What is the AIYLC?
The American Independence Youth Leadership Conference is a nonpartisan not-for-profit 501(c)(19) organization and is affiliated with Region IV Military Order of the World Wars organization. The conference was founded in 2002 by William Townsley, and is run by dedicated veterans and volunteers who are committed to helping the youth of today succeed in business and in life.
This unique opportunity offers up to 45 select high school Sophomores and Juniors a chance to round out their education and explore their own leadership style at a 4-day, 3-night leadership retreat in the Jamestown-Williamsburg-Yorktown area of Virginia. Our upcoming 2026 conference will mark our 25th session of this conference.
AIYLC Videos
Watch the videos below learn more about the conference and its founder, William Townsley.
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