Get Those CLEWs Going in Your Area!

Because the three-day seminar is only offered to one outstanding sophomore from each high school, this one-day activity Community Leadership Educational Workshops (CLEW) is available to all high school sophomores from a single county at a time.

We have been steadily expanding the availability of CLEWs throughout New York. This program is generally sponsored by local Kiwanis clubs; but other service organizations are encouraged to participate as well. The purpose of the one day seminar is to have young people interact with recognized leaders in business, education, the arts, government and the professions, in order to gain a better understanding of the problems, frustrations, challenges and rewards that exist in today's world. It provides students with a different outlook on life, an outlook that is filled with positive energy, which in turn, gives these students a great deal of confidence. They learn that they can accomplish anything with a positive mental attitude, determination and enthusiasm.

Students have the opportunity to speak directly with the panelist and challenge the positions that have been articulated or expanded upon by their point of view. This question-and-answer, give-and-take format helps young leaders by showing them that how to think is just as important as what to think

How can you become involved?

If you are interested in starting a CLEW in your area send us your: Name; Street Address; City; State; Zip; and Phone Number, sign in on the our Contact Us form and indicate your interest in the CLEW program.

More detailed information is also available at the National HOBY web site.