Members of the FYLA cohort will complete a Service & Vision Project. This involves collaborating with local philanthropic organizations and developing a professional proposal for the city’s future. You will attend four (4) additional Chamber work sessions for research, meet with mentors, and prepare your final presentation.

Parent/Guardian Permission & Release: I, the parent/legal guardian, understand and agree with the mission and goals of the Fresno Young Leaders Academy of the Fresno Chamber of Commerce, the Forward Fresno Foundation and support her/him in this commitment, and give permission for full participation in all activities, meetings, field trips and responsibilities pertaining to the duties of a FYLA Member.

Photo Release: For valuable consideration, receipt of which is acknowledged, I grant to the Fresno Chamber of Commerce and the Forward Fresno Foundation, The City of Fresno, and the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools the right to use my photograph, portrait, likeness, or testimonial in the manner indicated below. I agree to release and hold harmless all shareholders, directors, officers, employees, and agents of the Fresno Chamber of Commerce from any activity, error, or omission associated with the reproduction of my photograph, portrait, likeness, or testimonial. I have carefully read this release and understand its contents. I am aware that this is an assignment and release of liability, and a contract between myself, or if I am signing on behalf of a minor, that minor and all of the releases. I sign it of my own free will.

Waiver and Release of Liability for Accidents/Injury: I agree that my activities as a volunteer for the Fresno Chamber of Commerce and/or Forward Fresno Foundation are undertaken at my sole risk, and that the Fresno Chamber of Commerce, the Forward Fresno Foundation, the City of Fresno, and the County of Fresno shall not be liable for any claims for injuries or damages whatsoever to my person or property arising out of or connected with my actions as a volunteer. I agree to indemnify and to hold the Fresno Chamber of Commerce and/or the Forward Fresno Foundation harmless for all claims and/or liability for me or to me, or if I am signing on behalf of a minor, that minor. I also agree that this waiver and release shall apply to my heir(s), executor(s), and administrator(s). I have carefully read this.

Waiver/Release, I understand its contents, and I intend to be bound to its terms.

Transportation: I agree to transport or arrange transportation for my child to and from the Fresno Chamber in a timely manner. I will pick up my child promptly at 7:00 p.m.

I understand that the Fresno Young Leaders Academy of the Fresno Chamber of Commerce is an important leadership role for youth. If accepted, I am fully prepared to fulfill the commitment that is asked of all members including being a good representative for the youth of the City of Fresno, working hard to make a positive change and being a positive role model for other youth.

I have also discussed time commitment with my parents or legal guardian, teachers, sport coaches, employer and other activity programs, and can make a serious time commitment given my responsibilities. During class sessions, I will not be using electronic devices for uses outside of FYLA requirements. I agree to be respectful to all the speakers and engage in class discussions.