Citizens are scheduled to arrive on NSU’s campus on June 25, and LYLG is proud to again support this year’s program through sponsorship of specific program components and supplies and in providing ongoing support to the volunteer counselors whose selfless involvement makes the entire experience possible. With 230 students registered for this year’s program, LABS…
After the pandemic-forced cancellation of Boys State programs across the country in 2020 and a virtual program in 2021, Louisiana Boys State’s 2023 session will return to Northwestern State University’s campus in less than one month. This year’s program is set to bring over 170 students in addition to volunteer staff, counselors, and members of…
As we approach the end of 2021 and look towards all that the next year holds, consider donating now to help ensure the future of Louisiana Boys State in 2022 and beyond. The American Legion Department of Louisiana has committed to returning to an in-person program in 2022 at Northwestern State University. This effort will…
When they heard that Louisiana Boys State was going virtual in 2021, former Citizens and Counselors Dr. Nicholas “Nick” McCullough (LABS 2009) and 1st Lt. Johnathon “Johnny” Price, US Army (LABS 2014) stepped forward to ask what they could do to support the program. When they learned that a virtual program required an online platform…
The Louisiana Department of the American Legion’s Department Executive Committee (DEC) recently voted to shift LABS from an in-person program model to virtual for the 2021 session. Due to ongoing concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, this action was taken with the health and safety of all participants – Citizens and volunteer Staff/Counselors – in…
In March the difficult decision was made to cancel the 2020 session of the Louisiana Boys State program in light of the ongoing pandemic. Since that time, the program staff and counselors of Louisiana Boys State have been looking to the future and planning for 2021. They have spent the past few months evaluating and…
Last week, the Louisiana Department of the American Legion made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 session of Louisiana Boys State in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. You can read the official announcement from the program on their website. Any donations and support made towards the 2019 program will be credited to the…
Don’t forget – all donations made to LYLG as a 501(c)3 organization are tax deductible. In order to receive a tax receipt for the 2019 tax year, all donations must be made by December 31, 2019. Mailed donations will be credited to the 2019 tax year so long as they are post-marked on or before…
The Louisiana Youth Leadership Group will again be conducting support and sponsorship efforts at LABS 2019 this summer. This year our main role will be helping to alleviate the cost of counselors and staff to the program through sponsorship of meals, program materials, and various travel expenses. If you would like to help support LYLG’s…
The Louisiana Youth Leadership Group was formed in January 2018 with the express goal of supporting and promoting the American Legion Louisiana Boys State program. Among LYLG’s other efforts, in June 2018 members of the Board will be at this year’s session of Louisiana Boys State to launch of fundraising and support efforts including merchandising,…