Hook on Fishing Not on Drugs (HOFNOD), & Let It Ride is in partnership with Just Chilln- B.E.S.T., is seeking passionate program graduates for the Alumni Leadership Council to improve youth prevention and programs at CTC. Also, to ensure that programs are up to date with work base learning, environmental and aquatic skills.

The L.I.R/HOFNOD Leadership Council is composed of ten dynamic young adults’ ages 21+ from throughout the States who support and promote prevention, aquatic education, and environmental careers. Working closely with the Alumni relations director, council members will help support and develop strategies to advocate for comprehensive environmental skills, health promotion, and AOD prevention. 

Utilizing the power of youth activism along with strategies such as media mobilization, policymaker education, grassroots organizing, and more, the Council will work together to create significant policy changes during the 2011-2012 year and challenge the general culture.

The time commitment is approximately 4-5 hours per month and Council Members will develop an alumni directory.

General Position Responsibilities

Each council member will be required to:

·          Attend and actively participate in monthly and/or scheduled meetings (teleconferences/electronically).

·          Attend and participate in retreats and trainings facilitated by CTC and Advocates for Youth, including  annual camping trip at Geneva State Park, fathers day weekends yearly.

·          Actively organize and participate in outreach and advocacy efforts to local media, policy makers and community members

·          Submit at least one story for newsletter to the editor. 

·          Submit stories for blogs every month for website related to program

·          Participate in summer program

Job Qualifications

·          Young adult, age 21 and over

·          Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·          Proficient in the use of “viral technology” tools, such as social network websites (Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube), listservs, email, etc.

·           Ability to respectfully work with a wide range of groups and individuals

·           Good communication skills

·          Well organized

·          Enjoy helping others (youth)

·          Enjoy outdoor activities

·          Enjoy music theater, creative writing, and video production (media literacy skills)

Antoinette Gray, BSW
Director of Alumni Relations, L.I.R/HOFNOD
Cleveland Treatment Center Inc.
1127 Carnegie Avenue~Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: (216) 861-4246~ Fax: (216) 861-1156~ grayac1012@gmail.com

First Name: _______________________Last Name: _______________________
Preferred Name/Nickname:__________________________________________
Preferred Pronoun: _________________________________________________
E-Mail:_____________________________________________________________
Telephone Number:__________________________________  □ cell   □ home
Alternative Telephone Number: _______________________  □cell    □ home   
Alternative Telephone Number:    ______________________ □ cell   □ home
Best way to contact you: □ e-mail    □ telephone

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY): _______________(You must be 21 or under)

Year/Grade & (years attended program):___________________________

Gender Identity (optional): ______________________________________  
Race/Ethnicity (optional):    ______________________________________                         
        

Please provide one person (not a family member) who can serve as a
reference for you:  

Name:  ________________________________________________________
E-Mail: ________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: __________________________________________
Phone Number: __________________________________________
Relationship to you:_______________________________________

1. Why do you want to join the L.I.R/HOFNOD Leadership Council?
2. In what ways have you shown leadership in your school or community?
3. What education, experience, or knowledge do you have about programs
    and how they operate?
4. What skills could you bring to this organization?
5. All Council members must attend the members must attend the first           meeting September 8
Are you able to attend training from Sept. 8, 2011?
□ Yes □ No

As outlined above, L.I.R/HOFNOD Leadership Council holds a high level of expectations for all members on the Council.  Please find below a more detailed description of the expectations and requirements of Council Members.