FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Where
and when will the seminar be held?
A: Transylvania
University, 300 N Broadway, Lexington, KY 40508. You will see the HOBY signs and volunteers (bright colored
shirts).
CHECK-IN is between 12:30 – 1:30at the WT
Young Campus Center (Entry available from the Broadway and 4th
Street Entrance or the rear building student entrance. Parking is available near both
entrances.) Students MAY NOT
check-in earlier than that 12:30pm. If
you arrive early, we suggest you take a walking tour of campus or the downtown
area. The seminar begins at 1:30pm with orientation. Student Ambassadors must be present for the entire weekend
seminar. A key deposit of $10.00
will be collected at Registration. Be sure to eat prior to arrival. First meal served will be at 5pm.
CHECK-OUT:
Same location, Sunday. Parents
are invited to attend the closing ceremony/keynote address, 11:00-12:30pm. Check-out will occur at breakfast. All ambassadors will be packed and ready to
leave following closing ceremonies.
Students and Parents please note Dorm keys must be returned or the
University will charge you $60 before allowing you to depart (checks and cash
only)
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 the 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 be asked to become part of HOBY’s
commitment to “Leadership for Service.”
By undertaking a community service project(s) involving at least 100
hours, you’ll have the opportunity to join 14,000 other HOBY Ambassadors in
making a difference in your school, community, place of worship, or other
“environment” in which you see a need.
PREPARE TO HAVE AN OUTSTANDING TIME!!
The program includes outstanding speakers, entertainment, and a special
closing ceremony to which your parents are invited (SEE ABOVE Check-out
information)
Q: What are the accommodations like?
A: Meetings
will be held at the University as well as other Lexington sites (Carnegie
Center, Rupp Arena, etc) Participant housing will be in Transylvania’s Forrer
Hall dormitory with two same gender participants per room on floors
reserved exclusively for HOBY. Everyone
will receive nutritious breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Sheets, pillow, and one small set of towels
are provided. The facility IS
VERY AIR-CONDITIONED and we suggest you bring additional towels, blanket/sleeping
bed, “shower shoes”, medical/toiletry, feminine hygiene products, and ALARM
CLOCK!
Q: What should I wear at the seminar?
A: During
the weekend you will be meet some of Kentucky’s top leaders. Your appearance is important, remember you
are representing your school. The dress
code is casual (for example shorts and ‘polo-style’ shirt) however, please note
there are some restrictions: undergarments
should not be visible / no short-shorts / no ripped clothing / no tank tops /
no see-through clothing Comfortable
walking shoes are encouraged when we walk to off-site facilities. Hats/visors may not be worn inside any
building. Most meeting rooms are
air-conditioned and a sweatshirt or similar may be needed. You will be provided a HOBY t-shirt and there will
be an announcement as to when you will wear the t-shirt during the weekend. Your name tag must be worn visibly at all
times.
Q: Whom may I contact should I have additional
questions?
A: BEFORE
THE SEMINAR
