Applications for YLOWC now available

This youth leadership program is sponsored by the McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce and is designed to provide local emerging and existing youth leaders with the tools to develop leadership skills, influence their school, and contribute to their community. The purpose of YLOWC is to train students in leadership techniques and community awareness so that they may become familiar with current issues, community resources, opportunities, and other factors influencing the direction of Warren County’s future.

Class sessions will provide students with a variety of experiences as they learn about agriculture, education, tourism, business, industry, health and social services, local and state government, law and community history.

The first class of YLOWC will graduate April 10 during a ceremony that will be held at Yorozu.

‘This has been such a positive experience for class members and the community. We are so pleased with the participation of the 20 students selected this year and the various resources provided by many community members,’ said Sandi Hill, a member of the YLOWC steering committee.

‘In addition to participating in activities to learn more about Warren County, class members also completed community service hours,’ Hill continued. ‘The YLOWC class recently spent a day at the State Capitol with the Leadership McMinnville class and had an amazing learning experience.’

Applications for this program are available at Warren County High School, Boyd Christian School, and the McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce.

Class sponsors are Dawn Cantrell and Monti Hillis at WCHS and Jason Gann at Boyd Christian School. All applications must be received at the Chamber or returned to a class sponsor by April 18. For more information, please contact the Chamber of Commerce at 473-6611.