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I often reflect on what inspires progress and what fuels our mission and fuels my passion bucket . Growing up in the 80s, I found some of that spark in the music of Hüsker Dü, a Minneapolis rock trio. As we step into the New Year, I’m reminded of their album, New Day Rising—a fitting symbol for this moment. This New Year is not just a turn of the calendar; it’s an invitation to rise together, embrace bold changes, and take on new beginnings.
We launch 2026 with our Youth of the Year Event—a powerful mission moment that honors 15 exceptional Club members for their academic and character accomplishments. These young leaders exemplify excellence, resilience, and the spirit of possibility. Their achievements at the Club, their impact on their peers, families, and teachers, and their commitment to improving the environment around them embody the new future days we are building together in lock step. These exceptional young leaders, whom you’ll learn about next month, not only believe in being the change they wish to see in the world- they are the change.
Matt Koumaras
President & CEO
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