2023 TASC SUMMER LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS

A meaningful experience that empowers student leaders and advisors

to lead effectively in schools and communities.

Sam Houston University - Huntsville

Middle Level: July 9-13, 2023 (Sun - Thu)

Cost: $390

Place - Huntsville, TX

Director: Vicki Long | Consultant: Jennifer Nguyen

FROM THE DIRECTOR:

Thank you for making the decision to attend summer leadership workshop at Sam Houston University! This experience will allow you to improve your individual leadership skills and give you the confidence to go back to your home council and implement what you have learned.

Your time will be fun and rewarding, as well as filled with work. Expect to spend part of each day outside your normal comfort zone. Prepare to be challenged. The staff and your peers will expect you to read, study, think, create, and participate fully in all activities. You will be discussing and interacting with others as you are given

the opportunity to meet new friends from across the state. Your willingness to listen to others, share ideas, think, and

solve problems creatively will allow you to develop your leadership potential. At the conclusion of this workshop, I am

confident that you will be well prepared and confident returning to your school with skills necessary to accept the

challenges and overcome any obstacles you will encounter in the coming year, but also excited to return to your school

and make it a better place for learning and growing.

To help prepare you for this busy week of activities, the following

information is provided to make your week more pleasant, restful, enjoyable, and profitable. If you have a question that

is not answered, feel free to contact me.

DIRECTOR: Vicki Long | email: vlong@deweyvilleisd.com | cell: 409-381-9212

Register Now!

The following forms must be provided to the workshop director:

● individual registration form (student and advisor)

● participant agreement form (student and advisor)

● medical form (students)

● criminal disclosure form (advisors).

The advisor should distribute the forms, make sure they are completed properly, including all required signatures, and bring them to the workshop to turn in at check-in. Do NOT send the registration forms to the TASC office!

Print: PERMISSION FORMS KIT and distribute to all attendees. File will download into your Downloads folder.

In addition, complete the google form (names and info) for the director with needed information. This is NOT a registration.

Sam Houston University requires that ALL adults who are in attendance at the workshop be trained in child abuse prevention. TASC also requires ALL advisors to be trained regarding basic medical safety. ALL advisors will be trained prior to the workshop.

You can find information about the child abuse training on the TASC website under Resources.

GENERAL INFORMATION

PAYMENT

Registration on the TASC website is your guarantee that all registered will attend the workshop and indicates your understanding that the council will be billed for all registered unless registration is canceled via email with lori@tassp.org at least one month prior to the first day of the workshop. Cancellations and refunds will be permitted until that date and must be made in writing via email to lori@tassp.org.

• No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations after the deadline (one month prior to the first day of workshop.)
• Refunds will not be provided for workshop no-shows, regardless of the situation.
• Delegate substitutions may be made up to 10 days before the first day of the workshop.
• Any substitutes must be the same gender as the person they are replacing.
• Substitutions must be made with the workshop director.

TASC DRESS CODE

The Texas Association of Student Councils (TASC) requires students and adults participating in a TASC event dress

appropriately for that activity. Unless otherwise stated, event dress is casual, and projects a positive image at all times.

Our dress code is set at a higher standard than school dress codes because we represent our association. Those

attending TASC events must adhere to the following regulations - all garments should meet the following standards:

• Be opaque (not see through);
• Have sleeves (Garments with no sleeves may have a cover up added up to bring the garment into dress code.);
• Have a front and back;
• Fit at or cover the waistline;
• Not show cleavage or chest;
• Be no shorter than mid-thigh;
• Have no rips or holes above mid-thigh through which skin shows; and
• Not display or refer directly or indirectly to alcohol or alcoholic products, drugs or drug paraphernalia, tobacco or tobacco products, profanity, race, politics, violence, offensive language, gender, or sexuality;
• Shorts: Are NOT permitted at TASC events held during the school year, but re permitted at summer programs and must be no shorter than mid-thigh.
• Head coverings, except for medical or religious purposes, are not to be worn when inside a building.
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Workshop staff will address issues of inappropriate dress on an individual basis. If the workshop director determines

that dress is in violation of common decency, then the student/advisor will be expected to comply with the request to

correct the issue or be in violation of TASC policy. Bring a pair of tennis shoes, because some activities will require them.

ONSITE CHECK-IN

(TBD)

When you arrive, you will be given your name badge, room assignment, and an expanded schedule/workshop notebook.

Name badges and wristbands must be worn at all times.

DIRECTIONS / CAMPUS MAP

This website will provide directions to Sam Houston University and a map of the campus.

HOUSING

Students from the same hometown council will be roomed within the same room and may share an adjoining suite with

students from another hometown council. Depending on the number of students you register, there is a possibility of

being roomed with a student from another school as well.

During the workshop, you will be expected to keep your room in order. A charge of $50 will be made for lost room keys

and $10 per lost access card. Valuables (cameras, jewelry, etc.) should not be left in your room or in general session

areas. Neither the University nor TASC can be responsible for loss of any article.

WHAT TO BRING

Delegates should bring twin sheets, towels, washcloths, blanket, pillow, and personal toiletries. On the last night there

will be an achievement program. Students may dress nicer than other workshop activities, but it's not required. Students

are encouraged to bring items for Magic Note bags. (This can be note paper for positive notes, candy, trinkets, etc. to

attach to notes if desired.

MAGIC BAGS

Everyone will decorate a small bag that will be placed in the general meeting area for the purpose of exchanging notes

among participants. For this you may wish to bring note pads, stationary, markers, small candy etc.

OTHER

Sessions may include the production of various multimedia presentations, so students and advisors are encouraged to

bring computers, flash drives, and other similar items. TASC is not responsible for lost or damaged items.

TALENT SHOW

A talent show will be incorporated into the program on the last night of the workshop. You will be able to audition for

talent, so bring any instruments, music, costumes, etc. to showcase your talent. TALENT SHOW AUDITIONS WILL BE AT

12:15PM ON Tuesday unless notified differently.

CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Neither TASC nor the University will be responsible for the loss of these items. Students and advisors who carry cell

phones should not make nor accept calls during workshop activities. Students may want to bring a laptop, but TASC will

not be responsible for any damage or loss.

ILLNESS

Illnesses should be reported to the Director immediately through your hometown advisor or one of the deans. Medical

release forms provided with this pre-registration packet are important to our efforts to provide you with medical

assistance in the unlikely event of an emergency (make sure you have an extra copy for yourself). Please complete the

release form and return it to your advisor with your registration form.

CURFEW AND LIGHTS OUT

Everyone is expected to be in their assigned room at curfew. Dorm entrance doors will lock at curfew.

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE POLICY

The use or possession of alcohol, tobacco or other illegal drugs is strictly prohibited. Any student found in the possession

or under the influence of these substances will be sent home from the workshop without delay at the expense of the

student, his/her parents or the student’s school. School official/law enforcement will be contacted.

IMPORTANT: A student sent home from a TASC event because of disruption of the workshop, a violation of TASC policies,

or a concern for the safety of that student and/or others will not be allowed to attend another TASC state event for a calendar year.

PARKING (TBD)

ADVISOR SESSIONS

Advisor sessions will be held at different times during the workshop. Please refer to the agenda given at registration for times of the sessions. Additional sessions may be added in the afternoons based on interest. These sessions will be led by an experienced advisor who will be able to give information on project ideas, state report forms, and many other topics dealing with the mechanics of student council. All advisors are encouraged to attend, as they will be beneficial whether you are new or experienced.

SPECIAL EVENTS, OLYMPICS, DANCE, DRESS UPS, TALENT SHOW ETC…

All delegates are requested to bring a pair of tennis shoes for any athletic-type event (Olympics, etc.). Achievement

Night will be in the Stieren Theater the last night of the workshop, followed by a social. There will also be talent

incorporated into Achievement Night, so you might want to bring a special outfit, musical instrument, etc.

WORKSHOP SAFETY

Delegates are expected to respect the rights and safety of others. Weapons of any type are strictly prohibited at TASC

functions. Any person found in the possession of an item used as weapon or exhibiting irresponsible behavior that

endangers the health, safety, or welfare of him/herself or others will be sent home from the workshop without delay at

the expense of the student, his/her parents or the student’s school.

MEALS

The first meal will be dinner on Sunday. All meals, with the exception of dinner on Tuesday, will be served through breakfast

on Thursday

OPTIONAL SPENDING MONEY

Students may need a small amount of money for

1) food to and from the workshop,

2) snack foods,

3) souvenirs,

4) free-time activities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

(TBD)