A meaningful experience that empowers student leaders and advisors to lead effectively in schools and communities.Trinity University, San Antonio, One Trinity PlaceHigh School and Middle School: July 17-21, 2023 (Mon-Fri) | Cost: $390
From the Director – Congratulations on your decision to attend a TASC Summer Leadership Workshop! It really is one of the best programs that TASC has to offer to help you build your council! Expect to grow as you will be challenged and pushed out of your comfort zone each day. The leadership curriculum will require you to think, read, create, and participate fully. Active participation in workshop activities will better prepare you to return to your school with an enthusiastic attitude and allow you to make a positive difference in your council, school, and community. The workshop staff will expect you to follow directions, be on time, ask questions, and be involved. In order to help prepare you for this busy week of activities, the following pages provide information that will help make your week more enjoyable, memorable, and worthwhile. If you have a question that is not answered in this brochure, feel free to contact me. I am excited to be teamed with Leadership Consultant Antoinette Hernandez, DIT 2 Philip Jenkins and CIT 2 Dedric Williams. Below is information that will help us serve you more effectively. The following forms must be provided to the workshop director:
The advisor should distribute the forms, make sure they are correctly completed, 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! NAMES AND INFO In addition, please complete the google form (names and info) for the Director with needed information by June 25, 2023. This is NOT registration. CHILD ABUSE TRAINING AND SAFETY Trinity University requires that ALL adults in attendance at the workshop be trained in child abuse prevention. TASC also requires ALL advisors to be trained regarding basic medical safety. Therefore, ALL advisors will be trained while at the workshop or prior to the workshop. You can find information about child abuse training on the TASC website under Resources. 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]. Not by text or voicemail. 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. DRESS CODE The Texas Association of Student Councils (TASC) requires students and adults participating in a TASC event to 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: TASC DRESS CODE: All garments should meet the following standards:
(Adopted August 2021) Workshop staff will address issues of inappropriate dress on an individual basis. If the workshop director determines that dress is in violation of the TASC Dress Code then the student/advisor will be expected to comply with the request to correct the issue or be in violation of TASC policy. In addition, please bring a pair of tennis shoes, because some activities will require them. CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE POLICY The use or possession of alcohol, tobacco, electronic vapes, 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, their parents, or the student’s school. In addition, school officials/law enforcement will be contacted. DIRECTIONS / CAMPUS MAP For directions to Trinity University and a map of the campus, see: https://www.trinity.edu/directory/campus-map HOUSING Students and Adults will room with their Hometown Council students and advisors as much as possible this year. For advisors only, there are a limited amount of private rooms that may be available at an additional cost. Students and advisors are scheduled to be housed in the Beze Hall, Herndon Hall, and Mclean Hall. Up above is a floor plan of one room and how one side of a suite is set up with a connecting bathroom. Students will be roomed together by hometowns. If you do not want one of your students staying with someone from another school, make sure to bring an even number of boys and girls. https://www.trinity.edu/directory/departments-offices/residential-life/housing-options/first-year/beze All participants will be expected to keep their rooms in order during the workshop. A charge of $75 will be made for lost room keys and $25 per lost access card. In addition, valuables (cameras, jewelry, etc.) should not be left in your room or general session areas. Neither the University nor TASC can be responsible for the loss of any article. Damage to campus property must be reported at once – you will be charged for damage to the University property. WHAT TO BRING Delegates should bring XL twin sheets, towels, washcloths, hand soap, blanket, pillow, and personal toiletries. All delegates are requested to bring a pair of tennis shoes for any athletic-type event (Olympics, etc.). On the last night, there will be an achievement program. Students should dress up for achievement night. Remember students still need to be in dress code for the achievement night. MAGIC BAGS Students are encouraged to bring items for Magic Note bags. (This can be notepaper for positive notes, candy, trinkets, etc., to attach to messages if desired.) 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, stationery, markers, small candy, etc. OTHER Sessions may include producing 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. 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. Campus security numbers are (210) 999-7070 for non-emergency situations and (210) 999-7000 for emergencies. 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, electronic cigarettes, 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. Tentative SCHEDULE FOR DAY ONE
FINAL DAY: The last general session will finish around 11:00 a.m. on the last day. WORKSHOP SAFETY Delegates are expected to respect the rights and safety of others. Therefore, weapons of any type are strictly prohibited at TASC functions. Any person found in possession of an item used as a weapon or exhibiting irresponsible behavior that endangers the health, safety, or welfare of themself or others will be sent home from the workshop without delay at the expense of the student and their parents or the student’s school. MEALS The first meal will be dinner on Monday at Mabee Dining Room. After that, all meals, except dinner on Wednesday, will be served through breakfast on Friday. OPTIONAL SPENDING MONEY Students may need a small amount of money for food to and from the workshop, snack foods, souvenirs, and free-time activities. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Due to liability issues, we do not have access to any indoor athletic equipment. If any facilities outside are opened, we will let advisors know. There is also a significant amount of construction this summer on campus. Please be aware and follow all directional signage. |