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| Where will the seminar be held? |
| The seminar will take place at the Doubletree Guest Suites in Bentonville, AR.
For directions, please click here. |
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| When will the seminar be held? |
| Seminar participants may register any time after 1:00 p.m. but before 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 10th, 2008. The seminar will begin with Ambassador Orientation Thursday April 10th at 3:00 p.m.
and conclude with Closing Ceremonies on Sunday April 13th at 1:30 p.m. You must be present for the entire seminar, including overnight. |
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| Where should I go when I arrive? |
| Upon entering the Doubletree Guest Suites, follow the signs directing you to the HOBY registration location. A HOBY volunteer committee member will greet you and check you in. |
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| What kind of program is planned? |
During your HOBY Leadership Seminar, many dynamic leaders-all volunteers from the fields
of business, education, government, and other professions-will address aspects of our changing world and the challenges future leaders will confront.
The program will not promote any specific political party, religion, or way of thinking; but is designed to develop critical thinking skills by actively
involving participants in discussions and informal debate.
During the seminar, you will be asked to undertake a community service project(s) involving at
least 100 hours during the year following your seminar, to make a difference in your school, community, place of worship, or other environment where you see a need.
The program also includes outstanding speakers, leadership activities, social events, and a special closing ceremony to which your parents are invited.
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| What are the accommodations like? |
| You will be staying at the Doubletree Guest Suites.
Participants will be assigned to hotel rooms with four participants per room on floors reserved exclusively for the seminar.
Everyone will receive nutritious breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. On the Medical History Records Form, please indicate any special
dietary considerations, including vegetarianism, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
You can find more information about the Doubletree Guest Suites by clicking here. |
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| What if I need to take medication while I am at the seminar? |
| Please provide information about your medication on the Medical History Records Form
and bring the Physician Medication Verification Form with you to the seminar (documents are included in this packet). Make sure to read
and comply with the Policy for Use of Medication During a HOBY Event.
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| If necessary, how may I be contacted during the seminar? |
Parents, friends, and family members are discouraged from calling students
during the seminar due to the confusion created when meetings are interrupted.
In case of emergency, your parent(s) or guardian may call Eddie Nelson at 479-531-1000 or Robyn Nelson at 479-903-3500.
The seminar will be chaperoned by qualified male and female adults who will be staying at the facility 24 hours a day.
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| Who pays for the seminar? |
Your school or parent has paid a $150 Registration Fee and will provide transportation to and from the seminar.
All costs for meals, lodging and training materials have been generously provided by sponsors throughout our state, including businesses,
foundations, individuals, and service organizations wishing to support leadership education.
SOMETHING NEW THIS YEAR THAT IS BEING OFFERED…..There will be a chartered bus picking up students at
various cities throughout the state. More details to come. Please check out our website and/or e-mail Robyn Nelson at
Robyn Nelson if you are interested in riding the bus.
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| What should I wear at the seminar? |
| Dress is casual throughout the weekend. Dress for Sunday is church dress/semiformal.
You will be provided a HOBY t-shirt to wear Friday. Most of the community service projects will occur outdoors. Due to the outdoor activities,
you may be most comfortable wearing tennis shoes, and (school length appropriate) shorts or jeans. We also would suggest you pack a sweatshirt
and/or a coat/jacket. Be sure and check the weather for the weekend. |
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| What about religious services? |
| Services will be available for students; there will be provisions for a
non-denominational service in the schedule. There will also be a non-religious alternative for those not wishing to participate in the
non-denominational service. All ambassadors must sign up for one of the Sunday morning options. |
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| What transportation arrangements have been made? |
You are responsible for your transportation to and from the seminar.
Please include all details of your itinerary on the enclosed Participant Confirmation Form. If you have last minute transportation problems please notify Robyn Nelson, 1(479)903-3500.
SOMETHING NEW THIS YEAR THAT IS BEING OFFERED…..There will be a chartered bus picking up students at
various cities throughout the state. More details to come. Please check out our website and/or e-mail Robyn Nelson at
Robyn Nelson if you are interested in riding the bus.
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| What if I am unable to attend the seminar? |
| If circumstances arise that prevent you from attending the entire seminar,
including overnight, we would like to give another student the opportunity to attend.
Please return these forms to the person at your school who selected you, and follow up with a call to
Robyn Nelson, 1(479)903-3500, so that we may adjust our records and obtain an alternate student from your school to attend the seminar. |
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| Whom may I contact should I have additional questions? |
| Additional questions or concerns should be directed to
Robyn Nelson.
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