Florida Association of Student Councils

Florida Association of Student Councils

FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT COUNCILS

Fall Leadership Conference

What is FASC Kickoff Conference?

Kickoff FASC is a one evening and one full day leadership development/energizer conference sponsored by the Florida Association of Student Councils (FASC).

Where and when will FASC Kickoff Conference take place?

All of the activities of the FASC Kickoff Clinic will take place on the campus of Boca Raton High School in Boca Raton, Florida. The conference will start on Friday, November 10 at 6:00pm, with dinner, and end at9:15 pm on Saturday, November 11, 2017.

What is the agenda for the FASC Kickoff Conference?

Actually there are two agendas, one for students and one for advisors.

Who may attend and how much does it cost?

Students and advisors from any middle or high school in the state of Florida may attend this conference. Delegates (student or adult) from FASC member schools pay $75 per delegate to attend. The fee for delegates from non-member schools is $125 per delegate.

Are there hotel accommodations for those delegations that cannot commute?

Yes, there are several hotels in the immediate vicinity of Boca Raton HS. The telephone numbers and rates are listed in another section of this pamphlet. Hint: As at state convention students can be housed four to a room.

Are meals provided at the conference?

Yes, delegates will get dinner Friday night, a snack Friday night, a continental breakfast Saturday morning, lunch, dinner, and a nightly snack before leaving.

Who are the featured presenters?

JESSE LEBEAUJesse understands the struggles youth can be faced with when trying to discover their ownidentity and purpose. Sharing his story, Jesse encourages teens to view their lives through anew lens and that life’s battles can be won, armed with a sense of humor, an optimistic attitude,and ultimately hard work.

DARIUS GLOVER This will start as an experience - a behind the scenes tour, if you will - of what life is like as the world's fastest paralyzed motocross rider. From staring at uphill battles, to looking at all of life's victories from the top of the mountain as he reaches success, this journey is sure to be a fun one.

ALEXA SCORE Alexa is a professional wakeboarder, author, and speaker living with cancer. After being diagnosed with Leukemia at 16, Alexa battled to beat the odds and achieve her dreams. Since then, she’s traveled the world and competed among the top female wakeboarders in the world.

PHILLIP CAMPBELLWith educational experience as a teacher, coach, athletic director, and principal, PC has fought the battles on the front lines of education and understands how to win and connect with today’s youth.

Who can I contact for more information?

You can contact the FASC Executive Director, Dr. Mel Sohn at

or call 863 – 699 – 5010.

How do I register a delegation and what is the deadline.

Delegations and individuals can register by filling out the attached registration form and sending it with a check made payable to the Boca Raton High School SGA for the proper amount to:

FASC Kickoff Conference

C/O Boca Raton High School SGA

1501 NW 15th Court

Boca Raton, FL 33486

The deadline to register a delegation isFriday, October 20, 2017

Suggested Hotel Accommodations

CLOSE TO SCHOOL:

Courtyard by Marriott Boca Raton:

Address: 2000 NW Executive Center Cir, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Phone:(561) 241-7070

Wyndham Boca Raton

Address: 1950 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Phone:(561) 368-5200

Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel

Address: 2000 NW 19th St, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Phone:(561) 368-5252

FARTHER BUT CHEAPER:

Boca Inn

Address: 1801 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Phone:(561) 395-7500

La Quinta Inn Deerfield Beach I-95 at Hillsboro E

Address: 351 W Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Phone:(954) 421-1004

FASC Kickoff Conference - Registration Form

Registration Information Sheet (please mail this with payment)

School Name:

Address:

City:Zip Code:FASC District:

Advisor’s Name:

School Phone:()Ext:

School Fax: ()

Contact E-mail:

Number of Students from a Member School:X $75=

Number of Adults from a Member School:X $75=

The discount price above is available to schools that have paid their FASC Dues

Number of Students from a Non-Member School:X $125=

Number of Adults from a Non-Member School:X $125=

Total Amount Due………………………………………………..

Shirt Size Totals (include students and adults):SMLXL2X3X

Dietary Needs: Please list delegate name and needs:

______

______

______

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Registrations must be post marked by Friday, October 20, 2017.

Make checks payable to: Boca Raton High School SGA

Checks and Registration Forms should be mailed to:FASC Kickoff Clinic

c/o Boca Raton High School SGA

1501 NW 15th Court

Boca Raton, FL 33486