The Club has helped Max grow in many ways including how he interacts with his peers, staff and volunteers at the Clubs, and with his teachers and principal at Minnequa. A once very resistant participant is now a standing example of how the Club can impact on a child’s growth and development. Max strives to do his very best by listening, communicating his needs, sharing ideas, and being involved in all activities. His newfound leadership skills shine when Max works with younger Club members. Max has cemented his position as a Club role model by helping staff members run activities for younger kids while encouraging Club members his age to follow his lead. 

Max’s ultimate goal is to be nominated for Jr. Youth of the Year and move on up the Youth of the Year. He looks to the staff for encouragement, guidance and support to help him understand how this goal can be achieved. Not only is Max a stellar Club member, he is also recognized for his outstanding academic achievement in school. Max has gone above and beyond to help others with academics, especially with a difficult math problem. When given a challenge, Max is not afraid to ask questions and works hard to ensure his understanding. He is a role model at the Club for his peers and is already seeking advice to ensure he continues to thrive at his Club next year. As a leader in his group, he encourages others to participate in programs and follow expectations. Max has completed SMART Moves and Positive Action programs and uses the skills he learned daily. 

Max has a big heart and hopes to make the world a better place by hiring more people to pick up trash in our neighborhood, help with stopping people from doing drugs, encourage people to be kind to animals and build a facility to help the homeless improve their lives.