The pioneers set forth on a journey west, not sure of the exact destination but knowing that they were searching for someplace better, something better. They gathered their families and what they needed for the long journey ahead and set forth, following the sun during the day and the stars at night. Along the way, they met others from different backgrounds, experiences, talents but with one thing in common, the pursuit of something better. They banded together to overcome obstacles and blaze new trails. One day, on that magical day, they reached the top of the mountain and looked down at the roaring ocean below, realizing that while the physical journey had ended, their journey together, to create a better place, had just begun.
Just over the last four days, 282 outstanding ambassadors, volunteers, speakers and other contributors came together, making this seminar one of our best. We welcomed new friends from large schools and small, public and private. We worked alongside HOBY alum & volunteers from Texas North, Gulf Coast, Florida, Oregon, Kansas, Massachusetts, Iowa and those that went through in the 2000’s, 1990’s, 1980’s and 1970’s. Volunteers ranged from 16 to 80 in age. We discussed subjects ranging from Digital Leadership to Transformational Thinking, Gun Rights/Control to Immigration, and Bullying to Social Responsibility. This is the most diverse group of Ambassadors in the HISTORY of Texas North. We've more returning parents THAN EVER BEFORE. We all came together to learn, listen, laugh, cry, lead, serve, inspire, lean in and move forward. Together, we contributed 1,551 Leadership4Service hours in ONE DAY.
As my fourth year with HOBY comes to a close today, I see myself mirrored in the excited faces of our outstanding ambassadors. It can be said that HOBY took me from east to west in the most profound and life-changing ways, and helping these ambassadors navigate their own paths has been perhaps the greatest joy of my life thus far.
Just over the last four days, 282 outstanding ambassadors, volunteers, speakers and other contributors came together, making this seminar one of our best. We welcomed new friends from large schools and small, public and private. We worked alongside HOBY alum & volunteers from Texas North, Gulf Coast, Florida, Oregon, Kansas, Massachusetts, Iowa and those that went through in the 2000’s, 1990’s, 1980’s and 1970’s. Volunteers ranged from 16 to 80 in age. We discussed subjects ranging from Digital Leadership to Transformational Thinking, Gun Rights/Control to Immigration, and Bullying to Social Responsibility. This is the most diverse group of Ambassadors in the HISTORY of Texas North. We've more returning parents THAN EVER BEFORE. We all came together to learn, listen, laugh, cry, lead, serve, inspire, lean in and move forward. Together, we contributed 1,551 Leadership4Service hours in ONE DAY.
As my fourth year with HOBY comes to a close today, I see myself mirrored in the excited faces of our outstanding ambassadors. It can be said that HOBY took me from east to west in the most profound and life-changing ways, and helping these ambassadors navigate their own paths has been perhaps the greatest joy of my life thus far.
And as we come to the top of our mountain and realize that our physical journey together is coming to an end, we realize this is just the beginning.
HOBY Hugs,
Kara Silvey
HOBY Hugs,
Kara Silvey
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