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Jen Guyer Leadership Club


If you would like to get involved in a club that will help you grow and become and leader in the process, you should consider
joining the Jen Guyer LeadershipClub. The organization's objectives are: to develop leaders whose strengths, gifts and
passion for change in the world give them the ability to develop a vision for the greater good and to develop the skills and confidence needed to undertake the work that change will require.

Outcomes for club members are:

  • Grow beyond self-imposed limits and fear.
  • To be active with others in discovering new things about oneself.
  • Connect with and support other students who each seek personal growth in leadership.
  • Learn about authentic self-expression.
  • Understand one's present impact and how to create the impact one desires.
  • Begin to identify the place where one can make a difference.

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The club was developed three years ago and, since then, club members have participated in the following major events:

  • The Humor Conference in Saratoga Springs, NY - 2004
  • The Bigger Game Conference - 2005
  • The Humor Conference aboard a cruise ship - 2006 (picture above)

Members also have volunteered at the Second Harvest Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, Middle School YMCA Leadership Retreat and the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce's Youth Leaders for a Vital Community (YLVC).

The group meets once a week. A typical meeting may include the following:

  • Experiential learning activities around an aspect of leadership
  • Discussions about leadership experiences with personal reflection
  • Support for individuals to develop confidence in a leadership role
  • Games and fun
  • Food
  • Assignments for students to carry through for development of responsibility
  • Reminders of responsibilities of leaders like "bring your planner"
  • Recognition of leadership qualities. Peer identification of "this is what we'd like to see more of from you."


To become a member of the Jen Guyer Leadership Club, contact the group's advisor, Kathie Allen at 218-326-9267.