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The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to be a sponsor of an exciting program called Junior Leadership Salina. The program is beginning its 22nd year and is open to members of the junior class at Central, South, Sacred Heart, Ell-Saline and Southeast of Saline High Schools, St. John's Military School and home school students. A maximum of 20 participants will be chosen. Dress for the program is casual, and students with special needs can be accommodated.

Sessions will include informative presentations by a variety of area leaders, tours, panel discussion and dialogue between participants and program presenters. Each session will be held in the evening and will last two to three hours. Attendance is mandatory for all sessions.

The objectives of the program are:

• To develop knowledge about the community

• Develop and encourage use of personal leadership skills

• Stimulate interest in becoming involved in community activities and assuming leadership roles

Application forms are available at each school.
(Application deadline is Tuesday, January 12, 2009.) 

Tuition is $100; however, participants are asked to pay only $25. The remaining $75 will be underwritten by sponsorships from the business community and other interested individuals.

Topics and dates for the 2010 program are:

• "Orientation and Chamber of Commerce" February 8

• "Local Government" February 22

• "Education" March 8

• "Business, Finance & Industry" March 22

• "Putting "U" In Community" April 5

• "Leadership Skills" April 19

For more information about Junior Leadership Salina please contact:  Don Weiser