Leaders in Training

 

Leaders in Training or (L.I.T) trains and encourages young people between the ages of 13-17 to become future leaders and employees in there club and in there community.

 

Keystone Club

 

A leadership and service group for teens ages 14-18. Keystoners elect officers and plan and implement their own activities in six areas: service to Club and community, leadership development, education and career exploration, unity, free enterprise and social recreation.

 

Torch Club

 

Sponsored by the Allstate Foundation, Torch Club is a leadership and service group for ages 10-13. Members learn to elect officers and work together to plan and implement activities in four areas: service to Club and community, education, health and fitness, and social recreation.

 

Youth of the Year

 

Sponsored by the Reader's Digest Association, Youth of the Year is Boys & Girls Clubs of America's principal recognition program. It focuses on each nominee's service to Club, community and family. It also awards members for their commitment to academic performance, spiritual values, life goals and poise and public speaking abilities. Local clubs select a Youth of the Month and from this group, select a Youth of the Year who then participates in state competition. State winners participate in Regional competition and Regional winners compete in the National competition. Candidates should be between the ages of 14 - 18. All nominees must have at least two years of continued service prior to January 31 of the year of nomination.

 

Nominees under 14 can be identified for participation in future Youth of the Year programs on State, Regional and National levels.