Registration for YLC 4th Annual Speed Dating Fundraiser is now OPEN! Click here for more details and to sign up!

We are now accepting student applications for our 2013 Youth Leadership Conference!

About the 2013 Conference

Dates: June 21-23, 2013
Location: Rice University

Youth Leadership Council is proud to announce our 2013 Conference theme Don’t Stop Believing which will focus on building and developing confidence to become a more effective leader!

Why Come?

• Develop & practice leadership skills and build confidence
• Learn from college and young professional mentors
• Challenge yourself through a series of team-building activities
• Enjoy a weekend in a Rice University dormitory
• Meet new friends from across the city, state, and country
• Showcase your talents through our Café Y event
• Receive opportunities for scholarships
• Add a ton of excitement to your summer!

Ready to Sign Up?

Please visit our Student page: www.ylc.net/student

Make sure to get your application in early to take advantage of our Early Bird Discount!

Please come support YLC and help us celebrate 25 years of achievements!  All proceeds from the banquet will go towards our 2013 Youth Leadership Conference to be held at Rice University in June.  Banquet details and ticket information are available here

We look forward to seeing you there!

Early Registration for YLC’s 3rd Annual Speed Dating Fundraiser is now OPEN! Click here for more details and to sign up!

 

President - Jason Tung

Program Director – Kevin Lu

Mentor Director – Tommy Ma

VP, Operations – Tien Le

VP, Fundraising – Karen Chu

VP, Technology – Timmy Hsu

VP, Community Relations – Jerry Hu

Secretary – Cassie Diep

We look forward to seeing what ya’ll have planned for YLC’s 25th Year!

Calling all high school students! We are now accepting applications for our 2012 YLC Conference!

About the 2012 Conference

Dates: June 22-24, 2012
Location: Rice University

Youth Leadership Council is proud to announce our Conference 2012 theme – FINDING YOUR VOICE! This year’s conference will focus on communication skills and how to enhance those skills to become a more effective leader. The 2012 program will encourage students to develop their confidence and presence as they become better communicators and leaders.

Why Come?

• Develop & practice leadership and communication skills
• Learn from college and young professional mentors
• Challenge yourself through a series of team-building activities
• Enjoy a weekend in a Rice University dormitory
• Meet new friends from across the city, state, and country
• Showcase your talents through our Café Y event
• Receive opportunities for scholarships
• Add a ton of excitement to your summer!

Still not convinced? Check out the pictures from our 2011 Conference!

Ready to Sign Up?

Please visit our Student page: http://ylc.net/student

Make sure to get your application in early to take advantage of our Early Bird Discount!

During our 2011 Conference “Don’t Hate, Innovate!“, we challenged our students to design and implement their own Innovative Community Projects. After a record 17 idea submissions, our judges picked the top 3 projects based upon creativity, planning, and execution. Congratulations to our following 3 students who were each awarded a $1,000 college scholarship!

Priscilla Ly (Dallas, Texas) – “Game for the Cure: Modern Warfare 3 Charity Tournament”

Priscilla created a charity gaming tournament featuring the video game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, with all proceeds going to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The event also featured a photo booth, raffle drawings, poster signings, board games, and a buffet table. Priscilla also designed and hand-created custom t-shirts for event participants. Game for the Cure was a huge success and participants have already begun requesting a 2nd tournament!

Ray Van (South El Monte, California) – “Threads for Those in Need”

Ray worked with three youth councils and a school club (26 total participants) to organize a clothing drive for Goodwill. They made 4 different flyer designs and passed out over 5,000 flyers in five different cities: Arcadia, Temple City, Alhambra, El Monte, and Northridge. They also collected clothes at school by offering $50 American Express gift cards as incentives. In the end, they collected enough clothes to fill over half a Goodwill donation truck, floor to ceiling!

Calvin Wong (Alhambra, California) – “Pathways to Healthcare Professions Workshop”

Calvin organized a healthcare professions workshop featuring speakers talking about the healthcare industry (from orthopedic surgery to pharmacy) in a panel discussion and small group sessions led by the respective speakers. The event was co-sponsored by the Chinese American Citizens Alliance Youth Council (CACA) and its attendees included both students and parents who wished to learn more about the job of different health professionals.

 

President - Jason Tung

Program Director – Kevin Lu

Mentor Director – Tommy Ma

VP, Operations – Tien Le

VP, Fundraising – Jessica Lin

VP, Technology – Timmy Hsu

VP, Community Relations – Mai Le

Treasurer – Ming Hsueh

Secretary – Karen Chu

Webmaster – Tom Huynh

Registrar – Richard Huynh

We look forward to seeing what ya’ll have planned for next year’s conference!

Angel Young

Professional Title: Owner & Ice Cream Socialist

Where do you work? Wanderlust Ice Cream & Sorbet

How long have you had this profession? I bought my first freezer March 2011

1. Tell us 3 things that only a person working in the ice cream making industry would know:95%
of the ice cream you eat is made from a pre-made base that is then mixed with flavorings, as opposed
to using fresh ingredients and natural fruits/flavors. “Premium” ice cream means higher fat, not higher
quality. And vegan ice cream can be just as good as the dairy stuff!

2. What is the coolest thing about your job? I love being a part of the farmer’s market community
and supporting local small-scale farmers and fellow food entrepreneurs.

3. In 2-3 sentences, what kind of schooling/training do you need to be an ice cream maker? You
need a good understanding of the mechanics of commercial ice cream manufacturing and the science of
ice cream. There are a number of very good books and courses offered around the country. As a small
business owner, a strong grasp on marketing/branding and finance/accounting can’t hurt either.

4. What are the obstacles of someone working in your profession? Starting a business from scratch
is a daunting task in itself. It’s challenging competing with larger, well-established companies with far
fewer resources at your disposal.

5. What (personality) characteristics would you say make for a good ice cream maker? Persistence,
creativity, and a healthy constitution for processing all that sugar!

6. How did your parents react when you chose this profession? They thought it was a hilarious joke.
Look who’s laughing now.

Students: Don’t forget about the Innovative Community Project! The deadline is July 26!

CHALLENGE:

Innovative Community Project

WHAT? STUDENTS GET A CHANCE TO COME UP WITH AN ORIGINAL COMMUNITY PROJECT

HOW?(RULES)

• 1 or more students can be involved in conceptualizing the idea (prize split between # of students) – Anyone may be involved in the implementation
• Each student involved must spend at least 8 hours implementing the project
• Students are encouraged to ask their mentors for guidance
• The project can help in any area: Environment, youth, seniors, disabled, animals, the arts, homeless, health, safety, leadership development…almost anything you can think of. And if you aren’t sure, just email us your questions (see below).
• Please be detailed in your project outline. Please include:

-    Name of students involved

-    Email & phone # of students involved

-    Project description (1/2 page maximum) – Include specific place, date range you’d like to implement, # of people you will need, what you will do

-    Why did you decide in this area (Environment, youth, etc.) & this project? (1/2 page max.)

-    What is so innovative/creative/forward-thinking about your project? (1/2 page max.)

-    Complete packet should be no more than 2 pages

# OF WINNERS & WHAT WILL THEY WIN? 3 projects will each win $1,000 scholarships towards college

WHERE DO I SUBMIT MY PROJECT IDEA? Submit the project (in a Word document) to program@ylc.net by Tuesday, 7/26/2011 (1 month from Conference).

**Please write in the Subject line: “Innovative Community Project”

IMPLEMENTING WINNING PROJECTS: The project should not be executed until it is submitted and approved by YLC, to ensure safety.

IF YOU HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL: program@ylc.net (write in Subject line: “Innovative Community Project Question”)