May I extend my warmest greetings to those of you reading this page.  My name is

Steve Bowman and I was appointed in June of 2007 to be the executive director of the American Legion Hoosier Boys State Program.  My goal, our goal, is to ensure that the experience of Hoosier Boys State is meaningful and rewarding to every delegate attending our program.  To assist us in meeting that goal we work, each year, at securing a staff of dedicated professionals to make that goal possible.

 

As part of the Americanism services, the American Legion's Department of Indiana staff

will join us to make the week of June 14 through June 21 truly a "Week to shape a lifetime".

 

The administration and support staff of Indiana State University works closely with our HBS

staff to ensure a well organized, educational, and safe program.  Our administrative team,

counselors, assistant deans, military representatives and special school instructors will

attend to the educational programs and supervisory needs throughout the week.  The

Indiana State Police Department is represented everyday and their instruction, exhibits,

and demonstrations are outstanding.

 

Volunteer veterans, community businesses, and American Legion members perform beyond

the call of duty to pay your fees and secure your position as a delegate to Hoosier Boys

State.  They offer, across the state, a number of orientation programs so you may become

more familiar with our program.  Please check the www.indlegion.org website for times and locations.  

 

As a delegate to the Hoosier Boys State program, your part is quite simple.  On June 14,

2007, you arrive at Indiana State University to begin a week of activities focused on exploring

and learning about Indiana's governing process.  The KEY is participation.  As the week

progresses your lives will be enriched with new knowledge and experiences.  You will meet

new people and may develop friendships that last a lifetime.  For over 70 years the traditions

of Hoosier Boys State have transcended political and geographical boundaries.  Our staff

members demonstrate, daily, a willingness to share their political knowledge and life

experiences with our HBS delegates.  I encourage you to seek them out and listen

carefully to what they say.

The week belongs to you and it can truly be a "week to shape a lifetime" if you are willing.

Remember the KEY is getting involved from day one and staying involved throughout the

week.

 

Finally, I strongly encourage you, when you return home, to seek out the volunteers, the

community sponsors, the American Legion members, and THANK them for making this

program possible.

 

Sincerely,

                     Steven M. Bowman - Director