2016 Fall Leadership Extravaganza (FLEX) Conference!
The 2016 FLEX Conference marks the eighth consecutive year that Arizona Career and Technical Student Organizations have teamed up to offer an unforgettable experience! Whether it’s the Opening Session at the Talking Stick Resort Arena, the 60+ workshop sessions from which you have to choose or the Suns game later tonight, FBLA and FCCLA will have the opportunity to “FLEX their leadership muscles!”
Members can create their own experience by choosing the sessions that will impact them and their career. Any member of FBLA and FCCLA can go to ANY workshop being offered in the North Building of the Phoenix Convention Center. Explore what lies ahead, network with others and on behalf of the FBLA and FCCLA State Officer Teams, have a great conference experience!
Diane M. Douglas
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Arizona Department of Education
Carol Lippert
Associate Superintendent
High Academic Standards for Students
Jeanne Roberts
Deputy Associate Superintendent
Career and Technical Education
Jan Brite
Director, Program Services
Career and Technical Education
Julie Ellis
CTSO Team Lead
FBLA State Director
Andrew Kuntz
FCCLA State Director
McKenzie Rains
FCCLA Assistant to the State Director
Alexis Williams
FBLA Assistant to the State Director
Shea Padilla
Business and Marketing Education
Program Specialist
Tracy Rexroat
IT Education
Program Specialist
Alvin Todd
CTSO Project Program Specialist
2016–2017 Key Dates
FBLA Arizona
Online Testing Tournament: October 1-November 30, 2016
Region 1 Conference: February 2, 2017
Region 2 Conference: February 4, 2017
Region 3 Conference: January 21, 2017
Region 4 Conference: January 28, 2017
State Leadership Conference: April 17-19, 2017
National Leadership Conference: June 27-July 3, 2017
Arizona FCCLA
Region 1 & 2 Conference: January 23, 2016
Region 3 & 4 Conference: January 23, 2016
State Leadership Conference: April 10-12, 2017
National Leadership Conference: July 1-7, 2017
Schedule
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration – Talking Stick Resort Arena
Lunch (on your own)
12:00 p.m. Doors Open to Opening Session – US Airways Center
12:45 p.m. Opening Session – US Airways Center
1:45 p.m. Transfer from US Airways to Convention Center
(West Building)
2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Session 1
3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Session 2
4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Session 3
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Suns vs. Pistons Game
Advisers
FBLA Adviser Meeting: Room 121 B, Session 1
FBLA Adviser Competitive Events Update: Room 226 B, Session 3
FCCLA Adviser Meeting: Room 121 A, Session 1
ABEA Board Meeting: Room 121 B, Session 2 and 3
FacsEd Board Meeting: Room 121 A, Session 2 and 3
FBLA Competitive Events Adviser Update: Room 226 B, Session 3
Conference Headquarters: Room 230
Run for FBLA State Office Workshop: Room 227 C, Session 3
Run for FCCLA State Office Workshop: Room 227 C, Session 2
Session One Workshops
Room / Session Title (2:15-3:00 p.m.)221 A / Lights, Camera, Action: FCCLA STAR Events
221 B / Leader Hacks
221 C / Pursue Your Passion Career Panel - Fashion
222 A / Pursue Your Passion Career Panel Sports Management
222 B / Interior Design: Exploring Restaurant Design
222 C / March of Dimes – March for Babies
223 / Arizona State University
224 A / Mantastic
224 B / It’s a Party
225 A / Job Ready Dress
225 B / Northern Arizona University – School of Hotel & Restaurant Management
226 A / Behind the Design: Careers in the Apparel Industry
226 B / Preventing and Addressing Cyberbullying
226 C / Paths to My Future
227 A / Financial Aid 101
227 B / The People Side of Business: Presented by DeVry
227 C / Middle Level Success!
228 A
228 B / Leadership Unleashed: Keys to Leading on a Whole New Level
229 A / Leading Ladies
229 B / Major League Speaking
231 A / Video Game Development
231 B / What’s your Beef?
231 C / How to Retire on Your Own Private Island
232 A / Accounting Forensics and Fraud: Presented by DeVry
232 B / Music and Movement in the Early Childhood Classroom
232 C / Art of Storytelling
Session Two Workshops
Room / Session Title (2:15-3:00 p.m.)221 A / Pitch Perfect
221 B / Straight Talk on Getting and Keeping a Job
221 C / Pursue Your Passion Career Panel – Culinary
222 A / Pursue Your Passion Career Panel – Entrepreneurship
222 B / Current Business Trends that Impact Careers
222 C / March of Dimes – March for Babies
223 / Arizona State University
224 A / It’s a Party
224 B / FBLA Advanced Competition Strategies
225 A / Job Ready Dress
225 B / Northern Arizona University – School of Hotel & Restaurant Management
226 A / Behind the Design: Careers in the Apparel Industry
226 B / Preventing and Addressing Cyberbullying
226 C / Paths to My Future
227 A / Scholarship Essay Writing
227 B / The People Side of Business: Presented by DeVry
227 C / Running for FCCLA State Office
228 A / Dress Code Fashion Show: FBLA
228 B / Leadership Unleashed: Keys to Leading on a Whole New Level
229 A / Leading Ladies
229 B / Major League Speaking
231 A / Video Game Development
231 B / Uniform Trends for Hospitality
231 C / How to Retire on Your Own Private Island
232 A / Accounting Forensics and Fraud: Presented by DeVry
232 B / Introduction to First Things First
232 C / CAD for Fashion
Session Three Workshops
221 A / Lights, Camera, Action: FCCLA STAR Events221 B / My Life on One Page
221 C / Career Panel – Early Childhood Education
222 A
222 B / Current Business Trends that Impact Careers
222 C / AmeriCorps: The Opportunity of a Lifetime!
223 / Arizona State University
224 A / Pitch Perfect
224 B / FBLA Advanced Competition Strategies
225 A / Job Ready Dress
225 B / Northern Arizona University – School of Hotel & Restaurant Management
226 A / Behind the Design: Careers in the Apparel Industry
226 B / FBLA Competition – Adviser Update
226 C / Paths to My Future
227 A / Navigating the Admission Process
227 B / The People Side of Business: Presented by DeVry
227 C / Running for FBLA State Office
228 A / Dress Code Fashion Show - FCCLA
228 B / Leadership Unleased: Keys to Leading on a Whole New Level
229 A / Leader Hacks
229 B / Mantastic
231 A / Video Game Development
231 B / Culinary/Hospitality
231 C / Straight Talk on Getting and Keeping a Job
232 A / Accounting Forensics and Fraud: Presented by DeVry
232 B / Early Childhood, Every Day
232 C / Early Childhood Education
Workshop Descriptions
Accounting Forensics & Fraud, Presented by DeVry
Presented by: Joyce Barden, DeVry
Are you interested in a future career as a FORENSIC Accountant? Do you have what it takes to “follow the money” andlearn how accounting and forensic skills are used to investigate fraud and embezzlement cases in today’s world of business? Did you know that the FBI is looking for this skill? Are you prepared for this exciting career?
Arizona State University
Presented by: Cara Cook, Arizona State University
Calling all future Sun Devils! This session will give you an inside look at what it takes to be a part of Arizona State University. Stop by to learn about the admissions process, financial aid and other exciting details about the university.
Art of Storytelling
Presented by: Judy Carpenter, Apollo COOP
Teaching story telling and the importance of literacy, music and movement. The presenters will be modeling, demonstrating and reading various stories to engage young learners.
Behind the Design: Careers in the Apparel Industry
Presented by: Julie Ott, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
Have you ever considered how the clothing you buy impacts the economy on a global scale? The fashion and apparel industry is as exciting as it is expansive, offering career opportunities in design, business management, production, marketing and beyond. Participate in five hands-on exercises that offer a glimpse into the dynamic range of careers available in this ever-evolving industry. (Fashion, Manufacturing, Graphics, Digital Media, Marketing, Retail, Business, etc.)
CAD for Fashion
Presented by: Kimberly Broxham, Mesa Community College
Students will learn how to develop a textile print, weave pattern illustration and storyboard for fashion design using industry-specific software such as Lectra Kaledo and Adobe Illustrator CC.
Culinary/Hosp.
Interested in Culinary and Hospitality? Stop by this session for exciting updates and useful information about the Culinary and Hospitality industry.
Current Business Trends That Impact Careers
Presented by: Cecile Fayen, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
Rapidly changing business trends have a direct effect on career and job opportunities. Visionary companies are hiring candidates who understand the connection between creative and bottom-line thinking. Students will get an insider’s view of the topline trends in retail, branding and consumer products as well as the "WOW" brands to watch. They will experience "Disruption" as the newest business model and see illustrations of trend and brand leaders currently working in the dynamic industries of Marketing, Fashion, Entertainment, Business, Interior Design, Digital Arts and more! Get the latest insight that will help you strategize a professional future. (Business, Apparel, Marketing, Retail, Graphics, etc.)
Dress Code Fashion Show
Presented by: Kim Lloyd, Flowing Wells High School
Are these shoes okay? Is this bolo tie acceptable? These are questions that any CTSO member may have when preparing their best dress-code-friendly attire. Stop by for this informative fashion show, showing you the do’s and don’ts of Dress Code.
Early Childhood Education
Interested in Early Childhood Education? Stop by this session for exciting updates and useful information about what is new in the Early Childhood Education industry.
FBLA Advanced Competition Strategies (FBLA members ONLY)
Presented by: Christopher Tuason, TRI Leadership
When it comes to winning and leadership you want to follow and learn from someone that has been there and knows the way to the top. This Advanced FBLA Competition session is led by one of FBLA’s top competition trainers who will help you understand how to prepare, present and perform your way to the top in FBLA competitive events!
Financial Aid 101
Presented by: Matt Brown & Ally Wolever, Grand Canyon University
This presentation covers how to apply for FAFSA, what students need to be aware of and how financial aid works. We will also cover some information about scholarships in this presentation.
How to Retire on Your Own Private Island
Presented by: Andy Ruboyianes, TRI Leadership
We’ve all heard the saying “Rome wasn’t built in a day” – well, the same is true about your life savings! It takes more discipline and planning than ever before to find financial security, and in this session our finance expert will share with you the most important tips for building your savings – maybe even enough to get you that private island you’ve always dreamed about!
Interior Design: Exploring Restaurant Design
Presented by: Cecile Fayen, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
Students will explore the art of feng shui as it applies to commercial spaces such as restaurant design. In a group activity, they will design a commercial space using elements of harmony, balance and energy. (Interior Design, Culinary students)
Introduction to First Things First
Presented by: Cecile Fayen, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
Gain an insight of the importance of early childhood and a general understanding of the work of First Things First.
It’s a Party
Presented by: Sean Robinson & David Jefferson, TRI Leadership
From the invitation list and music to the food and decorations, it’s the details that make a party truly an event to remember! Make your next presentation an event to remember as you learn how to create an outline for a successful 45-minute session. This high-energy program will help you learn effective presentation techniques, key planning strategies and creative activities that ensure your event is a success!
Job Ready Dress
Presented by: Merry Pors, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
Job applicants often have limited knowledge about the impact their clothing has on potential employers. In an interview, your attire affects the prospect of getting a job; once hired, it affects the prospects for promotion. Learn the art of "wardrobe building" - purchasing key pieces now that will take you through your entry level job interviews, into mid-management and even into corporate and creative management positions. Be prepared for that first interview and any opportunity to advance in the future! Put your knowledge to the test with a game called "What's Wrong With This Picture?
Leader Hacks: 10 Ways to make the ordinary Extraordinary
Presented by: Raul Hasbun & Laura Nelson, TRI Leadership
Hacks are proven shortcuts and practical methods that work. But the hacker life isn’t just for computing; it’s for life and leadership as well. Come learn 10 proven hacks to make an ordinary life extraordinary!
Leadership Unlocked: Keys to Leading on a Whole New Level
Presented by: AJ Adams, AJ Adams Motivation, LLC
Put a star next to this workshop and get in early! Get ready to learn what it takes to lead on a whole new level. AJ delivers an entertaining, hilarious, insightful and energizing workshop packed with ideas and actionable methods to power up your leadership and influence. You'll walk out of this workshop ready to make a greater impact in your chapter and school. Whether you are already a leader or want to become a leader, this is the workshop you don't want to miss. When you tell others about it they will say, "Dude, I wish I was there!" Let's do this!
Leading Ladies
Presented by: Julie Marie Carrier, TRI Leadership
This special forty-five-minute session is just for the ladies! When it comes to leadership and success, ladies bring a unique style, approach and grace that can elevate any enterprise. In this fast-paced session you’ll learn from a successful woman what it takes to be a classy, distinguished and dynamic leading lady in life.