We hope you're having a wonderful start to the new semester! HOBY planning continues as we arrange activities, speakers, and our annual Seminar service project. We're looking forward to meeting your student in just a few months.

If you have registered a student, please ensure they received our monthly newsletter, which was sent over the weekend. The newsletter was sent to all registered students, regardless of whether their registration fee has been paid. Please ensure the payment has been completed for your student(s). Payment must be submitted by mid-March. Once your payment is processed, both you and your student should receive a confirmation email.

If you still would like to register a student (or a second student) for HOBY, there is still time and spots available. Please contact Aaron Vince if you need assistance.

All high school counselors are invited to help Pack the Palace for HOBY on March 28. The Michigan HOBY staff wants to see you at an informal Meet & Greet before the Detroit Pistons/Chicago Bulls basketball game on Sunday, March 28. The Pistons are giving us a discount on tickets for their game: tickets are up to half off. All are welcome to take advantage of this discount, so feel free to extend this discount ticket offer to your family & friends. Details of the Meet & Greet and purchasing tickets to the game are on our website.

Introducing some of our volunteer staff...

Steven Dittenber HOBY Position: Vice Leadership Seminar Chairperson Ambassador Year: 2002 Years with HOBY: 7 Why do you volunteer with HOBY?: I volunteer for the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Seminar because I really believe in the program. HOBY has helped shape the person I am today. I want to make sure that other high school sophomores continue to have an opportunity to attend and build their own experiences.

James McLaughlan HOBY Position: Director of Junior Staff Ambassador Year: 2003 Years with HOBY: 6 Why do you volunteer with HOBY?: Being a part of Michigan HOBY is consistently rewarding. I am personally inspired anew the young leaders we attract with each passing seminar. It is because of them that I continue to volunteer. HOBY has also been a great networking tool for me. With thousands of alumni across the country and beyond, HOBY can help open the doors to any number of exciting opportunities.