“It is definitely something every Junior should do.” – Haylee Rickard, 2024 Graduate
FRANKLIN COUNTY JUNIOR LEADERSHIP
Applications for the 2025-2026 Franklin County Junior Leadership are now closed. Applications for 2026-2027 will open in February.
TWO Letters of Recommendation are required to be submitted with your application:
ONE from a teacher or counselor at your school & ONE personal reference (*NOT a parent or relative).
Letters of Recommendation Information:
Thank you for taking the time to write a letter of recommendation for a potential Junior Leader!
We appreciate having your insight during our application process.
Topics we like to explore include but are not limited to:
How long & in what capacity have you known the applicant?
Are there any areas in which the applicant could improve or benefit from additional training?
How is the applicant’s ability to communicate with others?
Does the applicant complete school work or attend social appointments on time?
Is the applicant active in group participation settings?
Does the applicant have an interest in community affairs?
Do you feel this applicant has the potential for becoming a community leader?
What our graduates say about Junior Leadership:
“This program is more than just a program; it’s a family.”
-Dayaimi Valdez, 2025 Graduate
“Junior Leadership brought together individuals from various backgrounds, giving me the chance to form meaningful relationships and learn from others.”
-Alayna Tate, 2025 Graduate
“I hope that future Junior Leaders have the same amazing life-learning experience that I have.”
-Cesar Rueda, 2025 Graduate
“I will forever be grateful for the opportunity that Jr. Leadership has given me and will recommend it to underclassmen as it not only changed my perspective in life it also developed characteristics that I will most definitely use in my life.”
-Walfre Martinez, 2025 Graduate
“When I review my past year, the happiest moments have been serving with my friends at a Junior Leadership event.”
-Hudson Hutcheson, 2025 Graduate
“If you are debating on joining the Junior Leadership Program, I would say go for it. There is not a single bone in my body that regrets it, and I’m sure you won’t regret it either.”
-Maria Gonzalez, 2025 Graduate
Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Junior Leadership Graduates!
Download:
Download the 2024-2025 Graduation Slideshow with Quotes & the Photo Slideshow here.
2025 – 2026 Franklin County Junior Leadership Calendar of Events
Please note that the below events are subject to change.
E-mails/Snapchat messages will be sent to keep you updated.
(Events listed in BLUE and YELLOW are MANDATORY with NO EXCEPTIONS!)
(Events listed in RED, required to work a minimum of SIX events)
| 2025 | |
| June 12, 16, 23 OR June 22 | Parent/Jr. Leader Orientation | Franklin County Chamber of Commerce (6:00 PM) Parent/Jr. Leader Orientation | Franklin County Chamber of Commerce (1:30 PM) |
| June 17 OR July 8, 15 | Leadership Team Building – Bear Creek Collaborative | Hodges (9 AM – 2 PM) |
| July 1 July 2 July 9 or July 10 | Leadership Skills | Franklin County Chamber Office (1 PM – 4 PM) Leadership Skills | Franklin County Chamber Office (9 AM – 12 PM) Leadership Skills | Franklin County Chamber Office (9 AM – 12 PM) Leadership Skills | Franklin County Chamber Office (1 PM – 4 PM) |
| June 20-21 | Phil Campbell Festival |
| July 4 | Jam on Sloss Lake, Russellville |
| July 19 | Watermelon Festival Pageant, RCS Auditorium |
| July 26 | July Fest, Vina |
| August 15 | Franklin County Watermelon Festival, Russellville |
| August 16 | Franklin County Watermelon Festival, Russellville |
| September 27 | Founder’s Day, Red Bay |
| October 1 | Service Hours | June – September | Due by 12 p.m. (noon) |
| October | College Day at NWSCC (does not count as service hours) |
| October 4 | Pumpkin Palooza Scarecrow Trail | Downtown Russellville |
| October 11 | Spirit of Hodges | Hodges |
| October 18 | Spruce Pine Day | Spruce Pine |
| November 3-21 | Toy Drive |
| November 8 | Veterans Day Parade | Russellville |
| November 17 | Farm City Luncheon | A.W. Todd Centre | Russellville [during school day] |
| November – December | Salvation Army Bell Ringer |
| December | Christmas Parades Dec 1 @ Red Bay | Dec 2 @ Vina | Dec 4 @ Russellville | Dec 11 @ Phil Campbell (all parades start at 6:00 PM) |
| 2026 | |
| January 7 | Service Hours | October – December | and Scholarship Resume Due by 12 p.m. (noon) |
| January 24 | Cattleman’s Association Banquet, A.W. Todd Centre |
| February 2 | Job Shadow Day (all day) (does not count as service hours) |
| February 11 | Government Day (all day) | State Capital, Montgomery (does not count as service hours) |
| February 12-15 | Bay Tree Council for the Performing Arts’ Dinner Show | Red Bay |
| March 12 | Franklin County Partnership Awards Banquet | A.W. Todd Centre, Russellville |
| March 28 | Easter Egg Hunts | Phil Campbell, Red Bay, Russellville |
| April 7 | Service Hours | January – April | and Essay Due by 12 p.m. (noon) |
| May 3 | Graduation Reception | A.W. Todd Centre | Russellville (2 PM) |
Service Hours must be turned in by the above dates and times, one of the following ways:
BRING to the Chamber office, or EMAIL (director@franklincountychamber.org).
To keep your resume up to date, be sure to take a photo or make a copy of your hours before turning in.
Please note, if you signed up for an event and that event is canceled, you WILL NOT receive credit for the event or for hours since you did not work the event.
