NORWICH – Motivational speaker Bob Lenz will be making his way back to Chenango County, making a total of three stops while in town later this month.

For those unfamiliar, Lenz has made a life of bringing several uplifting and encouraging messages tailored toward teens and middle school aged youths for more than 30 years.

Two school events will be held on Jan. 23, 2015 — a morning assembly at the Norwich Middle School, and an afternoon program at the Oxford Academy Middle School. A free-of-charge community event will take place that evening beginning at 7 p.m. in the Martin W. Kappel Theatre of the Chenango Arts Council (located at 27 W. Main St.) Organizers are encouraging everyone to attend.

Four years ago, Lenz spoke at the Norwich and Oxford middle schools and made a lasting impression on both his target audience and community members that came out to hear what he had to say.

Touring on the heels of a book titled “Dignity Revolution,” Lenz has made it his life's mission to spread a positive mission to America’s youth.

The publication is a guide of sorts for school administrators, teachers and students who are looking to establish anti-bullying programs within their schools.

Broad Street Methodist Church Youth Group Director Shawn Chase, along with Office Administrator Tricia Munson, have worked diligently to promote the return of Lenz.