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Samsung Scholarship | Boys State Handbook
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American Legion "Hawkeye" Boys State |
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Camp Dodge -
Johnston, Iowa
June 9-14, 2013
A TRAINING PROGRAM IN
CITIZENSHIP AND DEMOCRACY
Iowa American Legion
Hawkeye Boys State is a weeklong "Hands-On" experience in the operation of the
democratic form of government, the organization of political parties, and the
relationship of one to the other in shaping Iowa government. Through the Boys
State objective of "learning by doing", young men will learn more about city,
county and state government in one week than they would in an entire semester of
high school.
Boys State is an exercise in leading as well as following others. Elections are
an opportunity to show the ability to perform under pressure and to show
character in the face of victories and/or defeats. Boys State will test skill in
solving problems and working effectively within a team.
Boys State is an opportunity to gain pride and respect for our form of
government and the price paid by people to preserve democracy. The week contains
ceremonies and assemblies as well as marching and pageantry. Guest speakers,
such Past National Commander of The American Legion David Rehbein, and former
director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association Bernie Saggau, along with Iowa government
leaders attend each year to offer their vision and advice. Daily flag raising
and lowering ceremonies are conducted at Boys State.
Boys State is a chance to meet new people. With over 500 delegates in
attendance, Boys State offers an opportunity to meet people who represent Iowa's
diversity in heritage and culture. One of the finest objectives afforded to
young men by Boys State is the friendships they will form with other Boys State
citizens, many of whom will become lifelong friends.
Boys State Resources:
Orientation Materials:
Boys State Orientation
Slideshow
Boys State Orientation
Slideshow Notes
Boys State Orientation
Outline
Boys State Orientation
Video
Other Links:
Boys State Informational
Video
2013 Boys State Orientation Schedule
(PDF)
ATTENTION HAWKEYE BOYS STATE DELEGATES:
To Register Online (required):
Contact your local
American Legion Post for your
official selection letter
that will provide detailed information on how to register online.
The letter
contains the proper information for you to submit under the correct sponsoring
Post. The website for online registration is VERY specific and should be typed
in to the ADDRESS BAR, NOT A SEARCH ENGINE. The site is
http://goo.gl/CbFBp. Please notice there
is a mixture of upper case and lower case letters.
Once registered,
delegates should download a copy of the handbook and signature form (listed
above in PDF format). Delegates should also stay in contact with their local,
sponsoring American Legion Post, for information on their District orientation
date/location. There are also links to the orientation video listed below under
Boys State Resources.
Questions Not Answered in the online 2013 Boys State Handbook, may be
directed to your sponsoring American Legion Post, District Chairman, or:
The American Legion of Iowa
ATTN: Boys State
720 Lyon Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
515-282-5068
800-365-8387
boysstate@ialegion.org
ATTENTION
HAWKEYE BOYS STATE STAFF AND COUNSELORS:
To Order Your Background Check
(required):
Go to
https://opportunities.averity.com/ALIowa
Questions Not Answered in the 2013 Boys State Handbook, may be
directed to your sponsoring American Legion Post, District Chairman, or:
The American Legion, Department of Iowa
ATTN: Boys State
720 Lyon Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
515-282-5068
800-365-8387
boysstate@ialegion.org
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