News from Iowa HOBY

» 2012 Iowa HOBY seminar date and site announced (9-5-11)
The 2011 Iowa HOBY seminar will be held at Central College in Pella, Iowa on June 15th-17th, 2012. Iowa HOBY looks forward to continuing its partnership with Central College in 2012 to host this seminar.

» Rachel Anderson receives Outstanding Recruitment Award (8-5-11)
Rachel Anderson, 2010-2011 Iowa HOBY Director of Recruitment, received recognition at the HOBY National Training Institute for exceeding Iowa's national recruitment goal for the 2011 seminar.

» Sarah Burke receives Superior Leadership Seminar Award (8-15-11)
Sarah Burke, 2010-2011 Leadership Seminar Chair for Iowa HOBY was recognized withan OUTSTANDING Leadership Seminar Award at the National HOBY Training Institute. This Award recognizes her, the work of the planning team, and seminar volunteer staff for the 2011 Iowa HOBY leadership seminar.

» Congratulations to the 2011-2012 Alumni Officers (9-5-11)
Alumni Advisor - Hannah Jones
Alumni President - Alex Murphy (Mr. Awesome)
Reunion/Events Leader - Jon Hoaglund
Recruitment Leader - Danielle Stockwell
Media/Communications Leader - Shelby Perkins will be leading the way with alumni reunions, service projects, fundraising efforts and more! Have thoughts or ideas on alumni efforts for the fall and winter? Contact Hannah or Alex at alumni@iahoby.org

» Central College pledges a $10,000 scholarship for all attendees of the 2010 Seminar (2-1-10)
Central College, in support of the Iowa HOBY Seminar is offering all ambassadors completing the 2010 Iowa HOBY Seminar a $10,000 scholarship to Central College. This pledge is a testament to the quality of students attending the Iowa HOBY Seminar as well as the belief Central College has in the impact of this program on Iowa young people.

» 13 Iowa HOBY Volunteers participated in Dave Matthews Band Fundraiser (9-25-09)
13 Iowa HOBY volunteers participated in a fundraiser on Friday September 25th at the Dave Matthews Band concert at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa. Together volunteers raised money to sponsor ambassadors for the 2010 Iowa HOBY Seminar.

» 2010 Iowa HOBY seminar date and site announced (8-30-09)
The 2010 Iowa HOBY seminar will be held at Central College in Pella, Iowa on June 11th-13th, 2010. Iowa HOBY looks forward to continuing its partnership with Central College in 2010 to host this seminar.

» Brock Holman receives 2009 HOBY Volunteer of the Year Award (8-15-09)
Brock Holman, 1998 Iowa HOBY Alumnus and current Director of Media Relations for Iowa HOBY was honored at the National HOBY Training Institute with the 2009 Outstanding Volunteer Award on Saturday August 15th, 2009. This award is granted to up to two volunteers per year throughout the entire country. His more than 10 years of service to HOBY as an active volunteer at the state and national levels have earned him this prestigious award.

» Rachel Anderson receives Outstanding Recruitment Award (8-15-09)
Rachel Anderson, 2008-2009 Iowa HOBY Director of Recruitment, received recognition at the HOBY National Training Institute for exceeding Iowa's national recruitment goal for the 2009 seminar. Between the 2008 and 2009 seminars there was an increase of 32 ambassadors. Rachel and her team of volunteers will continue in 2009-2010 to reach out to Iowa schools to further exceed our recruitment goals. Please contact Rachel at registration@iahoby.org to register a student from your school or volunteer your time and talent.

» Ryan Anderson receives Superior Leadership Seminar Award(8-15-09)
Ryan Anderson, 2008-2009 Leadership Seminar Chair for Iowa HOBY was recognized with a Superior Leadership Seminar Award at the National HOBY Training Institute. This award recognizes him, the work of his planning team, and seminar volunteer staff for the 2009 Iowa HOBY leadership seminar.

» Congratulations to the 2009 - 2010 Alumni Officers (8-13-09)
Brianna Aube, President and Hannah Jones, Vice President will be leading the way with alumni reunions, service projects, fundraising efforts and more! Have thoughts or ideas on alumni efforts for the fall and winter? Contact Bri and Hannah at brianna-aube@uiowa.edu and hejones@graceland.edu!