To all those who have an inspiring, powerful or motivational story to tell, TUSI welcomes you! TUSI’s mission is to provide young Pioneers with a wealth of knowledge and wisdom, encouraging them to embrace this information and empower themselves to reach their full potential. An essential part of this information comes through Dialogues with those who have a lesson or tale to share, what drives them to succeed and what has allowed them to overcome adversity.

In TUSI’s eyes, a Distinguished Citizen is someone who has a story that will be significant to the Pioneers and will be a positive and encouraging influence.

Requirements

After reading what is expected of you below, fill out a “Get Involved” form and TUSI’s administrative team will set up a meeting! To be one of TUSI’s Distinguished Citizens, you must:

1. •Have a story or lesson that you can share with the Pioneers.
   

2. •Be able to communicate this story passionately and enthusiastically.
   

3. •Submit a potential topic on your “Get Involved” form.
   

4. •Meet with TUSI administration to confirm your topic of discussion.
   

1. 1.Sign a “Media Release” form that pertains to dialogues, photos and videos.
   
   

Expectations

In a city as large as yours, there are many influential people and leaders, and while TUSI would like to hear from everybody, not everyone will have the availability or be able to commit to what TUSI is seeking.

1. •TUSI takes place during the daytime in the summer months and generally within your city's limits. Anyone wishing to speak with the Pioneers would need to be available during normal business hours and at least once during the 8 weeks of Initiatives.
   

2. •The location for the Dialogue will be at the discretion of TUSI management, if not dictated by your current occupational position.
   

3. •The time requirement could be anywhere from 20 to 120 minutes, depending on your current occupation and topic of discussion.
   

4. •Each Initiative has a thoroughly thought out and planned curriculum, thus you may not have your first choice of date and time and could even be contacted for more than one speaking engagement.
   

5. •You must commit to the agreed upon date and time and sign a “Contract of Dedication”.