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12th Annual Youth Leadership Conference
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ver 100 students from 11 counties of Texas convened at the 12th Annual Youth Leadership Conference hosted by Victoria Business and Education (VBEC) from June 6-10 at Victoria College in Victoria,TX.
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YLC Participants at Robotic Presentation Group Work-out
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The five-day conference covered numerous topics such as team building skills, learning how to set goals and achieve them, proper manners and dining etiquette, as well as learning how to be servants to their community. Several presentations emphasized the importance of getting an education through STEM activities with our keynote speaker from STEER sharing about the leadership within the oil and gas industry.
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Ms. Lanell Mantey, Executive Director of VBEC
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According to Ms. Lanell Mantey, Executive Director of VBEC, over the past several months admission efforts into the conference have been focused on every school in Victoria and the region to attract youth going into the 7th grade (2017 academic year) to attend the conference. " The curriculum is designed to help students develop essential qualities of being a leader, teamwork, proper etiquette, servant leadership, problem-solving skills, setting goals, and being willing to work hard to achieve their dreams," said Lanell Mantey.
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Dr. Hinds, President of Victoria College
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Dr. Hinds, President of Victoria College, was the keynote speaker at the opening ceremonies on Monday. Motivational speakers included Jon Sheptock, Hank Hough and the Dog Ministries, David Murphy, Glen Dry, Eric Leonard, Inspire Rock Team, Pioneer Natural Resource Team, and many others that visited throughout the week. These presentations are designed to help the students think about what leadership qualities are within themselves, promote self-confidence and develop essential characteristics.
Grant Biles, a sixth-grade student of YLC participant, said that the conference was something enjoyable because a lot of his friends had also come to participate in the conference and they got to meet new people and made new friends. "We have had quality time and fun while at the same time learning how to be a leader."
Hope East, who also attended the conference as a YLC Apprentice Leader expressed that as a leader she not only got to see many young students in her group learning what it takes to be a leader but she was able to improve her own leadership skills as well." Being able to be an example of what leadership is felt like a real honor," said Hope East.
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Jon Sheptock Sings at
12th Annual YLC
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Jon Sheptock Sings at the 12th YLC
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J
on Sheptock was born in New Jersey in 1976 with a very unusual affliction. He had no arms and a short right leg. He was truly more than his birth parents could handle, so the evening he was born they turned him over to the State. Jon has been through more than any able-bodied person could possibly understand before he became a successful motivational speaker and singer ! VBEC is honored to have Jon Sheptock shared his amazing experiences of perseverance at the 12th annual Youth Leadership Conference held last week in Victoria College, TX !!!!!
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Victoria Business and Education Coalition | VBEC | 361-572-8233 | www.vbectx.org
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