Youth Leadership Development Program
Developing Leaders of Character
YLDP 501(c)(3) non profit, charity. YLDP is based on students character rather than academic standing.
Faith Character Patriotism
The Three Pillars of the YLDP are faith, character, and patriotism.
Faith is a focus of every meeting and activity, as all meetings and activities open with a group prayer. These “prayers” provide a direct and reverent acknowledgment of a power higher than ourselves, God.
Character is quite obviously the essence of the YLDP. Students know they have been chosen because of their demonstrated character in school. They also realize that if they excel in the YLDP, College Partners offer scholarships to them because of their demonstrated character in the YLDP.
Patriotism is an integral part of the entire experience of the YLDP. The “Pledge of Allegiance,” led by a student, is said at the opening of every meeting and performed in the traditional sense by all students. The Pillar of Patriotism comes to total fruition in the YLDP in November with the its annual “Walk For Warriors” and the annual YLDP Patriotism Program. Both of which dramatically bring to life the true meaning of Patriotism through student involvement, honored guests, special presentations, and the celebration of freedom, its cost and those who protect our freedom.
YLDP Administration
Dr. Kevin Walsh, Founder, Executive Director
Dr. Geri Albright, Director or Programs
Amanda Martin, Chapter Director, Calhoun
Tony Huntley, Chapter Director, Chilton
Cody Beck, Chapter Director, Etowah
Dr. Geri Albright, Jefferson
Christopher Smith, Chapter Director, Madison
Brittany Goble, Chapter Director, Marshall
Cheryl McKinney, Chapter Director, Montgomery
Wesley Harris, Chapter Director, Morgan Limestone
Anna Adams, Chapter Director, Pike
Candace Albright, Chapter Director, Shelby
Dr. Jim Landers, Chapter Director, Tuscaloosa
Holly Trawick, Chapter Director, Walker
College Partners
College Operating Partners:
Samford University
Wallace State Community College
Calhoun Community College
Jefferson State Community College
Bevill State Community College
University of Alabama
University of Alabama, Huntsville
Snead State Community College
Gadsden State Community College
Jacksonville State University
University of Montevallo
Troy University
Troy Montgomery
College Partners:
The University of Alabama
Auburn University
Troy University
Troy Montgomery
Jacksonville State University
Gadsden State Community College
Snead State Community College
University of Alabama Huntsville
Bevill State
Calhoun Community College
Wallace State Community College
Lawson State Community College
Alabama A and M University
Alabama State University
University of North Alabama
University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of South Alabama
Auburn University Montgomery
Drake State Community College
University of Montevallo
Marion Military Institute
Faulkner University
Troy University, Montgomery
Huntingdon College
University of West Alabama
Miles College
Partners
The American Village
Project 9:57
Space & Rocket Center
Wood Fruitticher Grocery
Andrews Sports Medicine
Mercedes-Benz of Birmingham
Special Appreciation
Governor Kay Ivey
Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth
State Superintendent of Education Eric Mackey
Representative Danny Garrett
Senator Arthur Orr
Senator Dan Roberts
Representative Jim Carns
Chancellor Jack Hawkins
Former Representative Arthur Payne
Senator Jabo Waggoner
Robert Holmes
Dave Wood
Liz Huntley
Lisa Warren
Dr Larry DeLucas
High School Partners
Participating School Systems and High Schools:
Alabaster City School System
Albertville City School System
Anniston City School System
Arab City School System
Athens City School System
Autauga County School System
Bessemer City School System
Birmingham City School System
Blount County School System
Boaz City School System
Chilton County School System
Cullman City School System
Cullman County School System
Decatur City School System
Dekalb County School System
Elmore County School System
Etowah County School System
Fairfield City School System
Gadsden City School System
Guntersville City School System
Hartselle City School System
Hoover City School System
Homewood City School System
Huntsville City School System
Jackson County School System
Jacksonville City School System
Jasper City School System
Jefferson County School System
Leeds City School System
Limestone County School System
Madison County School System
Madison City School System
Marshall County School System
Midfield City School System
Montgomery City Schools
Morgan County School System
Mountain Brook School System
Oneonta City School System
Oxford City School City
Pelham City School System
Pell City School System
Pike County Schools
Shelby County School System
Sumiton Christian School
Saint Clair County School System
Tarrant City School System
Trussville City School System
Tuscaloosa City Schools
Tuscaloosa County Schools
Vestavia Hills City School System
Walker County School System
Briarwood Christian School
Bessemer Academy
Cornerstone High School
Evangel Christian School
Evangel Classical Christian School
Heritage Christian Academy
Victory Christian School
Catholic Diocese of Birmingham
John Carroll High School
Holy Family High School
Restoration Academy
Executive Officio Advisory Board
Chairman: Dave Wood
Ret. Past CEO Wood Fruitticher Grocery
Co-Chairman: Dr. Larry DeLucas
Astronaut
Members:
General James Livingston
Medal of Honor Recipient
Staff Sergeant Melvin Morris
Medal of Honor Recipient
Captain Gary Michael Rose
Medal of Honor Recipient
Commander George Coker
Defiant Eleven
Dr. Vicki Karolewics
President Wallace State Community College
Dr. Cynthia Anthony
President Lawson State Community College
Dr. Jimmy Hodges
President Calhoun Community College
Dr. Keith Brown
President Jefferson State Community College
Dr. Eric Mackey
Alabama State Superintendent of Education
Dr. Jack Hawkins
Chancellor Troy University
Dr. Don Killingsworth
President Jacksonville State University
Dr. John Stewart
President University of Montevallo
Dr. Carl Stockton
Chancellor Auburn University
Montgomery
Liz Huntley
President, Hope Institute, Auburn Trustee, Author
Tom Walker
Founder The American Village
Dr. Charles Karr
President University of Alabama Huntsville
Dr. Perry Ward
Retired President Lawson State
Community College
Dr. Odesa Woolfolk
Founder Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Dan Roberts
Alabama State Senator
Jim Carns
Alabama State Representative
IN MEMORIAM
CSM Bennie Adkins, Medal of Honor Recipient
Sergeant Gary Beikirch, Medal of Honor Recipient
Colonel Leo Thorsness, Medal of Honor Recipient
Mr. Tom Surtees, former Alabama Commissioner of Labor
Colonel Roger Donlon, Medal of Honor Recipient
Dr Judy Merritt, former President Jefferson State Community College
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