Congratulations!

“When our community applauds the positive accomplishments of our young men and women, we are building a culture that encourages excellence.”Dick Johnson

Congratulations! Based on your cumulative high school GPA, you have qualified to participate in the 2013 Youth Leadership Bartholomew County (YLBC) program. Columbus Service League has facilitated this program since 2005.

YLBC is a program that honors excellence in leadership, community involvement, and academic achievement. Although you will be competing for monetary scholarships, our true mission is to prepare you to present yourself in a clear and professional manner. Past participants have found this experience invaluable in the college application process.

We hope that you will accept our invitation to participate by completing the required elements of the program. The requirements include:

• Intent to Participate Form Submitted by March 1, 2013
• Essay
• Resume
• Class Release Form
• Interview
• Complementary Photography session at Parker Portraits
• Online Biography submission
• “Like” Parker Portraits on facebook to keep tabs on updates, sneak peeks of photos and deadline reminders.

Columbus Service League is proud to offer this opportunity to you as a 2013 YLBC candidate.

Respectfully,
Columbus Service League
2013 Youth Leadership Bartholomew County
Christy Langston, Co-Chair, Nita Whaley, Co-Chair

2013 Youth Leadership Committee Members:
Karlyn Bellinger, Varsi Weeter, Pia O’Conner, Lezlie Ward.

Students will have their portraits, along with their biographical information displayed on professional banners across the community throughout the year, giving the entire city the opportunity to celebrate your participation and commitment as a YLBC candidate. All photography and banners are provided by Parker Portraits, proud sponsor of Youth Leadership Bartholomew County.