2024 Seguin Area Youth Leadership Application (SAYLA)

DEADLINE to submit your completed application (including the school approval form and two reference forms) is Monday, May 6, 2024.

Before you start please allow 20-30 minutes to complete the application. At the end of the application, there will be a self-evaluation. You will also need to download the two mandatory documents from our website using the QR code on our flyer or www.seguinchamber.com/seguin-area-youth-leadership-sayla

1. School Approval Form
2. Reference Form - You will need two references

It will be the student's responsibility to have the completed forms turned in by the deadline.

PURPOSE

The purpose of the Seguin Area Youth Leadership Academy is to provide students with a theoretical and operational foundation in the essential skills, beliefs, and practices of leadership. Through their participation in the program, the students will be prepared to have a positive impact on the quality of life in our community.

High School students who are Sophomores (10th) or Juniors (11th) residing in Guadalupe County are eligible to apply. Participants are chosen by the Selection Committee based on the information provided on the application. The committee seeks a diverse group of students who demonstrate leadership potential and are motivated, creative, and are interested in developing skills and a sense of community. The estimated value of the program tuition is $500. Thanks to the generosity of community sponsors, students will attend the program for $25 (non-refundable). This amount will be paid within 72 hours of submitting my application. Financial Assistance is available if needed. Students must be willing to commit to attending all activities and have all required documents completed and turned in by the deadline. Students must have passed every course the last semester prior to the application deadline.

OBJECTIVES

▪ To identify students who have demonstrated leadership qualities or displayed a potential toward leadership.

▪ To select a class that represents a diverse group of students - including gender, ethnicity and geographic areas.

▪ To present in-depth programs to acquaint participants with community needs, opportunities, challenges and resources, and to encourage interaction with community leaders.

▪ To understand the responsibilities of a leader and to develop skills in ethical decision-making.

▪ To foster opportunities for teamwork and collaborative problem-solving.

Before you begin the application please verify you are available for the following mandatory dates. *

Monday, May 20, 2024 - 5:30 p.m. (Youth & Parent Orientation) Seguin Public Library Saturday, June 8, 2024 - Drop off at 1:00 p.m.(Team Bonding) Sunday, June 9, 2024 - Pick up at 1:00 p.m. (Team Bonding) Monday, June 10 - Friday, June 14, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Academy Week)

APPLICATION

About you

First Name *

Last Name *

Date of Birth *

Format: MM/dd/yyyy

Ethnicity *

American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White Other

Home Address

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

Zip/Postal Code *

Mailing Address. If it is the same you may leave blank.

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

Zip/Postal Code

Personal Cell Phone *

To be used with Remind App

Personal Email *

Best one to communicate to you if you have been selected.

About Parents’/Guardians’

Name (Parent/Guardian) *

Relation to Applicant *

Parent/Guardian Phone Number *

Parent/Guardian Work Phone Number

If applicable

Parent/Guardian Email *

Additional Parent/Guardian

Name (Parent/Guardian)

Relation to Applicant

Parent/Guardian Phone Number

Parent/Guardian Work Phone Number

If applicable

Parent/Guardian Email

My Parents’/Guardians’ listed above understand the time commitment to the Seguin Area Youth Leadership Academy, support my involvement and will be available for orientation on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. *

Yes

If yes, when? (Month/Year)

How would you characterize yourself? *

What do you plan to do after graduation? *

What are your reasons for applying to SAYLA? *

What comes to mind when you think of a leader? Why? *

What do you hope to gain from your participation in SAYLA? *

What leadership role(s) would you hope to have in the future? In your community? In your job? *

What two things concern you most about life in your community? Why? *

What are your ideas for possible solutions in your community? *

Community Organizations / Activities / Hobbies / Leadership Experience (if none enter N/A) *

Please list community, volunteer, and other activities and any honors/awards received.

WORK

If applicable

If so, where? Number of Hours per Week?

What is your supervisor’s full name?

I agree to be at all 5-day-long (8-hour) sessions from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. *

Agree

Attendance is mandatory for graduation from the program and if I do not make the required hours I will not graduate from the program. Parents’/Guardians’ must understand that students may not graduate from the program if more than 4 hours unexcused / 6 hours excused hours of the program are missed. No refund will be given.

Please know that SAYLA is NOT CAMP!!! I understand SAYLA is an extremely intensive, leadership development and community awareness program, so be prepared for very long days, work hard, and learn A LOT. You will also be addressing community issues, and presenting your completed community service at the SAYLA Graduation Ceremony. *

Agree

Seguin Chamber is located at 116 N. Camp St. Seguin, TX 78155 | Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Closed Weekends

I will have transportation to and from the Seguin Chamber of Commerce. *

Yes

This will start on Monday, June 10 - Friday, June 14, 2024.

SELF EVALUATION

Please take some time to provide the selection committee additional information. The information in your self-evaluation won't impact your application decision for the program.

Self Evaluation

	Not at all	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	All of the time
1. I understand my own personal values and morals, and try to uphold them through my actions	Not at all	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	All of the time

2. I look for avenues to treat others fairly and with respect.	Not at all	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	All of the time

3. I choose to act independently and am accountable for my actions.	Not at all	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	All of the time

4. I try to lead others by example.	Not at all	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	All of the time

5. I enjoy learning new skills and ideas.	Not at all	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	All of the time

6. I take opportunities to pursue new initiatives and projects.	Not at all	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	All of the time

7. When times get tough, I follow through on my commitments to the end.	Not at all	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	All of the time

8. When involved in groups or teams, I interact and collaborate with others in order to complete tasks.	Not at all	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	All of the time

9) I feel comfortable sharing my thoughts and ideas verbally with others.	Not at all	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	All of the time

10. I feel comfortable sharing my thoughts and ideas by writing them down for others to read and interpret.	Not at all	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	All of the time

11. I strive to look at problems from different perspectives and generate multiple solutions.	Not at all	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	All of the time

12. I feel invested in what happens to my community and want to be a part of improving my	Not at all	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	All of the time

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