Youth Leadership Class honored at dinner

The 27 graduates were on hand to receive a certificate showing they have completed the program, which includes various activities, including a ropes course at Camp Mikel in Toccoa.

Douglas advised the graduates that leaders often have to make hard decisions.

“There is never a right time to make a wrong decision, and there is never a wrong time to make a right decision,” Douglas said.

He added that making those who are able to make good, ethical decisions understand the difference between fairness and justice. He encouraged them to look at their talents and abilities, understand that they are valuable, and pursue using those abilities.

“Understand that you will fail, but keep trying,” Douglas said. “Don’t let this world beat you down.”

The leadership program was sponsored this year by Georgia Power, Jackson Electric Membership Corporation’s Operation Roundup Program, Madison County Family Connection (Ryan Melton), Wesley Chapel Community Church and the Chamber of Commerce. Instructors for the program were Camp Mikel in Toccoa, Victor Johnson, Erin Pew, Dr. Allen McCannon, Renee McCannon, Lee Burroughs, Brian Jones and Ryan Melton.