GYLC Global Young Leaders Conference

1. GYLCGlobal Young Leaders Conference “What Is It?” The Global Young Leaders Conference is a unique leadership development program that brings together outstanding young people from around the world to build critical leadership skills in a global context. GYLC offers students the opportunity to learn from and exchange ideas with some of the world's top business leaders, policy officials, lobbyists, journalists, diplomats and academics in the challenging and dynamic environments of Washington, D.C. and New York City; or Beijing, Hangzhou and Shanghai. 1

2. GYLCGlobal Young Leaders Conference “Why Is It Important?” GYLC gives high-achieving students aged 15-18 a greater understanding of their roles as global ambassadors while analyzing concepts surrounding : -communications, -diplomacy -law & human rights, -peace & security - economics - role of the United Nations. Gain a greater understanding of their roles/responsibilities as citizens and future leaders in an international community. Each session educates, inspires and motivates students by giving them the opportunity to explore cultural differences firsthand, challenge diplomatic skills daily, build confidence and enhance decision-making skills in an exciting atmosphere that is challenging and fun. 2

3. GYLCGlobal Young Leaders Conference “Who Are We?” Abbey Green, Sophomore at Pacelli High School Student Ambassador, National Honor Society Aspiring Marine Biologist & Musician Daughter of Robbie & Kim Green Charles Durr, Sophomore at Pacelli High School Student Ambassador, National Honor Society Aspiring Computer Engineer & Polymer Scientist Son of Colonel Chuck and M’Lynda Durr Veterans of: Presidential Youth Inaugural Conference; Wash DC, JaN 2009 National Young leaders State Conference; Atlanta GA, Nov 2007 3

4. GYLCGlobal Young Leaders Conference “What We Will Do There?” • 13Days: Beijing - Hangzhou – Shanghai – Hong Kong • Leadership Group Meetings: • Identifying Your Role in a Cross Cultural Global Society • Chinese Culture and Etiquette- Applying Lessons Learned • Approaches to Conflict Resolution Int’l Organizations • Simulation Meeting & Looking Forward • Leadership in a Global World: • Cross Cultural Communication Plenary • Diplomatic Reflections & Contemporary Issues: • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China • Innovation and Technology in Action: • High Speed Train Transfer to Shanghai • International Youth Empowerment : Closing Keynote Plenary • The Politics of International Trade: • Hong Kong’s Thriving Business Community • Site Exploration • -Shanghai World Expo • -Beijing Zoo • Tian’anmen Square: • Monument to Mao • -Forbidden City • -Olympic Green • -Great Wall • -Wanfujing Street • -Hangzhou City • -Bucolic West Lake • -Ling Yin Temple • -Hangzhou’s Silk Street • -Shanghai • -Guo’s Villa: • -Chinese Acrobatics Show • -Hong Kong

5. GYLCGlobal Young Leaders Conference “What It Costs/What We Need?” Beijing - Hangzhou – Shanghai – Hong Kong For U.S. students, tuition for the 13-day conference in China is $7,002 each and includes airfare to China from Los Angeles , housing, program materials, breakfasts, dinners and private motor coach transportation within and between Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai and Hong Kong. We are trying to raise $14, 004 for the both of us.

6. GYLCGlobal Young Leaders Conference “What We’ll Bring Back?” Beijing - Hangzhou – Shanghai – Hong Kong 1 – first hand experience with other outstanding young people from around the world 2 – critical leadership skills in global context 3 – greater understanding of our roles & responsibilities as citizens and future leaders 4 – better diplomatic skills 5 - confidence and enhanced decision-making skills in an international community

7. GYLCGlobal Young Leaders Conference “Can You Help?” Abbey Green and Charles Durr Global Young Leaders Conference Beijing - Hangzhou – Shanghai – Hong Kong June 29 to July 11, 2010 Email: rgreen@colonybank.com Address: c/o Colony Bank Abby Green & Charles Durr ;1581 Bradley Park Dr., Cols. GA 31904 Phone: Robbie Green 706-464-6519