2014 UthMpact Leadership Class IV Hit the Road for September Leadership Day Volunteerism and The Arts

2014 UthMpact Leadership Class IV
Hit the Road for
September Leadership Day
Volunteerism and The Arts

Students from Polk County high schools have been nominated by their school principal or community members to participate in the UthMpact Leadership Class IV for 2014-2015. This unique program, spearheaded by InnerAct Alliance, StandUP Polk Coalition, UthMpact Coalition, and key business partners, is designed to help teens develop crucial leadership skills.

On September 3^rd, the UthMpact teens set out for their first Leadership Day of the year, themed Volunteerism and The Arts, to experience a unique behind the scenes look at the inner workings of some of our city and county’s finest businesses and organizations.

The UthMpact Leadership group’s schedule for Leadership Day #1 included visits to Bethune Academy in Haines City, The Polk Theatre in downtown Lakeland, and The Florida Dance Theatre, before a much-needed lunch break at Common Ground Park with Chick-Fil-A and the City of Lakeland.  After lunch, the teens scooted over to the Polk Museum of Art and ended the day at Hawthorne Assisted Living!

The first coalition meeting at the Polk County Sheriff's Office went smoothly. The group enjoyed a visit from SWAT and heard from a guest speaker from PCSO. The students began planning for their upcoming community events including Project Prom, Teen Tailgates, Red Ribbon Half Marathon, and the Christmas Parade. Special shout out to the amazing parent volunteers who served a delicious Chili Cook Off dinner!