Facilitating community involvement in recognition and supporting their youth. Saluting outstanding adult commitment to youth. Offering scholarships and achievement awards. It is the goal of the Greater Des Moines Chapter of NCYL to recognize and reward local students who have demonstrated leadership qualities. This program is sustained only through contributions from local businesses and individuals.
Every student participates in the sponsored activities at no cost.
Dr. Mike's presentation on power, control, and choices. Nearly 250 youth attended the NCYL Retreat on Drake Campus the September 21-24. Participants attended presentations, created a special banner to be given to the City of New York, and received their awards. Each spring, high school juniors from the Greater Des Moines area are nominated for leadership they have shown in school, religious organizations, or their community. The nominees must have been elected to a leadership position and have at least a B average to be eligible.