist students with
college/career planning and provide resources to achieve goals. Also includes National
College Fair exhibit.
WHO
SHOULD ATTEND:
Students
interested in a college education and desire to be better, school
administrators, counselors and teachers. Preference will be given to
those who have not attended previous conferences and grades 9 &
10 students. Best
behavior expected throughout conference!
DRESS
CODE:
An
event shirt will be distributed at the conference which must be worn
throughout the college fair, conference and while at the hotel. Please dress
appropriately. All cell
phones in quiet mode.
Please no MP3 players during
conference.
TOPICS/WORKSHOP
SESSIONS:
·
College
& Career Planning
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Motivational
Speakers
·
National
College Fair 300+ reps
·
Financial
Aid Resources
BRING: Your
positive attitude and good manners. Don’t forget to turn in
registration and Student Permission Form by 3/30/12 and
pre-register at www.nacacnet.org
to
avoid long registration lines.
PRESENTED
BY: Making Dreams Come
True, Valley of Rainbows and
community sponsors.
2012
COMMUNITY SPONSORS: Hawaiian Electric
Companies, Friends of Hawaii Charities, Hawaii
Lodging and Tourism Association (Visitor Industry Charity Walk
beneficiary),
Leeward
Community College, Ua Ao O
Kapolei, NFL Charities, and Kamehameha
Schools. (More to follow)
In-kind sponsor: Kamehameha Schools/Tony
LeBron, Westside Stories, McDonald's of Wai'anae, Nanakuli and
Kapolei.
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