TASC NewsBlast January 2018 Texas Association of Student Councils1833 South IH-35, Austin TX 78741 | Terry Hamm, Director | 512-443-2100 ext 8517 | terry@tassp.org

Upcoming Deadlines:January 11: National Human Trafficking Awareness Day | Wear Blue DayJanuary 22: Deadline to register for Advanced Leadership Workshop at Mo RanchJanuary 30: Deadline to submit application for $1,000 council scholarships from TASSPFebruary 2: Deadline to file for state officeFebruary 12: Deadline to submit table talks for HS Annual ConferenceFebruary 13: Deadline to submit Top Ten Projects and Top Ten Video for HSFebruary 15: Deadline to submit final state officer candidate information/platformMarch 1: Deadline to file for HS Elected Advisor on the State Board

Upcoming Events:• ADVANCED LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS! Join nationally recognized student leadership trainer and speaker,

Scott Backovich for a weekend that will leave you and your students refreshed, motivated, and ready for a successful spring semester!

Advanced Leadership Workshop at Lakeview, January 19 – 21

Advanced Leadership Workshop at Mo Ranch, February 9 – 11

• TASC High School Annual Conference, April 14 – 16, 2018, in Arlington. See the Texas High video here.

The 2018 TASC High School Annual Conference dates have been changed to April 14-16, 2018. (Due to TEA’s changing English I and II STAAR test dates.)

• See the video about the TASC State Service project created by the TASC state officer team.

• Use these resources for the State Service Project. Deepen Your Heart, Texas. Reach Out Your Hand.

• Does your campus offer the TASSP State Credit Student Leadership Course? Your council and your campus could benefit. State elective credit can be earned in grades 8 – 12. Learn more here.

If you teach Student Leadership or conduct activities with your council, you could use the new TASC Student Leadership Course Curriculum Supplement. Written by leadership teachers for teachers, there are more than 100 pages of leadership lessons that meet the TEKS for the state credit class. Most can be adapted for other content areas as well. You can order it from the TASC store for $28.

Access the TASC Event Planner with dates for the year here.

ADVANCED LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS DETAILS

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News You Can UseShare this newsletter with your students. (Hint, it’s posted on the TASC website.)

Follow us on Twitter: TASC_StuCo Are your members following the TASC Facebook page? There are frequent postings of scholarship opportunities as well as ideas for great activities. Find information here first!

TASC is on Instagram: All you have to do is click on the Instagram App. Then you click on the star icon at the bottom.

• Your TASC Board of Directors: You can find names and email links to members of the TASC Board of Directors under the About Us Tab on the website. Please contact any one of them with concerns, suggestions, or items you want to see on a Board meeting agenda.

• Press Releases: Please remember you can find sample press releases under the resource tab on the TASC website. Share the good news about your council’s achievements.

• Are you making use of the TASC Advisors Resource Guide? It is available to active members.• Explore TASC Virtual Workshops under Events on the Website. We post all handouts and materials from conferences.• Anyone can donate to the TASC Scholarship Fund in memory or in honor of an individual.• Download the new Texas Association of Student Councils Mobile App! Search for TASC 2017

• Check out TASC on Snapchat.

• 5CONFERENCE INFORMATIONNAME BADGES /WRISTBANDS

Each registered delegate and invited guest will receive an official conference name badge and TASC wristband. To ensure student safety, these items must be worn at all times. The conference wristband is admission to all conference sessions. Those without a TASC wristband will be required to leave. Additionally, the color of the wristband will determine the rotation to be followed for breakout sessions on Day 2 afternoon.

DRESS CODEThe TASC Board of Directors requests that all attendees follow the TASC Conference dress code. No shorts of any type are to be worn to any conference activity with the exception of the night at Six Flags. Hats or caps are not allowed in the building, and all shirts and dresses must have sleeves. Security will help monitor dress code.

STUDENT DROP-OFF/PICK-UPIn order to ensure delegate safety, vehicles carrying del-egates will not be allowed to stop and unload in the front of the Convention Center. All vehicles will be directed to the appropriate parking lot and will NOT be allowed to load or unload in the drive in front of the building.

PARKINGParking is available at the Arlington Convention Center. Please display the parking pass e-mailed with registration materials. Parking passes at Six Flags are provided with your park admission ticket.

GENERAL SESSION ENTRY AND SEATINGDoors to the General Session will open approximately 30 minutes to one hour before session start time. Any school group may enter the room and secure seating, but the room will not have any activity until 15 minutes be-fore the official start time. Schools may reserve seats for theirdelegationONLY.At least one person from the del-egation must remain with marked seats at all times. Any item used to mark seats reserved will be removed if there is not at least one person from the delegation present at all times. Please fill the seats in the middle of rows first. Do not leave empty seats. Do NOT run in the Convention Center. The fire marshal prohibits standing at the sides or back of the auditorium.

ELECTRONIC DEVICESWhile you are invited to update your status and tweet about conference activities, we ask that advisors and stu-dents silence their phones and follow rules of business etiquette in the use of cell phones and tablet computers. Please be a model of consideration and respect for all at-tending conference sessions.

STUDENT BEHAVIORWith the convention attendance totaling almost 4,900 delegates, it is necessary that advisors sit with their stu-dents during the general assemblies and monitor and control excessive noise. Even a few whispers in the au-ditorium create a lot of noise. Always treat speakers on stage with courtesy and respect. Please ensure that your students remain seated during performances. Walking from the general assembly area to the halls is distracting.

LUNCH ON DAY TWOLunchonDay2isonyourown.Adiningguideisavailablewith some restaurant discounts as is a list of restaurants that deliver. Some schools choose to have lunch delivered and eat on the lawn on the north side of the Convention Center. There are also concessions available in the Con-vention Center. Be sure to allow time for balloting. Bal-loting closes at 1:20, and afternoon sessions begin at 1:30. The general session room is open for seating after 12:30. Please do not sit in the Convention Center halls.

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCESThe use or possession of alcohol, tobacco or other illegal drugs is strictly prohibited. Any student found in pos-session or under the influence of these substances will be sent home from the conference without delay at the expense of the student, his/her parents or the student’s school. Both the student’s principal and parents will be notified, and local authorities may be contacted.

CONFERENCE SAFETYAll conference attendees 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 that is used as a weapon or exhib-iting irresponsible behavior that endangers the health, safety, or welfare of him/herself or others will be sent home from the conference without delay at the expense of the student, his/her parents or the student’s school. Both the student’s principal and parents will be notified, and local authorities may be contacted.

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Spotlight on the TASC State Project from Claire Doan, the student representative from Texas High School, TASC HS Annual Conference Coordinator School:

Texas High School wants your school to be part of the action at the 2018 HS Annual Conference. Read about the Heart of Texas Drumline, StuCo’s Got Talent, and the Longest Line Dance.

Texas! CharacterStrong is coming back to Houston on February to work alongside you to change the culture of your school and this world. This one-day training, "Creating A Culture That Cares," is PACKED with the very best resources, strategies, tools, and inspiration to more effectively teach the young people of today. Our promise? You will go back to your role realigned with your purpose and prepared to create a community of staff and students who care about their work, their education, and each other.

What is Included:- Dedicated time to yourself or with a team to focus on serving your students and your school with profound

purpose and through data-driven resources.- In-depth training on a servant-leadership model used successfully in schools and Fortune 500 companies

globally.- Instructional techniques on how to build a sustaining character and connection-focused classroom.- A variety of plans on how to effectively weave SEL and character ed into your school through advisory/

homeroom, student leadership, and staff development.- Numerous resources, classroom management tools, and experiential learning activities that intentionally

connect the servant-leadership model and key leadership principles taught in the CharacterStrong Curricula.- For those using or purchasing the Leadership or Advisory curriculums - a walkthrough of the lesson plans and

how to teach them effectively.- A workbook that includes reference materials, lessons, and notes.- Lunch and snacks.- Learn more at characterstrong.com/texas

• Do you know a deserving student athlete who is a strong student and involved in community service? Nominate him/her for Award for Excellence program. http://www.profootballhof.com/award-for-excellence/

• High school juniors and seniors can apply for the Bank of America Student Leaders program, an eight-week paid internship at a local nonprofit organization where they will learn first-hand about the needs of their community and the critical role nonprofits play. Learn more and apply by Feb. 2.

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Nominate your outstanding 4th-8th graders for summer 2018 Lone Star Leadership Academy camps!Participants travel to the Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin/San Antonio, or Houston/Galveston area to join delegations of other distinguished students from across Texas for a week of fun, learning, leadership development, and visits to significant Texas destinations. Each day participants explore notable Texas sites, learn about unique careers from professionals, and work in small groups to develop specific leadership skills. In addition to improving their leadership abilities, participants gain self-confidence and independence and develop new friendships with other high-achieving students from across the state. Nominees must be in 4th-8th grade, maintain an 85 or higher average, demonstrate leadership ability, and be involved in school/ community activities.

Nominate your outstanding 4th-8th graders online at: www.educationinaction.org/nominate-leaders

Nomination Deadline: Friday, February 2, 2018

Perfect DASH Training PLUS Community Service Hours!• Looking for new project ideas for your DASH committee?• Want to energize your student council to get them excited to make a difference and

make it easier to earn Outstanding Student Council recognition?• Do they need community service hours? We’re here to help!

Say What! Action SummitsAt a Say What! Action Summit, youth and adult sponsors will:• Learn about tobacco prevention• Experience peer-led education and team building• Discover easy ways to make a difference• Participate in a local service learning opportunity and get 3 hours of community service• Receive free food, a free t-shirt and have FUN!!!

Say What! is a TASC-endorsed program that focuses on tobacco prevention and is part of the Texas School Safety Center at Texas State University. Our program provides free regional youth leadership trainings for middle school and high school students all across the state, and we are excited to announce five for this school year:• Feb 10 Wichita Falls – MPEC – Register by Jan 24 • Feb 18 McAllen – Cambria Hotel – Register by Jan 31 • Mar 3 Diboll – Civic Center – Register by Feb 14 • Apr 21 Kemah – Boardwalk – Register by Apr 4 • Apr 28 San Marcos – Rec Hall – Register by Apr 11

Registration is now open, and remember that your student council can receive 15 points per program on the TASC Outstanding Student Council Report Form and more by using Say What! resources! We hope to see you soon as we help you #LiveTheLife #TobaccoFree and #ActivateChange across the state of Texas!

• Project Heart guides you and your students through activities and exercises that teach philanthropy. It is FREE and available in a curriculum for middle and high school.

• Check out this interactive tool (energy and environment) from Take Care of Texas• Join Snowball Express’s “Message from America” campaign. Show the children and families of our fallen military

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