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Why not! If you are interested in knowing more about how the political process works within a democratic society, you can't find the quality of information and training that HBS provides anywhere else. And, we do it all in one week.

Here at Hoosier Boys' State, you will learn through participation. The measure of your success depends solely on your own merits. The more you participate and involve yourself in the process, the more you will gain from this exciting program.

If you have the quality of character to be successful at HBS, we want you to be a part of our program. We will provide you with room and board at no expense to you or to your family--save only for the incidental costs of getting you here on the ISU campus and the little odds and ends you may wish to purchase on your own.

Ask around. Ask the outgoing seniors at your high school what they thought of the program! Maybe it's NOT for you. But if you are the kind of young man who already seeks to help his neighbors, someone who is interested in the success of his own community, someone who wants to make a difference, then you can't find a better opportunity.

The HBS Program covers all various aspects of local and state governments. Take THAT to your government class next year! We help our delegates learn about the political process behind the scenes. We help our delegates learn about the functions of government. We help our delegates learn about the tremendous impact lobbying has on both politics and government. You will learn the power of grass roots planning and involvement. You will learn how precincts are formed and precinct committee people are selected. You will learn how city and county party chair persons in each party are selected. You will learn how the members of the state central committee become the most powerful force in elections; and why lobbyists get paid so much. HBS walks you through each process from forming precincts through the primary and general elections to setting up offices and conducting the governmental process.

Oh yes, one more thing ... Hoosier Boys' State introduces our delegates to each other ... the foundation of one of the best networking systems, one that will most likely stick with you throughout your life as a large data base of diverse personnel and information. It also introduces each delegate to an opportunity to go back home with exposure to the college setting, as well as the opportunity to win scholarship money.

Think about it. In truth gentlemen, it's a no-brainer! You will experience some really fascinating stuff and . . .