2017 HOBY NC East Leadership Seminar

June 16-18, 2017 North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC

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LEADERSHIP SEMINAR CURRICULUM

The curriculum for this Leadership Seminar is based on HOBY’s vision to motivate and empower individuals to make a positive difference within our global society. HOBY believes students like you represent the future leaders of the world – leaders in business, education, government, or any field you choose – because YOU are someone who will make a difference. By developing and understanding effective and compassionate leadership, we hope you will be able to realize your leadership potential, and take action in your homes, schools, workplace, communities and the world. Your HOBY experience will help you develop leadership from three perspectives: 1. Personal Leadership; 2. Group Leadership; and 3. Leadership for Society. We will focus on your individual growth in order for your leadership to make a better world and a better society for yourself and others. So, stand out and be outstanding! Show us who you are and what you can do. HOBY is your open door to a life of leadership and service. We can’t wait to learn what potential you will unlock through HOBY.

HOBY SELECTION PROCESS

Each September, HOBY Sophomore Registration Kits are sent to over 22,000 public, private and charter high schools in the United States. All tenth graders are eligible for selection to attend one of the three- or four -day weekend seminars held in their area each spring. A sophomore leader may be selected by each school and is certified by the principal.

HOBY’s seminars focus on the theme “Empower. Lead. Excel.” while encouraging the young leaders toward responsible citizenship, including community service and volunteerism.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

HOBY Vision, Mission and Core Values 5 Hugh O’Brian Memorial 6 Welcome from Leadership Seminar Chairperson 7

Message from NC State Chancellor 8 Message from NC Governor 9 HOBY History 10 Biography of Hugh O’Brian 11 History of HOBY NC and The Jaycees 12 Schedule of Events 13 Guest Speakers 15 2017 Ambassadors 17 Seminar Volunteers 21 Recent Awards 23 Cooperating Organizations 24 Leadership for Service 25 Alumni Association Information 26 WLC and ALA 27 The Freedom to Choose 28 HOBY Bingo 29 What color is your personality? 30 HOBY Active Leadership Cycle 34 SMART Goals 35 Notes 36 Well Wisher Messages 38 Sponsors 42

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VISION To motivate and empower individuals to make a positive difference within our global society, through understanding and action, based on effective and compassionate leadership.

MISSION To inspire and develop our global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service and innovation.

CORE VALUES Volunteerism - Volunteerism is the heart and soul of our organization. We appreciate the myriad contributions of our volunteers, and recognize the power of thank you and of giving back. We seek to promote and encourage service among our stakeholders. We recognize and value the positive accomplishments that volunteers can achieve by working together. We believe that volunteers are positively impacted by our programs as much as the youth and communities we serve. Integrity – Integrity forms the foundation of our organization. We demand the highest level of ethics. We grow our organization based on interactions that promote mutual trust and respect with our stakeholders and partners. We strive to ensure the highest level of organizational effectiveness by continually reviewing our programs and processes to improve quality and efficien- cy. Excellence – We strive to continually raise our programs and business to new levels of excellence. We encourage entrepreneurship and innovation in business, education, and social responsibility. We develop creative solutions to address challenges and to utilize opportunities. We believe that leadership skills can and should be continually improved and refined. Diversity – We value and embrace diversity. We seek out views that reflect all walks of life, and reflect those views in our programs. We are sensitive to the special needs and diverse backgrounds of individuals. We give all individuals an equal opportunity to be heard and to benefit from our programs. Community Partnership – We value community partnerships. We recognize the importance of working with community organizations to strengthen our supportive network. We value the input we receive from our community partners, and strive to work together cooperatively and constructively for the betterment of all.

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HUGH O’BRIAN (1925-2016)

Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership: His Lasting Legacy

In 1958, Mr. O’Brian was privileged to spend nine inspirational days with the great humanitarian and 1952 Nobel Peace Prize Winner Dr. Albert Schweitzer at his clinic in Africa. Dr. Schweitzer’s strong belief that “the most important thing in education is to teach young people to think for themselves” impressed O’Bri- an. Upon his return to the United States, he put Schweitzer’s words into action by forming Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY), a non-profit organization. Its format for motivation was simple: bring a select group of high school sophomores with demonstrated leadership abilities together with a group of distin- guished leaders in business, education, government, and the professions, and let the two interact. Using a question-and-answer format, the young people selected to attend a HOBY Leadership Seminar held each spring in their state get a realistic look at what it takes to be a true leader, thus better enabling them “to think for themselves.”

Today HOBY offers multiple leadership development programs for high school students based on the Social Change Model of Leadership and incorporating community service. Community Leadership Workshops (CLeWs) are held each year locally for freshmen. HOBY State Leadership Seminars for sophomores are held throughout the United States every spring. The World Leadership Congress (WLC) for rising juniors is held each summer in July at a major university in the U.S. and invites students from around the world to participate. HOBY style programs are also conducted in Canada, China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Iraq, Mexico, the Philippines, Taiwan, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

The cultural differences that exist between countries of the world are explored in friendship by the American students and their international counterparts when they come together at the WLC. The HOBY experience is truly an inspirational event of a lifetime for student leaders. The Advanced Leadership Academy for juniors and seniors launched in 2013, HOBY’s 55th anniversary year. HOBY boasts more than 450,000 alumni worldwide. Its alumni programs include international tour and service trips for high school and college students.

Each program year, Mr. O’Brian wrote this message to the current year’s ambassadors and we pass it on to all of you. “I don’t have any children of my own, but I’ve got a couple of hundred thousand like you out there who I’m proud to call my family. So, shine bright my friends; you are all my tomorrows and the future is yours to make outstanding!! I wish you love and God- speed”!

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Welcome to HOBY!

In 1958, Hugh O'Brian accepted a life-changing invitation to shadow humanitarian Dr. Albert Schweitzer in west Africa. By day, Hugh watched volunteer doctors and nurses, without running water or electricity, care for patients with leprosy. By night, Hugh listened to stories and life lessons from Dr. Schweitzer, who impressed upon him the urgency for global change and the need for education to teach young people to think inde- pendently.

Upon departure from this unforgettable experience, Schweitzer took Hugh by the hand and asked, "What are you going to do with this?"

On behalf of the entire North Carolina East Hugh O'Brian Youth Leader- shipHOBY volunteer Hugs, committee, I am pleased to welcome you to Hugh's answer. Months of planning and hard work have gone into making this weekend one you will remember for a lifetime. Many people have contributed their time, money, and energy into crafting this experience for you - with the onlyConnor expectation Brady that you fully embrace it by learning, making lasting friendships, and have FUN while you're here!

You are here because others see something special in you. You are recognized as a leader. The next three days afford you an opportunity to go be- yondLeadership past beliefs Seminar and behaviors, Chair share your beliefs with others, and learn about the unique contributions that you can make to our future.

This seminar is one of more than 70 held in North America this year. I am proudHOBY of theNorth team Carolina of volunteers, East many of them alumni themselves, who have contributed thousands of hours to plan this weekend. No one here has been paid. In fact, most have taken time from work and contributed financially to be here with you.

We do it because we believe that YOU represent a bright future, but even more so, a bright PRESENT. You are the leaders that our world needs NOW and forever, and what better place than HOBY to be reminded of that?

On Sunday, you will join the rank of HOBY alumni: a family of over 400,000 who believe in the power of leadership for service. You'll be asked what YOU intend to do with the life changing invitation you've accepted.

I look forward to your answer.

HOBY Hugs,

Connor Brady Leadership Seminar Chair HOBY NC East

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The HOBY Story

In the summer of 1958, Hugh O’Brian received the invitation that would change his life forever. At the time, O’Brian had already made a name for himself as an actor portraying the legendary lawman Wy- att Earp on television and appearing in numerous films. When he received a cable from Dr. Albert Schweitzer welcoming him to French Equatorial Africa for a visit, he did not hesitate to accept. O’Brian had long admired the German doctor-missionary-theologian- musician, and within two weeks he arrived at Dr. Schweitzer’s re- mote hospital complex in Africa. During his visit, O’Brian spent his days assisting the volunteers in the hospital and his nights with Dr. Schweitzer discussing global peace and world politics. During their discussions, Dr. Schweitzer told O’Brian that he felt “The most important thing in education is to teach young people to think for themselves,” which O’Brian would never forget.

After an inspiring nine days, O’Brian prepared to return to America. Before saying goodbye, Dr. Schweitzer took O’Brian’s hand and asked, “Hugh, what are you going to do with this?” It was these words combined with his unforgettable visit that compelled Hugh O'Brian to form Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY). Two weeks after returning from his 1958 visit to Africa, O’Brian put together a prototype seminar for young leaders.

From 1958 to 1967, leadership seminars took place in Los Angeles for sophomores from California. In 1968 the scope of the HOBY program grew to include national and international participants which led to the expanded eight-day global leadership seminar called the World Leadership Congress (WLC) held annually. In an effort to include more students nationwide, three-day and four-day HOBY Leadership Seminars were instituted in 1977 in which high schools throughout the country may nominate a sophomore to attend a HOBY seminar in their state.

Five decades later, HOBY is still inspiring young people all over the world to develop their leadership and critical-thinking skills to achieve their highest potential. Currently, more than 9,000 tenth graders, representing almost as many high schools nationwide, attend HOBY Leadership Seminars each year. These seminars are run by over 4,000 volunteers with community leaders, business executives, educators, and parents involved in every seminar. Each seminar strives to follow the HOBY motto of teaching students, “how to think, not what to think,” thus ensuring that Dr. Schweitzer’s hope for young people lives on.

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Hugh O’Brian: Visionary, Legendary Humanitarian

Hugh O’Brian was born April 19, 1925 in Rochester, New York. At 17, he became the youngest drill instructor in Ma- rine Corps history, but found his true passion was acting. O’Brian gained national fame and notoriety with his portrayal of frontier lawman Wyatt Earp in “The Life and Times of Wyatt Earp.” This top-rated television series ran from 1955-1962 and made O’Brian an overnight success. After the series ended, O’Brian went on to other acting projects in film, television, and Broadway while devoting the rest of his time to HOBY. The honors and awards he has received from his work with HOBY are numerous. In 1983, the National Society of Fund Raising Executives honored him with their premier award for overall philanthropic excellence as a volunteer, fund- raiser and philanthropist. This is the only time one individual has received the award in all three categories. In 1989, he received the 60th Annual American Education Award presented by the American Association of School Adminis- trators. O'Brian joins Norman Rockwell, Lyndon Johnson, Helen Keller, Walt Disney, and Bob Hope as a recipient of this most significant award. Mr. O’Brian died on September 5, 2016 at the age of 91.

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History of HOBY North Carolina and The Jaycees

North Carolina’s first HOBY Leadership Seminar was held in 1979 by the Charlotte Jaycees at Belmont College. Fifty high school sophomores attended. By 1987, the HOBY-NC seminar had grown to over 200 Ambassadors. From 1988 through 2002, the Raleigh Jaycees ran a HOBY Seminar for Ambassadors from the Eastern half of the state and the Charlotte Jaycees ran the seminar for Ambassadors from the Western half of the state. However, in 2003, the seminars were reunited again under a single HOBY-NC banner and were managed and staffed primarily by the Raleigh Jaycees. In 2010, Jaycees and HOBY alumni from all over North Carolina united to relaunch a second HOBY-NC seminar in western North Carolina. HOBY NC West is operated by the Winston Salem Jaycees and HOBY NC East is operated by the Raleigh Jaycees. In 2013, HOBY NC Alumni founded the HOBY North Carolina Alumni Association. Who are the Raleigh Jaycees? The Raleigh Jaycees have been a mainstay in the Triangle community, developing leaders through community service for more than 80 years. The chapter is now a thriving member- ship of young men and women between the ages of 21 to 40 from various personal and professional backgrounds. A motto of the Jaycees organization is “Leadership Development through Community Service”–a view shared with the HOBY program.

The Raleigh Jaycees offer countless opportunities to:

· build professional and personal skills · get involved in the community · network professionally · attend unique and exciting special events · meet new people

Chartered in 1932, we are an all-volunteer civic organization that runs over 100 community service and leadership development projects each year. Annually we donate over $65,000 and countless volunteer hours to area organizations through our various projects. As an affiliate of the NC Jaycees, the US Jaycees, and Junior Chamber International, the opportunities provided by the Raleigh Jaycees truly are endless. There is no other young professionals' organization like the Raleigh Jaycees! For more information, visit www.raleighjaycees.org or call (919) 713-0031.

Who are the North Carolina Jaycees? The North Carolina Jaycees give young adults between the ages of 21 and 40 the tools they need to build the bridges of success for themselves and their communities in the areas of business development, individual development, community involvement and international connections. We foster the development of leaders through training, real world experience, community involvement, and the creation of a collaborative network among young adults.

We take pride in our global community and are dedicated to leading the positive change needed throughout North Carolina. The Jaycees provide our members with the opportunities to learn new skills and become the leaders of tomorrow by creat- ing lasting impact and fulfilling the needs of our communities today. Partnerships with our state and local govern- ments, North Carolina based businesses and other community organizations are important to us and necessary to move North Carolina forward. Team up with us today and create the relationships needed to strengthen our state by enhancing our local communities and engag- ing the young people of North Carolina. We believe that service to humanity is the BEST WORK OF LIFE!!! For more information or to find a local chapter, visit www.ncjaycees.org.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, June 16, 2017 8:00am 9:00am Registration Honors Village 8:00am 9:15am Meet and Greet Honors Village 9:40am 10:50am Opening Ceremonies– Withers 232A Welcome to HOBY! 10:50am 11:05am Introduction to Withers 232A Personal Leadership 11:15am 11:35am Group Time Court of NC 11:35am 12:15pm Lunch Court of NC 12:30pm 1:45pm Keynote Speaker: Withers 232A Mindy Sopher 1:45pm 2:15pm Self Expression Project Withers 232A 2:30pm 3:15pm Colors of Leadership Court of NC 3:15pm 3:45pm Group Time / Snack Court of NC 4:00pm 4:15pm Introduction to Withers 232A Group Leadership 4:15pm 5:30pm Keynote Speaker: Withers 232A Daryl McNair 5:30pm 5:50pm Group Time Withers 232A 6:00pm 6:50pm Dinner Clark Dining Hall 7:05pm 8:00pm Team Building Activities Court of NC 8:00pm 8:30pm Skit Preparation Court of NC 8:45pm 9:00pm Introduction to SAS 2203 Leadership in Action 9:00pm 10:10pm Group Skit SAS 2203 presentations 10:10pm 11:00pm Walk to Quad / Snack / Get Ready for Bed 11:00pm 11:15pm Room Checks Becton Hall / Lights Out

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Saturday, June 17, 2017 6:00am 6:45am Wake Up & Becton Hall / Quad Meet in Groups 7:00am 8:00am Breakfast Clark Dining Hall 9:00am 12:00pm Leadership in Action Witherspoon Cinema 12:00pm 1:00pm Lunch / Debrief Witherspoon / Harris Field 1:10pm 1:50pm Group Photo Harris Field 1:50pm 2:00pm Energizers Witherspoon Cinema 2:00pm 2:15pm Introduction to Witherspoon Cinema Societal Leadership 2:15pm 3:30pm What Do You Value? Witherspoon Cinema 3:30pm 4:00pm Group Photos / Harris Field Debrief 4:00pm 4:15pm Energizers Witherspoon Cinema 4:15pm 5:45pm Keynote Speaker: Witherspoon Cinema Rick Grandinetti 5:45pm 6:15pm Travel to Clark Dining 6:15pm 7:30pm Dinner Clark Dining Hall 7:45pm 9:00pm Group Reflections Honors Village Quad 9:00pm 10:00pm HOBY Ice Cream Social Honors Village Quad 10:00pm 11:00pm Get Ready for Bed Becton Hall 11:00pm 11:15pm Bed Check / Lights Out Becton Hall Sunday, June 18, 2017 6:30am 7:00am Wake Up & Becton Hall / Quad Meet in Groups 7:15am 8:00am Breakfast Clark Dining Hall 8:00am 8:30am Walk to Bostian 8:30am 9:15am HOBY Gives Thanks Bostian 3712 9:15am 10:00am SMART Goals: Bostian 3712 Adeyemi Mchunguzi 10:00am 10:15am Break/Snack Bostian 3712 10:15am 11:00am Where Do We Bostian 3712 Go From Here? 10:45am 11:15am Parent Presentation Witherspoon Cinema 11:15am 11:30am Walk to Witherspoon 11:30am 12:15pm Closing Ceremonies Witherspoon Cinema 12:15pm 12:45pm Walk to Becton Hall Walk in Groups 12:45pm 1:15pm Check Out Becton Hall p. 14

GUEST SPEAKERS MINDY SOPHER Asking Mindy what she does (for a living) will usually bring the following response, “I work hard every day to change the world!” Recognized with an NC State cam- pus award, a “day” in the City of Raleigh and a national Graduate Fellowship all named in her honor, Mindy teaches Nonprofit Leadership and Development and Transition to Higher Education courses at North Caroli- na State University in Raleigh. She serves as an academic advisor to First Year students and those changing majors. She does not recall any time when she was not advising local or inter/national fraternities and sorori- ties, either professionally (30+ years) or as a volunteer. When not travelling the globe as a speaker @FCFLSpeakers or visiting with HOBYites, she enjoys her passions back home: memories of her sweet Eng- lish bulldogs “Queen Victoria” & “Miss Violet”, leadership in transition, service learning, cultivating African violets, jewelry beading and the delightful labors of her two good friends “Ben and Jerry”! Mindy grew up in Western Pennsylvania, where she also learned to love the Steelers & how to make a mean giant newspaper hat! DARYL McNAIR Daryl serves as National Vice President of the US JCI Senate Organi- zation this year. Realizing that there are plenty of individuals that needed help in and around his community, Daryl reevaluated his level of participation and decided it was time to seriously invest time to not only do for the sake of doing, but help for the sake of causing significant impact. In 2008, Daryl was surprised and honored by being named the Number One US JCI Senator in the Country for his continued Impact on the Jaycee organization and the communities it served. Proving he still believes in the phrase that, service to humanity is the best work of life. Quite a ride and change of heart for someone who did not want to join the organization to begin with. Out of all this time, he is always glad to give back where he can and share what Impacting a community really means. Today, he is excited to be with you.

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GUEST SPEAKERS RICK GRANDINETTI Dr. Rick Grandinetti is a successful, nationally known consultant and keynote speaker. He is a leading authority in altering company cultures to Excellence. He is an expert in behavior change and capitalizing on the “human capital” within a company. He has designed, produced and conducted thousands of seminars and keynote addresses throughout North America. Dr. Rick Grandinetti has consulted and educated over 1900 companies worldwide. He addresses audiences totaling over 50,000 people per year. Dr. Grandinetti travels over 250 days a year to different locations in North America. He has published a book titled “Succeed Inside the Box Guaranteed.”™ Dr. Grandinetti serves as an adjunct professor for University of North Carolina Business Graduate School and Shepherd Town College.

ADEYEMI MCHUNGUZI

Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Adeyemi graduated from Davidson College with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He grew up in a house full of social workers and civic organizers, so he’s always exploring ways to support the greater community, locally and globally. Currently, Adeyemi works in the recruit- ing/staffing industry where he helps others find job opportunities and improve their quality of life. Adeyemi has benefited from leadership organizations similar to HOBY, and has extensive experience with planning, facilitating and serving as a mentor for youth development programs. #BeOutstanding

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2017 AMBASSADORS Emily Abramowitz East Chapel Hill High School Marianna Ahlquist Croatan High School Jordan Allen Community Christian School Jake Anthony J.H. Rose High School Amaya Apolinario Clinton High School Sam Armstrong Swansboro High School Nathaly Audelo Wayne Early/Middle College HS Hanna Azizi Isaac Bear Early College HS Ariana Baginski Cape Fear Academy Stephen Bagley Fayetteville Christian School Charlotte Ball Woods Charter School Zaria Bell Kinston High School Jackson Bennett Freedom Christian Academy Samantha Benson Heritage High School Anna Blount Clinton High School Hannah Bonini South Granville High School Jacob Braddy Rocky Mount Academy Lyndsey Brewer Harnett Central High School Shamaya Bryant Greene Central High School Laura Lynn Care Northern Vance High School Juan Chaparro Alcantara Johnston Co Early College Colin Coffie JP Knapp Early College HS Wesley Cowand Clinton High School Conner Craft North Lenoir High School Ashley Cullom Northside High School Dynah DeLisio Duplin Early College HS Josie DeRonja Saint Mary’s School Brandan Eaton Fayetteville Academy Yosi Esquivel-Alcantara South Lenoir High School Jacob Ewing Granville Central HS Molly Farrell Topsail High School Ian Feeley Rolesville High School Emma Filer Topsail High School Abby Finan Broughton High School Jessica Foster Northside High School Caroline Gay Rocky Mount Academy p. 17

2017 AMBASSADORS Aangelle Gibbs Columbia High School Micah Gillette Jacksonville High School Gabby Godwin South Johnston High School Holden Goetz Fayetteville Academy Meg Hanff Hobgood Academy Jawad Haque Middle Creek High School Jenna Harrell Pender High School Rachel Harris E.A. Laney High School Kaitlyn Harris Vance County Early College HS Rickelle Harrison Granville Early College HS Dylan Haston Wake Forest High School Haylie Heller Princeton High School Erich Hess Smithfield-Selma High School Sarah Hicks Nash Central High School Brianna Hitch North Brunswick High School Alex Hogan North East Carolina Prep School Anthony Howard Wakefield High School Megha Iyer Athens Drive High School Brooklyn Jackson Seventy First High School Zack Jenkins North Lenoir High School Logan Jones Wallace-Rose Hill High School Chloe Joseph John T. Hoggard High School Shawn Kang East Chapel Hill High School Chiara Kellogg Cape Fear Academy Kailey Kennedy North Duplin Jr/Sr High School Lindsay Kindem The Fletcher Academy Julia King Durham Academy Mitchell Kisberth Cardinal Gibbons High School Gabe Knight Eugene Ashley High School Manasi Krishnakumar Panther Creek High School Sravya Kuchibhotla Panther Creek High School Copeland Lachapelle Hobgood Academy Danaja Lee Warren Early College HS Ireland Lewis South Columbus High School Judith Loredo East Wake High School p. 18

2017 AMBASSADORS Jack Luckadoo Eugene Ashley High School Juan Luna Warren New Tech High School Destiny Lynch Haliwa Saponi Tribal School Elizabeth MacDonald John T. Hoggard High School Jennifer Martinez Johnston Co. Early College Academy David McCurdy Faith Christian School Erin McIndoe Green Hope High School Sarah McVicker Lumberton High School Laurel Meijer Terra Ceia Christian School Maggie Mooring Kerr-Vance Academy Everson Moran Lakewood High School Katie Moss Rocky Mount High School Taylor Mullaney New Hanover High School Emily Murray South Johnston High School Miranda Nelson Webb School of Health & Life Sciences Bell Noble Pungo Christian Academy Adejuwon Ojebuoboh Jacksonville High School Sam Okonkwo Arendell Parrott Academy Chase Overpeck North Duplin Junior/Senior HS Andrew Parker North Raleigh Christian Academy Mikala Parnell John T. Hoggard High School Sara Pinkowski Corinth Holders High School Erin Porter D.H. Conley High School Trisha Porter Brunswick Early College HS Hunter Potter Pamlico High School Andrew Protz Southeast Raleigh Magnet HS Erin Pugh Ravenscroft School Nikki Rafferty Franklin Academy Kendra Randle Wakefield High School Jackson Ray John A. Holmes High School K.W. Reid Warren County High School Jordan Richardson Northern Nash Senior High School Nestor Rodriguez-Garcia Brunswick County Early College HS Sophia Rupkalvis South Brunswick High School Jeffrey Salisbury Webb School Of Health & Life Sciences Kalai Samick Ocracoke School p. 19

2017 AMBASSADORS

Dave Sashidhar Terry Sanford High School Jillian Scharf Fuquay-Varina High School Abby Shumate Croatan High School Lindsay Smith Lawrence Academy Carson Stanley South Central High School Sasha Sterling Malone College And Career Academy Matthew Stone Bunn High School Angel Swann Person High School Lane Teague Jordan Matthews High School Grace Tobias Carrboro High School Nick Trevino Northeast Academy Anna Turner Faith Christian School Chibby Uwakwe Ralph L. Fike High School Millie Verdusco Pender Early College High School Madison Ward West Brunswick High School Matthew Weaver E.A. Laney High School Sarah White Gates County High School Hannah Williams Garner Magnet High School Sydney Williams James B. Hunt Jr High School Stroud Winstead James Kenan High School Tanner Wittig Southwest Edgecombe High School Lilly Wooten East Duplin High School Emily Wright South Granville HS Natalie Wykle Wake Forest High School Janae Young W. G. Enloe Magnet High School Rayna Young New Hanover High School Matthew Zhang Chapel Hill High School

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HOBY VOLUNTEERS Seminar Committee

Leadership Seminar Chair — Connor Brady* Assistant to the Seminar Chair — Renee Shipko Vice Chair, Operations – Charles Krupinski Director of Ambassadors – Nicole Rudi Director of Facilities – Robert Cook Director of Special Services – Alan Moore Vice Chair, Marketing – Alison Houchin Director of Fundraising – Shira Samaniego Director of Photography – Ed Blackman Director of Public Relations – Adeyemi Mchunguzi WLC Liaison - Cat Wente* Vice Chair, Volunteers – Rebecca Murdock Co-Director of Facilitators – Shelby Palmer Co-Director of Facilitators – Emily Tadepalli* Co-Director of Junior Staff – Molly Boutwell* Co-Director of Junior Staff – Sophia Chumpitaz* Director of Leadership in Action – Ashley Marshall Corporate Board President – Stacy Hanna Raleigh Jaycees President – Jenna Waggoner Raleigh Jaycees Chair of the Board – Dupre Jones Raleigh Jaycees Director of Community Development — Nicole Rudi Raleigh Jaycees Community Impact Fund Treasurer – Bart Kirkham

*denotes HOBY alumni

HOBY North Carolina East is always seeking opportunities for new sponsorships, volunteers, and more. If you are interested in being a part of our planning team or supporting us in another way, email [email protected].

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Facilitators

Nicole Alexander Eloy Rodriguez Luke Hogue* Dalace Inman Julie Bowers Nicholas Romano Adam Petty* Jenna Waggoner Cynthia Cook Trevor Taylor Adeyemi Mchunguzi Katie Yoder Danielle Kelter Kerri Stanton Ron Reeves Kate Lewis* Taylor Reynolds Megan Izzo* Jordan Googe Liz Lehnes* Mimi Miller-Higgins Hayden Miller* Dupre Jones *denotes HOBY alumni

Junior Staff

Joshua Allmon (2016) Matteus Gilbert (2015) Caroline Barrett (2016) Andrew Griggs (2015) Haley Brown (2016) Hannah Hill (2016) Christian Butler (2015) Tate Horman (2015) Matthew Clayton (2016) Alexis Monds (2013) Andrew Council (2015) Onamiyeoluwa Ojo (2016) Emma Creech (2016) Eugenia Parish (2016) Holden Davis (2015) Cassie Rickman (2016) Griffin Dunlap (2016) Alexandra Rivenbark (2016) Niya Fearrington (2016) Alexandria Scott (2016) Joseph Figliolo (2016) Nadia Sheppard (2014) Grant Frazier (2016) Matthew Shivar (2015) Deja Gainey (2014) Elijah Whitley (2015)

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RECENT AWARDS

The Jaycees are proud to have provided the HOBY experience to the students of North Carolina for over 30 years. We continue to be recognized by HOBY for our contributions each year and look forward to supporting the HOBY organization for years to come.

HOBY North Carolina East 1997 Outstanding Leadership Seminar Lizzie Graybill

1999 Outstanding Leadership Seminar Christine Babineau Cooperating Organization Com- Raleigh Jaycees mittee Involvement

2000 Superior Leadership Seminar Sean Barclay 2002 Outstanding Leadership Seminar Kristen Miller

2010 Outstanding Leadership Seminar Charles Krupinski Director of Recruitment Karen Schellhorn 3rd Place – Program Book Stacy Hanna

2011 Outstanding Leadership Seminar Alicia Nathison Director of Recruitment Stacy Hanna

2012 Excellent Leadership Seminar Stacy Hanna Director of Recruitment Stacy Hanna

2013 Superior Leadership Seminar Mona Shah Director of Recruitment Amanda Hudson

2014 Superior Leadership Seminar Cat Lewis Excellent Alumni Association Connor Brady Director of Recruitment Jenna Waggoner

2015 Superior Leadership Seminar Stacy Hanna Director of Recruitment Connor Brady & Stacy Hanna 2016 Superior Leadership Seminar Alison Houchin Excellent Alumni Association Connor Brady Director of Recruitment Connor Brady

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COOPERATING ORGANIZATIONS

HOBY is fortunate to have the support of many outstanding organizations. The following organizations endorse Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership:

America’s Promise—The Alliance for Youth American Association of School Administrators American International Education Foundation Big Brothers/Big Sisters The Congressional Award Education First Tours Festival of Children Foundation Foundation for Teaching Economics General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) HOBY Canada HOBY Hong Kong HOBY Iraq HOBY Korea HOBY Turkey HOBY United Kingdon International Association of Lions Clubs Junior Chamber International Military Order of the World Wars National Assn. of Secondary School Principals National Catholic Educational Association National Parent Teachers Association Optimist International Oxfam Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity Points of Light & Hands on Network Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Young Marines Youth Service America (YSA)

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HOW WILL YOU LEAD THROUGH SERVICE? Leadership for Service HOBY’s Commitment to Volunteerism

As you will learn this weekend, one of the most powerful ways to show leadership is through service to others. HOBY believes so strongly in the idea of servant leadership that we answered the call and a created an initiative that challenges all Ambassadors to continue their HOBY experience long after the seminar concludes. Leadership for Service (L4S) is HOBY’s service-leadership program intended to prepare young people to contribute to their communities through service-learning and volunteerism.

The objectives of Leadership for Service are:

• To inform Ambassadors about the role and impact of community service; • To facilitate setting short-term community service goals; • To provide opportunities to connect with community service organizations; and To provide documentation of program impact and effectiveness. Each Ambassador is challenged to return to his/her community and conduct at least 100 hours of community service in the year following the HOBY Leadership Seminar.

Ambassadors are asked to make a year-long commitment to strengthen their communities through volunteerism, and to track their success by logging their hours on the HOBY website, www.hoby.org in the Alumni section. Since the implementation of HOBY’s Leadership for Service program in 1998, participants have logged over 3.75 Million volunteer service hours.

Through HOBY’s Leadership for Service programs, Ambassadors gain the tools, passion and commitment to serve others. To help young people realize the personal and social benefits of volunteerism and service, HOBY awards each Ambassador who successfully completes and logs 100 hours a special recognition packet, which includes recognition by the White House and the President’s Student Service Award.

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WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOUR HOBY SEMINAR IS OVER?

You become a HOBY Alumnus. Welcome! You are now a part of the family of fellow HOBY Alumni who number 453,000 strong! Being a HOBY Alum is special. HOBY alumni serve their communities; they lead in their schools and communities; they go on to realize success in a number of areas. In short, they change the world.

Being an active member of the HOBY Alumni Association means having access to numerous opportunities exclusively available to HOBY alumni, including leadership and educational programs, scholarships and grants.

Don’t let your HOBY experience end on Sunday!

Make sure you stay active in the HOBY Alumni Association. Current alumni: • Return to volunteer at HOBY Leadership Seminars, the Advanced Lead- ership Academy and the World Leadership Congress • Apply for highly competitive college and university scholarships like the Morehead-Cain and Robertson Scholarships • Participate in additional educational and leadership programs and seminars such as Presidential Classroom, Foundation for Teaching Economics’ “Economics for Leaders” and Youth For Understanding’s study abroad program • Log their Leadership for Service hours at www.hoby.org in the alumni section

For more information on opportunities available to HOBY alumni and to stay involved visit the Alumni section of www.hoby.org and email [email protected].

“I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.” - Albert Schweitzer, 1952 Nobel Peace Prize Winner

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World Leadership Congress (WLC)

HOBY’s largest and longest running youth leadership event, the World Leadership Congress (WLC) is the next step on your leadership journey. You’ll build your leadership skills with over 450 other young people from around the United States and the world. The WLC is a weeklong event, where you’ll participate in an interactive educational program that includes hearing from top leaders in a variety of fields, hands-on workshops, community service projects and of course, some fun! This year’s World Leadership Congress is scheduled for July 22-29 at Loyola Universi- ty Chicago. By participating in your HOBY Leadership Seminar, you are now eligible to attend the 2017 World Leadership Congress. This program is only available the summer immediately following your leadership seminar, so you’ll want to act fast as space goes quickly and we do sell out each year. For more information on the WLC, visit www.hoby.org. Advanced Leadership Academy (ALA) HOBY’s Advanced Leadership Academy (ALA) is an opportunity to deepen your leadership skills and develop a service project or social enter- prise to address an issue of your choosing in your school or community. All high school juniors and seniors are eligible to attend this five day, four night program on a first paid, space- available basis. HOBY alumni are encouraged to bring their friends to experience the HOBY magic.

This innovative program immerses students in college-level curriculum based on the social change model of leadership and the college text, “Leadership for a Better World”. Students learn academic leadership theo- ry, receive practical project planning and management training, and work on their personal leadership development. ALA participants meet other successful youth who have led service projects and started nonprofits and businesses. This program is a life-changing experience that enables students to create positive social change. For more information on the ALA, visit www.hoby.org.

HOBY is proud to partner with nationally ranked George Mason University to offer transferrable college credit for successful completion of the Advanced Leadership Academy. George Mason University is ranked as one of the “Top Schools to Watch” by U.S. News & World Report, and as of the “Top 100 Best Values” in higher education by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and Forbes. Learn more at http://www.gmu.edu/

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The Freedom to Choose

Unfortunately, a very small number of our young people seem to attract the most of the news. They are in the public eye because they have stolen cars, vandalized schools, created disturbances – in some way rebelled against society. These headline-makers represent only a small part of our teenage population. It is a fact that 98.7 percent of our young people are law-abiding, constructive citizens. There is too much focus on the negative. It is time we accent the positive – pat the good guys and gals on the back – let them know there are rewards for being responsible members of the community.

I do NOT believe we are all born equal – CREATED equal in the eyes of God, YES – but physical and emotional differences, parental guidance, varying environments, being in the right place at the right time, all play a role in enhancing or limiting an individual’s development. But I DO believe every man and woman, if given the opportunity and encourage- ment to recognize his or her own potential, regardless of background has the Freedom To Choose in our world. Will an individual be a taker or a giver in life? Will that person be satisfied merely to exist, or seek a meaningful purpose? Will he or she dare to dream the impossible dream?

I believe every person is created as the steward of his or her own destiny with great power for a specific purpose to share with others, through service, a reverence for life in a spirit of love.

1925-2016

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What color is your personality?

Instructions: This questionnaire describes forty different personality traits grouped together into four sets of ten statements each. Read each statement and circle the number that most naturally describes how often that personality trait applies to you (i.e. not learned behavior). Add the values of the circled numbers for each set of ten traits. Enter the total for those ten traits only in the appropriate total score space provided at the bottom of each side of the page. Your highest trait total score is your core personality color. Knowing your “core color” is a key to a better understanding of yourself and others.

Never Seldom Sometimes Often Most of Always the time 0 1 2 3 4 5 1. I thrive on action and adventure. 0 1 2 3 4 5 2. I seldom plan ahead. I dislike too much structure in my life. 0 1 2 3 4 5 3. I am naturally impulsive. I prefer to be spontaneous. 0 1 2 3 4 5 4. I welcome change and variety. 0 1 2 3 4 5 5. I naturally like to take risks. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6. I am competitive by nature. I go all out to win. 0 1 2 3 4 5 7. I seek to create excitement in my life. 0 1 2 3 4 5 8. I believe the purpose of life is to be enjoyed. 0 1 2 3 4 5 9. I am naturally playful. I have a good sense of humor. 0 1 2 3 4 5 10. I value physical skillfulness more than intelligence and/or sensitivity. 0 1 2 3 4 5

Yellow Total Score:

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Never Seldom Sometimes Often Most of Always the time 0 1 2 3 4 5

1. I am driven to understand things and events using logic and analysis. 0 1 2 3 4 5 2. I need to be valued for my knowledge and expertise. 0 1 2 3 4 5 3. I am good at developing strategies to solve problems. 0 1 2 3 4 5

4. I seek to develop competence in others and myself. I value intelligence. 0 1 2 3 4 5 5. I believe the purpose of life is to be successful at whatever one does. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6. I am an abstract thinker. I live in a world of ideas. I enjoy thinking. 0 1 2 3 4 5 7. If asked for my opinion, I am likely to offer constructive criticism. 0 1 2 3 4 5 8. I like to think about how things work – “cause and effect” relationships. 0 1 2 3 4 5 9. My head rules my heart. Logic is more important than feelings. 0 1 2 3 4 5 10. Others often see me as cool and unemotional. I dislike being emotional. 0 1 2 3 4 5

Green Total Score:

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Never Seldom Sometimes Often Most of Always the time 0 1 2 3 4 5

1. I am naturally organized. I need order and structure in my life. 0 1 2 3 4 5 2. I need to be valued for being responsible, hard working, and dedicated. 0 1 2 3 4 5 3. I naturally respect authority and follow the rules. 0 1 2 3 4 5 4. I seek to develop responsibility and good behavior in others and myself. 0 1 2 3 4 5 5. I believe the purpose of life is to work hard and do what is right. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6. I am a practical person. I have a strong need for security. 0 1 2 3 4 5 7. I cherish the traditions of home and family and try to uphold them. 0 1 2 3 4 5 8. I like to make lists and follow them so I can get lots of things done. 0 1 2 3 4 5 9. I have a strong sense of right and wrong. 0 1 2 3 4 5 10. I usually plan ahead. I like stability and predictability in my life. 0 1 2 3 4 5

Red Total Score:

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Never Seldom Sometimes Often Most of the Always time 0 1 2 3 4 5 1. I seek to create harmony and cooperation among people. I hate con- flict. 0 1 2 3 4 5 2. Relationships are the central focus of my life. 0 1 2 3 4 5 3. I naturally care about others’ feelings and want them to care about mine. 0 1 2 3 4 5 4. I need to feel important and significant to those I care about. 0 1 2 3 4 5 5. I believe life must be meaningful. I try to make a difference in the world. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6. Harmony is essential in order for me to be productive & happy in life. 0 1 2 3 4 5 7. I need authenticity and honesty in my relationships. 0 1 2 3 4 5 8. I like to be seen as different and unique. I desire to express mytrue self. 0 1 2 3 4 5 9. I am a true romantic. I enjoy being affectionate and loving in my behavior. 0 1 2 3 4 5 10. I seek to develop the potential of others so they can be their best. 0 1 2 3 4 5

Blue Total Score:

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HOBY Active Leadership Cycle

Reflections Innovations

SMART Goals

Identify what’s important to you: 1

What are you passionate about?

What do you want to improve?

What problem do you want to solve? Your goal:

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” - Antoine de Saint-Exupery Drill down, the why Making your goals 2 and the what: 3 SMART:

What’s your purpose in achieving Specific: State exactly what you want to your goal? achieve. Who? What? Why? When? Where?

Measurable: How will you determine What resources would you need to achievement? achieve this goal? This should be a yes/no, true/ false or a number.

What obstacles might you encounter Attainable: Is the goal realistic: Is it pos- while pursuing this goal? sible to accomplish? Will it keep you motivated?

Relevant: Is it meaningful to you? Does What steps will you need to take to your goal fit in with your overall values achieve your goal? and beliefs? p. 10

Time-bound: Set a date for completion.

What’s your SMART Goal?

NOTES

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NOTES

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WELL WISHER MESSAGES

Madison Ward Madison, Enjoying this awesome opportunity and continuing on your personal journey! There's so much to learn from others and you have so much to share that others can appreciate. We are all so very proud of you and can't wait to hear about all the experience you are having! We love you to Mars and back. All your favorites, Mom, Dad, Taylor, Bitty and Harry

Emily Wright Emily, this is an amazing opportunity for you! Take it all in and learn all you can. In just a short amount of time you will make memories that will last a lifetime. Enjoy and make the most of every moment! We are so very proud of you! We love you, Mama & Daddy

Erin Porter Good luck Erin! We both are so proud of you and your accomplishments. Soak up this new experience as each one adds not only to your list of successes, but also equips you with the tools you will need for the future. We love you dearly and can hardly wait to hear all about your time at HOBY. Love, MOM and DAD

Brandan Eaton Brandan, we are so excited for you to have this HOBY experience! You make us proud every single day! Enjoy! We love you very much! Mom, Irvin, Gigi, Buddy, and Monique

Taylor Mullaney We couldn’t be more proud of you, Taylor. You continue to grow into such a smart, independent young lady with so much potential and a heart full of kindness. We hope this HOBY leadership seminar is an amazing experience for you, and we can’t wait to hear all about it. Love you so much, Mom Dad & David

Shawn Kang Shawn, we are very proud your acceptance of HOBY to represent East! We pray that this experience is what you will cherish to move forward to next stage of your life! Have a great time! Love, Dad & Mom

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Anna Blount Anna, Our hope is that you will thoroughly enjoy the HOBY experience, make new friends, and learn to become an effective, ethical leader in your home, school, workplace and community. Do great things! Love, Dad, Mom, Jacob and Nick

Molly Farrell Molly, you amaze me every day and I am so very proud of you. Have a wonderful time at HOBY and learn something new from each person you meet. I can’t wait to hear all about it. I already miss you! Mom

Janae Young Janae, we wish you all the best for an awesome HOBY Seminar Experience!. Much Love, Mom, Dad, and Jasmine

Colin Coffie Colin, Enjoy your weekend at HOBY. This is an amazing experience. You have so much to offer the world but soak in the knowledge of those around you and learn and grow from this amazing opportunity. Open your mind, work hard with those around you and make the most of this amazing weekend. We are very proud of you, all that you have accomplished and cannot wait to hear about your weekend. Love, Dad and Patti

Matthew Weaver MattQ - We hope you have a great time at HOBY! Mom and Dad

Zaria Bell Zaria, you are a special Angel and our miracle baby. You touch the lives of so many with the twinkle of your eye. Knowledge is power so never stop seeking to be better than the day before. We love you. Always remember two roads diverged in a yellow wood...your destiny is in your hand. Put God first. Enjoy your experience at HOBY and we can't wait to hear how much you learned. Love, Mom and Dad

Tanner Wittig Tanner, We are so proud of all you have accomplished thus far. We hope this HOBY experience will help you grow and develop even more into the leader we know you are. Make the most of it and enjoy this awesome opportunity. Love, Mom and Daddy

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Hannah Bonini Hannah: We are so proud of you for being chosen as a HOBY representative!! All of the things you will learn and experience at this event will help define the student you are and the adult you will become. We are so proud of you! Always continue to be amazing in all that you do!! Love, Dad and Mom

Maggie Mooring Maggie, We are so proud of you for all of you accomplishments! We hope you have a great time at HOBY! Can't wait to see you and hear about your experience! Love, Mom, Dad & Emma

Alex Hogan Alex we are all so proud of the young man you are becoming! Best wishes for an ultimate experience! We hope you have a wonderful time.

Katie Moss Have a great time at the HOBY Summer Program, Katie! We can't wait to hear about the experience. Love you, Mom & Dad

Mikala Parnell Mikala, we're very PROUD of you! You continue to dream big and accomplish even bigger things. Enjoy HOBY, experience new things and SHINE! Love you...Mom & Dad

Rayna Young Rayna we are so proud of you and your accomplishments. We wish you much joy, success, and an awesome experience as you embark upon this journey. Love you, Mom & Dad

Logan Jones Logan, I could not be more proud of the young woman you are becoming. Have a wonderful weekend at HOBY and I cannot wait to hear all about it. "Certain things catch your eye, pursue those that capture your heart." Love you more than chocolate, Mom

Bell Noble Bell.... we are all so proud of you. No matter where the world takes you.... (and it will take you far sweet girl).... let the path always bring you home. Love, Mama, Dad, Mimi, Pop Pop, Grandbob and all of the Cahoon girls

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Rickelle Harrison Best wishes on an awesome HOBY Seminar Program experience! We are very proud of you. Love, Mom and Dad

Lilly Wooten Lilly, Have a great time! We love you and are so proud of you! Joshua 1:9 Love, Mom, Dad, Mack and Nate

Sydney Williams Sydney, We hope you have a fabulous time at HOBY! Enjoy yourself and make some lasting memories! Love, Mom and Dad

Jenna Harrell Jenna, We are so proud of you! We hope your experience as an ambassador will reward you in your very promising future! Have fun! Love you, Mom and Dad

Stephen Bagley Stephen, we're so very proud of the academic and athletic achieve- ments you made this year. As an emerging leader, this seminar will add to your resume'. Have fun. Learn much, and participate fully. Love you, Mom

Kaitlyn Harris Kaitlyn, we are so proud of you and all of your hard work. We hope you have a wonderful experience! Love you so much, |Mama, Daddy and Madison

Lyndsey Brewer Lyndsey, you continue to amaze us EVERY day and we could not be more proud. I hope you are having a great HOBY experience! Love you, Mom and Dad

Erin McIndoe Erin, Dad, Colleen and I are very proud of you. Have a wonderful weekend. Love, Mom, Dad and Colleen

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Cooperating Partner Sponsors Wake Forest Woman’s Club Holden Beach Woman’s Club Fuquay-Varina Woman’s Club Warrenton Woman’s Club Wilmington Woman’s Club Zebulon Woman’s Club Kiwanis Club of Southport/Oak Island

Individual Sponsors and Gifts in Kind NC State University Admissions Peter Ansbacher BJ's Wholesale Club - Garner Rose Santini BJ's Wholesale Club - Cary Rebecca Murdock Costco – Raleigh, NC Caryll Lawrence* Costco – Apex, NC Jackie Gorman Costco – Wilmington, NC Sydney Clifton Beth Awalt* Nicole Rudi Gina Brady Rose Sisco* Christopher Paddock* Jenna Waggoner Jenny Kindy* Kristen Kump Justin A. Finnamore Crystal Thibodeaux Paul & Sally Hoover Nate Brown Pamela Burris Eric Martin* Veronica Cooley-Perry Jillian Tant Sophia Chumpitaz* Shira Samaniego Donna Sizemore Josh & Melissa Spivey Ron Gillet Javier & Anne LaFianza Vicki Ferrence Ray* Aaron Bernstein* Adam Petty* Ken & Lisa Brown Caroline Keen* Christine Bauer Neel Mandavilli* Charles Krupinski Amy Davis* Barry Meneghelli

*denotes HOBY alumni

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

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