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2023 TASC Summer Leadership Workshops

SFA

A meaningful experience that empowers student leaders and advisors to lead effectively in schools and communities.

Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches

High School: July 6-10, 2023 (Thurs - Mon) | Cost: $395 1936 North St, Nacogdoches, TX

Consultant: Mary Whittenburg | CIT2: Kenna Cavnar

The advisor should distribute the following 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.

• - SFA RELEASE FORM » (This is not registration)

• - Form for the Director: Google Form Names and Info Form (This is not registration)

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From the Director

Summer workshop is right around the corner It is time to get ready for a week worth of leadership activities new friendships from across the state and innovative ideas to make your hometown council better than ever The greatest opportunity your council has is to invest its time in this weeks worth of activities Summer Leadership Workshop Your active participation will give you many opportunities to meet new friends develop your leadership abilities build unity within your council and overall allow you to enjoy a fun and rewarding week Great results do not come about without hard work and determination Council members are expected to work read study think create and give their full attention to every activity Councils will return to their schools with the appropriate tools to help them continue the building and strengthening of their own home councils Please make sure that you have read all the information in the brochure Students are expected to have read and understand all the expectations listed on the Student Participation Form especially the dress code If you have any questions that have not been answered please feel free to contact me The following forms must be provided to the workshop director individual registration forms student and advisor participant agreement forms student and advisor medical forms students SFA form for ALL attendees and criminal disclosure forms advisors The advisor should distribute the forms make sure they are completed properly and then send them all together to the director Please remember the signatures The forms may be mailed to director in advance or brought the first day of workshop Do NOT send the permission form kit to the TASC office

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 cancelled 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.

Housing

Students and adults will be roomed with their hometown council as much as possible. During the workshop, you will be expected to keep your room in order. You will be charged for damage to university property or loss of keys.

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 Are 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.
This dress code may be modified for performers or participants at specific TASC events. The costumes and times they may be worn must be approved by a conference committee/director.
This dress code may be modified for specific events. Advisors will be notified of any changes a minimum of two weeks prior to the event by the assigned TASC designee and are responsible for communicating with all their participants.
TASC/TASC Districts retain the right to modify a specified dress code for events outside the TASC state calendar.

(Adopted August 2021)

Cell Phones and Electronic Devices

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

Dormitory doors will be locked at “lights out”. Special events will cause lights to be out at a different time each night. ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES

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 parent’s or the student’s school. School official/law enforcement will be contacted.

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 parent’s or the student’s school. School/law enforcement will be contacted.

ONSITE CHECK-IN

When you arrive at the University, you will go to the Lumberjack Landing between 10:30 and 1:30 p.m. to check in. When you arrive, you will be given your name badge, room assignment, and an expanded schedule. Name badges and wristbands must be always worn. There will be campus parking near the dorms. A parking permit will be issued at registration.

WHAT TO BRING

Each student and advisor will need to bring linens from home as follows: extra-long twin sheets, blanket, towels, wash cloths, pillow, and personal toiletries. Once you are assigned a room key, a $75 charge will be made for each lost key. Lost keys should be reported immediately. There are no telephones in the dorm rooms. Don’t forget about the Talent Show (real talent, please). Each room is equipped with a refrigerator and microwave. Students are welcome to bring snacks.

SCHEDULE FOR DAY ONE

11:00 - 1:30 | Registration

1:30 | Staff meeting

3:00 - 5:30 | General session and council meeting

5:30 - 6:30 | Dinner

6:30 - 9:30 | General session and council meeting 9:30 | Dorm meeting

11:00 - 11:30 | Room check / Lights out

Workshop will conclude by 11:00 am on the last day.

MIDWEEK BREAK

At approximately 3:00p.m on Saturday, July 8 will be free time for each home town to use as you choose (including eating the evening meal off campus). All groups should plan to return to campus by 10:30 pm. Two local suggestions for hometown council free time are the local zip line (http://site.zipnac.com/) and ropes course (http://www.sfasu.edu/campusrec/464.asp). For more information www.visitnacogdoches.org. Nacogdoches now has Splash Kingdom Water Park: www.splashkingdomwaterpark.com. You may contact them directly for group rates. 936-305-5009.

MEALS

All meals, with the exception of MidWeek Break dinner, will be served through breakfast on last day. Meals will be served in the main dining room of the East College dining hall. You will need your wristband & meal card (provided prior to general assembly on Tuesday night) at all times. Please note the first workshop meal is dinner on Day 1. All councils should eat lunch prior to arrival at SFA or plan to check in then go to lunch and return in plenty of time for first general session.

EXTRA 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.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

For directions to Stephen F. Austin State University and a campus map, see: www.sfasu.edu/campusmap

This Webpage as a downloadable PDF for ease of printing - https://www.tasconline.org/assets/SUMMER_LEADERSHIP_WORKSHOPS/SFA.pdf