2023 Seminar Information
Alabama HOBY
May 26-28, 2023
Troy University – Troy, AL
Registration Fees
Primary Representative: $225 All Additional Representatives: $225 (prior to December 16)
Number of Representatives
Each school can send up to 2 ambassadors
Q: Where will the seminar be held?
A: The seminar will take place at Troy University in Troy, Alabama.
Q: When will the seminar be held?
A: The seminar will be held May 26 through May 28 (Friday-Sunday). Please keep in mind that you must be present for the entire weekend seminar unless you have been excused by the Leadership Seminar Chairperson.
Q: What is the cost to attend HOBY?
A: The registration fee for the first (primary) ambassador from each school is $225. The fee for all additional ambassadors is $225 prior to December 16. This cost covers all weekend expenses (meals, snacks, lodging, etc.).
Q: When is the registration payment due to HOBY?
A: Payments should be sent to HOBY Alabama before March 1. Checks can be made payable to Alabama HOBY and mailed to the PO Box or payment can be submitted online.
Q: How many students can I send to HOBY?
A: Each school can send up to 2 students to Alabama HOBY. The first student is registered as your primary ambassador.
Q: What kind of program is planned?
A: During your HOBY seminar experience, many dynamic leaders – all volunteers from the fields of business, education, government and other professions – will address numerous aspects of our changing world and the challenges future leaders will confront. The program will not promote any specific political party, business, religion, or way of thinking; but it is designed to develop an awareness of present and future issues by actively involving seminar participants in discussions and informal debate. You will have the opportunity to ask questions of the discussion leaders throughout the weekend, which leads to a fuller understanding of topics presented. You will be asked to become part of HOBY’s commitment to “Leadership for Service” by undertaking community service projects, involving at least 100 hours. You will have the opportunity to join 375,000 other HOBY alumni nationwide who have made a difference in their school, community, place of worship or other “environment” in which they saw a need. The program includes outstanding speakers, entertainment, and a special closing reception to which your parents are invited.
Q: What are the accommodations like?
A: Most of the meetings will be held in Smith Hall on the campus of Troy University in Troy, Alabama. Most meals will be prepared by Troy staff and served in the on-campus dining hall. Everyone will receive breakfast, lunch, dinner, and healthy snacks. Participants will be assigned to on-campus dorm rooms. Dorms are separated by gender and HOBY Ambassadors will stay on floors reserved exclusively for the seminar. While the dorm rooms are fully furnished, you will need to bring the following: bed sheets, blanket, pillow, towels, wash cloths, soap, shampoo, and any other toiletry items.
Q: If necessary, how may Ambassadors be contacted during the seminar?
A: Parents, friends, and family members are discouraged from calling students during the Seminar due to the confusion created when meetings are interrupted. However, Ambassadors are free to use their phones in their dorm rooms at the end of each day. In case of emergency, your parent(s) or guardian may call the Troy University Police at (334) 670-3215, Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All other times please call (334) 670-1999. The Seminar will be chaperoned by qualified male and female adults who will be staying at the facility 24 hours a day.
Q: What should I wear at the seminar?
A: Attire is casual throughout most of the weekend. Shorts, jeans, and skirts are perfectly acceptable for Friday and Saturday. You will be provided a HOBY t-shirt to wear on Saturday. Attire for Sunday is business casual. This typically means a collared shirt and slacks, a dress, or a shirt and skirt.
Q: What if I need to take medication while I am at the seminar?
A: Please provide information about your medication on the Medical History Records Form and bring a doctor’s note with you to the seminar. Make sure to read and comply with HOBY’s Policy for Use of Medication During a HOBY event. Both documents are included with the Pre-Seminar Packet.
Q: What transportation arrangements have been made?
A: You are responsible for transportation to and from the seminar. Ambassadors who drive themselves to HOBY are required to turn in their car keys to HOBY Staff at registration. No Ambassadors should leave campus during the three-day seminar without the Leadership Seminar Chairperson’s permission.
Q: What if I am unable to attend the seminar?
A: If circumstances arise that prevent you from attending the seminar, we would like to give another student the opportunity to attend. Please return these forms to the person at your school who selected you and follow up with an email to the Alabama Leadership Seminar Chairpersons (Riley Davis or LeighAshton Nuss, at questions@alabamahoby.org) so we may adjust our records and obtain an alternate student from your school to attend the seminar.
Q: Whom should I contact with additional questions?
A: Additional questions or concerns should be directed to LeighAshton Nuss, HOBY Leadership Seminar Chairperson. LeighAshton can be reached by email at questions@alabamahoby.org
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Alabama Leadership Seminar
Post Office Box 876
Fultondale, AL 35068