A Day of Leadership and Service at HOBY Middlesex CLeW

The HOBY Middlesex CLeW was a day full of energy, impact, and meaningful connections. Ambassadors kicked things off with a land acknowledgement, engaging icebreakers, and thoughtful table discussions that helped set the tone for leadership and reflection.

A group of HOBY ambassadors pose playfully outside the venue, lifting a teammate and smiling after a day of leadership and service.

Our workshops – led by Lorissa Westlake, Shivani Vimal, and Emma Park – explored reconciliation, public speaking, and logistical leadership. Each session sparked conversation, inspired confidence, and challenged ambassadors to grow as leaders in their communities.

A guest speaker stands in front of a projector screen displaying the title “Truth and Reconciliation,” ready to lead a workshop at the HOBY Middlesex CLeW event.

In the spirit of service, participants created period packs for local women’s shelters and wrote heartfelt letters to seniors in retirement homes. The room was filled with purpose, compassion, and teamwork.

With a delicious lunch from Burrito Boyz, lively cheers, and team-building games, the day was as fun as it was meaningful. A heartfelt thank you goes out to our dedicated volunteers, speakers, and every ambassador who brought their full selves to the experience. This is what community-driven leadership looks like!

Ambassadors and volunteers gather outside for a group photo, showing off leis and HOBY gear in front of colourful windows at the Middlesex event.

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A volunteer wheels in a cart full of packaged food, preparing to set up lunch for the ambassadors at

Table of taco lunch setup