Virginia Student Councils Association 84th Annual State Convention
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<strong>Virginia</strong> <strong>Student</strong> <strong>Councils</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />
<strong>84th</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>Convention</strong><br />
March 19 - March 21, 2010<br />
Holiday Inn Select Koger South<br />
Richmond, <strong>Virginia</strong>
2010 CONVENTION AT A GLANCE<br />
Daily Schedule and Major <strong>Convention</strong> Activities<br />
Friday, March 19<br />
11:30 a.m. VSCA Officer School Luncheon<br />
12:30-3:00 p.m. Hotel Registration/Check-In<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> Registration<br />
1:30 p.m. Elections Committee Meeting<br />
2:00-2:50 p.m. Advisory Committee Meeting<br />
3:00-4:15 p.m. Opening General Session<br />
4:15-5:00 p.m. Regional Meetings<br />
5:00-5:30 p.m. Prepare for Dinner<br />
5:30-6:30 p.m. VSCA Dinner<br />
6:30-7:15 p.m. Region Meetings<br />
6:50-7:15 p.m. Elementary/Middle Regional Rep<br />
Candidate Speeches<br />
7:30-8:00 p.m. Region Cheers/Project Presentations<br />
8:00-9:15 p.m. 2nd General Session<br />
9:30-10:00 p.m. Meet the Candidates<br />
10:00-10:45 p.m. Talent Show<br />
10:00-10:45 p.m. Region Reps Meet with Resolutions<br />
Committee<br />
11:00 p.m. In Rooms/Quiet Time<br />
Saturday, March 20<br />
7:45-8:30 a.m. VSCA Breakfast<br />
8:30-10:00 a.m. 3rd General Session<br />
10:10-10:50 a.m. Seminars – Session 1<br />
10:10-10:50 a.m. Public Speaking Contest<br />
11:00-11:40 a.m. Seminars – Session 2<br />
11:40-noon School Caucuses<br />
12:10-1:30 p.m. Advisers’ Luncheon<br />
12:10-1:30 p.m. VSCA Luncheon<br />
12:45-1:30 p.m. Voting<br />
Regions 2, 4, 6 – 12:45-12:59 p.m.<br />
Regions 1, 3, 8 – 1:00-1:14 p.m.<br />
Regions 5, 7, 9 – 1:15-1:30 p.m.<br />
1:30-2:15 p.m. Seminars – Session 3<br />
2:30-3:15 p.m. Resolutions Workshops<br />
3:30-5:00 p.m. 4th General Session<br />
5:00-6:15 p.m. Prepare for Banquet<br />
5:00-5:45 p.m. Tie-Breaker Voting<br />
6:30-8:45 p.m. VSCA Banquet<br />
8:45 p.m. Installation Practice<br />
All candidate schools – student and<br />
adviser – must attend.<br />
9:30-11:30 p.m. VSCA Video Dance Party<br />
11:45 p.m. In Rooms/Quiet Time<br />
Sunday, March 21<br />
7:30 a.m. Baggage Hold for Late Departures<br />
8:00-8:45 a.m. VSCA Breakfast<br />
8:45-10:30 a.m. Closing General Session<br />
10:30 a.m. Hotel Checkout<br />
10:30-11:30 a.m. New VSCA Advisory Committee<br />
Orientation
Welcome to the<br />
<strong>84th</strong> <strong>Annual</strong><br />
VSCA <strong>State</strong> <strong>Convention</strong><br />
from the<br />
VSCA Advisory Committee<br />
and the Department of <strong>Student</strong> Leadership<br />
of the <strong>Virginia</strong> <strong>Association</strong> of Secondary School Principals<br />
4909 Cutshaw Avenue<br />
Richmond, <strong>Virginia</strong> 23230<br />
Phone: (804) 355-4263 FAX: (804) 355-4262<br />
Mr. Kevin G. Bezy<br />
Principal, The Gereau Center, Franklin County Division<br />
VASSP President<br />
~<br />
Dr. Randy D. Barrack<br />
VASSP Executive Director<br />
~<br />
Ms. Sydney T. Thomas<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> Registrar
Department of <strong>Student</strong> Leadership<br />
The <strong>Virginia</strong> <strong>Student</strong> <strong>Councils</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />
is administered by the<br />
Department of <strong>Student</strong> Leadership of the<br />
<strong>Virginia</strong> <strong>Association</strong> of Secondary School Principals<br />
The Department of <strong>Student</strong> Leadership of the <strong>Virginia</strong> <strong>Association</strong> of Secondary<br />
School Principals promotes leadership learning in student organizations for all<br />
K-12 schools throughout the Commonwealth. We are committed to the<br />
advancement of leadership training for students and advisers in <strong>Virginia</strong>.<br />
<strong>Virginia</strong> <strong>Association</strong> of Secondary School Principals<br />
The VSCA Advisory Committee of the <strong>Virginia</strong> <strong>Association</strong> of Secondary School<br />
Principals provides direction and counsel for the administrative operation of<br />
the VSCA. The advisory committee consists of eighteen (18) voting members:<br />
three (3) high school officer schools (President, Vice President, and Secretary),<br />
nine (9) high school regional representative schools, three (3) middle<br />
level representative schools, and three (3) elementary level representative<br />
schools, all elected annually at the VSCA <strong>State</strong> <strong>Convention</strong> by member schools<br />
of the VSCA. Representative positions of the VSCA Advisory Committee are<br />
held by schools rather than individuals. All Representative Schools, once<br />
elected, are represented on the VSCA Advisory Committee by a student representative<br />
and his or her school’s SCA Adviser or principal designee. In addition,<br />
the VSCA Advisory Committee includes ex-officio nonvoting members,<br />
including two (2) VASSP representatives who are appointed by the VASSP Board<br />
of Directors, the VASSP Executive Director and the director of the VASSP<br />
Department of <strong>Student</strong> Leadership. The VASSP Executive Director may appoint<br />
other ex-officio nonvoting members as necessary.<br />
VSCA Obligation:<br />
As a member of the SCA<br />
I will seek to prepare myself<br />
physically, mentally, and morally,<br />
to express good citizenship, attitudes and<br />
practices, and to promote the<br />
general welfare of the school.
TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
VSCA Advisory Committee ................................................................ 1<br />
Letter from the VSCA <strong>State</strong> Officer Schools ............................................ 2<br />
VSCA <strong>State</strong> Officer Schools................................................................ 2<br />
VSCA 2009 - 2010 Achievement Award Schools ........................................ 3<br />
VSCA Regions ............................................................................... 3<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> Schedule ....................................................................... 4<br />
Region Meeting Agendas .................................................................. 7<br />
Keynote Speakers .......................................................................... 7<br />
Seminar Descriptions ...................................................................... 8<br />
Hotel Map ................................................................................... 9<br />
VSCA Rules of Procedure ................................................................. 10<br />
Evaluation .................................................................................. 12<br />
THIS PROGRAM BELONGS TO<br />
NAME<br />
SCHOOL<br />
ADVISER<br />
If found, please return to the VSCA <strong>Convention</strong> Office.<br />
Thank you!<br />
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2009 - 2010 VSCA Advisory Committee<br />
Region 1 High School Hopewell High Blake Washington, <strong>Student</strong><br />
Hopewell Division<br />
Mary Katherine Owen, Adviser<br />
Region 2 High School York High Emily Wiggans, <strong>Student</strong><br />
York Division<br />
Amy Holtschneider, Adviser<br />
Region 3 High School Massaponax High Joanna Mattaliano, <strong>Student</strong><br />
Spotsylvania<br />
Division<br />
Cathy Fisher, Adviser<br />
Denise Glassford, Adviser<br />
Region 4 High School C.D. Hylton High Charice Lee, <strong>Student</strong><br />
Prince William Division<br />
Sue Hunter, Adviser<br />
Region 5 High School<br />
Vacant<br />
Region 6 High School Liberty High Morgan Wood, <strong>Student</strong><br />
Bedford<br />
Division<br />
M. Robin Waldron, Adviser<br />
Regions 7, 8 & 9 High School<br />
Vacant<br />
Regions 1, 2 & 8 Middle School Tuckahoe Middle Megan Holloway, <strong>Student</strong><br />
Henrico Division<br />
Christine Hopkins, Adviser<br />
Regions 3, 4 & 9 Middle School Montross Middle Victoria Moore, <strong>Student</strong><br />
Westmoreland Division<br />
Hazel Hickman, Adviser<br />
Regions 5, 6 & 7 Middle School<br />
Vacant<br />
Regions 1, 2 & 8 Elem. School Dillwyn Elementary Jaylyn Rose, <strong>Student</strong><br />
Buckingham Division<br />
Ernestine Atkinson, Adviser<br />
Regions 3, 4 & 9 Elem. School<br />
Regions 5, 6 & 7 Elem. School<br />
Vacant<br />
Vacant<br />
Appointed Committee Member Buckingham Co. High Carter Allen, <strong>Student</strong><br />
Buckingham Division<br />
Aria Monopoli, <strong>Student</strong><br />
Adam Morris, <strong>Student</strong><br />
Taylor Rabon, <strong>Student</strong><br />
Andrew Williams, <strong>Student</strong><br />
Mary Stearrett, Adviser<br />
Appointed Committee Member Stafford High Kelley Burcher, <strong>Student</strong><br />
Stafford Division<br />
Kathleen Gayle, <strong>Student</strong><br />
Ji Hye Kim, <strong>Student</strong><br />
Margaret Bridges, Adviser<br />
Appointed Committee Member C.D. Hylton High Britney Ackelson, <strong>Student</strong><br />
Prince William Division<br />
Brianna Epps, <strong>Student</strong><br />
Amanda Haney, <strong>Student</strong><br />
Sue Hunter, Adviser<br />
Appointed Committee Member York High Wendy Richardson, <strong>Student</strong><br />
York<br />
Division<br />
Taylor Vollman, <strong>Student</strong><br />
Amy Holtschneider, Adviser<br />
Appointed Committee Member Buckingham Middle Caitlyn Ragland, <strong>Student</strong><br />
Buckingham Division<br />
Melissa Hanes, Adviser<br />
Appointed Committee Member Harmony Intermediate Ashley Marie Baird, <strong>Student</strong><br />
Loudoun Division<br />
Margaret Cucinell, Adviser<br />
Appointed Committee Member Montross Middle Alexa Weeks, <strong>Student</strong><br />
Westmoreland Division<br />
Hazel Hickman, Adviser<br />
Appointed Committee Member Peter Muhlenburg Middle Jordan Tyler Rau, <strong>Student</strong><br />
Shenandoah Division<br />
Erica Joerger, Adviser<br />
Appointed Committee Member Loudoun Valley High Kelsey Briel, <strong>Student</strong><br />
Loudoun Division<br />
Carrie Perry & Eileen Lowry, Advisers<br />
VASSP Representatives:<br />
Dr. Robert A. Bracey, III and Dr. Samuel H. Campbell<br />
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<strong>Virginia</strong> <strong>Student</strong> <strong>Councils</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />
March 19, 2010<br />
Dear <strong>Convention</strong> Delegate,<br />
Welcome to the <strong>84th</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> VSCA <strong>State</strong> <strong>Convention</strong>! The VSCA Advisory Committee has<br />
been working hard over the past few months to ensure that this year’s <strong>Convention</strong> will be<br />
informative, productive and fun! We hope that you have been looking forward to <strong>Convention</strong><br />
as much as we have, and that you’ve come with lots of ideas to share, along with an eagerness<br />
to meet new people and learn new things to take back to share with the students at your<br />
school.<br />
During <strong>Convention</strong> this year we will focus on the 2009-2010 VSCA state theme, “VSCA:<br />
Leading with Love”. This is a unique theme which we know touches each person and each<br />
school in many different ways. That’s why we’ve been excited to hear about the wonderful<br />
projects that your schools have undertaken regarding this theme. We think you will enjoy the<br />
many ways the theme will present itself over the next few days. We want you to leave this<br />
weekend exhausted from all the activity, yet energized about student leadership and ready to<br />
make a difference in your school and in your community. It is our hope that you have come to<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> with a mind open to new ideas and that you will leave with a strong sense of<br />
empowerment, inspiration and motivation to try these new ideas. Thank you for your continued<br />
support of and dedication to student councils. Have a wonderful weekend!<br />
The VSCA <strong>State</strong> Officer Schools<br />
Loudoun Valley High School, President School<br />
Buckingham Co. High School, Vice President School<br />
Prince George High School, Secretary School<br />
VSCA President School<br />
Loudoun Valley High School<br />
Mrs. Carrie Perry & Mrs. Eileen Lowry,<br />
Advisers<br />
Loudoun Division<br />
VSCA Vice President School<br />
Buckingham Co. High School<br />
Mrs. Mary Stearrett, Adviser<br />
Buckingham Division<br />
VSCA Secretary School<br />
Prince George High School<br />
Mr. Mike Nelson, Adviser<br />
Prince George Division<br />
Alyssa Lokie<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Representative<br />
Class of 2010<br />
Marci Christian<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Representative<br />
Class of 2010<br />
Sarah Habermehl<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Representative<br />
Class of 2010<br />
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2009-2010 VSCA Achievement Award Schools<br />
Buckingham County High School<br />
C.D. Hylton High School<br />
Flint Hill Elementary School<br />
Grassfield High School<br />
Great Bridge Middle School<br />
Hayfield Elementary School<br />
Hopewell High School<br />
Liberty High School<br />
Loudoun Valley High School<br />
VSCA<br />
Achievement<br />
Award<br />
2009-2010<br />
Massaponax High School<br />
Montross Middle School<br />
Park View High School<br />
Patrick Henry High School<br />
Pine Spring Elementary School<br />
Stafford High School<br />
Stenwood Elementary School<br />
Tuckahoe Middle School<br />
York High School<br />
Regions of the VSCA<br />
REGION I<br />
Chesterfield County<br />
Colonial Heights City<br />
Dinwiddie County<br />
Hanover County<br />
Henrico County<br />
Hopewell City<br />
Petersburg City<br />
Prince George County<br />
Richmond City<br />
REGION II<br />
Accomack County<br />
Chesapeake City<br />
Hampton City<br />
Newport News City<br />
Norfolk City<br />
Northampton County<br />
Poquoson City<br />
Portsmouth City<br />
Suffolk City<br />
<strong>Virginia</strong> Beach City<br />
Williamsburg-James City Co.<br />
York County<br />
REGION III<br />
Caroline County<br />
Charles City County<br />
Colonial Beach City<br />
Essex County<br />
Fredericksburg City<br />
Gloucester County<br />
King & Queen County<br />
King George County<br />
King William County<br />
Lancaster County<br />
Mathews County<br />
Middlesex County<br />
New Kent County<br />
Northumberland County<br />
Richmond County<br />
Spotsylvania County<br />
Stafford County<br />
West Point Town<br />
Westmoreland County<br />
REGION IV<br />
Albemarle County<br />
Charlottesville City<br />
Clarke County<br />
Culpeper County<br />
Fauquier County<br />
Fluvanna County<br />
Frederick County<br />
Greene County<br />
Loudoun County<br />
Louisa County<br />
Madison County<br />
Manassas City<br />
Manassas Park City<br />
Orange County<br />
Prince William County<br />
Quantico Dependents’ School<br />
Rappahannock County<br />
Warren County<br />
Winchester City<br />
REGION V<br />
Alleghany County<br />
Augusta County<br />
Bath County<br />
Botetourt County<br />
Buena Vista City<br />
Covington City<br />
Craig County<br />
Harrisonburg City<br />
Highland County<br />
Lexington City<br />
Page County<br />
Roanoke City<br />
Roanoke County<br />
Rockbridge County<br />
Rockingham County<br />
Salem City<br />
Shenandoah County<br />
Staunton City<br />
Waynesboro City<br />
REGION VI<br />
Amherst County<br />
Appomattox County<br />
Bedford County<br />
Campbell County<br />
Danville City<br />
Franklin County<br />
Halifax County<br />
Henry County<br />
Lynchburg City<br />
Martinsville City<br />
Nelson County<br />
Patrick County<br />
Pittsylvania County<br />
REGION VII<br />
Bland County<br />
Bristol City<br />
Buchanan County<br />
Carroll County<br />
Dickenson County<br />
Floyd County<br />
Galax City<br />
Giles County<br />
Grayson County<br />
Lee County<br />
Montgomery County<br />
Norton City<br />
Pulaski County<br />
Radford City<br />
Russell County<br />
Scott County<br />
Smyth County<br />
Tazewell County<br />
Washington County<br />
Wise County<br />
Wythe County<br />
REGION VIII<br />
Amelia County<br />
Brunswick County<br />
Buckingham County<br />
Charlotte County<br />
Cumberland County<br />
Franklin City<br />
Greensville County<br />
Goochland County<br />
Isle of Wight County<br />
Lunenburg County<br />
Mecklenburg County<br />
Nottoway County<br />
Powhatan County<br />
Prince Edward County<br />
Southampton County<br />
Surry County<br />
Sussex County<br />
REGION IX<br />
Alexandria City<br />
Arlington County<br />
Fairfax County<br />
Falls Church City<br />
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“VSCA: Leading with Love”<br />
Friday, March 19, 2010<br />
11:30 a.m. VSCA Officer School Luncheon............................................................Midlothian<br />
12:30-3:00 p.m. Hotel Registration/Check-In................................................................Front Desk<br />
12:30-3:00 p.m. <strong>Convention</strong> Registration.......................................................James River Foyer<br />
1:30 p.m. Elections Committee Meeting.............................................................New River<br />
All Candidate Schools are required to attend<br />
2:00-2:50 p.m. Advisory Committee Meeting....................................................................Anna<br />
Region Reps meet with Resolutions Committee<br />
3:00-4:15 p.m. Opening General Session .....................................James River Ballroom - G/H<br />
Presiding: Loudoun Valley High School - VSCA President School<br />
Alyssa Lokie, <strong>Student</strong> Representative<br />
VSCA Advisory Committee Introductions<br />
Introduction of Special Guests, Opening of <strong>Convention</strong>, School Cheers<br />
4:15-5:00 p.m. Region Meetings<br />
Region.......................................................................................Location<br />
One/Five...................................................................................New River<br />
Two................................................................................................York<br />
Three/Nine..................................................................................Chesterfield<br />
Four........................................................................James River Ballroom - E<br />
Six/Seven........................................................................................Bon Air<br />
Eight.......................................................................James River Ballroom - F<br />
5:00-5:30 p.m. Prepare for Dinner<br />
5:30-6:30 p.m. VSCA Dinner..................................................................Shenandoah Ballroom<br />
6:30-7:15 p.m. Region Meetings........................................................see 4:15 p.m. for locations<br />
6:50-7:15 p.m. Elementary/Middle Regional Rep Candidate Speeches............James River Ballroom - F<br />
7:30-8:00 p.m. Region Cheers / Project Presentations...............................James River Ballroom - F<br />
8:00-9:15 p.m. 2nd General Session............................................James River Ballroom - G / H<br />
Presiding: Loudoun Valley High School - VSCA President School<br />
Alyssa Lokie, <strong>Student</strong> Representative<br />
Introduction of Candidates for VSCA Officer Schools<br />
• Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mike Thomson<br />
9:30-10:00 p.m. Meet the Candidates........................................................James River Corridor<br />
10:00-10:45 p.m. Talent Show..........................................................James River Ballroom - G / H<br />
10:00-10:45 p.m. Region Reps meet with Resolutions Committee..........................................New River<br />
11:00 p.m. In Rooms......................................................................................Quiet Time<br />
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Saturday, March 20, 2010<br />
7:45-8:30 a.m. Breakfast.....................................................................Shenandoah Ballroom<br />
8:30-10:00 a.m. 3rd General Session............................................James River Ballroom - G / H<br />
Presiding: Buckingham Co. High School - VSCA Vice President School<br />
Marci Christian, <strong>Student</strong> Representative<br />
• Keynote Speaker: Mr. Patrick George<br />
• Campaign speeches for VSCA Officer School Candidates<br />
10:10-10:50 a.m. Seminars - Session 1 Participants must sign-in<br />
Topic........................................................................................ Location<br />
Get Your Goal On.........................................................James River Ballroom - E<br />
Boost It Up With School Spirit!.........................................James River Ballroom - G<br />
Know Your Role (Middle/High).................................................................Cove<br />
Great Idea Swap Shop...............................................................................Pond<br />
Team Building: Blowing Bubbles........................................James River Ballroom - F<br />
Help Your School “Go Green!”................................................................Bon Air<br />
Fundraising....................................................................................New River<br />
Equity and Inclusion..................................................... James River Ballroom - H<br />
Love That Ad.....................................................................................York<br />
Parliamentary Procedure: The Order of the Meeting (Middle)............................Midlothian<br />
Effective Meetings: Officers, Handle Your Business (Elementary)........................... Anna<br />
10:10-10:50 a.m. Public Speaking Contest..................................................................Chesterfield<br />
11:00-11:40 a.m. Seminars - Session 2 Participants must sign-in<br />
Topic........................................................................................ Location<br />
Get Your Goal On........................................................James River Ballroom - E<br />
Boost It Up With School Spirit!.........................................James River Ballroom - G<br />
Know Your Role (Middle/High).................................................................Cove<br />
Great Idea Swap Shop...............................................................................Pond<br />
Team Building: Blowing Bubbles.........................................James River Ballroom - F<br />
Help Your School “Go Green!”................................................................Bon Air<br />
Fundraising....................................................................................New River<br />
Equity and Inclusion......................................................James River Ballroom - H<br />
Love That Ad.....................................................................................York<br />
Parliamentary Procedure: The Order of the Meeting (Middle)........................Midlothian<br />
Parliamentary Procedure (High).................................................................... Anna<br />
11:40-noon<br />
School Caucuses..................................Discuss candidates for office and Resolutions<br />
12:10-1:30 p.m. Advisers’ Luncheon...................................................................Chesterfield<br />
Special Guest Speaker: Mr. Patrick George<br />
12:10-1:30 p.m. VSCA Luncheon..............................................................Shenandoah Ballroom<br />
12:45-1:30 p.m. Voting..................................................................................... Midlothian<br />
• Regions 2, 4, 6 - 12:45 - 12:59 p.m.<br />
• Regions 1, 3, 8 - 1:00 - 1:14 p.m.<br />
• Regions 5, 7, 9 - 1:15 - 1:30 p.m.<br />
1:30-2:15 p.m. Seminars - Session 3 Participants must sign-in<br />
Topic........................................................................................ Location<br />
Get the Recognition Your <strong>Student</strong> Council Deserves.................James River Ballroom - E<br />
Time Flies................................................................James River Ballroom - G<br />
Reenergize and Revitalize Your SCA...........................................................Cove<br />
Great Idea Swap Shop...............................................................................Pond<br />
Raising <strong>Student</strong> Voice and Participation (RSVP).......................James River Ballroom - F<br />
Help Your School “Go Green!”................................................................Bon Air<br />
Fundraising....................................................................................New River<br />
Working With Principals: Mission Possible.............................James River Ballroom - H<br />
Where Are They Now?...........................................................................York<br />
Get Pumped Up! Energizers and Ice Breakers (Elementary)..........................Midlothian<br />
Parliamentary Procedure (High)............................................................... Anna<br />
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Saturday, March 20, 2010<br />
2:30-3:15 p.m. Resolutions Workshops<br />
Please meet with the Resolutions Workshop group indicated on your nametag<br />
Workshop A...............................................................James River Ballroom - E<br />
Workshop B...............................................................James River Ballroom - F<br />
Workshop C......................................................................................Anna<br />
Workshop D....................................................................................Bon Air<br />
Workshop E.......................................................................................York<br />
Workshop F..............................................................................Chesterfield<br />
3:30-5:00 p.m. 4th General Session...........................................James River Ballroom - G / H<br />
Presiding: Prince George High School - VSCA Secretary School<br />
Sarah Habermehl, <strong>Student</strong> Representative<br />
• Guest Speaker: Mr. Patrick George<br />
Resolutions Session<br />
Dr. Donald Ayers, Registered Parliamentarian<br />
5:00-6:15 p.m. Prepare for Banquet<br />
5:00-5:45 p.m. Tie-Breaker Voting........................................................................Midlothian<br />
6:30-8:45 p.m. Banquet and Awards Ceremony...........................................Shenandoah Ballroom<br />
8:45 p.m. Installation Practice..........................................................................Bon Air<br />
All candidate schools - student and adviser - must attend<br />
9:30-11:30 p.m. Video Dance Party.................................................James River Ballroom - G / H<br />
Compliments of Ronald Herrick<br />
11:45 p.m. In Rooms..................................................................................Quiet Time<br />
Sunday, March 21, 2010<br />
7:30 a.m. Baggage Hold for Late Departures.............................................................York<br />
8:00-8:45 a.m. Breakfast.....................................................................Shenandoah Ballroom<br />
8:45-10:30 a.m. Closing General Session................................................Shenandoah Ballroom<br />
Presiding: Loudoun Valley High School - VSCA President School<br />
Alyssa Lokie, <strong>Student</strong> Representative<br />
• Awards Presentations<br />
• Installation Ceremony<br />
• Keynote Speaker: Mr. Patrick George<br />
10:30 a.m. Hotel Checkout<br />
10:30-11:30 a.m. New VSCA Advisory Committee Orientation.........................................Chesterfield<br />
Immediately following closing session<br />
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VSCA Region Meeting Agendas<br />
Friday , March 19, 2010<br />
4:15-5:00 p.m.<br />
1. Call to Order - 4:15 p.m.<br />
2. Introduction of Region Representatives, Officers (if any), and Advisers<br />
3. Introduction of Schools (have one person from each school speak)<br />
4. Ice Breaker or Team Building Activity<br />
5. Region Service Project – Collection of bottle caps at dance on Saturday night<br />
6. Fringing – meet’n’greet<br />
7. Discussion of individual school service projects and community activities<br />
8. Create region cheer to be presented at 7:30 p.m. ~ prior to the 1 st General Session<br />
9. Adjournment - 5:00 p.m.<br />
Friday , March 19, 2010<br />
6:30-7:15 p.m.<br />
1. Call to Order - 6:30 p.m.<br />
2. Icebreaker / Team Building Activity<br />
3. Introduction and speeches of Candidates for High School Regional Representatives (if any)<br />
4. Dismiss Elementary and Middle Schools at 6:50 p.m. for Candidate School Speeches<br />
5. Discuss Region Leadership Workshop sites/host schools for 2010-2011 school year<br />
6. Discuss proposed Resolutions<br />
7. Discuss individual school service projects and community activities<br />
8. Adjournment - 7:15 p.m.<br />
Keynote Speakers<br />
Often referred to as “Dr Mike”, DR. MICHAEL THOMSON is an author, therapist,<br />
coach, educator, university professor and internationally admired public<br />
speaker who specializes in motivational presentations and workshops for students<br />
of all ages, their parents, teachers and coaches.<br />
Known as “America’s #1 Sanity and Character Coach”, Dr. Mike’s Strategies<br />
for Saving Your Sanity in the Classroom and It’s All About Character in Education<br />
professional development programs have been so popular that they are now<br />
provided as online graduate-level courses.<br />
Based on years of knowledge and hands-on experience in a variety of settings,<br />
Dr. Mike brings his unique blend of energy, wit, humor and insights to the<br />
stage as he discusses best practices in building and refining exceptional character<br />
education in the school setting, with a special empahsis on the importance of<br />
character in educational leadership at all levels.<br />
Dr. Mike Thomson<br />
Patrick George<br />
VSCA is pleased to welcome PATRICK GEORGE as our keynote speaker at this<br />
<strong>84th</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Convention</strong>. Patrick has delivered over 1,000 motivational presentations<br />
at conferences, colleges and schools throughout the United <strong>State</strong>s and Canada. He<br />
began his speaking career while he was in high school as a student leader involved in<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Council, JROTC, Future Educators of America, DECA, and other student organizations.<br />
Patrick showcased at the NASC Conference as one of the youngest<br />
professional speakers before he was 23.<br />
Currently, Patrick teaches history and speech at a small school in Alabama, where<br />
he also serves as the <strong>Student</strong> Government Adviser and assistant basketball coach.<br />
Patrick is the author of an upcoming book on entering college as a freshman.<br />
Patrick delivers presentations that are packed with energy through stories that<br />
will have you “energized, inspired and ready to go forward!”<br />
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Seminar Descriptions<br />
BOOST IT UP WITH SCHOOL SPIRIT! This session is designed to help motivate students to become proud of their school<br />
and represent the school in a positive way. This session will provide ideas on how to get other students involved in more<br />
activities throughout the school.<br />
EFFECTIVE MEETINGS: OFFICERS, HANDLE YOUR BUSINESS <strong>Student</strong>s will learn ways to hold effective meetings. <strong>Student</strong>s<br />
will be given an overview of the basic rules of Parliamentary Procedure, effective voting methods, and how to handle a<br />
motion. Within this session, role-playing and demonstration will be the catalyst for capturing a true picture of how being<br />
elected or appointed officers/leaders plays a pivotal role in how meetings turn out for your members. (Elementary School<br />
only)<br />
EQUITY AND INCLUSION The session will start with a brief description of equity and inclusion, including their<br />
characteristics. <strong>Student</strong> leaders will then arrange themselves around the room in groups based on how inclusive and<br />
equitable they perceive their student councils to be. Each small group will discuss why they chose the way they did,<br />
followed by a discussion among the entire group.<br />
FUNDRAISING This session will feature a PowerPoint presentation (with handouts) on fundraising for clubs. <strong>Student</strong>s<br />
will discuss creative new ways to raise money in these difficult economic times.<br />
GET PUMPED UP! ENERGIZERS AND ICE BREAKERS This session, designed for elementary school students only, will teach<br />
and share ideas for ice breakers and energizers.<br />
GET THE RECOGNITION YOUR STUDENT COUNCIL DESERVES This session will provide tips on how to apply for and receive<br />
the VSCA Achievement and NASC Council of Excellence Awards for your <strong>Student</strong> Council. The goal is to encourage and<br />
support student councils in applying for both awards.<br />
GET YOUR GOAL ON Do you struggle with setting and keeping goals? Are your goals too long-term? Too short-term? Not<br />
reasonable? Is it a challenge to meet your goals? Visit this session to get some tips on making and achieving SMART goals<br />
and leave with a plan on how to achieve your goals.<br />
GREAT IDEA SWAP SHOP If you need some fresh ideas for service projects, or want to share some of your best projects,<br />
join the conversation that will take place at this session.<br />
HELP YOUR SCHOOL “GO GREEN!” This workshop is designed to help your school become more environmentally friendly,<br />
“go green”, by suggesting simple ways to decrease your school’s carbon footprint while enhancing school spirit.<br />
KNOW YOUR ROLE This session will address the different roles and specific duties of VSCA officers and how they can<br />
work together as a team.<br />
LOVE THAT AD A fun and informative PowerPoint presentation will offer ways to build on common and classic advertising<br />
strategies, including announcements, bulletin boards and flyers, among others. This interactive session will conclude<br />
with a hands-on design session in which participants will design a bulletin board/display to implement in their schools.<br />
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE This session will address Roberts’ Rules of Order Newly Revised and its application to<br />
school student councils as the parliamentary authority. (High School only)<br />
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE: THE ORDER OF THE MEETING <strong>Student</strong>s will be given notes and a PowerPoint presentation<br />
will be shown to better explain the Parliamentary Procedure. <strong>Student</strong>s will learn how to set an agenda, take minutes,<br />
and give committee reports. This session will include a mock meeting and team building activities. (Middle School only)<br />
RAISING STUDENT VOICE AND PARTICIPATION (RSVP) This session will introduce students to RSVP, a student engagement<br />
program aligned with school reform that can be easily integrated into existing student council programs. By planning and<br />
facilitating a series of <strong>Student</strong> Summits that engage the entire student body in dialogues, RSVP brings civic education and<br />
service learning to life throughout the student body.<br />
REENERGIZE AND REVITALIZE YOUR SCA Does your SCA get the mid-winter blues? Learn how to combat the loss of<br />
enthusiasm and rejuvenate interest and energy for your SCA. During this session, you will also gain tips on how to plan<br />
and implement a mid-year retreat.<br />
TEAM BUILDING: BLOWING BUBBLES <strong>Student</strong>s will, with a partner, exchange questions about each other’s goals and<br />
ways to work together. <strong>Student</strong>s will work together to construct an object to represent their work. Finally, the<br />
students will share their goals and ways to work together.<br />
TIME FLIES During this session you will learn how to prioritize and organize your schedule for maximum benefit. These<br />
time management strategies are intended to help you become a more productive SCA member.<br />
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? A group of former VSCA leaders will discuss their current leadership activities. This is your<br />
opportunity to ask questions, hear their experiences and be introduced to the benefits of leadership following VSCA!<br />
WORKING WITH THE PRINCIPAL: MISSION POSSIBLE It is critical not to confuse or surprise your principal. This session,<br />
led by a retired principal, will provide practical tips on how to keep things going smoothly between your SCA and your<br />
principal.<br />
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Hotel Map<br />
James River Ballroom & Break Outs<br />
First Floor<br />
Shenandoah Ballroom<br />
Second Floor<br />
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VSCA Rules of Procedure<br />
The following Rules of Procedure were proposed by the VSCA Resolutions<br />
Committee and adopted by the VSCA Advisory Committee.<br />
1. Debate on each resolution is limited to 15 minutes.<br />
2. When wishing to speak, each person must:<br />
~ Sign up to speak--a sign up sheet will be available from 11:40 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in the<br />
Board Room (VSCA Office).<br />
All students wishing to speak must sign the Speaker’s List during this time.<br />
~ Be recognized by the Chair.<br />
~ <strong>State</strong> his/her name and school.<br />
~ Stand and speak from a microphone.<br />
3. No student may speak more than two (2) minutes on a motion.<br />
4. No more than two (2) students from the same school may speak on the same motion and the<br />
second student wishing to speak on a motion must go to the end of the line before speaking.<br />
5. All questions and comments must be directed to the Chair.<br />
6. The Chair will alternate microphones.<br />
7. There will be no yielding of time.<br />
8. Only voting delegates will vote and voting cards will be utilized. Voting delegates should sit<br />
along the center aisle seats.<br />
9. A majority vote is needed to pass both amendments and resolutions.<br />
10. In the event that an amendment is proposed and properly seconded, all speakers waiting to<br />
speak should step to the side of the aisle. Delegates wishing to speak to the amendment shall<br />
line up to speak, and will be recognized by the Chair, who will alternate microphones. After<br />
the amendment is resolved, debate will resume based on the order of the Resolution’s Speakers<br />
Sheets.<br />
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NOTES<br />
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<strong>Convention</strong> Evaluation<br />
Please fill this out, remove it from this book, and drop it in the box in<br />
the James River Foyer before you leave.<br />
VSCA STATE CONVENTION<br />
March 19 - 21, 2010 Holiday Inn-Select, Richmond<br />
Your school level: __Elementary __ Middle __ High<br />
Your position: __ <strong>Student</strong> __Adviser<br />
1. Rate by circling the most appropriate number: (1=Needs Improvement 2=Good 3=Awesome)<br />
a. Overall <strong>Convention</strong><br />
1 2 3<br />
b. Hotel Registration<br />
1 2 3<br />
c. VSCA Registration<br />
1 2 3<br />
d. Region Meeting (Friday afternoon) 1 2 3<br />
e. Opening General Session (Friday afternoon) 1 2 3<br />
f. 2nd General Session (Friday evening) 1 2 3<br />
g. Region Meeting (Friday evening)<br />
1 2 3<br />
h. Talent Show<br />
1 2 3<br />
i. 3rd General Session (Saturday morning) 1 2 3<br />
j. Seminars attended (please list):<br />
10:10 - 10:50<br />
1 2 3<br />
11:00 - 11:40<br />
1 2 3<br />
1:30 - 2:15<br />
1 2 3<br />
k. 4th General Session (Saturday afternoon) 1 2 3<br />
l. Banquet<br />
1 2 3<br />
m. Dance<br />
1 2 3<br />
n. Closing General Session (Sunday morning) 1 2 3<br />
o. Keynote: Dr. Mike Thomson<br />
1 2 3<br />
p. Keynote: Mr. Patrick George<br />
1 2 3<br />
q. Outstanding Project Display<br />
1 2 3<br />
r. Hotel lodging<br />
1 2 3<br />
s. Meeting facilities<br />
1 2 3<br />
t. Meals<br />
1 2 3<br />
u. Hotel Check-in/Check-out<br />
1 2 3<br />
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Over, please
2. What did you like most about the convention?<br />
3. What did you like the least?<br />
4. Suggestions for improvement:<br />
5. Comments:<br />
Please drop this in the VSCA box located in the Foyer.<br />
Thank you!<br />
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<strong>Virginia</strong> <strong>Student</strong> <strong>Councils</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />
<strong>84th</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>Convention</strong><br />
March 19 - March 21, 2010<br />
Holiday Inn Select Koger South<br />
Richmond, <strong>Virginia</strong>
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