2018 10 th Anniversary Year GREAT LAKES BAY Hispanic Leadership Institute (GLBHLI (Training Institute) Mission Statement The GREAT LAKES BAY HISPANIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (GLBHLI) shall provide individuals the opportunity to develop the skills and relationships to become effective leaders and provides a program that prepares and supports future visionary leaders who improve their lives and the community. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION Hispanics descent, ages 21 to 45, male or female, who reside in and plan to stay in Great Lakes Bay Region (Saginaw, Bay, Midland Counties and Mt. Pleasant) Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must have a High School Diploma or GED minimum. Must show a willingness to learn and to be introduced to local community organizations and businesses. MUST BE WILLING/ABLE TO TAKE 6 ½ Vacation/Training Days off from work to attend classes. Individuals who have exemplified leadership qualities in their professional environment and who are looking to expand their leadership skills. Also, individuals who would be under the radar for traditional leadership programs. Cost An initial fee of $75 is required from all individuals that are accepted into the program: $35 registration fee and $40 for your official GLBHLI Class Polo Shirt. Total Check of $75 due by January 18, 2018. Make check payable to: SVSU-GLBHLI. The cost of the program is $5095 per individual. This can be waived with your participation in our annual fundraisers (Loons fundraiser minimum 30 tickets, and graduation ad sales fund raiser, your commitment to the program, and a signed commitment letter.) You are responsible to sell or pay the equivalent of this obligation. Mandatory Meetings & Required Events All classes and events as listed on the master 2018 Agenda. (Attached) Participant must complete 50 hours of Community Service prior to graduation from the program which includes: 20 Group Volunteer Event, 20 Sponsor Volunteer Event, and 10 hours Individual Volunteering, 3 SVSU Approved Seminars. All volunteer hours must be with a United Way affiliated program. In addition, participants must volunteer at the following: the GLBHBA Golf Outing (5 hours). You must participate in the Latino Loons Day, sell a minimum of 30 tickets, participate in the Viva La Spirits Day and sell 30 tickets, sell 20 tickets to the graduation event, and participate in other fundraisers in lieu of the program tuition fee. Participant must attend a MANDATORY two-day team building event that will be scheduled in February. If you do not attend this event, you cannot participate in this year s program. In order to get credit for two-day course, you must attend both day or it will count as two misses. Participant must attend a minimum of three (3) Great Lakes Bay Hispanic Business Association meetings prior to December 2018 2018/19 MBReyes
. KEEP THIS PAGE 2018-19 Great Lakes Bay Hispanic Leadership Institute APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS All applications must be submitted by December 20, 2017 to be considered for Cohort 10 of the GLBHLI, which runs from February 1, 2018 January 29, 2019. Classes meet once per month from 8 am to 5 pm, plus other activities as listed. (You may want to make note that some classes run two days. In order to get credit for the class you must attend both days.) To be considered complete, an application must include the following materials: 1. Application Form A with. 2. Initialed GLBHLI s Ambassador Code of Conduct and Guidelines Form B. 3. Two letters of recommendation to be included with application. Note: Recommendation letters may not come from relatives. 4. Signed Declaration/Commitment Document. Form C Please do not submit additional letters of recommendation or supplemental materials other than what is requested. Type or print in black ink. Please use full names of organizations and avoid using initials or acronyms. You MUST submit one electric copy to: mbreyes@svsu.edu by deadline. You must also submit one original hard copy with signatures. Please send your completed application form to: GREAT LAKES BAY HISPANIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE c/o Saginaw Valley State University - GLBHLI Attn: Monica B. Reyes, GLBHLI DIRECTOR Wickes Hall, 260 7400 Bay Road University Center, MI 48710 Note: Complete Application and Check List must be included to be considered. No Exceptions. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants will be notified by January 9, 2018 or sooner, of acceptance or denial for Cohort 10 of the GLBHLI Ambassadors. You will be required to attend the graduation ceremony on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. at which time you will be introduced as part of the 10 th Anniversary Class. ATTENDANCE TO THIS EVENT IS MANDATORY NO EXCEPTIONS! This is where new cohort is introduced to the community. KEEP THIS PAGE Association P 2 of 8
Great Lakes Bay Hispanic Leadership Institute GLBHLI s Ambassador Code of Conduct and Guidelines GLBHLI Code of Conduct This document provides a set of guidelines and explains to all Ambassadors the high standards of conduct that leaders in the Great Lakes Bay Hispanic Leadership Institute. Leadership by Example We expect leadership by example. Leadership is not an award, right, or title; it is a privilege. A leader will only retain his or her position if he or she acts as a leader. This means that they act with civility, respect, and trust in the ways described in the Code of Conduct. It also means that their contributions are sustained, significant, and reliable while in the program. You will give and receive shared recognition and respect from your fellow Ambassadors at all times. As a leader, you will show patience, respect, and civility to all. You will do your best to reflect the values and behaviors we should expect from an Ambassador. You will refrain from gossip and actions that may reflect on the group in a negative manner. While in any activity or event where confidential information is divulged, you as an Ambassador, will respect the confidentiality and privacy of others. You will refrain from any action or behavior that would be divisive or offensive to fellow Ambassadors, program officials or others. As a member of the Great Lakes Bay Hispanic Leadership I will; 1. attend all programs scheduled 2. show up to meetings on time and prepared 3. participate and contribute to the program 4. listen to others and contribute to discussions 5. be fair and take action not to discriminate 6. respect others privacy 7. Encourage open communication between Ambassadors and Program Coordinators This is a training program designed to help you achieve your goals. As such, all program designs and decisions are made by the program directors and you, as an Ambassador, shall be required to honor those decisions made in the best interest of the group and program continuation. Also, if you are related in any way (sibling, spouse, cousin, aunt, uncle, child, in-law) to any other Ambassador in the current years group, you must disclose and discuss with Director. Allowances into the program will be made on a case-by-case situation, assuring that there are not conflicts of interest of the program. Dress Code All members are required to dress in business attire for every meeting and event held for the GLBHLI throughout the year. At no time are Ambassadors allowed to wear jeans, tee shirts, sweatshirts, tennis shoes or flip flops for any official meeting or event. Most meeting are Business Casual," but it doesn t mean you re actually going to be "casual. Basically, business casual for women is a shirt with a collar and/or a sweater, khakis or dress pants, and nice shoes. Women can also sometimes wear a moderate length dress or skirt (knee-length or longer!). For men, business casual is a polo shirt or shirt with a collar and/or sweater, khakis or dress pants, and dress shoes. There will be events that require professional attire. For women, this means a business suit or pants suits, or dress and jacket. For men, professional dress means a business suit or a blazer, dress pants and a tie. We will notify you in advance but you must be prepared. KEEP THIS PAGE FOR YOUR REFERENCE! Association P 3 of 8
Great Lakes Bay Hispanic Leadership Institute Application Form A CONTACT INFORMATION Name Last First Middle Home Address City State Zip Cell Phone Do you have Text? Do you have Facebook? Yes [ ] No [ ] If you are selected you will be required to join a class private group page. Meanwhile, please join the following pages: Great Lakes Bay Hispanic Leadership, and Great Lakes Loons Latino Loons Night pages. Primary Contact Email (Must have email this will be our primary contact) Birthdate: Age: Facebook Name: Are you currently employed? [ ] Yes [ ] No Employer or Volunteer Agency EMPLOYER INFORMATION Your Position/Title Direct Supervisor Email Have you or will you inform your employer if accepted into the program? [ ] Yes [ ] No May we send a letter to your Direct Supervisor announcing your acceptance into this program? [ ] Yes [ ] No PLEASE READ CAREFULLY, ANSWER AND INITIAL ARE YOU ABLE AND WILLING TO TAKE DAYS OFF FOR MANDATORY CLASSES HELD DURING DAY WORKING HOURS? [ ] Yes [ ] No Do you understand that ALL CLASS SESSIONS, Cinco de Mayo, Latino Loons Event, Final Session and Graduations are MANDATORY? And that you will not be able to graduate from the program without completing them. [ ] Yes [ ] No Have you reviewed the 2018 GLBHLI s Agenda and understand that you are responsible for scheduling vacations and such around this schedule? Meaning, just like a job, you are expected to be there. [ ] Yes [ ] No Do you understand that after missing two (2) classes, you will be asked to drop the program, and to apply another year to complete? [ ] Yes [ ] No Do you understand that any missed classes must be made-up at your expense with an approved course equivalent to the class you missed? [ ] Yes [ ] No Association P 4 of 8
EDUCATION Please list high school, post-secondary degrees and any continuing education or professional training. If you have a current resume, you may attach it to the application. School/Program Dates (start end) Major Degree List current professional affiliations. Organization Position/Involvement COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT List current community involvement: Organization Position/Involvement Hispanic Heritage This section must be completed in full! What is your Hispanic heritage: Where was, your Mother born? City: State Country Where was, your Father born? City: State Country Where was your Grandparents from? Paternal Grandma City: State Country Paternal Grandpa City: State Country Maternal Grandma City: State Country Maternal Grandpa City: State Country If you do not know the answers to these questions, find out as we will discuss first class. Association P 5 of 8
ESSAY QUESTIONS Use this or a separate piece of paper to complete the following questions. Include your name in the upper right hand corner of each page. Your Total Essay should be minimum 400 words. IMPORTANT!!! 1. What are your reasons for applying to the GLBHLI s Leadership program? 2. How will other participants in the program benefit from your involvement? How do you hope to benefit from the other participants? 3. State your personal and professional goals. How will participation in GLBHLI help you work toward the attainment of these goals? PAGE TO BE SUBMITTED WITH ESSAY Association P 6 of 8
Great Lakes Bay Hispanic Leadership Institute DECLARATION /COMMITMENT DOCUMENT In submitting this application, you affirm to the best of your knowledge, the information you have given is true and accurate. You also understand and make the commitment to the following program requirements: Mandatory Meetings & Events Required. Monthly meetings are from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm. READ AND INITIAL EACH LINE THAT YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THE REQUIREMENT! I agree and will abide by the GLBHLI s Ambassador Code of Conduct & Guidelines. I understand that I must attend all sessions required. If I miss more than ONE session, I may be terminated from program or asked to finish the next year. I understand that I must arrive on time for each session. I understand that in order to get credit for two-day course, you must attend both day or it will count as two misses. I understand and agree to complete 50 hours of Community Service: 20 Group hours, 20 Sponsor/Network events, 10 independent volunteer hours as described above and 3 SVSU seminar. I understand that I must work a minimum of 20 hours building the Cinco de Mayo float. I understand that I walk in the Cinco de Mayo, march in the parade representing the group. I understand that I must participate in the Latino Loons Day, sell a minimum of 30 tickets, participate in the Viva La Spirits Day and sell 30 tickets, sell 20 tickets to the graduation event, and participate in other fundraisers in lieu of the program tuition fee. I understand that in lieu of full registration fee, I must participate and meet individual goals for our annual fundraiser or I will be responsible for paying the equivalent of each fundraiser. (minimum amounts due) I understand that I must attend a minimum of three (3) Great Lakes Bay Hispanic Business Association meetings prior to December, 2018. I understand that I must submit a registration deposit of $35, plus $40 for the official GLBHLI s polo shirt, payable to SVSU/GLBHLI by January 18, 2018. Mail check with application. If the candidate drops or is removed from the program for any reason, the deposit is non-refundable. I understand that failure to meet the above listed commitments will be grounds for termination from the program. In addition, if not all categories listed above are met; I will not be eligible for graduation. Name (please print) Signature Date AMBASSADOR REFERRED BY (Print name): To be considered complete, an application must include the following materials: 5. Application Form 3 PAGES 6. Essay attached minimum 400 words. (Use separate sheet if necessary). 7. Two letters of recommendation to be included with application 8. Signed Declaration/Commitment Document Keep page 1-3 for your reference! APPLICATION TO BE SUBMITTED Page 4 7 Association P 7 of 8
Date Topic Committee Chair February 23 24, 5-9 pm Fri -8-2 pm Sat March 24, 2018 8 3 pm Sat ASAP April, 2018 Meeting 1 Location/ Location Sponsor Program Overview/ Ground Rules-Monica. This is a two-day Myers Briggs-QBQ Book Presentation. SVSU 253 Sponsor GLBHLI & Catholic Federal Credit Union Meeting 2 Team Building Training and Exercise -Terry King. SVSU 253 GLBHLI 5-hour credit Meeting 3 Great Lakes Bay Hispanic Leadership 2018 Schedule Reading Book QBQ You will be required to read this book. Online May 5, 2018 Meeting 4 May 17 & 18, 2018 Thurs & Fri 7:30-5:00 Meeting 5 Cinco De Mayo Parade All members required to March in Parade Investment in Excellence Nexteer TWO DAY SESSION MUST ATTEND BOTH DAYS May 6, 2018 Meeting 6 Cinco K Run All members will be asked to Volunteer or Run at Event June, 2018 1 pm start Meeting 7 June 15 Friday Evening 5 11 pm Meeting 8 Networking Day Sponsored by Dow Chemical Includes Evening Networking event at Loons Game MidWestTejanoMusic Festival Group Volunteer July 14, 2018 Meeting 9 GLBHLI Picnic Tubing Trip July 20, 2018 Friday Evening September 21, Friday, 7:30-4:30 October 26, 2018 Friday, 7:30-4:30 November 9, 2018 Friday, 7:30-4:30 November 23, 2018 Evening Game Meeting 10 Meeting 11 Meeting 12 Meeting 13 Meeting 14 Latino Loons Day Event hosted by the Great Lakes Bay Hispanic Leadership Institute Consumers Energy Day Decision Making Strategies Dr Sirias Hispanic and Saginaw Leadership Day- Understand Cultural Differences and Similarities An Introduction to Duperon Education and How the Duperon Corporation came to be. VIVA LA SPIRITS Fund Raiser Event December 8, 2018 Meeting 15 Christian Outreach Center Food giveaway Myiesha Smith Class Committee Nexteer Group Volunteer Event Heather Gallegos, Frank Medel Jr. Andrea Sanchez Dow Chemical Dow Event Center Standish, MI Major Fund Raiser of Class Committee Cres Hernandez Veronica Horn Monica B. Reyes Tammy Medel- Cavanaugh Terry Duperon Frank Medel Leslie Medel Louie Garcia Consumers Energy Andersen Enrichment Center Duperon Corporation Midwest Tejano Required - Organized by Alumni James Hernandez Nexteer Anderson Enrichment Center Dow Chemical GLBHLI Consumers Sponsored by Saginaw Leadership & GLBHLI Duperon Corporation GLBHLI GLBHLI December 1, 2018 Saturday, 9:00-3:30 Meeting 16 Soft Skill Building-Public Speaking Meal Etiquette - Matt January 18, 2018 Friday, 7:30-4:30 Meeting 17 GLBHLI Wrap Up/ Life Goal Matt Felan What Now Debriefing /Rosa Morales -Current Events Dr. Danilo Sirias SVSU- Multicultural Services & GLBHLI SVSU January 25, 2019 Graduation Graduation Ceremony At SVSU 6 8:00 pm You must arrive by 4:15 SVSU Class time is 7:30 to 4:30 (Please note attendance is mandatory and you must stay for the entire session) Note: To the best of our ability the dates are set, but are subject to change if necessary. SOME DAYS ARE WORK DAYS YOU MUST ATTEND-Vacation Day Use may be required!!!! Association P 8 of 8