2022 Summer Leadership Workshops

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

ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN ANGELO

High School: June 28 - July 2, 2022 (Tue-Sat) | Cost: $350

2601 W. Avenue N, San Angelo, TX
Director: Lianna Gantz - Kelley Akins DIT1 | Consultant: Katie Keyes - Dedric Williams CIT 1

BRING ALL PERMISSION FORMS TO THE WORKSHOP AND TURN IN AT CHECK-IN
ANGELO STATE FORM » ASU requires this form for all attending. TBA

FROM THE DIRECTOR: TBA

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) and criminal disclosure forms (advisors). The advisor should distribute the forms, make sure they are completed properly and then bring them to the workshop to be turned in at registration. Please remember the signatures. Do NOT send the permission forms to the TASC office!
THESE FORMS WILL BE TURNED IN TO THE DIRECTOR ONSITE AT REGISTRATION.
Angelo State University requires that ALL adults who are in attendance at the workshop be trained in child abuse prevention. ALL advisors will be trained while at the workshop. You can find information about the training on the TASC website under Resources.

PAYMENT
Two workshop payment options were available to schools. If you made full payment at the time of registration, your receipt will indicate a zero balance. If you sent in a $100 deposit per person, the balance is due in one payment ONE MONTH PRIOR TO WORKSHOP DATE. Cancellations and refunds will be permitted until that date and must be made in writing to the TASC office. When applicable, the refund amount will be applied to the balance due. For each cancellation, there will be a $100 transaction fee assessed per individual cancellation. No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations after the deadline. Refunds will not be provided for workshop no-shows, regardless of the situation. Delegate substitutions made less than 10 days before the start of the workshop must maintain original delegate gender. PLEASE remember to communicate with the director any changes made prior to the workshop.
TASC DRESS CODE
• Jeans/pants and t-shirts are highly encouraged as the primary dress.
• Shorts are NOT permitted at TASC conferences or workshops held during the school year.
• Shorts are permitted at summer programs but must be no shorter than three inches above the TOP of the kneecap.
• Skirts/dresses are permitted at all events but must be no shorter than three inches above the TOP of the kneecap.
• All tops and dresses must have sleeves at all TASC events.
• Caps or hats are not to be worn when inside a building.
• This dress code may be modified for performers at TASC events. Costumes must be approved by a conference committee.
• TASC/TASC Districts retain the right to enforce a specified dress code for events outside the TASC state calendar.
• This dress code may be modified for specific events; attendees will be notified by the assigned TASC designee.
• Policy adopted November 2015

CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Since both of these items are disruptive and costly, they are highly discouraged. Neither TASC nor the University will be responsible for the loss of these items and suggest that students not bring expensive items to the workshop. Students and advisors who carry cell phones should not make nor accept calls during workshop activities.
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/E-Cigs
The use or possession of E-cigs, 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.
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. School/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.
ONSITE CHECK-IN
When you arrive at the University, you will go to Plaza Verde, 2005 South Van Buren Street, between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to check in. When you arrive, you will be given name badges, wristbands, room assignments, and expanded schedules/workshop manuals for each delegate. Name badges and wristbands must be worn at all times.
HOUSING
Students should expect to room with someone from a different school, as part of the workshop experience is getting to know others. There are two bedroom bedroom assignments. Each student will be assigned to a dorm room. During the workshop, you will be expected to keep your room in order. Valuables such as 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. Damage to campus property must be reported at once. The responsible person will be billed.
LOST KEY CHARGES
Once you are assigned a room key, a key replacement fee must be made if the key is lost. The lost key replacement fee is $58.
WHAT TO BRING
All delegates attending will be staying in Plaza Verde on the Angelo State University campus. Students and advisors will need to bring their own linens. Bring two flat twin sheets (extra long), a blanket (cool dorms) or a sleeping bag, towels, washcloth, soap, pillow, and personal toiletries.
MAGIC BAGS AND BINGO
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. We are also asking advisors to bring a gift worth $10-15 for BINGO. Advisors will play BINGO the last night of workshop for a fun night together before we all go home.
BANQUET
There will be a banquet on the last night of the workshop that will require nice clothing. Young men should wear shirt, tie, and slacks. Young ladies should wear nice slacks or dresses. No strapless dresses are to be worn without a jacket or cardigan. Tennis shoes or flip flops are NOT acceptable for this occasion. Please be sure both you and the students review the TASC Dress Code.
OTHER
Several sessions will 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 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 SUNDAY AT 11:30 A.M.
MEALS
The first meal to be served will be dinner on Friday night. Mid-Workshop break (Sunday afternoon); dinner is on your own. The last meal to be served will be breakfast on Tuesday.
OPTIONAL SPENDING MONEY
Students may need a small amount of money for 1) food to and from the workshop, 2) snack foods, 3) souvenirs, and/or 4) free-time activities.
DIRECTIONS/CAMPUS MAP
For directions to Angelo State University and a campus map, see LINK TO AREA INFO/MAP: https://myfuture.angelo.edu/map/
Plaza Verde Phone: (325) 942-2035; University Police: (325) 942-2071 (24 hours)
PARKING
Parking is available in the dorm parking area and in the parking area west of the student center. Please print your parking pass and bring it with you. The Director will have a few available on site. Students may not drive during the week without permission from the Director.
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.
Please bring:
1) Three activities to share
2) Report forms, if you have submitted them in the past
3) Laptop or tablet
4) Constitution
5) Budget
6) Goals
SOCIAL MEDIA AND MOBILE APP
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SCHEDULE FOR DAY ONE
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Registration
Lunch on your own
12:30-3:00 p.m. | Staff meeting with small group facilitators
3:15 – 5:30 p.m. | Workshop begins with a general session followed by a small group meeting for students and an advisor meeting for all adults who are not small group facilitators
5:45 – 6:45 p.m. | Dinner
7:00 – 10:15 p.m. | General session/small group meeting/general session
10:15 p.m. | Dorm meeting and Popsicles
11:00 p.m. | Curfew
11:00 p.m. | Staff & JC meeting

MID WEEK BREAK
The last session on Sunday will end at 3:00 p.m. to allow free time with hometown councils. You will have time to eat out as a group, go to a movie, go shopping, bowl, or just rest. Sand volleyball and basketball at the dorm will also be available. TALENT SHOW AUDITIONS WILL BE AT 11:30 A.M. IF WE ARE UNABLE TO SEE ALL OF THE TALENT SHOW AUDITIONS DURING THE TIME AVAILABLE, ADDITIONAL ONES WILL BE HELD AT 3:00 PM
FINAL DAY
The last general session will end at 11:00 a.m.