My School's Honors Math Club

In today’s society, strong leadership is necessary more so than ever before, especially in the younger generation. The ability to communicate with others effectively, coordinate resources and manpower, give guidance to those in need, and assisting in reaching a more beneficial outcome or future are all important tasks and qualities that a leader must have the capacity to do. Without effective leaders, the world would progress nowhere, and hoping for others to take such a position is unreliable. I would be the best representative to attend the 2017 Youth Leadership Conference as I already possess some leadership positions and qualities, but have room for improvement to ensure peak functionality and success. A program such as this would better …show more content…
Although not completely in motion as of the time of writing this essay, there still has been plenty of work to coordinate and finish. From organizing reminders and email lists to communicate with prospective members, working with the sponsor to plan the course of the club, and simply undertaking such a task that is founding a club, I have burdened myself with great responsibility that I should definitely follow through with. This conference will allow me to be a better communicator and leader so that when the chapter is fully operational and running my senior year, I will be a suitable president and ensure the club will help students and teachers alike, becoming a permanent part of my school. Being a better youth leader ensures the success of the club when it comes to what I can contribute and offer in its management, and will guarantee that the students that have much to gain from such an organization receive those …show more content…
I am currently secretary of my school’s chemistry club, and so naturally there is a chance I will hold a vice-president or the president position next year; younger and less experienced newer members of the club will look up to me for guidance and I must assume that responsibility. Additionally, my involvement in my school’s chapter of National Honors Society (NHS) has led to a plan on trying out for a leadership position for the next school year. The Southwest Leadership Conference will aid me in that holding such leadership positions will not be as stressful and that I will be a better fit for those roles. Outside of clubs, even in the normal classroom environment, being a more well-rounded individual and role model will aid in being able to participate and help others in the classroom. Leaders are looked up to, whether they like it or not, so they must be able to show the maturity needed to hold their position with pride and actively work toward helping those around