KAY Regional Conference Nov 8 2023

Seven members of the Otis-Bison High School-Middle School Kansas Association of Youth attended the KAY Regional Conference on Wednesday, November 8, at Hodgeman County High School. The club received the Gold Award, recognizing their student leadership and service to their school, community, nation and world for the 2022-2023 school year.

The Kansas Association for Youth (KAY) is a character-building, leadership training program directed by the Kansas State High School Activities Association. This nationally acclaimed organization provides students an opportunity to learn to assume their citizenship responsibilities and to enrich their personalities through well-organized programs. These programs emphasize four areas of service: school, community, nation and world.

The theme for the 2023 Regional Conference was "Leadership Roundup"! This conference affords opportunities for student leaders and sponsors from neighboring clubs to share successes and challenges, as well as exchange ideas.

Sessions in leadership training and organizational skills are also offered. These conferences inspire delegates to return to their clubs to challenge their local members.

Local KAY members attending the Regional Conference were Ian, Dyson, Louis, Nevaeh, Destiny, Kaylee, and Bri. Accompanying the group was Annalee Crotinger, the club’s sponsor.