The Council of Promising Leaders, or CPL, is a small group of exceptionally promising young students who consistently display the seven Army values. Council members promote good citizenship, respect for others, and demonstrate strong leadership traits in order to positively influence communities, families, and youth.

Members collaborate to identify under-served needs in their communities, develop plans and strategies targeting specific areas, and positively influence others to help accomplish their objectives.  CPL's members meet with local and state leaders, volunteer their time and energy, are advocates for staying in school, and choose to live healthy life-styles.

Members serve for one year terms and must accomplish several goals during their tenure:

  • Complete an Individual Leadership Assessment
  • Prepare a project portfolio
  • Serve in a volunteer capacity for a minimum of 50 hours
  • Interview a prominent leader
  • Participate in CPL projects and activities

CPL members are volunteers in action.  Volunteering produces many positive benefits for children from disadvantaged backgrounds, according to a new study by the Corporation for National and Community Service.  The study found teens become empowered, are more likely to become politically engaged, and believe they will graduate from college and make a difference in their communities.  Download the study.

The Greer Foundation has partnered with The President's Council on Service and Civic Participation and participates in the President's Volunteer Service Award program. 

The CPL selection process is highly competitive.  Selectees must know and live the Army values, be members of the A-B Honor Roll, be recommended in writing by a teacher or prominent community member, have no school discipline infractions, and pass an interview. Completed applications must be received no later than  October 1st. Please contact us for an application or more information.
  • Recognized as an outstanding member of society
  • Positively impact youth in the community
  • Meet prominent local and state leaders
  • A Council of Promising Leaders Certificate
  • A letter of recommendation from Dr. Steven J. Greer
  • An official President’s Volunteer Service Award lapel pin
  • A personalized Presidential certificate of achievement
  • A congratulatory letter from the President of the United States
  • A letter from the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation

"CPL provided more than 500 hours of volunteer service in 2009!" 

Awards & Benefits
This page was last updated: July 15, 2010
Steven Greer is retired from the United States Army. Use of his military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Department of the Army or the Department of Defense.
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"Now more than ever, volunteers are renewing their commitment to helping others ..." Former President G. W. Bush
Member Spotlight
"It's a big honor to a part of the CPL and be able to give to our community and those less fortunate"

Connor Jennings
Dodge County High School

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