[BHS etree] STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Friendly go-getters, environmentalists, etc. needed

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Do not reply to this e-mail. Contact Chris Young, Director of Student Activities [mailto:cyoung at berkeley.k12.ca.us]or by phone at 510-644-8990

The schoolwide student leadership program is growing to more fully represent and empower students on decision-making bodies, improve student culture, and expand their capacity to serve the school and greater community. We need artists, environmentalists, webmasters, speakers of languages other than English, Obama or Hillary wannabes, photographers, movers, shakers or a talented student who can use the invigoration of working with a dynamic team!

To be a part of this special program means students will get direct instruction and challenges on leadership skills development, opportunities to attend leadership conferences and retreats, and the unique experience of being part of a team striving for professionalism and collaboration that mimics the real working world in many ways. Of course it is also a great resume builder. 

Chris Young, the new leadership program director is a Stanford BA and MA graduate who uses his own high school, college, and lead teaching experience to educate and motivate students towards new levels of responsibility, self-confidence, and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of other people. We want students of all types to apply with the expectation that this can be an experience that positively impacts and shapes the course of their lives. 

Students are encouraged to pick up an application in the Leadership Office, D148. They are due on October 23. This application includes descriptions of all the positions currently open listed below. Other positions include representatives of the various SLCs and programs, and a student council of judges that will practice constitutional review will be open later. 

CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS

CABINET LEVEL
Chief of Service
Chief of Social Activities

COMMISSIONS (Commissioner of . . . )
Clubs and Organizations
Hospitality
Alumni and Staff Relations
Achievement
Multicultural Affairs
Elections
Environmental Sustainability
Arts and Athletics
Publicity*
    Artist (2)
    Public Information Officer
    Historian
    Electronics and Internet Technician

*One of the members of the Publicity Commission will be on the cabinet as Chief of Publicity.