buzz@san diego ylc

We're Moving!

2011-01-22T22:45:00.000-08:00

We have moved our blog over to our main San Diego Youth Leadership Conference website. Come visit us!

Video Contest: I Am What I Learn

2009-09-28T14:26:00.000-07:00

In an effort to get students more engaged in their education, President Barack Obama and Education Secretary Arne Duncan have announced a new video contest, asking students to "inspire" them with their stories.

The contest, called I Am What I Learn, is accepting entries from middle school, high school, and college students ages 13 and older.

Students can submit videos up to two minutes long, and entries must be received by Nov. 2.

You can find all the details, along with the contest rules, over on the I Am What I Learn website.

YLC 2009: Map & Directions

2009-07-10T22:00:00.000-07:00

Here are the directions & map to Camp Pendleton. Click on the image of the map to make it larger and/or print the map. See you there!

What's Your Story?

2009-03-25T15:51:00.000-07:00

Josh Shipp has a pretty amazing story and really great advice on, well --just about everything! MTV calls "Hey! Josh" the Dear Abby for teens.

So go ahead, ask him a question, connect on MySpace or learn how to create a budget. He can even teach you some crazy good laundry management skills or how to get along better with your parents.

Yep, he's cool like that.

Q: “Hey Josh, My relationship with my parents is awful. What can I do about it?”

I get this question a lot. It’s tough because your parents are supposed to be like these child-rearing wizards, right? But sometimes they aren’t. Nobody is perfect. So no parent is perfect.

Your relationship with your parents will be the longest lasting relationship in your life. You can deal with the problems now, or the problems will deal with you later. And remember, the relationship doesn’t have to be perfect but it can always be better.

Behold, my next installment of knowledge. Enjoy & Forward it to whoever you think needs to hear this message.

Take the Pledge to Give Back to Your Community

2009-01-23T21:27:00.000-08:00

Take The Presidential Pledge

During the inauguration festivities, President Obama encouraged the youth of our country to participate in community service and to share goodwill with their fellow citizens by preparing service care packages with tips and guidelines from the non-profit USA Service.

Related Resources

Barack Obama: 44th President of the United States of America

2009-01-21T21:17:00.000-08:00

From the Boston Globe:

"Yesterday was a historic day. On January 20th, 2009, Barack H. Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States of America - the first African-American ever to hold the office of U.S. Commander-in-Chief.

The event was witnessed by well over one million attendees in chilly Washington D.C., and by many millions more through coverage on television and the Internet. Collected here are photographs of the event, the participants, and some of the witnesses around the world."

YLC 2008 Photos!

2008-10-20T15:25:00.000-07:00

Hey there!

We've uploaded some pictures from our 2008 Youth Leadership Conference over on our Flickr page! Check em' out!

If you took photos, you can add them to our YLC Group page! You can even tag photos, leave comments or blog a photo.

So why not sign up for a free Flickr account and keep the YLC 08 conversation going??

Map to 2008 YLC Event

2008-07-07T17:07:00.001-07:00

Here is the map for the 2008 San Diego YLC. You can also get a printable version (you'll need Adobe Reader, it's free and available here) of the map and driving directions over on our website.

Click here to view a larger version of this map.

See you there!

Digital History: World War II & Bataan Death March

2008-06-02T20:41:00.000-07:00

Medals, newspaper clippings, video, letters, and the story of an American flag created by Clarance Bramley, a survivor of the Bataan Death March—all this and more can be found in an online exhibit, “Remembering World War II: Pearl Harbor and Beyond.”

The online collection features items and stories selected from a collection of World War II materials housed at the Lee Library at Brigham Young University.

Related Resources

Essay Rubric: ylc '08

2008-04-23T14:58:00.000-07:00

Each application is to include a 250-500 word essay on: “What is leadership to you?” Please give examples from your personal life and/or from American History.

Identify the leadership traits of this person that made them stand out to you. The best essay will receive an award at the conference. You can view the Google Doc with the 2008 Essay Rubric here.

Type or print your thoughts on the topic. Essays may be submitted as a file attachment or Google Doc link via email to debbie(dot)kash(at)cox(dot)net.

Or you can mail a copy of your essay to:

Debbie Kash
1667 Reflection Street
San Marcos, CA 92078

Here are some good sites to help you write your YLC essay. These sites will provide you with some tips, tricks and ideas to get those creative juices flowing!

Essay Links

Now Available: 2008 YLC Application

2008-04-08T19:19:00.000-07:00

We recently uploaded the 2008 Youth Leadership Application to Google Docs. You can view and print the YLC application by clicking here.

Of course we still have the 2008 YLC Application and other forms over on our website. Just click the Microsoft Word or PDF icon to download them in the format of your choice!

But hurry, applications are due on June 1st, 2007.

Do You Know the Way?

2007-06-12T17:08:00.001-07:00

Here's the directions to Camp Pendleton and YLC 07. See you there!

Additional Resources

Now on Google Docs: 2007 YLC Application

2007-05-16T15:22:00.000-07:00

We recently uploaded the 2007 Youth Leadership Application to Google Docs. You can view and print the YLC application by clicking here.

Of course we still have the 2007 YLC Application and other forms over on our website. Just click the Microsoft Word or PDF icon to download them in the format of your choice!

But hurry, applications are due on June 1st, 2007.

Think Before You Post

2007-04-14T10:18:00.000-07:00

Related Resources

Media Awareness Network (MNet)
Be Web Aware (en)(fr)
eSchool News: "Programs Aim to Stop "cyberbullying"
New York Times: Cyberbullies
GetNetWise.org

ylc '07 Essay Tips

2007-03-08T20:09:00.000-08:00

Here are some good sites to help you write your YLC essay. These sites will provide you with some tips, tricks and ideas to get those creative juices flowing!

Essay Links

ylc '07 Essay

2007-03-06T19:58:00.000-08:00

Starting this year, each application to a MOWW YLC '07 program must include a 200-500 word essay on: “What does freedom mean to you?”

Type or print your thoughts on the topic to include your personal definition of freedom and why it is important to you. Click here for additional information, including the essay rubric.

Good Luck!

2007 YLC Dates!!

2007-02-16T21:23:00.000-08:00

We are happy to announce that the 2007 San Diego Youth Leadership Conference will be held July 8-12th on the USMC Base at Camp Pendleton!

Check out the San Diego Youth Leadership Conference website for more details and application materials.

Conference updates and announcements will be posted here on buzz@san Diego ylc blog. We're looking forward to another great YLC event!

ylc buzz now with Snap Preview

2007-02-08T14:19:00.000-08:00

Snap Preview is a neat little blogging tool that allows readers to get a sneak peak of the sites we're linking to, without having to leave our site. Here, just hover your mouse over this link and check it out. See? Isn't that too cool?

If you want to add Snap Preview to your blog, just click here to get signed up.

ylc '07 update!

2007-02-03T21:59:00.000-08:00

Good news!

We know you are all wondering when the heck we are going to announce the dates for the ylc '07 youth leadership conference!

Well, I can tell you that we will be holding the 2007 San Diego Youth Leadership Conference at the USMC Base at Camp Pendleton. The dates are still being finalized, but we hope to make an announcement here on ylc buzz in the next week. So stay tuned!

In the meanwhile, you can check out photos from our past conferences over on our YLC Flickr page. While you're there, why not sign up (it's free!) and share some of your ylc '06 photos?!

We are really looking forward to ylc '07!

Flickr + YLC '06

2006-11-17T15:11:00.000-08:00

Originally uploaded by MOWW YLC.

Hey there!

We've uploaded some pictures from our 2006 Youth Leadership Conference at the University of San Diego on our Flickr page!

Check em' out!

If you took photos, you can add them to our YLC Group page! So why not sign up for a free Flickr account and share your photos?

Get Happy!

2006-05-14T10:28:00.000-07:00

What makes you happy? Is it positive thinking, counting your blessings, taking time to smell the flowers, or avoiding traffic jams? This BBC feature investigates whether there's a magic recipe, and how much value we place on contentment.

Learn why the increased wealth of countries hasn't necessarily translated into greater happiness, and decide for yourself if the government of Bhutan has figured out the balance between good cheer and wealth. Find out if joyful people are healthier, and how levels of fulfillment change throughout our lives.

Now take a test and see just how satisfied you really are. If the results are a little lower than you'd like, take heart in the site's good news: Joy is something we can all afford —and is easily within our grasp. Hallelujah! Come on, get happy.

Update: New YLC web site!

2006-05-09T11:01:00.000-07:00

We recently changed our name from JH Pendleton / JP Holland Youth Leadership Conference to San Diego Youth Leadership Conference. And now we have a new web site!

So be sure to update your bookmarks and head over to our new site for applications and other information regarding the 2006 YLC!

Our new site:

http://sandiegoylc.org/

Thanks!

National YLC Directory

2006-05-08T14:50:00.000-07:00

If you live outside Southern California and wish to attend a MOWW sponsored Youth Leadership Conference, be sure to check the National Directory to see if there is a YLC event near you!

National MOWW YLC Directory

This National YLC Directory was compiled by W. E. "Bill" Townsley, Col, USAF (Ret) and lists all the YLC organizations, their web sites, and other contact information.

YackPack, Hi5 & MySpace

2006-05-08T14:30:00.000-07:00

Did you know you can easily add YackPack to your MySpace or hi5 social networking page? What makes YackPack so great is that it allows you to hear your friends voices! It's like audio email.

You can create private YackPacks or create and then invite all your friends to join a public YackCasting group!

YackPack even has a whole bunch of new video tutorials to help you learn the ropes! So go check it out!

2006 Conference Dates

2006-04-26T16:38:00.000-07:00

Yay! We finally have the dates and location picked for the 2006 Youth Leadership Conference!

So here's the scoop:

What: 2006 San Diego Youth Leadership Conference
When: July 9-13, 2006
Where: University of San Diego

Oooh-rah!

Be sure to head over to the 2006 ylc website for more information! Updates and other news will be posted here on our blog!

Get Involved: Million Voices for Darfur

2006-04-24T15:35:00.000-07:00

Student groups all over the country are getting involved and informed about what's going on in Darfur. This weekend there are rallies happening all over the country as part of the million voices for darfur campaign

Here are some ways to get involved and informed:

The U.S. Holocaust Museum has put together several excellent resources, including:
1.) Six Things you can do to help prevent genocide
2.) Call to Action: Students Take Action for Darfur
3.) Voices on Genocide Prevention podcasts.

Kevin Sites in the Hot Zone is an excellent series of in-depth news reports from regions entrenched in armed conflict. Last November, he filed a series of reports (via text, video, and photos) from Darfur.

YLC+Slide+Flickr Mash-Up

2006-04-18T16:00:00.000-07:00

Slide is a nifty little photo scrolling program that allows you to publish image-based content (via RSS or iPhoto 6) directly to a Slide Player.

The great thing about Slide is that it knows how to play nice with other kids in the Web 2.0 sandbox. This means you can use Slide to create your own mash-up with other web-based services like Flickr or YackPack. Or even the "dreaded" MySpace (shhh, it's our secret).

For example, I created a Slide Show using photo's tagged "mowwylc" from Flickr. You can check it out on the community page over on the web site.

Slide even provides you with the HTML snippet so you can embed your Slide Show into your web site or blog. Or you can subscribe to the class Slide feed and view it on your desktop Slide Player.

Pretty slick, eh?

So bring your camera to ylc '06 and share your photos in the YLC Flickr group!

Social Media Safety

2006-04-14T19:29:00.000-07:00

MySpace, Flickr, blogging, YackPack and podcasting are really a great way to meet other people, connect and have some fun. But ya gotta be safe!

Here are some tips, articles, and other resources on how to have fun, and be safe with social media!

Social Media Safety Resources

Invisible Children of Uganda

2006-02-26T16:25:00.000-08:00

Global Youth Fund: "It’s not often you see this kind of production value in documentaries and social issue campaigns.

But video after video, the Invisible Children team (young filmmakers in their 20s from San Diego) breaks new ground in how they engage mass audiences in difficult subjects.Their latest production is a video to launch the Bracelet Campaign, which raises money for children and schools in northern Uganda." (via)

Web Resources

Happy Birthday Ben!

2006-02-05T13:28:00.000-08:00

The Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary: This year marks the 300th anniversary, or tercentenary, of Benjamin Franklin's birth. In honor of the founding father, printer, inventor, and irrepressible raconteur, the U.S. Congress established a commission to educate we publick about Franklin's well-lived life.

This beautifully crafted online exhibit is one result. Follow Franklin from his disobedient Boston beginnings, to his role in shaping the U.S. Constitution and his tenure as an elder statesman.

Along the way, dip into sections that detail what Franklin thought of self-improvement, how he created a colonial media empire, and the ultimate stance he took on slavery. Finally, don't miss the "Et Cetera" page, which includes such tidbits as what the great man predicted for the future and how he nearly became a swimming coach. (via Yahoo! Weekly Picks/ U.S. History)

Get Involved!

2006-02-02T13:50:00.000-08:00

via Global Youth Fund: "Two billion of our planet's citizens are children under the age of 18, representing one-third of the world's population. Strong in numbers, they are nevertheless powerless on the world stage - excluded from having much real influence on global affairs.

To create the ultimate youth empowerment tool, we are launching the Global Youth Fund - the first global fund administered democratically by youth. The fund will be the first of its kind to measure and fulfill the collective wishes of its youth members worldwide."

Links

YackPack: Click, Talk, Connect

2006-01-10T13:32:00.000-08:00

YackPack is a new social software product that allows users to record and send audio messages to friends inside privately formed groups. YackPack helps people stay connected, even though they may be separated by geography.

The easy-to-use interface will allow you to jump in and begin sending audio messages, without struggling to figure out how to use the technology. All you do is plug in your microphone and talk! This is a great way for you to keep in touch with family and friends.

Anyone with a parent, sibling, or friend fighting in Afganistan or Iraq should really give YackPack a try. Many soldiers have access to email, but making phone calls is a bit more difficult. Why not try YackPack? That way you can, through regular email, hear each other's voices.

Links

Pearl Harbor Survivor Color Guard

2005-11-07T15:00:00.000-08:00

Pearl Harbor Survivor Color Guard
Originally uploaded by MOWW YLC.

View photographs from the MOWW's 50th Anniversary "Massing of the Colors" ceremony held at Balboa Park, San Diego.

Women of Protest

2005-10-18T12:25:00.000-07:00

via Yahoo! Weekly Picks:

"The National Women's Party, a group dedicated to women's suffrage, formed in 1913 and spent years organizing, demonstrating, and getting its members thrown in jail.

Now The Library of Congress delves into an overview of the party; offers a timeline of its life; and profiles its visionaries, benefactors, and propagandists.

But most importantly, it offers image after image of women willing to go into the streets for their right to vote. Here are a few worth viewing...

Mrs. Mary A. Nolan -- one of the oldest members on the picket lines.
Miss Julia Emory of Baltimore, MD -- this daughter of a state senator led protests, suffered police brutality, and was jailed multiple times.
Matilda Young -- who was just 19 years old when she served her first prison term."

YLC '05: A Letter of Thanks!

2005-09-05T08:37:00.000-07:00

"I would like to take this time to thank everyone who had something to do with this youth leadership conference. I was very honored and blessed to attend this conference. I would like to thank the University of San Diego staff and students, all the guest speakers, mentors, and all who made the J.H. Pendleton & J.P. Holland Youth Leadership Conference a great experiences.

I think that everyone there really appreciates what you all have done to make this conference a success. I want to thank you all for everything. Thank you. I cannot express my gratitude in how thankful I am to have attended this conference.

Thank you once again, and God Bless America!"

ylc '05 | Flickr Photoblog

2005-09-04T17:33:00.000-07:00

You can now view pictures from the 2005 Youth Leadership Conference on our Flickr group page.

Thanks to all our volunteers and participants! It was a great event and we hope to see you next year!

Many thanks to the University of San Diego for being great hosts!

September Project

2005-07-25T20:30:00.000-07:00

The September Project is a grassroots effort to encourage public events on freedom, democracy, and citizenship in libraries on or around September 11. September Project events are activitiesof reflection, discussion, and dialogue about the meaning of freedom, the role of information in promoting active citizenship, and the importance of literacy in making sense of the world around us.

Events take place on September 11, on the weekend of September 11, or throughout the month of September. In other words, whenever it works best for your library and community. Libraries around the world are collaborating with organizations to host public and campus events, such as: displays about human rights and historical documents; talks and performances about freedom and cultural difference; and film screenings about issues that matter. Over 100 examples of events can befound at: http://www.theseptemberproject.org/pastevents.htm

For events tailored to a more academic audience, please see: http://www.lib.washington.edu/about/events/theseptemberproject

The Power of Four

2005-07-17T22:00:00.000-07:00

"Life outside of college is just like life in it: one nutty thing after another, some of them horrible, but all interspersed with enough beauty and goodness to keep you going. That’s your job, to keep going. Your duty is to help – without ceasing. The art you create can glorify it. The science you pursue can prove its value. The law you practice can pass on its benefits. The faith you embrace will make it the earthly manifestation of your God." (via)

~Tom Hanks, Vassar College Commencement Speech, May 2005

ylc 05 | important reminder!

2005-07-16T21:54:00.000-07:00

What to Bring

Casual dress that is tasteful (e.g. no tank tops or short shorts) (warm summer days) (Bermuda style shorts are permissible).
Sweater or jacket for air-conditioned classrooms and cool evenings.
Shoes, but no sandals (Note that shoes are required at all times).
Athletic gear (e.g. shorts, t-shirt, athletic shoes, sweat socks, sweat shirt, swim suit, shower shoes).
Toilet articles.
Bathrobe (to go from room to showers).
Towel (shower and beach towels).
Swimming suit.
Lock to secure your valuables.
Telephone calling card to notify your parents upon arrival (or arrange for your family to receive a collect call).
Disposable camera.

What Not To Bring

Alcohol, tobacco or non-prescription drugs.
Cell phones or pagers (telephones will be available)
Portable radios or other recording/player device

San Diego 101

2005-06-20T20:21:00.000-07:00

Pourade's History of San Diego: "This wonderful series of seven books covers the history of San Diego from the time of European exploration through 1970. The first book begins with Native Americans in the San Diego region before European colonization."

Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish

2005-06-15T19:44:00.000-07:00

This is the text of the Commencement address by Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, delivered on June 12, 2005 at Stanford University.

"I am honored to be with you today at your commencement from one of the finest universities in the world. I never graduated from college. Truth be told, this is the closest I've ever gotten to a college graduation. Today I want to tell you three stories from my life. That's it. No big deal. Just three stories.

The first story is about connecting the dots."

Read More >>>

WWII Red Cross Scrapbook

2005-06-12T15:16:00.000-07:00

American Red Cross World War II Scrapbook: "You may have known that the Red Cross served the troops during World War II by handing out donuts and coffee, setting up evacuation tents, and hosting dances. But did you think of their talented operatives as playing an accordion or manning a cinemobile?

This touching exhibit commemorates the war experiences of the Red Cross' recreation staff through the memorabilia of several of its workers. With a format that literally asks you to turn each page (drag the corner), the scrapbook shares images of badges, maps, newspaper clippings, and personal snapshots -- including a sweet photograph of a young woman and two very pleased-looking men at a St. Patrick's Day dance.

More than seven million Red Cross volunteers served in more than 50 countries. Take a nostalgic peek at what just a few accomplished. " (via Yahoo Weekly Picks)

Anything is Possible!

2005-06-05T15:51:00.000-07:00

La Vida Robot: "How four underdogs from the mean streets of Phoenix took on the best from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the national underwater bot championship."

U.S. History Resource

2005-06-04T15:58:00.000-07:00

HistoryCentral: Here you will find extensive information on American and World History.

ylc factoid

2005-06-02T15:40:00.000-07:00

Did you know...

In 2004, 1525 students attended a MOWW sponsored Youth Leadership Conference
14,000 students attended single day Youth Leadership Conference

MOWW Youth Leadership Conferences provides students with the unique experience of interacting with leaders of government, industry, and academia. The enthusiasm of these leaders in infectious and, as a result, many students change their personal goals for the better. Responsibility, patriotism and good citizenship remain core values stressed during the YLC.

We look forward to seeing you at the J.H. Pendleton & J.P. Holland 2005 Youth Leadership Conference. We anticipate having another exciting and are excited to be holding this years conference at the University of San Diego.

Naval History

2005-06-01T16:02:00.000-07:00

"Navyhistory.com brings you the history of US Naval ships. We have completed adding all the history's of Naval Ships. You can look up a ship by letter or look up by ship type."

WWI Veteran Celebrates Memorial Day

2005-05-29T15:45:00.000-07:00

WWI Veteran Celebrates Memorial Day: "Memorial Day parade organizers were considering using actors to represent veterans of World War I when they learned about 103-year-old Lloyd Brown — one of the last living veterans of the war." (via Yahoo! News)

ylc photoblog hosted by Flickr

2005-05-10T06:53:00.000-07:00

You can view pictures from YLC '04 on the MOWW YLC photo page on Flickr. After YLC '05 you can add your own photos to our group page. If you like what you see, you can sign up for your own free Flickr account and then post comments and photos on our YLC group page.

Virtual Campus Tour

2005-05-07T21:44:00.000-07:00

Have you seen the University of San Diego's Quicktime Virtual Reality Tour? QTVR offers 360° images of the USD campus, giving the viewer an opportunity to virtually visit the campus from the comfort of your home.

Quicktime Version 5 or above is required. It is available for free here.

ylc '05 brochure

2005-05-05T21:47:00.000-07:00

Be sure to download a copy of the J.H. Pendleton & J.P. Holland YLC '05 brochure. It provides an overview of our programs and details on the history of the Millitary Order of World Wars.

Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can download a copy here.

ylc '05 applications and forms

2005-04-26T21:06:00.000-07:00

Here are some important links for YLC '05 :

'05 Application (pdf)
'05 Medical Release (pdf)
'05 Informed Consent/Permission Slip (pdf)

Some other links worth checking out:

University of San Diego
MOWW National website
YLC Approval Letter from National Association of Secondary Principals (pdf)

Be sure to check back here to the YLC '05 blog often for updates, announcements, and other information regarding the conference.

2005 YLC Dates Announced!

2005-04-23T19:35:00.000-07:00

The J.H. Pendleton and J.P. Holland Chapters of the MOWW are pleased to announce the dates for the 2005 Youth Leadership Conference. This year there will be two sessions: July 25-July 28 and August 8-11th. Both sessions will be held at the University of San Diego.

For applications, and more in-depth information about the conference, please use the link on the sidebar to visit our official website.

We look forward to another terrific year at YLC. Keep checking in here on our official YLC '05 blog for the latest announcement and breaking information!

card project for wounded soldiers

2004-09-07T15:27:00.000-07:00

From a newsgroup post (via) from a nurse at the Landstuhl Medical Center in Germany:

"I think it is time to send post cards, get well cards, holiday cards, thinking of you cards to our wounded in Germany. It has been a while since anyone has expressed interest in these brave soldiers. I do not want them to feel forgotten....the hospital is a lonely place to be especially being so far from friends and family."

Let's help support our wounded soldiers by sending them a note, card or postcard!

Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
US Army Hospital
ATTN: MCEUL/Pastoral Services
CMR 402 APO AE 09180

ylc '04 feedback

2004-08-26T16:25:00.000-07:00

We hope you enjoyed your ylc '04 experience. Use this thread for feedback, comments and reflection on the conference. To leave a comment just click on 'comments' link at the bottom of this post. Your feedback is important, as it helps us improve our program for future youth leadership conferences.

Please note that this is a moderated discussion, and inappropriate comments may be edited by the YLC staff!

ylc '04 photoblog

2004-08-26T16:15:00.000-07:00

Thank you to all who participated in the J.H. Pendleton Youth Leadership Conference! We hope you had a great experience. We will be posting photos from the conference on our photoblog.

Enjoy! And we hope to see you next year at ylc '05!

ylc '04 in the news

2004-08-25T16:07:00.000-07:00

Retired Major Si Bass, and the J.H. Pendleton Youth Leadership Conference were featured in a San Diego Union Tribune story "Student Leaders to Get Lesson in Heritage."

paul hamm's example

2004-08-20T15:26:00.000-07:00

From the Boston Globe: "PAUL HAMM'S fall and rise are what make the Olympics so much more than a sports event. The US gymnast who spun despair into gold on Wednesday gives hope to the whole human endeavor by defusing the word loser."

Doors to Diplomacy

2004-08-11T21:49:00.000-07:00

Secretary Colin Powell : "The high school teams who created this year's winning Web sites are from Atizapan de Zaragoza, Mexico, and Oswego, New York; 183 teams from 27 countries competed for these awards. So these two winners should feel very proud, indeed, to have been selected." [full text; photos; more]

Culture Connect

2004-08-11T21:48:00.000-07:00

The State Department is building and strengthening relationships among diverse cultures, especially young people, through this exciting initiative.

Future State

2004-08-11T21:47:00.000-07:00

Visit the U.S. State Department's site for youth at www.future.state.gov. Take Secretary Powell up on his invitation to "explore the world of American diplomacy and get a taste for what it takes to serve on the front lines of freedom."

Scholarship Information

2004-08-10T15:15:00.000-07:00

The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans has a long-standing history of helping young people from across the nation triumph over adversity. Through educational programs and services, the Association works with secondary school students who have experienced some of our society's harshest realities. These are students who would not be able to attend college without the support of the Horatio Alger Association.

ylc '04 schedule

2004-08-03T11:30:00.000-07:00

The schedule for ylc '04 has been finalized! You can pick up a copy on the ylc '04 website, or by clicking here (requires Adobe Reader).

Survivor 1628

2004-07-17T20:15:00.000-07:00

Could you survive colonial life in 1628 New England?

Use modern technology to learn more about life during America's colonial period. The companion site to the PBS series Colonial House contains several interactive history activities including a colonial life quiz, video diaries, myth conceptions quiz.

2004-07-14T15:36:00.000-07:00

ylc '04: the official website

You can access participant registration forms, student and parent information, as well as additional web-based u.s history, american studies, and leadership resources on the J.H. Pendleton ylc '04 website.

2004-07-11T15:27:00.000-07:00

Pathway to Success

The road to high school graduation isn’t easy, but it's an important road to follow. And no one expects you to do it alone. Operation Graduation provides links to web sites and resources for dealing with everything from homework to addiction, college applications to gang violence.

2004-07-09T18:34:00.000-07:00

Support Our Troops!

Want to send a care package to a soldier in harm's way, but have no idea of what to send, who to send it to, or how to send it?

Sergeant Brian Horn from LaPlata, Maryland, an Army Infantry Soldier with the 173rd Airborne Brigade in the Kirkuk area of Iraq started the idea of AnySoldier to help care for his soldiers. He agreed to distribute packages that came to him with "Attn: Any Soldier" in his address to the soldiers who are not getting mail.

Brian is no longer in Iraq, but AnySoldier.US continues with your supportstarted by the parents of a soldier stationed in Iraq, provides 'wish lists' for units stationed in Iraq, Afganistan and throughout the Middle East. This is a great way to help boost our soldiers morale and show them that we appreciate their service.

2004-07-06T19:17:00.000-07:00

Stories of the American Experience

This creative group of high school students from Bismark, North Dakota overcame the challenge of making personal and meaningful connections with historical events. They conducted interviews with World War II veterans in their own community, and then transformed their stories into powerful and emotional documentaries. View the documentary by clicking here.

Requires the Quicktime plug-in, which you can download for free by clicking here.

2004-07-05T12:50:00.000-07:00

Living Room Candidate

"Once considered an indignity or gimmick, campaign ads have become integral to the success of a presidential candidate. The messages --delivered in 30-second snippets--have transformed elections and been transformed in the process.

Updated for 2004, this well-designed and compelling site offers more than 250 presidential campaign TV commercials dating from 1952. Comparing Eisenhower's 1952 cute "I Like Ike" cartoon to the attack ads seen in the past few campaigns demonstrates how much the run for the White House has changed. This site is an engaging resource for anyone interested in the evolution of political theater."

http://livingroomcandidate.movingimage.us/

2004-07-04T18:10:00.000-07:00

Declare Yourself!

Learn more about the history of the Declaration of Independence and register to vote on the Declare Yourself website.

2004-06-30T20:54:00.000-07:00

A Capitol Fourth: A National Celebration

From the grounds of the U.S. Capitol, A CAPITOL FOURTH kicks off a brilliant evening of musical entertainment topped by a dazzling display of fireworks over the Washington monument. America's premier holiday event stars Nashville superstars Vince Gill and Amy Grant, along with other stellar guest artists, in performance with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of premier pops conductor Erich Kunzel. The program includes traditional favorites '1812 Overture' with live cannons and John Philip Sousa's 'Stars and Stripes Forever.'

The official PBS website for the annual concert contains many interactive features including a History Of The Fourth, and free patriotic themed screensavers.

2004-06-24T13:22:00.000-07:00

Books For Soldiers

Books For Soldiers is a soldier support site that ships books, DVDs and supplies to deployed soliders and soldiers in VA hospitals, via our large volunteer network.

If you have old, but usuable paperback books sitting around, collecting dust, why not send them to a solider for a big morale boost?

Many of our volunteers have received email and letters from the soldiers they have adopted.

Help us out, help the troops out, mail them your books.

2004-06-10T12:39:00.000-07:00

The American Heritage Virtual Archive Project

A collaboration between the University of California, Berkeley, Stanford University, Duke University, and the University of Virginia is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Project is creating a shared database of resources describing and providing access to collections documenting American history and culture.

2004-06-05T11:43:00.000-07:00

Register to Vote!

Rock the Vote is a is a non-profit, non-partisan organization, founded in 1990 which engages youth in the political process by incorporating the entertainment community and youth culture into its activities. From actors to musicians, comedians to athletes, Rock the Vote harnesses cutting-edge trends and pop culture to make political participation cool.

Rock the Vote mobilizes young people to create positive social and political change in their lives and communities. The goal of Rock the Vote’s media campaigns and street team activities is to increase youth voter turnout. Rock the Vote coordinates voter registration drives, get-out-the-vote events, and voter education efforts, all with the intention of ensuring that young people take advantage of their right to vote.

Fast Facts

Registration Deadline:

*15 days before the election.

To register you in California must:

*be a resident of California
*be at least 18 years of age at the time of the next election
*not be imprisoned or on parole for the conviction of a felony
*not currently be judged mentally incompetent by a court of law

If you meet these criteria, you can download a California Voter Registration Application and Rock the Vote in 2004!

2004-06-03T11:41:00.000-07:00

What Makes A Good Leader?

Real leaders make their mark in a number of unpredictable ways. Sometimes even the least likely Clark Kent emerges as the
true Superman. According to five Harvard Business School professors who offer their insights on leadership in this excerpt from the HBS Bulletin, a true leader creates stability and fuels inspiration through consistency and clarity of vision. Notes HBS professor John Kotter, "Great leadership does not mean running away from reality."

2004-05-26T11:27:00.000-07:00

On Leadership: Have you Read....

In his book, "It's Your Ship! Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy", Captain Michael D. Abrashoff former Commander of the USS Benfold, shares "grassroots leadership" techniques and illustrates how these leadership principles can work in any organizational structure. GrassRoots Leadership is a principle that empowers every individual to share the responsibility of achieving excellence. "It's your ship," Mike was known to say. His former sailors to this day still remind him of it.

Read more about Captain Michael Abrashoff,his leadership principles, and It's Your Ship on his website GrassRoots Leadership

2004-05-22T15:49:00.000-07:00

Breaking News!

The 2004 Youth Leadership Conference dates have been set for for August 16-20! Mark your calendars and visit our official ylc '04 website for applications, and student/parent information.

2004-03-08T15:26:00.000-08:00

2004 J.H. Pendleton Youth Leadership Conference

Dates for the 2004 MOWW Youth Leadership Conference for the J.H. Pendleton Chapter of the Military Order of World Wars (MOWW) will be posted here, along with a link to our official website where you can download applications, and obtain additional information regarding our conference.

We look forward to another memorable conference in 2004!