After you’ve completed the HOBY Missouri seminar….it’s time to keep the OUTSTANDING experience going!

The HOBY MO Champions program is designed for exceptional HOBY Missouri young alumni (under 21 years of age) who are looking to continue their HOBY journey through personal development and service to their communities.

Interested HOBY MO alumni must submit an application by June 15, 2024 and be available for mandatory HMC training July 19 – 21, 2024. Selected participants will act as Champions for HOBY Missouri as they continue their own growth and facilitate leadership development opportunities for others.

Interested in becoming a HOBY MO Champion? Scroll down to learn more and apply today! 

Meet Our 2024 HMCs!

Maya

Harsh

Annabelle

Ian

Taylor

Dhruvan

Karis

Abraham

What does it mean to be a HOBY MO Champion?

 

HOBY MO Champions are young alumni who exemplify dedication, tenacity and commitment to upholding HOBY values. This exclusive program builds on their HOBY journey with the goal of nurturing and elevating emerging leaders. HMCs develop their own personal leadership skills and make an indelible mark on their communities by representing HOBY Missouri at their schools and in their hometowns.  

What are HMCs required to do?

HMCs are expected to complete the following during each year of HMC participation:

      • participate in the HMC training (7/19 - 7/21/24),
      • serve as a Junior Staff member at the Leadership Seminar (June 12 - 15, 2025*),
      • make a one-time payment of $350 (this offsets the cost of lodging and meals for the HMC Training and Leadership Seminar),
      • maintain at least a 3.0 GPA (if applicable),
      • complete 100 hours of community service and log those hours in HOBYs Leadership for Service website,
      • make every effort to ensure that your Missouri high school sends at least 1 student to the Leadership Seminar,
      • complete two events or activities for each of the 3 HMC program goals: 1) Personal Leadership, 2) Support HOBY MO, 3) Have some Fun. 

       

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What are the three HMC program goals?

The three HMC program goals are: 1) participate in Personal Leadership activities, 2) support HOBY Missouri and 3) have some FUN! HMCs are expected to complete at least two activities in each of the three goals. Rest assured, the HOBY Missouri team will help all of our HMCs along the way!

Here are just a few of options for completing each goal:

Personal

Leadership

 

    • Participate in an in-person or online leadership training activity offered by HOBY Missouri
    • Complete your service project (contributes to the 100 hours of service requirement)
    • Accept a leadership role (invited by HOBY MO leadership) at the Leadership Seminar or Alumni Retreat

Support

HOBY MO

 

    • Volunteer at a fundraiser (ex the Haunted HOBY Arcade)
    • Promote HOBY MO volunteering and ambassador registration in your community (a packet of ideas will be provided)
    • Participate in an online HOBY MO fundraiser
    • Help HOBY MO reconnect with an area high school (a list of schools will be provided)

Have some

FUN!!!

 

    • Attend any HMC social event or activity
      • HOBY Missouri will make every effort to host HMC social events at various geographic locations around the state

Why is this program beneficial to me?

There are so many ways to benefit from becoming an HMC! Below are just a few of the opportunities:

      • ample leadership and service opportunities,
      • training, service and social events with your HOBY MO friends,
      • special access to speakers at the Leadership Seminar, 
      • at least one mentoring meeting with an expert in a subject or profession selected by the HMC, and
      • lots and lots of FUN!

For HMCs who have completed 1 year of participation and are in good standing, the following opportunities are also available: 

      • letters of recommendations written by HOBY Missouri board members, and
      • secondary school/vocation application support potentially including connection to an alumni or expert, application completion support and general process navigation.

What events and activities are planned?

HMCs will have opportunities to participate in events and activities throughout the year. A 12-month schedule would typically include:

No category

(REQUIRED)

Personal Leadership

(REQUIRED)

Support HOBY MO

(REQUIRED)

Have some FUN!!

(REQUIRED)

May

3

TOP GOLF

(Click here for details and to RSVP)

(St. Louis)

TBD (16 - 19?)

Visit Neighbor State seminar

(TBD)

June

5 - 6

End of the Year Overnight / Pool Party

(St. Louis)

6 - 9

Leadership Seminar

(St. Louis)

15

HMC '24/'25 Application Deadline

29

HMC '24/'25 Notifications

July

19 - 21

HMC Training

(St. Louis)

Aug

TBD

Hometown Service Activity

TBD

Fun Activity

(Southern MO)

Sept

TBD

Leadership role at Young Alumni Lock-In

(TBD)

TBD

Post-secondary school app support meetings + letters of reco

Oct

26

Haunted HOBY Arcade Fundraiser

(St. Louis)

TBD

Ambassador Recruitment Blitz

Nov

TBD

Fun Activity

(Kansas City)

TBD

Digital Fundraiser

Dec

TBD

Holiday Celebration

(TBD)

TBD

Volunteer Recruitment Blitz

Jan

TBD

Hometown Service Activity

Feb

TBD

Fun Activity

(St. Louis)

TBD

Popcorn Fundraiser

March

TBD

Volunteer Recruitment Blitz

April

TBD

Ambassador Recruitment Blitz

May

TBD

Fun Activity

(Northern MO)

June

11 - 12*

End of the Year Overnight / Pool Party

(St. Louis)

12 - 15*

Leadership Seminar

(St. Louis)

TBD

HMC '25/'26 Application Window

TBD

HMC '25/'26 Notifications

July

TBD

HMC Training

(Mid-MO)

Aug

TBD

Hometown Service Activity

TBD

Fun Activity

(Southern MO)

*The 2025 Leadership Seminar date is not yet confirmed. HMC’s are expected to be available to participate on the Junior Staff for the dates specified above. If, for any reason, the seminar dates change, participation on the Junior Staff is no longer required (but is highly encouraged).

Am I eligible?

In order to be eligible to become a HOBY MO Champion, applicants must:

      • have completed the HOBY Missouri Leadership Seminar,
      • have a passion for continuing their personal leadership growth and helping others do the same,
      • be under 21 years of age, and
      • (for applicants who are a student in high school, college, or vocational program) maintain a 3.0 grade point average or higher.

Once accepted, HMCs must maintain their status by: 

      • meeting all eligibility described requirements above,
      • satisfying all HMC participation requirements, and
      • submitting an annual renewal form before the stated deadline.

How do I apply?

Click the button below to submit your application. Please have the following information ready prior to beginning:

      • a non-school associated email address,
      • your HOBY Missouri 6-digit ID number (will be provided),
      • your high school 4 to 5-digit ID number (will be provided),
      • your parents address(es), mobile numbers and email addresses,
      • a well written paragraph (at least 5 sentences) describing why you are interested in becoming an HMC and why you believe you would do well as an HMC,
      • a description of how you plan to complete 100 hours of community service, and
      • your calendar – all candidates will be asked to schedule a 20 minute interview with a member of the HOBY Missouri team. 

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to email us anytime at alumni@hobymo.org!

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Copies of HMC Agreement Forms

Click the boxes below to view and download copies of the HMC Agreement forms.