2007 AYC Leadership Institute
The Association of Youth Councils and Utah State University holds an annual Youth Leadership Institute. Youth City Councils come to learn about the Youth City Council Program, hear motivational speakers, highlight their Council's successes and to make new friends.
25th Annual Youth City Council Leadership Institute
Eccles Conference Center
Utah State University
Logan, Utah
Thursday Keynote Speaker: Mike Schlappi - MBA, CSP, Author, Gold Medalist
Mike Schlappi makes important events memorable. Mike’s story, “IF YOU CAN’T STAND UP, STAND OUT”, is an overdue reality check for all audiences. Tens of thousands worldwide have felt the impact of this two-time Gold Medalist, World Champion, author, MBA, entrepreneur and family man who did it all from his wheelchair. It is precisely Mike’s ability to connect with audiences on an individual level that makes his story of unyielding, personal ambition and professional life balance so captivating. His patented “Attitude Therapy” not only inspires and educates every walk-of-life, it also brings laughter, tears, insight, and motivation to eager audiences everywhere. Everyone has a story to tell, and it is Mike’s talent on the stage that makes his keynote speech an event to remember. Come experience a certified speaking professional – a real person.
Thursday Night Concert - Eclipse
Friday Keynote Speaker: Palmer DePaulis, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Community and Culture
Palmer DePaulis received his Bachelors Degree in 1967 from Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit, Michigan. He received his Masters Degree there from Wayne State University in 1971. He taught school in Michigan and Utah until 1974 when he joined the Allstate Insurance Company in Salt Lake City. In 1983, he went to work for Salt Lake City Corporation as Public Works Director. He was appointed as Mayor of Salt Lake City for seven months after Ted Wilson resigned in 1985 and was subsequently elected to that position in November of 1985. After serving a second term from 1987 to 1992, he joined the law firm of Richards, Brandt, Miller & Nelson, as Director of Planning and Client Relations. In 1993 he became Chief of Staff to Attorney General Jan Graham and served in that position for six years. From 1999 through June of 2006, Mr. DePaulis served as a Commissioner at the Utah State Tax Commission. In June of 2006, he was appointed by Governor Huntsman as Executive Director of the Department of Community and Culture. Mr. DePaulis is actively involved in the community and serves on numerous boards and commissions.
Saturday Capstone Speaker: Sarah Southerland
"Not Another Sarah: Avoiding and Escaping Abuse." Sarah Southerland chronicles her abusive relationship from its first wonderful moments to the terrible day when she ran for her life to the final day of the court process. She has written a book about her experiences and now writes and speaks out on domestic violence. She is the Co-Chair of the Utah Dating Violence Taskforce and a Dating Dangers Ambassador in the Power in You Program.