AN INVITATION FOR YOU TO APPLY FOR THE YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM (YLF) FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES - 2009

FROM: Karen Halliday, Director, Kathleen Kabara, President
Connecticut Youth Leadership Project, Inc.

2009 will be the eleventh year we are offering this innovative leadership program. The four-day forum will include many exciting educational and motivational activities to assist you in strengthening your leadership skills. The forum will take place July 27- July 30, 2009 at the University of Connecticut, Storrs campus.

We are inviting you to apply, and are asking for your help in recruiting other students to apply for the forum. Completed application packets must be postmarked by January 16, 2009 and mailed to the address noted on the enclosed application. Through a competitive process, approximately 40 students will be selected to attend the forum. If you are accepted to YLF you will be required to attend follow-up sessions after the forum to implement your Community Action Plans.

It is the goal of the YLF planning committee to select students from all regions of Connecticut, who represent a wide range of disabilities and ethnic backgrounds.

The Youth Leadership Forum is sponsored through the cooperative effort of the public and private sector in Connecticut. There is no cost for you to attend the forum.

All information in your application is strictly confidential and will only be shared with members of the YLF selection committee. Applications may be downloaded by accessing the website at www.ctylp.org

APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 16, 2009