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Student goes on leadership conference, will attend inauguration
PUBLISHED: December 18, 2008
Cody Robbins, a student at Chelsea High School class of 2009, will witness the historic 2009 Presidential Inauguration when Barack Obama takes the Oath of Office as the 44th President of the United States.
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Robbins, will be part of a delegation of students attending the 2009 Presidential Youth Leadership Conference, sponsored by LeadAmerica. The conference is held in Washington, DC during the Presidential Inauguration.
The Presidential Youth Leadership Conference will be held during the week of the Presidential Inauguration, and the 400 Presidential Scholars will attend briefings with military and intelligence officers as well as government and agency officials to learn how each is affected by the new Administration.
They will meet with a senior political strategist, receive an inside analysis of the 2008 election and participate in a Presidential Simulation that includes assembling a transition team, selecting the Cabinet and determining key policy initiatives.
Robbins and other Presidential Scholars will witness the Presidential Oath of Office and attend the Inaugural Parade. They will also attend a Youth Inaugural Ball to celebrate the historic event.
Robbins, a member of the National Forensics League, was nominated to attend the National Youth Congressional Conference this upcoming spring by his teacher Beverly Martin-Read in recognition of his achievement, leadership and citizenship.
While Robbins was getting ready to sign up for this spring conference, he received an invitation to attend the Presidential Youth Leadership Conference. Robbins made the decision to attend the Presidential Conference and if funding holds out, he would also like to attend the Spring Congressional Conference as well.
"This is a once in a life time opportunity and I really want to go" is what Robbins told his parents, Steve and Shelly Robbins of Grass Lake.
Robbins has been involved in many forms of leadership. Robbins has membership in Boy Scouts of America Troop 476, Venture Scouts of America Crew 1, Order of Arrow Brotherhood Member, Chelsea High School Robotics Team, Chelsea Rod & Gun Youth Shooting group, Pheasants Forever, and Chelsea's All Around 4-H club.
Robbins just received his lifetime membership to the National Rifle Association. He and several other Chelsea High School Students visited Australia this past summer as Student Ambassadors with People to People.
He received the 4-H National "I Dare You Leadership Award". Robbins has held a staff position for the National Youth Leadership Training program offered by the Boy Scouts of America since 2005. Future plans of attending college after High School has been the main focus for Robbins this academic year.
The decision of which school to attend has not been made any easier having the acceptance to four out of the four colleges he has applied to. At this time Robbins plans on majoring in Mechanical Engineering. With the economy in its current state, Robbins is taking a good long look at what each college has to offer.
In order to attend, Robbins will be doing some fundraising in addition to his many jobs. During the summer months, Robbins helps his grandfather Lewis Hatt bale hay. Robbins worked for Farmland Campground this past summer and also mowed lawns in and around Chelsea, which he has done since the age of 12.
Robbins will be sending out letters and asking for donations. Robbins will be using his pet sitting, house sitting and babysitting money to help pay for the trip.
A long time family friend Debbie Harrison who is co-owner at Canine Sports Recreation Center 7275 Joy Road Dexter will hold a "Try Dog Agility" night on Monday December 22 from 6:30-8:30pm. A portion of the proceeds will support Robbins's conference fees.
More information can be obtained by contacting deb@caninesportsrec.com.
Contributions for Robbins's expenses to help cover the remaining balance can be sent directly to him at: Robbins Robbins 10500 Leeke Road Grass Lake, Mi 49240; any thing would be greatly appreciated as the travel expenses are adding up.
Robbins' trip to the capitol will be funded in part by a fundraising event at Canine Sports Recreation Center at 7275 Joy Road in Dexter on Dec. 22 between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. All ages of dogs and owners can come with a leash and $10 per dog for a supervised introduction to the center's equipment. For more information visit www.caninesportsrec.com.
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