Methodist University, through the Lura S. Tally Center for Leadership Development, seeks to prepare students for effective leadership by empowering them with the knowledge, values, skills, and experiences necessary to achieve positive change in community life and in the workplace.

The Brownie Dickson Schaefer Memorial Fund for Youth of Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc.; The Junior League of Fayetteville; and Linda and Ralph Huff are major sponsors of the Shelton Challenge.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: ABOUT GENERAL H. HUGH SHELTON Ms. Stephanie Hicks General H. Hugh Shelton was born in Tarboro, N.C., Camp Administrator and received a bachelor’s degree from North Carolina [email protected] | 910.630.7394 State University. Dr. Mark Kline He spent the next 38 years in a variety of command Camp Director and staff positions in the United States, Vietnam, the Chair, Psychology; Assistant Professor of Psychology Middle East, and Haiti. He served two combat tours [email protected] | 910.480.8470 in Vietnam, participated in the liberation of Kuwait during Operation Desert Shield/Storm, and led the www.methodist.edu/shelton Joint Task Force that restored democracy in Haiti. A leadership camp for high school students Methodist University General Shelton became the 14th Chairman of the 5400 Ramsey Street Joint Chiefs of Staff on Oct. 1, 1997, and served two July 14-19, 2019 Fayetteville, N.C. 28311 two-year terms, retiring Sept. 30, 2011. Throughout methodist.edu his tenure as chairman, U.S. forces were in high demand and participated in numerous joint operations around the globe.

Currently, General Shelton is the Executive Director of the General Hugh Shelton Leadership Center Methodist University does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation or disability at North Carolina State University and serves as for otherwise qualified persons in the administration of its admissions, Director of the Hugh and Carolyn Shelton Military educational policies, scholarships, loan programs, athletics, employment, Neurotrauma Foundation in Washington, D.C. or any other university-sponsored or advertised program.

Design 3.1 GENERAL INFORMATION The General Shelton Leadership Challenge is a one-week summer residential experience for rising freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors in high school that takes place on the campus of Methodist University in Fayetteville, N.C. The Shelton Challenge is designed to help students expand their knowledge and skills of what it takes to be an effective leader. General Shelton’s cornerstones of values-based leadership – honesty, integrity, compassion, diversity, and social responsibility – are the foundations of the experience. The core curriculum focuses on leadership roles and accountability, team building, leadership styles and situations, social responsibility, integrity as a leader, public speaking, changing behaviors, and goal setting.

For more information, call 910.630.7394, visit www.methodist.edu/shelton, or email [email protected].

APPLICATION INFORMATION COST TO ATTEND An application and two reference forms can be The cost to attend is $600 for the week-long submitted online at www.methodist.edu/shelton residential summer leadership camp. This includes or mailed to: the deposit, lodging, meals, all curriculum materials, low and high ropes training, Ms. Stephanie Hicks transportation during the week, and evening Methodist University activities. When submitting your application, 5400 Ramsey Street please include a $100 deposit to reserve your spot in Fayetteville, N.C. 28311 the program. The balance is due by June 15, 2019. The deadline for applications, references, and full payment is June 15, 2019. To pay by credit card, call 910.630.7284. To pay by check, make checks payable to Methodist University/GSLC and mail to the address on the right panel.

If the applicant is not accepted, the $100 will be refunded. If an accepted applicant chooses not to attend the program, the deposit will not be refunded.